As the last of the superheroes assembled for Marvel’s upcoming film of The Avengers, Captain America has a bit of a problem. We’ve already seen two recent films each about Iron Man and the Hulk, and a couple of months back we were introduced to Thor, the very God of Thunder. What now are we to make of a hero who, while operating at the peak of human efficiency, has little else going for him other than a fancy boomerang shield?
That’s perhaps an unfair statement, but in the absence of the more fantastic superpowers, even long-running popular characters like Cap can seem a little boring. Great storytelling is even more important to elevate such characters for movie audiences. Luckily, Captain America: The First Avenger does tell a pretty good story, and earns respect for its costumed hero.
Read the rest of my review at Oakville.com:
http://www.oakville.com/articles/captain-america-the-first-avenger-movie-review/