Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

Rating: 8/10 (8 May 2016)

Seeing this movie made me quickly realize that in comparison, it is better than the first one. I thought it was a bit of an improvement, which is one reason why I think it is a stronger film.
When watching it, I thought it started off rather confusing when the people in the beginning were being held captive on a vessel and I think it was mainly because it wasn't clear straightaway who the character Agent Rumlow was, at least to me. I wondered if it was the result of HYDRA still being active and had members within S.H.I.E.L.D. There were a lot of things that were explained as the film went on, but I was just kind of confused by that beginning. I like the character of Steve Rogers a.k.a. Captain America (Chris Evans). I liked the way he questioned S.H.I.E.L.D. As oppose to just blindly following orders because nowadays our government is far more corrupt then it was in his day. He's basically anti-establishment, like he wasn't for imprisoning people or enslaving people. Although this takes place two years after The Avengers, I like how it is also a continuation to The First Avenger. That was probably where I was confused, considering I have not seen The Avengers movie yet. The character of Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier made for a very compelling villain. The entire storyline of Captain America realizing his friend is the enemy is very heartfelt and gripping. I appreciate the measures he goes through to try to save him. Through every account of their final fight. He never stops trying to save Bucky. I love that aspect. Steve Rogers is constantly trying to get through to him throughout the fight. Even till the very end. He never gives up on his friend. They've known each other all of their lives and Steve Rogers aka Captain America did not want to give up on that. That really is a powerful scene. All of the action scenes are very well done throughout. Also, I like Black Widow and Falcon. I thought they were excellent.