The Best Marvel Movie Ever

Rating: 9/10 (11 September 2014)

After the gigantic success of Marvel's The Avengers, audiences worldwide were in high anticipation for what the Marvel Cinematic Universe would present next. The answer was Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
The second solo Captain America movie following 2011's Captain America: The First Avenger, the tells the story of Steve Rogers (played by Chris Evans) following his victory in New York, is now working for S.H.I.E.L.D and is struggling to cope with the facts and reality of the modern day. But when S.H.I.E.L.D is suddenly attacked by a mysterious enemy, Steve is throw into a web of intrigue that threatens the future of mankind and is forced to go on the run with fellow Avenger Natasha Romanoff (played by Scarlett Johansson). Together they must battle their enemy and stop their goal from being completed.
The film benefits from a completely different tone and style from all the other Marvel films before it, portrayed in the style of a 1970s spy film and political thriller, making it the most mature and most intriguing story-wise out of the Cinematic universe.
The film's cast is perfect, Chris Evans continues to shine forth as Captain America, bringing levels of likability, heart and extreme determination to the screen. Scarlett Johansson continues to improve her acting talents and adds real humanity to her character and her chemistry with Evans' make for a great paring.
The story makes for the best elements of the film, delving deep into what audience already knew and showing them new things, filled to the brim with very interesting twists, turns and suspense throughout and leaves you wanting to know more.
The film's action sequences and visual effects are beyond jaw dropping and spectacular, going for more realistic and grounded action-violence throughout and brilliant usage of both practical and computer effects, which is impressive considering the film's director, Anthony and Joe Russo have never done an action movie.
Overall, Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a non-stop roller coaster ride filled a great story and brilliant suspense, making it - A, One of the best movie sequels ever. B, one of the best superhero movies of all time. C, one of the best movies of 2014. And D, The best Marvel movie ever. 9/10.