The MCU's bar was raised

Rating: 10/10 (24 March 2016)

My favourite movie of the MCU and probably the best one (yes, even better than both Avengers). It was a superhero movie with a sub- genre that delved into political thriller and a spy movie. Dear lord, I came into the movie just looking for a good time and came out of it totally engrossed and wanting more.
First things first, shout out to Chris Evans. He was good in both First Avenger and The Avengers, but in this movie, he truly embraced the role of Steve Rogers/Captain America. He truly translated the character's unyielding faith in people and why he and Superman are the true embodiment of freedom and justice.
Second, the supporting characters were not only solid, but played off each other and Steve very well. From Scarlet Johansson to Anthony Mackie, without forgetting Samuel L. Jackson and Robert Redford, every single one of them brought their A-game on the table.
The pacing was great and it seamlessly went from one plot point to another, until the immensely big reveal (spoiler-free review, even if it has been two years). The action... OH MY LORD THE ACTION! One of the best action sequences in any superhero movie EVER, especially the fight in the highway/streets. This is where you truly get to see Captain America as super soldier, something I hope Batman v. Superman will do for Batman.
All and all, it's been two years and I am not budging: one of the greatest superheroes movies in the Golden Age of comic book films.