A glowing Winter!

Rating: 8/10 (7 April 2014)

Before anything, I have to make a confession. Yes, I am a Marvel fan, and yes, I tend to comment on Marvel movies from this angle. Yet I don't think anyone will disagree when I say that 'Captain America' was barely decent and that back then, we all felt it had only been released to make sure the audience would not be completely lost when 'The Avengers' would be released. Same went for 'Thor'.
THIS new Cap' America movie is a completely different movie. It is actually great. An ultra efficient mix between a super-hero-action-packed- movie and a really interesting thriller. And you only get to pay for one ticket!
Of course, 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' hugely benefits from the mega box-office hit 'The Avengers' and from the tremendous success of the Iron-Man franchise. How? By bringing the audience into a world we have already know and like, Marvel recreates the conditions for a well made franchise: they get us familiar with their characters. And just like with TV shows, we cannot wait to see the characters we love so dearly! It also helps getting the audience instantly into the movie and suspending our disbelief faster because we already know these guys: they're family!
And like with every family, you have expectations. This time, Marvel completely lived up to our expectations! Directing is excellent, editing makes a great job at keeping things clear, acting is good, and the VFx are not overdoing it. The pace is very well-balanced between action and suspense, and when the lights come back inside the theatre, you just wish there was more. And if you're a real Marvel movie fan, you know what to do :)