Actions, Brains and Intrigue

Rating: 10/10 (8 May 2014)

There was something rousing about the first "Captain America", with a heroic turn by Evans who adapted quite well to his newly found mission. The ending was of course a bit disconcerting, as we saw him make an uneasy transition to the modern world. It becomes more complicated in the sequel where we find out that those darn agencies are hiding way more than we expected, and that the competition might be tougher than we believed possible.
Steve and Natasha need to join forces and work carefully in order to stop Hydra's ultimate takeover. The problem is that their main source of support is handicapped when treachery strikes. If you add to this the fact that there is another soldier out there who match Captain America's powers, the fights become more intense and exciting.
The script is intelligent, designed to give us quite a ride because it is a combination of smart dialog, quick to deliver the gist of the plot, without tiring us with convoluted scenarios. The editing and special effects provide the perfect balance as we are treated to some spectacular visuals showcasing some terrific technology which includes great fight choreography. It will please most of us in the audience.
I was thinking we're being flooded with the characters from the Marvel universe, and it would become too much. However as long as the story draws us in, the actors more match our preconception of what these characters have become for us in our respective imagination, we will have a marvelous time at the movies.