No need to be a fan of Captain America to enjoy an amazing action-packed ride

Rating: 10/10 (10 April 2014)

Some of us aren't a fan of action movies especially the one that requires a deep level of knowledge about the main super hero or villain with an unfamiliar background for us to fully understand the concept.
"The Winter Soldier" might be an exception. It is a sequel that showcases the challenging life of defrosted Steve Rogers, aka Captain America in the modern world after 50 years of time skip.
Based on the movie, I don't think it is mandatory to watch "The First Avenger" to enjoy "The Winter Soldier" as I am satisfied with the majority of contents despite not being able to vividly remember everything that happened in the first one. The fast-paced battle scenes that keep the audience's in awe along with feisty one-on-one and group combats that are highlighted by an eye-popping Captain's shield control, nifty movements of Black Widow and an array of high-end aircraft along with Falcon's acrobatic move take me by surprise.
Of course, it would be wrong to judge the film solely on actions. Yes, this film does have a decent amount of storytelling and intriguing twists that explain the protagonist's past and villain's true colors. There are also nicely arranged humors with a bit of cliché. They pan out because they are used by the right cast in a timely fashion.
Again, even if you are unfamiliar with the Marvel comics or the Captain America, no sweat and watch as this film succeeds in unleashing the greatness of Russo. brothers and it is the epitome of action movies.