"Whatever happens tomorrow you must promise me one thing. That you will stay who you are. Not a perfect soldier, but a good man."

Rating: 8/10 (24 April 2017)

As far as the Marvel Cinematic Universe goes it's hard to top its origin stories. With Iron Man,the incredible hulk and this taking the top spots. I always adored this film and I find it to be the one of the best origin stories regarding Marvel Studios'.
In the simplest of terms Captain America: The First Avenger can be classified as a 1940's period piece. I think that's why the film works why it does. It takes it self as a war flick rather than a superhero movie. Sure it's regarded as one but I thing Joe Johnston did that on purpose. He directs with such an authentic and realized way that has every element falls into place perfectly. The set pieces he uses are absolutely fantastic and used well with practical effects to make this a technical achievement.
Out of the entire Avengers team my favorite was always Captain America. He embodies Ameirca in every way, shape, and form. I love the character so much thanks to Chris Evans' stellar performance that shows all heroes are just trying to do the right thing. With Marvel films the villain is most likely always the complaint, yet in here Hugo Weaving's Red Skull is the second best in the MCU. He has motive, character, a reason for doing what he's doing, and it all works wonders. Need I say anything about Tommy Lee Jones or Stanley Tucci? They're perfect choices and play off of each other perfectly. Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes is my second favorite thing about the film. He is brought to life so well and he really just resonated with me on a different level.
Clocking in at just over two hours, Captain Ameirca: The First Avenger finds it self to be highly rewatchable and entertaining more and more. The time flies and that's thanks to the great story. It's riveting and grabs your attention right from the start. It's quick humor moments land every time and make an impression. The fantasizing elects of myth to stick well with its time period and never feels out of place.
On an overall scale Captain America: The First Avenger sits high and mighty among not only the superhero genre but any genre