Capt. America: The Ultimate Hero, Avenger, and Patriot

Rating: Null/10 (29 October 2011)

Over the years I've seen 2 other film versions of the super hero wearing the red, white, and blue. The last version was the 1990 UK feature film starring Matt Salinger and Ronnie Cox. Ironically, Stan Lee was one the executed producers of that film as well.
This current version took some of the elements of the 1990 rendition, but for the most part is much closer to the original comic book source material. However, what impressed me the most was not just Chris Evans amazing performance of the main character (Steve Rogers), but how this version reflected the character and spirit behind the man Captain America.
In this film, the writers, producers, on down to the director successfully showed how the Hero in the red, white, and blue was not just any guy the government chose as a subject for their experimental "Super Soldier" program, but that the success of the program depended on the inner qualities and character of that guy.
Steve Rogers/Capt. America, was not just an enhanced super-human, but a man "committed" to the service of his country, and comradeship with his fellow soldiers. Rogers was fearless even to the extent of given his life if need be to complete his mission.
This is what Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Jack Simon and everyone involved in the creation of this great hero envisioned. A hero who "earned" the respect of his fellow servicemen as well as the adoration of his country.
The quality of the film making was second to none as well. The visual effects, production design, and wardrobe for this masterpiece which spanned over seven decades was simply magnificent. The combat action and fight scenes where breath-taking as well.
This is a film that can be appreciated by every American regardless to your party affiliation, and whether or not you've served in the military and/or any branch of public service. This is a film that embodies every positive value that we all hold dear.
Captain America is truly the first Avenger...