The Shield is Thrown.

Rating: 7/10 (8 August 2015)

Captain America: The First Avenger (2011): Dir: Joe Johnston / Cast: Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan: Here is a superhero who is all about the home front and protecting America. Chris Evans isn't new to the superhero roles and here he is in his element playing a young adult who desires to defend his country in the heat of the second World War but because of his small size he is rejected. Finally a scientist takes interest and has him go through an experiment that broadens his muscle tones. Now he can assist in the fight against the war but instead, he is placed in a ridiculous costume and doing commercials. He will eventually take charge and go after the leader of the Hydra cult whom he will do battle against with his trusted shield. How this concludes is somewhat depressing in its venture into an Avengers film. Where the film goes wrong is in its formula placement of supporting roles. Hugo Weaving does well as the Hydra leader who turns out to be some sort of mutant. Tommy Lee Jones has the standard role of military leader who down plays Evans and discourages him until Captain America proves his skill. The worst element is Hayley Atwell as the female Lieutenant whose role consists of looking tough and being Captain America's potential bed buddy. Sebastian Stan plays Captain's best pal who ends up the victim of a nasty accident. Director Joe Johnston previously made Jumanji and The Wolfman. Here he presents tremendous shield swinging action that represents the comic book despite obvious corny patriot elements. Score: 7 / 10