What a waste of time and money

Rating: 2/10 (10 August 2011)

Having gone to see another film (The Devil's Double) only to find it sold out. We took the only other option available which was Captain America. Not something I'd normally have even considered, but there wasn't much choice and I have to admit I do still enjoy the visual novelty of 3D generally. Anyway against my best judgement and hoping for the best, in we went. - What a load of rubbish. Pathetic plot (if there was one), thoroughly 2D characters, lacklustre action scenes and less than impressive use of 3D effects. Even as a pathetic piece of American propaganda it was poorer than the usual fare. Having said all that, my friend (who is easy pleased)seemed to quite enjoy it, which is the only thing that saved it from getting one star from me. As we were going in the usher was telling all and sundry to ''hang on till after the closing credits had finished'' - hoping that maybe there would be some great freebies handout or at least an excuse for the drivel we had just watched, we hung on as everyone involved in the making and their dogs were listed of, just to be informed that shortly, even more of the same would be available to watch. Er - thanks for the warning. Me thinks next time I'll just stay at home and watch paint dry or play with my navel!