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15 out of 17 people found the following review useful:
Nay! 'Tis pure cheesy goodness!, 5 August 2004
Author:
k5318008
I will not hear a word spoken against this fine movie. It's great for
watching when getting together with your sarcastic friends. You know
the ones I mean. The kind that rent a schlock horror movie simply so
they can make fun of it.
The production values may lag, the acting may make you wince, and the
origin of Captain America is shattered into a million zillion
pieces.There is, however,one thing that makes it the greatest Captain
America movie of all time: The Captain America movie from 1991! That
one makes this one look like Citizen Kane. Plus, this one has a
motorcycle!
Yes folks, if terrorists ever force you to choose one Captain America
to watch at gunpoint, make it this one.
9 out of 10 people found the following review useful:
For a 70s TV movie..., 8 April 2007
Author:
EnriqueH from Miami, Fl.
I basically went into this movie thinking, "Ooof. This is going to be
really bad." I felt that way mainly because of the motorcycle helmet
Captain America wears, although the rest of the suit seems pretty
faithful.
It looks like this movie did what the Hulk series did: Change the story
of the comic to fit the parameters of a television budget. And for the
most part, it did this very well.
It's hinted that the Captain America from the comics is basically the
father of the star of this film. Although this sounds like a very
cheesy and very bad idea, the actors and the dialogue convey this point
in a believable and credible fashion. So this is definitely one of the
film's strong points.
The story involves the death of a friend and the detonation of an
atomic bomb, but those are more like entertaining plot devices since I
found the story to be mostly an origin story, showing how Steve Rogers
is slowly led to his destiny to become Captain America. The film wisely
focuses on this and the interaction of the actors, and this is where
the film's strength lies.
Reb Brown is a good Captain America, but for me, I found it a pleasure
to watch Len Birman as Simon Mills, the government official who assists
Captain America. To my knowledge, this Simon Mills character does not
exist in the comics, (though I can't be sure since I never really read
the Capt. America comics), but I really enjoyed watching Len Birman's
sincere performance. He was the most interesting character in the
movie, and he could be the reason I enjoyed the film so much.
The first 15 minutes of the movie are kinda laughable. You might find
yourself wondering why you're watching this, but I think it will reward
the patient (and forgiving) viewer. You'll have to wait for a few
minutes before the movie settles into its own.
It's not as good as the Hulk pilot, but it's in the same mold. Or if
you've seen the live-action Spiderman TV series, you get more of an
idea of what to expect.
Worth a look for comic fans.
2 out of 2 people found the following review useful:
This version of Captain America was pretty entertaining for the year it was made, 4 June 2011
Author:
tavm from Baton Rouge, La.
*** This review may contain spoilers ***
Having just seen the 1944 Republic Captain America serial, I decided to now watch the later 1979 TV movie adaptation meant to be a pilot to a new series that didn't materialize. In this one, Steve Rogers (Reb Brown) seems to be a beach bum artist who previously was in the military. Yep, now Universal got the alter ego name right this time but this still isn't Joe Simon & Jack Kirby's creation (just as well their names are nowhere in the credits just like the Republic serial). The steroid F.L.A.G that his late father developed and used on himself would eventually be injected in this Rogers after he almost got killed by some villains who know about his background. The person doing the injection is one Dr. Simon Mills (Len Birman) who becomes Steve's mentor as we learn about Mills' association with the late dad. Assisting him is one Dr. Wendy Day (Heather Menzies who is notable as both Louisa in The Sound of Music and the wife of the late Robert Urich). A romance develops between them. The plot of this one concerns a man who calls his late wife's name before dying in front of Steve and who has some connection with the villain Lou Brackett (Steve Forrest). I'll just stop there and just say that the whole thing has the TV movie feel of the late '70s with the action not very compellingly exciting compared to the Republic version I just saw though there's still some nice chases that is complimented by the Mike Post-Pete Carpenter score. The dialogue borders on cheesy especially when the daughter of the dead man (Robin Mattson) cries over his passing and such lines like "shoving Captain America down their throats" and the constant saying of trucks "pulling out" abound! And the fight scenes are almost sleep inducing. Still, it wasn't too bad what with Ms. Menzies so easy on the eyes (no wonder she posed for Playboy) in that one-piece swimsuit and Birman able to sell those exposition lines like he means it. And while Brown wasn't a great actor, he certain had the handsome presence that the part needed. So on that note, this version of Captain America seemed a nice relic of its sunny California '70s time.
2 out of 2 people found the following review useful:
Reb Rogers Rules, 20 March 2011
Author:
InzyWimzy from Queens, NY
Stan Lee, shame on you! This is the true origin of the Cap!
Reb Brown..I've previously judged you solely by Space Mutiny, but I
began to see the light of realization that he's done other movies
providing amusement and entertainment. Unfortunately, Captain America
comes up short in that department, but the whole 70s made for TV look
gives it charm in a B grade good kind of way.
On the plus side, Reb plays Steve Rogers as a laid back, good hearted
guy from Cali. Add hilarity points for the very haphazard process for
how Steve becomes his alter ego. Sheesh, the guy is an artist who loves
to drive up and down the coast. Look at the can of worms you've opened
up you baddies! The first half involves Steve reasoning (a lot) with
Simon and dealing with a bizarre twist of events. The second half
includes semi-action scenes including the testing of Cap's new toys and
finally taking a stand against these bullies who've been giving Steve
trouble from the get go.
Ignoring the fact that this was a pilot for a canceled series, and if
it's not taken too seriously, this is an enjoyable romp where sides of
beef and oil slicks have never been deadlier. Come to think of it, if
Reb wasn't in this one, then you really would have yourself a real
stinker. Thankfully, there's a second helping of Captain America
goodness in 'Death Too Soon'.
4 out of 6 people found the following review useful:
Captain America Lives On, 13 January 2007
Author:
betorlando35 from United States
For better or worse (depending on who you talk to)this was my generation's Captain American, just like Nicholas Hammond was Spiderman. It was a good popcorn TV show, action and adventure and a suped up motorcycle. Everything an 11 year old kid loves. I have since rewatched the series and it still has those elements of interest. No it will not compare to a feature film shot in 2007 but then special effects and the era itself was different. Yes Reb Brown is bland and not a very good actor but then Mark Hamill was rather unimpressive as Luke Skywalker but you still enjoyed it. I certainly hope these shows like Captain America and Spiderman make it to DVD. By the way, Sam Raimi would you please give a cameo to Nicholas Hammond in a future Spiderman movie, he was our generation's Spiderman as I hope Lynda Carter will be given a chance to appear in the upcoming Wonder Woman movie.
8 out of 14 people found the following review useful:
Fairly Decent Portrayal Of Captain America, 8 January 2003
Author:
Big Movie Fan from England
Firstly, let me say that if you've ever read the Captain America comics,
then be warned-the Captain America in this movie bears no resemblance to the
one in the comic. Everything has changed.
I first saw this movie in the early 1980's on video. I was a little bit
disappointed at not seeing the Captain America I was used to reading from
the 60's/70's comic books; however, if you can get past that minor
triviality, then you have a film that pretty much stands out on it's
own.
Everything has changed-there is no supervillain like The Red Skull. Captain
America rides a motorcycle and his costume is different. His origin is
different and he is dealing with small-time crooks (well, small time
compared to supervillains like Dr Doom and The Red Skull). If you can just
sit back and forget that the producers changed everything then you have an
enjoyable film with a fairly memorable musical score.
As I mentioned earlier, there were no supervillains in the movie but neither
did you find supervillains in the Spider-Man or Incredible Hulk TV shows and
they were entertaining.
Captain America was a decent film and I believe it may have inspired certain
TV shows (such as Street Hawk starring Rex Smith). Whatever your thoughts on
this movie, it was a hell of a lot better than the painfully average Captain
America movie from the 90's which did remain faithful to the original comic
book character. Take your pick.
2 out of 3 people found the following review useful:
Helmet hair, 26 July 2011
Author:
ctomvelu1 from United States
You have to wonder why the producers of this T movie bothered to make it at all, since it has almost nothing to do with the Captain America of the comics. This Captain America is apparently the son of the original Cap, and is given the super-solider treatment after being seriously injured by bad guys looking for secret documents involving his old man. As if this plot isn't bad enough, the new Cap wears a loose variation on the real Cap's uniform, including a motorcycle helmet in place of the winged hood. He also carries a tiny, see-though plastic shield that looks like it wouldn't hold up in a storm, never mind stop bullets. Cap ride around on a motorcycle, righting wrongs and catching up with a bunch of bad guys. Hunky Reb Brown is an OK Cap, but the movie is a dog. A followup effort from 1990 with Matt Sallinger is only slightly better, but that Cap spends most of the flick in street clothes, and comes across as a poor man's James Bond as he pursues the Red Skull. Except this Red Skull is not the Red Skull of the comics. Yeesh.
3 out of 5 people found the following review useful:
Interesting attempt at remaking The Six Million Dollar Man, 9 February 2005
Author:
atrac from United States
To start off with, there's no question that this TV Movie "Pilot" was a
failed attempt at Captain America. I give the writers credit for
"trying" to make an updated version of the Comic Book Superhero, but
frankly, the origin story of this hero doesn't work as an update.
If Captain America never existed and this was the first we'd heard of
him, it would be a lot more tolerable. But you can't take a legend and
then tarnish his history by almost completely rewriting the original
origin.
That being said, this show owes more to "The Six Million Dollar Man"
than it does to Captain America. There are a lot of similarities to
that story (as previously mentioned by another reviewer here). Reb
Brown, while looking good as the hero, certainly was just too "nice" of
a guy to play the part. The hero had no "edge." Squeaky clean doesn't
necessarily work for Captain America.
Len Birman's Dr. Simon Mills seems to be a combination of both Oscar
Goldman and Rudy Wells (both from "The Six Million Dollar Man"). At any
rate, I will say that Birman did an excellent job in his part and is
the best performance of everyone involved by leaps and bounds. He plays
it totally serious and with a conviction that actually made me believe
in some of this stuff. He really is a gem in this.
My favorite part of both "Captain America" TV movies though has to be
the music by Mike Post and Pete Carpenter. They composed a terrific
theme that is extremely catchy. It almost seems to foreshadow Post's
theme for "L.A. Law," composed almost seven years later.
Most likely the most boring Superhero movie I've seen (Minor spoilers), 29 February 2012
Author:
sverdrupjahn75 from Norway
*** This review may contain spoilers ***
I watched this out of pure curiosity, after seeing Spoony's rant about
it.
Now, I'm not going to hold the age, the bad acting, the low budget or
the ridiculous costume against the movie. Those are the least of the
problems. What I do have a problem with, is that it's way too slow.
Don't get me wrong, normally I don't mind slow paced movies, it all
depends on the genre, really, but when it's supposed to be a superhero
movie, that won't work. Too much talk, scenes about nothing, and very,
VERY little action. Not to mention that it takes way over an hour
before we finally see Captain America in full costume. Today it
wouldn't be a problem, since superhero movies of today are about 2,5
hours long, but when it's only roughly 15 minutes left, you feel ripped
off.
It's not the worst movie I've seen in general, and as a crime/drama
movie it's slightly entertaining, but as a superhero movie, it fails
miserably.
Enjoyable made-for-TV 70's super hero film, 21 November 2011
Author:
Woodyanders (Woodyanders@aol.com) from The Last New Jersey Drive-In on the Left
*** This review may contain spoilers ***
Amiable and easygoing ex-Marine Steve Rogers (a solid and engaging performance by Reb Brown) gets severely banged up in a deliberate accident, so he's injected with an experimental serum that not only enhances all of his senses, but also gives him greater strength and faster reflexes. Steve goes after the dastardly villains responsible for the accident. Director Rob Holcomb, working from a simple and straightforward script by Don Ingalls, relates the entertaining story at a serious pace, maintains a generally serious tone throughout, and stages the occasional action set pieces with a reasonable amount of flair and skill. Moreover, the sound acting from the capable cast helps a lot: Len Birman as dedicated scientist Dr. Simon Wells, the fetching Heather Menzies as the chipper Dr. Wendy Day, Steve Forrest as evil oil tycoon Lou Brockett, Robin Mattson as the sweet Tina Hayden, Lance LeGault as Brockett's sinister flunky Harley, and Joseph Ruskin as the equally nefarious Rudy Santini. Brown's likable presence and the admirably sincere approach to the potentially campy material really hold this one together. This movie earns extra points for the nice and thoughtful way it addresses the awesome responsibility of having extraordinary powers. Ronal W. Browne's crisp cinematography boasts several nifty helicopter shots. The funky score by Mike Post and Pete Carpenter hits the groovy spot. A fun flick.
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