A Lot, Lot Better Than The Prequel. ♦ 80%

Rating: 8/10 (8 April 2014)

...if that's what you're concerned about. Because I can tell I was little doubtful about this sequel. And I went in with second thoughts. Moments inside, having welcomed by the extraordinary physique of Chris Evans, I got imbibed into the screen and the 3D glass was my medium.
Mind you, 3D did justice to the film and towards the end I am sure you will realize your money didn't go waste. Continuing with where it ended last time, Captain America finds himself putting his brain into work. Teaming up with Black Widow, done over-smartly by Scarlett Johansson, Steve Rogers finds himself in a high-octane war where he cannot trust anyone. Many twists are thrown at us which look credible enough to follow. Characters are well-built but I don't know what Cobie Smulders was doing here. Even Robert Redford looked like he just ditched his old boat from All Is Lost (2013) and suited up. Chris Evans is very good, both in action & prose. Samuel L Jackson is good.
I liked the humor & its timing. Moreover, the adrenaline pumping chase sequences, stunts, airborne action scenes - all were charismatic and well-directed. But, a superhero movie is a superhero movie & they say one & only one thing. This one tries to slightly differ and gets caught up with its past. That is equally justifiable as it is interesting.
I never got bored in these 130 minutes. Now, this 8 I am rating is the greatest I can give for a superhero movie and it is for the special type of fun it endorses. So if you want to experience one good film this year, go for The Winter Soldier and find who he actually is.
BOTTOM LINE: Recommended!
Can be watched with a typical Indian family? YES