Far exceeded my expectations

Rating: 8/10 (26 August 2012)

I don't think I'm prejudiced for Chris Evans, because I will admit right out that I wasn't very fond of the 2nd FANTASTIC FOUR movie, and I wasn't too impressed with THE PERFECT SCORE or the LOSERS either, although I like all the actors in all the movies.
I figured THE FIRST AVENGER was going to be really bland, a weak story hidden behind spectacular visuals and costumery and set design. But it turned out to be wonderful. Perhaps it's because I love Stanley Tucci and Tommy Lee Jones so much. A movie is made a million times better with them involved.
Set during WWII, CAPTAIN America, is rife with patriotism and American pride and idealism. One young man, undersized Steve Rogers (Evans) feels cheated out of being able to serve his country because of his fragile appearance and multiple health issues. After attempting several times to be selected, he is approached by Dr. Erskine (Tucci) who is working with the army to build supersoldiers with a special serum. That's all. Watch the movie if you haven't yet. I enjoy it because it has a strong story, good pace, and memorable characters who are fleshed out. I didn't like THE GREEN LANTERN or THE HULK. I'm not a comic book connoisseur. But this one was very enjoyable for me.