Captain America: The First Avenger much like many other superhero movies of the last few years is based on an extensive comic book series so they aren't exactly light on stories to tell.
After repeatedly being rejected for American military service during World War II Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) catches the attention of Dr. Abraham Erskine (Stanley Tucci) who inducts him into an army research project that transforms the weak and feeble Rogers into taller, fitter version of himself, with the peak of every human ability.
Initially used as a mascot to raise funding for the war, Captain America eventually finds his calling when he springs into action to help his fellow soldiers.
I'm not a big comic book fan (they never really took off in the UK when I was a kid) but I love the interweaving of other stories, movies and characters, although I have to admit the Howard Stark part took me a minute... (Story: 2/3)
The Cast: I wasn't expecting much after seeing Chris Evans in both Fantastic Four movies but I have to say he did a remarkable job of playing the feeble, weak but determined Steve Rogers in the pre Captain America portion of the movie and carried it over nicely into the rest of the film.
Toby Jones and Stanley Tucci both take to the 'mad scientist' roles well and add a nice comparison between the requirements of good and evil.
Hugo Weaving is a little dry at times, and I never found his character quite believe able for some reason. I just didn't feel like I wanted him to get beaten as much as I should.
I have to confess to not having seen any of Hayley Atwell's previous work, but I must say she adds a nice mix of beauty and intelligence to the role, and doesn't fall into the classic superhero movie female lead, due in part to the great chemistry between her and the feeble Evans pre experiment. (Cast: 2/3)
The Action: From start to finish Captain America never really stops and even the quieter moments are full of drama and suspense. The battle scenes are fast paced and gritty and although some of the moves our hero pulls are somewhat over the top, especially with the shield, overall the action is enthralling and engaging. (Action: 2/3)
Everything else: No question that Campaign America: The First Avenger is getting a bonus point for the special effects alone. Turning Chris Evans into a scrawny, short and pale man for a large portion of the movie in such a perfect and seamless way is nothing short of phenomenal. (Everything else: 1/1)
Captain America: The First Avenger: 7/10
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