A Fun Escapist Fare...

Rating: 6/10 (21 October 2011)

'Captain America: The First Avenger' is a fun escapist fare, that provides a worthy Superhero, entertaining moments & terrific action-sequences.
'Captain America: The First Avenger' Synopsis: After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers for a top secret research project that turns him into Captain America, a superhero dedicated to defending America's ideals.
Based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America, 'Captain America: The First Avenger' works as a pop-corn flick, that lives up-to the expectations. Considering it's a Superhero Flick, it offers entertaining moments & terrific action-sequences in the goings-on. The climax, especially, is very good.
Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely's Screenplay is entertaining. Joe Johnston's Direction is satisfactory. Cinematography by Shelly Johnson, is stunning. Editing is passable. Stunts/Action-Sequences, are brilliant.
Performance-Wise: Chris Evans excels as Captain America. He not only looks the part, but also performs wonderfully. Tommy Lee Jones is in terrific form. Hayley Atwell is perfect. Hugo Weaving is impressive as the twisted bad-guy, while Stanley Tucci does his bit well. Dominic Cooper & Sebastian Stan are adequate.
On the whole, 'Captain America: The First Avenger' is a pop-corn fare, that entertains.