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Captain America: The First Avenger

Captain America: The First Avenger

2011
Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller
2h 4m
Marvel launches another super franchise with this action-packed origin story, which follows Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) as he volunteers for a secret experiment during World War II. Transformed into a superhero named Captain America, Steve goes after the Axis. With his perfect physique and heightened reflexes -- and his sidekick, Bucky (Sebastian Stan) -- Steve battles the Red Skull (Hugo Weaving), a super soldier created by Italian fascists.

Directed by:

Joe Johnston

Screenwriter:

Jack Kirby, Christopher Markus, Joe Simon, Stephen McFeely

Starring:

Derek Luke, Hugo Weaving, Stanley Tucci, Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones, Neal McDonough, Toby Jones, Sebastian Stan, Dominic Cooper, Hayley Atwell, Natalie Dormer, Laura Haddock

Franchises:

Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain America

Genres:

Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller, Action, Adventure

Country:

USA

Languages:

English, French, Norwegian
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Captain America: The First Avenger

2011
Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller
2h 4m
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billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 22 Jul 2011
35
8th
Hey let's spend a hundred million plus and make something boring and devoid of any life. Nothing happens at all in this movie, the only reason anyone is doing anything is because WWII is the backdrop. The Red-Skull doesn't even do anything villainous, the most evil thing he personally does is kill a Nazi. Almost everyone in this sucks, the guy playing Stark was the worst of the bunch. Tommy Lee Jones is the saving grace. You might like it I guess if you're amused by flashing lights. Fuck you.
Rated 22 Jul 2011
jazzalohaJazzaloha
Rated 24 Jul 2011
63
39th
Not great, but I must admit that the character and storyline behind Steve Rogers becoming Captain America was fairly compelling. After the transformation, the writing, story and plot really seem to go down hill. FWIW, the Red Skull could have been an interesting villain (especially with Hugo Weaving in the role), but the writing involving the relationship and story between Captain America and the Red Skull wasn't so interesting.
Rated 24 Jul 2011
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 25 Jul 2011
47
38th
The actors (Evans, Weaving, Jones) seem to do much more for their characters than the script did. Although it's still competent and enjoyable enough, it's nowhere near the peak of The Avengers series. It feels like they're so close to the big movie that they care less about this in itself than about setting up Captain America and the tesseract for their next appearance. They give away the real focus in the movie's subtitle.
Rated 25 Jul 2011
paxtonPaxton
Rated 27 Jan 2022
75
70th
This is the only time we see Cap without the Russo Bros or Joss Whedon using him as part of an ensemble. I liked it when I originally saw it just as a fun period piece origin story. I enjoyed on rewatch understanding its place in the MCU and appreciate that nearly every character comes back later in the series, sometimes to the series fault, but I digress. Best thing about this is the limited use of the shield. I feel like that gets sillier each entry. Hellboy did Nazi super villains better.
Rated 27 Jan 2022
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 27 Jul 2011
68
56th
The formula is starting to show a bit too much. While I dig the movie's throwback aesthetic and the cast is littered with quality performances, the script can't be bothered to try to tell a worthwhile story. What should be the meat of the film (seeing Cap and his commandos go off on missions) is glossed over as an extended montage, with no emotional weight or sense of danger. A handful of great moments, and TLJ, Tucci and Weaving do their best to liven things up, but ultimately it's just okay.
Rated 27 Jul 2011
henrikHenrik
Rated 23 Aug 2011
55
31st
When the hammy bad guy looks like a Werner Herzog-infused, red version of Jim Carrey in The Mask, followed by an army of the Gimp from Pulp Fiction, you know they messed it up! August 2024: After a second viewing this amounts to a lighthearted, fairly entertaining, albeit old-fashioned action-adventure war flick thanks in part to likable leads Evans and Atwell.
Rated 23 Aug 2011
beedubBeeDub
Rated 10 Mar 2016
85
62nd
Competent, enjoyable, but somewhat purfunctory movie that serves mostly to introduce Cap, put him thorough his paces in WWII, then get him to modern times in time for "The Avengers". The throwback style and tone are nice enough, and the musical number/montage was amusing. Good, but not great.
Rated 10 Mar 2016
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 01 Aug 2011
80
89th
Captain America: The First Avenger is a really solid action film that has big set-pieces, good acting, a solid plot and top-notch special effects. It thankfully doesn't feel like its sole purpose is in setting up The Avengers, which allows it to function as a standalone film. If its lead just felt slightly more vulnerable, it would be incredible, but as it is, it's a great film that can be added to all the other great Marvel films as of late.
Rated 01 Aug 2011
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 26 Jul 2011
61
30th
For red-blooded American men between the age of 25 & 60, or those who loved the comic in their youth. The sum of its parts is greater than the whole - Evans, Weaving and TLJ all do very well with little script. Propaganda scenes were fun, but the plot is predictable superhero fodder after half-way point. Every war scene is filled with conveniently placed explosions or cliche nick-of-time "good guy arrivals." Effects and visuals are slick, but boring. Feels like a long lead-in to The Avengers.
Rated 26 Jul 2011
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 09 Apr 2017
64
34th
Imagine how much cooler would this be if Cap got caught up fighting WWII instead of questing for the mystical franchise tie-in stone that nobody gives a shit about
Rated 09 Apr 2017
ununniliumUnunnilium
Rated 02 Jun 2012
82
77th
Excellent in style and character. It has a few flaws - one character's death felt incomplete, and the love interest could have been set up better - but it's a strong, fun story with a well-written, well-acted character in the center.
Rated 02 Jun 2012
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 30 Aug 2011
70
55th
Amusing pulp that appeased my inner comic book nerd and rolls along at a decent pace. Evans makes for a surprisingly likable Cap, and the rest of the cast suits the material. Weaving in particular was a cheesy delight. The pre-serum Rogers stuff was pretty good, but the movie itself has too much buildup and not really enough memorable payoff.
Rated 30 Aug 2011
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 12 Aug 2011
75
65th
Has its weight pulled by the cast, Jones, Tucci, Atwell & Weaving in particular. Unfortunately the latter sees his character deteriorate through no fault of his own as the script forces him to take his face off. Just one example of the plot/characters being inconsistent in quality. Throwbacks to other Marvels, Indy Nazi plots and later scenes evoking A Matter of Life and Death with no subtlety at all pleased me. Doesn't do much wrong; Yet another worthwhile chip off the still solid Marvel block.
Rated 12 Aug 2011
greatscott85GreatScott85
Rated 06 Aug 2011
90
73rd
Hugely entertaining, effortlessly charming comic book fun that captures a pitch-perfect tone and benefits from perfect casting. Chris Evans has found the role he was born to play, and with Joe Johnston the film couldn't have found a better-suited director for this material.
Rated 06 Aug 2011
canadianorcanadianor
Rated 30 Jul 2011
70
48th
"Captain America: The First Avenger" is another origin story, but has the advantage of the time period to make it feel different. The patriotism of WWII makes Captain America seem much more heroic than sarcastic. The action is handled, much like it was in 'Ghostbusters', with montages to get you through most of the war with Nazi off-shoot Hydra. Still entertaining, but much too quick. The movie is good, but the bookends make it feel more like a prequel to 'The Avengers' than a movie of its own.
Rated 30 Jul 2011
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 24 Jul 2011
60
36th
Not my favorite super hero movie, but decent enough to make me somewhat excited for The Avengers movie. It definitely could and should of been better. The action wasn't terrible but it wasn't anything extraordinary either (too heavy reliance on often unrealistic CGI). I can't help but feel like Evans was a bit wasted. I don't know if he just doesn't fit the character or if they didn't play to his strengths enough. Hopefully he will work well with the rest of the Avengers cast.
Rated 24 Jul 2011
valenzettiValenzetti
Rated 23 Jul 2011
73
43rd
It's as self-aware as the rest of its family, but with none of the snarky wish-fulfillment, attempting as it does to say something meaningful with its story. It does suffer as the rest from being both a part in Marvel's serial and an origin story: for every added plot tracing, the characters are left with less space to move freely, and it becomes predictable. Johnston's stylizations are great, though, and much clearer than Marvel's usual bombast. When it comes to propaganda, clarity = impact.
Rated 23 Jul 2011
caimancaiman
Rated 22 Jul 2011
48
13th
A boring, CGI-loaded, formula-following, cliche-riddled explosion show whose primary purpose was to attempt to sell me another crappy looking upcoming superhero movie.
Rated 22 Jul 2011
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 07 May 2020
80
72nd
How is he the first avenger? Like, isn't Thor a god or something? He clearly predates WWII. And even if we're going by sign-up date, this dude was totally frozen until he woke up in like Avengers HQ. Isn't Nick Fury the first avenger in that regard. WTF hollywood?
Rated 07 May 2020
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 22 Jul 2016
73
59th
Retro in every sense of the word - a fine script that clips along at a welcome pace, characters that each suggest a need for heroism, and excellent set pieces to get us there. The Carter/Rogers relationship was a highlight. When Cap stumbles onto Times Square circa 2010, I really did feel teleported into the future. And kinda bummed I wasn't punching Nazis anymore.
Rated 22 Jul 2016
jacobclark12jacobclark12
Rated 28 Jun 2015
60
46th
There's a lot to like about Cap's first big appearance on screen. The period direction from Joe Johnston is fun to watch, as are some of the campier elements of the story. However, Chris Evans isn't quite comfortable with his role as Steve Rogers yet, and the Red Skull seems like he had more potential as a villain. Nevertheless, this is yet another good setup for The Avengers and another good introduction to the big screen for a Marvel hero.
Rated 28 Jun 2015
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 23 Oct 2011
6
55th
Like all movies of its kind the transformation into the superhero is the most interesting aspect of the film. After that it's pretty much by the numbers good v. evil plot where nothing surprising happens minus the ending which was a welcome change. Evans embodies the role well and the special effects are impressive. Saying that this is boring is like saying you don't like watching shit blow up, you're just kidding yourself. It's basically non stop action.
Rated 23 Oct 2011
kasperlKasperL
Rated 15 Aug 2011
60
50th
Formulaic storyline. Uninspired action. Johnston doesn't seem to care much about those scenes. The buildup is, however, enjoyable (seems to be trendy for 2011 summer blockbusters), quite a feat after tons of superhero origin stories. Evans and Atwell are likeable and everything is kept lighthearted and simple, except for the unnecessary sci-fi and supernatural elements. It's a better package than we're used to from Marvel ... into which Weaving's campy Red Skull takes a giant ham-flavoured dump.
Rated 15 Aug 2011
farzanFarzan
Rated 23 Jun 2014
31
19th
An extremely slow and unimaginative superhero flick that was barely able to hold my attention. The action scenes were dull and boring. I mean come on, this is Captain America here! A personification of gargantuan badassery and American pride. None of that was apparent, at least not in a meaningful way. I had high expectations, and the beginning of the film had me excited. However, it immediately turned to shit. Chris Evans was well cast, but that isn't enough to stimulate fans of this cash grab
Rated 23 Jun 2014
magdabagmagdabag
Rated 25 Mar 2013
88
71st
I love captain america.He's my favorite avenger.This movie was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!I loved it.
Rated 25 Mar 2013
adoubleadouble
Rated 06 Sep 2012
75
53rd
A fun action movie helped considerably by a great performance from the incredibly charismatic Chris Evans.
Rated 06 Sep 2012
nakashimaNakashima
Rated 09 Jul 2012
66
31st
Kind of confused how the PSI was so high on this but so low on Green Lantern. It always fails me. I didn't really like this movie. I did enjoy one scene immensely, but that was near the beginning and it sort of dropped off after that. It wasn't the worst movie, but it wasn't very interesting too me.
Rated 09 Jul 2012
terrymacterrymac
Rated 12 Jun 2012
55
25th
There's nothing really wrong with this; it's a competently handled superhero romp. The performances are fine. Overall it is pretty entertaining. That said, it isn't particularly memorable, to the extent that I'm struggling to recall anything of note from the film. Ordinary.
Rated 12 Jun 2012
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 07 Apr 2012
89
59th
Apparently I'm a child who is only amused by cool visual effects for liking this movie. Whatever. I thought this was very entertaining. The set-up for Steve Rogers is quite compelling. I really cared for him as a character and felt some genuine emotion for most of this movie. Yeah, maybe a movie more focused on the actual war would have been cooler, but I'll take a great character study and drama any day. Some good acting helps out too. All in all, I thought this was quite good.
Rated 07 Apr 2012
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 13 Dec 2011
47
34th
The weakest of the pre-Avengers movies. On the positive side it does skillfully well not to be sickly & unpalatable in its patriotism, & it does actually sets up 'The Avengers' well. After which the postives become harder to find. The script is terrible, meaning the okay performances are rendered worthless & the CGI is surprisingly amature. The choice of Joe Johnson as director was also clearly a mistake, as Captain America ends up like most of his back catalouge; underwhelming & quite boring.
Rated 13 Dec 2011
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 15 Nov 2011
80
74th
it's a pretty standard superhero movie, nothing spectacular, but very entertaining. it may sink to the bottom of the sea of big budget superhero movies out there, but only because there's a considerable variety these days. the bottom line still stands, if you're a fan of comic book heroes jumping out of the pages, brushing off the ink, and starring in a blockbuster movie, than there really isn't much here to disappoint.
Rated 15 Nov 2011
velvet_croweVelvet Crowe
Rated 07 Nov 2011
50
50th
The portrayal of Cap in this movie is relatively well conceived and works well, and Hugo Weaving pulls off a great performance as the Red Skull with all of his cheese. The build-up, too, was quite great and its jabs at America propaganda were good... however, the movie went totally downhill and became overally formulaic when the movie realize it was a superhero film. At that point, they threw logic entirely out of the window with laughably stupid grunts and anachronisms, all taken too seriously.
Rated 07 Nov 2011
doctor7doctor7
Rated 06 Nov 2011
56
34th
Honestly I thought the best parts of the film were prior to Steve Rogers getting enhanced to a super human. After that it becomes a pretty generic superhero movie and ludicrous looking technology for World War II. I can't deny that Chris Evans makes a great character though, he's humourous, charming and tough all at once.
Rated 06 Nov 2011
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 30 Oct 2011
66
51st
Fairly strong strong set up for the Avengers flick. A bit slow in parts but leaps and bounds above where comic book flicks were even ten years ago.
Rated 30 Oct 2011
misterlizardmisterlizard
Rated 29 Oct 2011
20
22nd
Another soulless designed-by-committee Marvel movie. Everything happens from start to finish in an utterly predictable fashion. Has no-one at Marvel Pictures even rented copies of Nolan's Batman movies to get an idea of what a superhero film is supposed to be like?
Rated 29 Oct 2011
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 17 Oct 2011
70
56th
Has a decent WW2 storyline here that surprisingly has Captain America in the marvel "golden age" origin instead of an ultra serious angsty modern era origin. The origins story plays with the inherent camp of the character but sticks close to the comic. On the downside they seemed to let the set designers go crazy with retro-futuristic styling instead of reining them in. The hydra villains and their disco nerf guns look downright goofy instead of menacing. The musical owned and elevates this.
Rated 17 Oct 2011
charlieCharlie
Rated 31 Aug 2011
45
10th
Fuck 3D...and this movie of course...
Rated 31 Aug 2011
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 20 Aug 2011
6
35th
Playing heavily into the hands of America's propaganda machine, CA finds trouble in sustaining its good-natured spirit of its intriguing 1st act. Most segments fit too neatly into the film's narrative development and are not particularly engaging. Admittedly fun and humorous, I found myself rooting little for our titular hero, whom you know will save the day somehow, especially with the upcoming Avengers movie in sight. Anyways, no need to rush to the theatre for this one.
Rated 20 Aug 2011
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 10 Aug 2011
75
75th
Weakling Steve Rogers is turned into a supersoldier to combat the evil Nazi offshoot group Hydra and their megalomaniacal leader Red Skull. It's got a simple story, a likeable if slightly goofy hero, and tons of slam bang action. The supporting cast is also pretty solid, there's plenty to enjoy with this summer blockbuster, even if there's not much going on upstairs. Even the 3-D was good.
Rated 10 Aug 2011
emtiltemtilt
Rated 08 Aug 2011
52
26th
Bland, as with most of the other pre-Avengers origins stories that have been churned out recently. It's entertaining enough, but doesn't stick with you at all. Direction is competent aside from a few pacing flaws, it's just that the film doesn't really have much substance.
Rated 08 Aug 2011
bunkenBunken
Rated 03 Aug 2011
40
24th
The first part about Steve Rogers and him becoming Captain America is, as with the rest of film, overly and ridiculously patriotic. But its the best part. It all happens during WWII, where Red (probably the worst villain ever) Skull has managed to build a Hydra army in Europe in the mist of everything thats going on. The rest is just scene after scene of CA killing, not nazis, but Hydra's. Its just wrong! And if that metal is the most rare in the world, why make a shield out of it? Hail Hydra!
Rated 03 Aug 2011
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 31 Jul 2011
3
26th
I was bored out of my mind.
Rated 31 Jul 2011
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 27 Jul 2011
70
42nd
Can't say I didn't enjoy myself, because I certainly did. Captain America is kind of a wank idea for a superhero, y'know, he just seems so... generic. But the movie was enjoyable enough and worth seeing. The 3D, as opposed to Thor, was actually serviceable as well, it was enough to make me not regret seeing it in 3D. While it was entertaining and I had my fair share of laughs, I mean, this will ultimately be seen as not much more than a lead-in for "The Avengers". Weaving and Jones were A-plus.
Rated 27 Jul 2011
obdurateObdurate
Rated 25 Jul 2011
70
41st
Yeah America! I'm not really a fan of Captain America, so I didn't really expect to go into this and love it. I wish I liked the character. But to me Captain America is just lame anyway. I mean, he does good things, he's a superhero, but meh. So the movie doesn't do a whole lot to make that better for a person like me, with an okay script, okay action, okay everything else. It was pretty fun but not exactly a great movie. Except I did like the ending, the last line was a nice touch.
Rated 25 Jul 2011
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 24 Jul 2011
74
64th
Chris Evans is not the first person you'd think of when you're imagining Captain America, but he really pulled the character off. The chemistry between him and Dormer is great, Tommy Lee Jones offers a good deal of laughs, and I really enjoyed the ending (and the parts leading up to it as well). Weaving started out pretty strong, but I wasn't really feeling the relationship between he and Cap. It wasn't a perfect superhero flick, but it was much better than I expected.
Rated 24 Jul 2011
funkyastroFunkyAstro
Rated 23 Jul 2011
45
44th
This was so boring I got up and left the theater to go smoke a cigarette.
Rated 23 Jul 2011
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 22 Jul 2011
63
61st
If leaps in continuity or logic exist (Nice windows you got there on yr subterranean bunker, Red Skull!), at least it pulls them off with an utter lack of irony, pretension or even self-consciousness. It's goofily endearing in its self-seriousness, a tone befitting its goofily endearing & self-serious hero, who, in his inclusiveness & idealism & humility, really does exhibit the best qualities of his namesake. Red Skull's a great foil: a villain created (and seemingly undone) by his own hubris.
Rated 22 Jul 2011
evranaevrana
Rated 17 May 2020
61
28th
My Marvel journey continues; this one is pretty dull compared to others and I have this aversion of WW2 stories that developed over time (it is like cinematic allergy due to overexposure). That said, Evans is a good Captain America selection and Weaving created an interesting interpretation of Red Skull and the hungry looks of Agent Carter of Cap. I can imagine a dialogue like this in Marvel Studios "Look, guys, if we are going to do this Avengers splash, we have to do a Captain America movie."
Rated 17 May 2020
dullshimmerDullshimmer
Rated 07 Sep 2019
95
81st
It's not a movie that presses any envelopes or does anything radically new, but it tells a really enjoyable story. A story of a weak man with a strong moral compass who was able to have a chance to do something great. It was enjoyable ride through its humor, action and serious notes. It does feel a bit cramped though. Red Skull doesn't really do much, Cap's crew isn't even really introduced beyond Bucky. Even so I'd put it up as one of my favorites from Marvel's phase one.
Rated 07 Sep 2019
quintonjaminQuintonjamin
Rated 04 Sep 2018
70
65th
Marvel's take on a war movie was a lot of fun. Hugo Weaving, Stanley Tucci, and Tommy Lee Jones bring a lot of acting skill to this. Outside of the plot holes at the end and cheesiness throughout, this is a great action movie and superhero movie.
Rated 04 Sep 2018
thedailynathanTheDailyNathan
Rated 30 Apr 2018
82
62nd
Retroactive: 80=>82 for buildup to Endgame. High on style and action, and Captain America became my favorite of the heroes after watching this. A bit repetitive with the action montages, and one of the few of the Marvel movies with real plot movement and consequence.
Rated 30 Apr 2018
dyannethorneDyanneThorne
Rated 03 Feb 2018
77
79th
More impressive than the fact that they manage to turn beefcake Chris Evans into a scrawny kid for a third of the movie, is the fact that they manage to turn boyscout extraordinaire Captain America into an interesting character. A rather disappointing third act, though, and Natalie Dormer's cameo was an embarrassment to watch. Still, some good ideas and well executed. And Sebastian Stan is my future husband.
Rated 03 Feb 2018
dakota99Dakota99
Rated 22 Nov 2017
7
76th
Marvel's attempt at bringing Captain America to the big screen was a great success. Johnston does mostly everything right, from Chris Evans perfecting the character, to a interesting setting and synopsis, to well directed action set pieces, and a steady pace and tone, there is very little to scuffle at for this first outing. Captain America wins over the audience with its much more campy elements and charm Steve Roger's presents, and less being the man in the suit and mask that drew us in.
Rated 22 Nov 2017
timecapsuleTimeCapsule
Rated 20 Apr 2017
77
78th
In Marvel's series of "Avengers"(2012) prequels this film is fittingly subtitled "The First Avenger" feeling like a feature-length preview. This average origin story of Marvel's version of "Superman", in the truth, justice, and the American-way vein feels a little more like the superhero icon in the cliche, boring, and generic sense in this film. Chris Evans is a decent Captain America and a fine Steve Rodgers despite the creepy uncanny valley effects. Overall an okay movie despite the wonky CGI
Rated 20 Apr 2017
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 21 Jun 2016
50
23rd
Only mildly thrilling at best, "Captain America" is handled in a rather unoriginal way that benefits a mindless succession of action instead of characterization or personal style. Tommy Lee Jones as the cynical Colonel Phillips steals every single scene he appears in but the otherwise unremarkable cast isn't helped at all by the uninspired dialogue. In the end, "Captain America" strikes as a competent action film but one with little emotional gravitas.
Rated 21 Jun 2016
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 10 Jun 2016
6
42nd
The small (literally) beginnings of our hero (even post-serum, with his initial stint as a propaganda star) are uniquely compelling, and along with its gritty WWII setting, help create a welcome down-to-earth vibe for the first act. What follows is more of a mixed bag, with the villain throwing in some cheesy sci-fi, and the fantastic action sequences starting to ring a little hollow after he is never allowed any victory. A completely unexplained deus ex machina doesn't end things well.
Rated 10 Jun 2016
xenodorkxenodork
Rated 24 Feb 2016
76
31st
One of the more stylish and flavorful of Marvel's Phase One offerings, and most likable protagonist too. Shamefully underplayed Nazis and weak villain.
Rated 24 Feb 2016
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 10 Feb 2015
50
25th
The Alan Menken musical number where Captain America is trying to sell war bonds is by far the best scene in the movie, which is otherwise pretty dull and skippable.
Rated 10 Feb 2015
tamcamTamCam
Rated 22 Aug 2014
72
59th
I was really surprised by how well the Captain America concept worked for me, although I thought of myself as a non-nationalist. I also thought that I didn't find blond men attractive. This movie made me think about myself far more than it should have! And it made me laugh my ass off because of the idiotic idea of raising two arms instead of one when saluting. I mean: Hydra has lots of heads, but the same amount of limbs I think?!
Rated 22 Aug 2014
zipsterZipster
Rated 21 Aug 2014
80
50th
The most intelligent, entertaining and visually impressive of the Avenger films. Kids can connect with Captain America because he's a weakling, a pushover, who awkwardly struggles to fit in with the team he wants to be on, and becomes a great underdog hero. And people half a century older will be enthralled by not only the setting details of the WWII era but the palpable spirit of it, harmonizing nicely with the old-fashioned, welcomely cornball storytelling style.
Rated 21 Aug 2014
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 06 Aug 2014
4
70th
I liked this far more than I expected to. It's suffused with a great sense of adventure but strikes a perfect balance between goofy superhero fun and weighty drama. It's about the only time in a superhero film I felt an actual emotional resonance with the characters and their relationships. Plus it's got great production design, clearly shot and entertaining action scenes, and fun performances by guys like Stanley Tucci, Dominic Cooper, and Tommy Lee Jones. Nicely done, Joe Johnston.
Rated 06 Aug 2014
patmanpatman
Rated 03 Aug 2014
51
27th
A simple, easy enjoyable superhero movie. Intriguing to begin with as we get to know our main character, Evans actually is quite likable in his role as Captain America. But unfortunately the movie starts to drag when the transformation has happened. The action sequences are undynamic, the bad guys comical and full of clichés. Grenade-scene probably one of the few scenes that will be remembered.
Rated 03 Aug 2014
andyviewsAndyviews
Rated 24 Jun 2014
50
42nd
I wanted Saving Private Ryan with Cap and the Red Skull and some Wunderwaffen sprinkled here and there and what I got was ray gun toting politically correct not-Nazis trying to conquer the world while Cap sings and dances and is awkward with women. I don't give a shit that the weapons were powered by some mystical Norse mythical shit, I wanted period accurate weaponry. My inner History nerd demanded it.
Rated 24 Jun 2014
andaybandayb
Rated 20 Apr 2014
60
46th
given the fact actual captain america' comic's creation lies in the cheesy propaganda of the 50's, the movie does a very apt job of adapting the storyline in a more plausible, modern way. the first act where steve rogers become the captain is actually pretty decent. unfortunately the whole red skull and the nazi plot drags the movie back to its childish roots. still, it's probably best given how outdated the actual concept is.
Rated 20 Apr 2014
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 01 May 2013
7
57th
Captain America is an enjoyable early addition in the MCU. This does serve well as an origin story but both tonally & visually it does feel somewhat disconnected from it's fellow Phase 1 instalments. Chris Evans has put his Human Torch days behind him and he is perfectly cast as Captain America. Hayley Atwell is a worthy addition too but I expected much more from Hugo Weaving who underwhelms as Red Skull. But the glossy set pieces certainly entertain and this sets up 'The Avengers' nicely.
Rated 01 May 2013
shosannaShosanna
Rated 11 Mar 2013
25
33rd
Chris Evans is great and likable in his role, and the '40s vibe is cute. I really enjoyed the first half with Cap's origin story, but the second half is a total blur to me - I think I may have actually fallen asleep once Red Skull's mask came off. (2.5/5)
Rated 11 Mar 2013
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 12 Jan 2013
40
2nd
The clichés made me give up on this film quite early on. I must admit I actually fell asleep for about 20 minutes about halfway through but it didn't look like I missed anything important. Very predictable film.
Rated 12 Jan 2013
alwayssummeralwayssummer
Rated 24 Dec 2012
10
4th
121224 Seriously lacking in the plot and character development department. I liked Steve's backstory, but there's no time to absorb before being thrown into endless action and I tended not to care who lived or died.
Rated 24 Dec 2012
danastevensdanastevens
Rated 30 Nov 2012
80
80th
Captain America isn't a masterpiece, but it's a solidly crafted, elegant adventure movie that held my attention from start to finish and sent me out into the street energized instead of enervated.
Rated 30 Nov 2012
arrhythmiaArrhythmia
Rated 11 Nov 2012
1
3rd
Dry, boring, paint-by-numbers.
Rated 11 Nov 2012
closefriendCloseFriend
Rated 20 Oct 2012
49
21st
Long on time, but short on visual spectacle, humor, interesting plot developments, or anything else that could really set it apart from most other superhero films. For a period piece, it takes strikingly little advantage of its setting as well. I still liked the costume designs and the pacing of the action scenes. It still doesn't feel like much more than a protracted Marvel Studios commercial.
Rated 20 Oct 2012
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 21 Sep 2012
61
30th
Mostly bland. The one interesting part - Captain America's origin - is quickly dealt with and it moves on to rote action and adventure that keeps skipping over major events, almost as though the movie is as bored with itself as the viewer is.
Rated 21 Sep 2012
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 19 Sep 2012
65
40th
Well made, pleasant superhero caper which dragged in the first third, rushed through the second to the point of not making much sense, and resorted to standard superhero cliche stuff in the last. Why build a huge army if they are totally stupid and cant shoot ?? It could have been SO much better, but like so much of this genre, it is difficult to build threat, dread and real tension when we know our superhero is going to survive! OK, but a feeling of being an unfulfilled opportunity
Rated 19 Sep 2012
bagarbjorneBagarbjorne
Rated 22 Jul 2012
80
91st
Superhero movies sometimes turn ridiculous, but when they do them right I'm a sucker for them. This one, with the unccoruptible and nice WW2 spirit of Captain America is great.
Rated 22 Jul 2012
evan_watersEvan Waters
Rated 07 Jul 2012
91
70th
A warm and energetic rendition of a classic hero. The film is wonderfully sincere but not without a sense of humor, especially as it has the Captain toted around as a propaganda device before he's allowed to start actually fighting bad guys. A tender romance helps anchor the movie, and the action is pretty imaginative as well.
Rated 07 Jul 2012
martrynmartryn
Rated 08 Jun 2012
69
47th
The movie was pretty good until the end. Capn's big plan didn't make a lick of sense. "Hey guys, I'll ride my motorcycle into the middle of their camp and then get captured, but they won't kill me. Instead they'll take me to a room with a window that you'll rappel down into and save me in the nick of time before I'm shot, and then we'll assault the base from the inside!" Yeah, Cap, that's not gonna work. Not in the real world. Thanks for comic booking up your shit film.
Rated 08 Jun 2012
trixrabbiTrixRabbi
Rated 21 May 2012
46
8th
Chris Evans was perfect casting, but other than that...I don't know. Something about it is so very bland. Oh, and it's a pure propaganda piece, but that kind of made it more interesting. At least it's an identity. A little disappointed, because there's a lot you can do with the character.
Rated 21 May 2012
damildamil
Rated 08 May 2012
80
90th
I thought it was a pretty good superhero movie. I really liked the setting of World War II, and they used it in a way that made the film feel very grounded and real. I thought Chris Evans did a good job. The effects used to make him look small and scrawny in the beginning were really impressive too. Hugo Weaving's Red Skull looked badass, but I don't think his character was developed enough. The dialogue could've been better. But it was enjoyable and a good introduction to the character.
Rated 08 May 2012
actionbergActionberg
Rated 30 Apr 2012
50
17th
Insultingly shallow; it's like it wants so badly to be a great propaganda movie but fails completely by having no idea what that means. It's practically afraid to embody a cultural identity for fear of it turning into nationalism. To top it off, the action scenes lack any thrill. It's an insult to superhero comic books because despite simplification of grandiose political issues, no Cap book in the past twenty years has stooped to this pathetic level of stupidity. Give me a break, Marvel.
Rated 30 Apr 2012
bakcheiabakcheia
Rated 29 Apr 2012
64
50th
Not as much fun as Thor, but much better looking. Decent performances, nice effects, but ultimately just another predictable super hero movie. It does go on a little long, but I was actually surprised that I enjoyed myself as much as I did. If you are looking for a mindless movie that is super safe, then this is your movie.
Rated 29 Apr 2012
filliganFilligan
Rated 27 Apr 2012
44
5th
The problem with Captain America as a hero concept is the same problem I have with Superman: you never truly fear for his safety because he's just an unstoppable one man army. It's bad enough the character is uninteresting, but the boring action sequences are only made worse by the awful effects. I should not be seeing CGI this bad in 2011. The screenplay is drivel that makes no sense. Honestly, this is just a stupid film all around and shame on anybody for embracing it as "fun".
Rated 27 Apr 2012
gogokaingogokain
Rated 11 Apr 2012
80
86th
Didn't really feel like comic Cap, but still pretty entertaining. Definitely one of the better Marvel movies.
Rated 11 Apr 2012
the_pirateThe Pirate
Rated 06 Apr 2012
86
82nd
I never thought Chris Evans could handle the seriousness of Cap, or the gravity of the film, but I was happily proven wrong. A great performance on his part coupled with the inspiring Hugo Weaving as Red Skull made this film very enjoyable. One of Marvel's best film adaptations that can be appreciated by comic book fans and war film fans alike.
Rated 06 Apr 2012
x_humanx-human
Rated 25 Feb 2012
79
59th
It doesn't get much better than WWII pulps in my book and this does not disappoint. Does an admirable job justifying the costume too but fails anyways. Production design is the best kind of retro sci-fi and the Mars Attacks styled weaponry is a surprise work around for PG-13 showing people going up in smoke. Still it's ultimately lacking which is a problem this character always seems to face.
Rated 25 Feb 2012
jameskeyjameskey
Rated 29 Jan 2012
50
14th
Captain America always was a pretty crappy superhero, and now he's got the worst of the modern Avenger films - all of the cliches with none of the fun.
Rated 29 Jan 2012
delizdeliz
Rated 27 Jan 2012
68
20th
This movie is based in a duality between good and bad. The beginning of the story is pretty good, magnifique figurine and make-up and a decent plot. However, in the middle to the end, the movie starts to get bad, just cheap action and senseless scenes, the director (and maybe the editor) seems to lose the film itself. Same stuff with the CGI, some moments awesome, another ones just awful. But i got to say that it is the best (does not mean much) superhero movie of 2011.
Rated 27 Jan 2012
topaz024topaz024
Rated 07 Jan 2012
55
8th
I like the tone and the period setting, and the epilogue. But man, what a drag this movie is. And what isn't a drag, isn't very exciting. A fan edit might make it tolerable if they cut 45 minutes or so, but as it stands, a pretty languid thud.
Rated 07 Jan 2012
robertasRobertas
Rated 25 Dec 2011
52
30th
First half - good, second half - meh.
Rated 25 Dec 2011
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 20 Dec 2011
84
84th
Captain America is a weird character for a movie. Silly costume & a back-story that requires a big suspension of disbelief. They did a real strong job with it though. Rightfully so, they set this movie all throughout the 1940's. It establishes Steve Rogers as a good-hearted, old-fashioned stand-up guy who gets the chance to represent the country he loves. It's an easy character to root for. Chris Evans is solid, but I really enjoyed Hayley Atwell, Tommy Lee Jones, Toby Jones, & Hugo Weaving.
Rated 20 Dec 2011
davidjohnsonDavidJohnson
Rated 08 Dec 2011
63
37th
It wasn't really much of a movie, rather it was more of an advertisement for The Avengers. I felt like they just made it to show his origin. The villain plot was an afterthought.
Rated 08 Dec 2011
tavingtonTavington
Rated 05 Nov 2011
1
11th
I wonder why is he called captain America if he could be just captain Awesome and then title(thus also movie) would even make sense. Fun fact: this movie's fictional because in real life Germans are disciplined and they always move in formation.
Rated 05 Nov 2011
ducoDuco
Rated 31 Oct 2011
78
62nd
Quite a pleasant thingie! The movie has a solid plot, likeable character(s) and captures the alternate history feeling pretty well. It's also quite succesful at porting the excessively cheerful flamboyant comic superhero into the seventh art. The downside though, is that the evil Nazi supervillain theme (with the mad scientist and plastic surgery) is so overused!
Rated 31 Oct 2011
aquillaAquilla
Rated 29 Oct 2011
55
13th
and minus 5 for nick fury my ass samuel.
Rated 29 Oct 2011
dougcollinsDougCollins
Rated 27 Oct 2011
100
93rd
USA! USA! USA! USA!!!
Rated 27 Oct 2011
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 15 Oct 2011
70
26th
Cheesy wish fulfillment fantasy turns into an endless series of ridiculous explosions and a clumsy ending. The first half is kind of fun and it keeps its head above water to the end, but doesn't do much more than that.
Rated 15 Oct 2011
piratejasonPirateJason
Rated 05 Oct 2011
89
87th
Like a WW2 movie with a super hero thrown in.
Rated 05 Oct 2011
difontaineDifontaine
Rated 04 Sep 2011
76
68th
Miisstterrr Roogggggerrsss. Admit it, that's what you did when you first saw Hugo Weaving. Well, I enjoyed this. Chris Evans is becoming a real star to me, mixing in acting with the big budget stuff. Sort of an anti-Sam Worthington. Also, I want to see more of Hayley Atwell. Mmmmm. Film itself is decent fun with a retro charm, and I am a lot more stoked for this Avengers film than I was after Thor.
Rated 04 Sep 2011
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 16 Aug 2011
70
67th
Plays out as a calculated set up for the upcoming Avengers movie, which of course it is... Still, there are some enjoyable scenes here and there, and I especially liked the acceptance of Cap A as propaganda tool...
Rated 16 Aug 2011
hellsditchhellsditch
Rated 09 Aug 2011
76
41st
Not nearly as much fun as the first "Iron Man" or as fully realized a vision as Nolan's Batman movies, the Captain inhabits a weird sort of gray zone, landing somewhere in the middle between an old fashioned avenger tale and a modern day "reimagining". It's not without its charms. Evans makes for an appealing hero and does all he can with his one-note patriot character and Weaving always makes for a great villain but ultimately Cap fell a little short on the fun and adventure scale.
Rated 09 Aug 2011
carpetgiantCarpetgiant
Rated 08 Aug 2011
86
69th
McDonalds. Wal-mart. The Gap. Baseball. NFL. Rock and roll. The Internet. Starbucks. Disney World. Porno. Valium. Reeboks. Sushi. Taco Bell. Rodeos. Bed Bath and Beyond. Liberty. Wax lips. The Alamo. Band-aids. Las Vegas. Christmas. Immigrants. Columbine. Democrats. Republicans. Sportmanship. Books. Thank you, Captain America, for fighting for these things.
Rated 08 Aug 2011

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