Fun superhero movie with a 1940's vibe

Rating: 8/10 (22 March 2015)

When it was announced that Captain America was getting a movie, I admit that I had low expectations for the movie. Captain America wasn't a cool character like Iron Man, the X-Men, and Spider-Man. I still kept an open mind. After watching Captain America-First Avenger, I fell in love with the movie. It was better than expected.
The movie is about a sickly Steve Rodgers and his journey to be one of the greatest heroes in history, Captain America. He captures the attention of Dr. Abraham Erskine, a German scientist working for the SSR. Erskine chose Steve for a test subject for the Super Soldier Serum that he created because he believes in the good man that he sees in Rodgers. The serum transforms Rodgers into peak human condition at the cost of Erskine's life. Along the way, Rodgers goes up against Johann Schimdt, aka the Red Skull, who is the leader of the Nazi science division, HYDRA. Rodgers also has friends like Peggy Carter, Bucky Barnes, and the Howling Commandos to help.
First Avenger does a great job capturing the vibe of the 1940's. It has an engaging story. The music was great. It's hard getting the Star Spangled Man song and the Captain America March out of your head. The movie had a great cast. Hugo Weaving and Stanley Tucci was great as Red Skull and Dr. Erskine respectively. Loved Tommy Lee Jones in First Avenger. He had some great lines in the movie. Chris Evans was an awesome choice to play Captain America. I still remember him as Johnny Storm/Human Torch from the Fantastic Four movies. He still did an amazing job as Steve Rodgers/Captain America.