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Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) 6.8
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6.8/10 from 220,616 users
Metascore: 66/100
Reviews: 558 user | 456 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers for a top secret research project that turns him into Captain America, a superhero dedicated to defending USA ideals. Director:Joe Johnston |
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Chris Evans | ... | ||
| Hayley Atwell | ... | ||
| Sebastian Stan | ... | ||
| Tommy Lee Jones | ... | ||
| Hugo Weaving | ... | ||
| Dominic Cooper | ... | ||
| Richard Armitage | ... | ||
| Stanley Tucci | ... | ||
| Samuel L. Jackson | ... | ||
| Toby Jones | ... | ||
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Bruno Ricci | ... | |
| Neal McDonough | ... | ||
| Derek Luke | ... | ||
| Kenneth Choi | ... | ||
| JJ Feild | ... | ||
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It is 1942, America has entered World War II, and sickly but determined Steve Rogers is frustrated at being rejected yet again for military service. Everything changes when Dr. Erskine recruits him for the secret Project Rebirth. Proving his extraordinary courage, wits and conscience, Rogers undergoes the experiment and his weak body is suddenly enhanced into the maximum human potential. When Dr. Erskine is then immediately assassinated by an agent of Nazi Germany's secret HYDRA research department (headed by Johann Schmidt, a.k.a. the Red Skull), Rogers is left as a unique man who is initially misused as a propaganda mascot; however, when his comrades need him, Rogers goes on a successful adventure that truly makes him Captain America, and his war against Schmidt begins. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
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Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
22 July 2011 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$140,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$65,058,524 (USA) (22 July 2011)Gross:
$176,636,816 (USA) (4 November 2011)Company Credits
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Written by John Philip Sousa
Arranged by J.J. Young
Courtesy of Killer Tracks
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Shields made of different materials were used depending on what was needed for the shot. Rubber shields were used for when Captain America punches people with it. For scenes where he put the shield on his back, magnets were used to keep it in place. In many of the scenes where he is seen throwing the shield, actor Chris Evans would mime out the actions of catching and throwing the shield, with the shield being added later using CGI. See more »Goofs
While chewing out Agent Carter for helping Rogers on his mission to free Bucky Barnes and other captured soldiers, Colonel Phillips leaves the tent without a helmet on. The next scene cuts to him walking outside his tent with a helmet on. While it's easy to miss, the Colonel grabs his helmet on the way out of the tent. He simply put it on as he walked. See more »Crazy Credits
There is a statement at the end of the closing credits: "Captain America will return in The Avengers". After that, a trailer for The Avengers is shown. See more »Soundtracks
"Washington Post March"Written by John Philip Sousa
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Captain America is a very very good film. I firmly believe that this character is the very toughest to bring to life in the Marvel stable simply because of his complexity. They did a fairly nice job keeping it simple but remembering to do so with heart. The film features a nice pace, the perfect cast and wonderful throwback action sequences. It does have its flaws but not enough to sink the film by any means. Overall, it's a fun ride that respectfully delivers a movie worthy of the legend and sets up for what could be amazing sequels and what will be an awesome Avengers film.
The Good
The cast is remarkable and every single character played to perfection.
Tommy Lee Jones simply stole every scene he was in and his character had the audience in the palm of his hand. Best audience reactions throughout the entire film.
Cap's wartime real costume, look and shield work is amazing. It's right out of the books. The same can be said of the Red Skull's look.
The brutality was not only welcome but needed. It grounded the film and made everything play out in a more real world tone with real consequences. The body count in this film is surprisingly high.
The film had true heart because they made Steve relatable and you instantly rooted for him and wanted to follow his path to glory. The pre-serum 98lb weakling Steve is not only an amazing CGI feat but perfectly hooks the audience.
A story featuring a true hero is so refreshing at this point. No dark brooding and moody anti-hero here…
The story itself is told with a very nice pace and in a crisp manner. Nothing drags at all.
The dialogue is witty and the humor works its way seamlessly in to the natural order of the story.
The tone and period work is dead on perfect. I loved the flavor of this film when the focus was not on anything Hydra.
The Bad
I really wish they had stayed entirely Nazi and left the Hydra element out, laser guns and all.
Having no "learning curve" hurt the overall film as well. What always works in origin films is having the hero learn and come to grips with his new powers or abilities. Iron Man and Spider-Man are prime perfect examples. I enjoyed Steve's initial use of powers because circumstances demanded it but they never showed him training or learning combat techniques at all. That's a terrible oversight, especially since the character is known as the world's greatest hand to hand fighter in terms of the Marvel Universe.
I would've liked to have seen more background on Steve as a character... growing up without a father and mother during the Depression era and the building of his ethical and moral code.
Overall: A great film that is one of the year's best and oh so close to being perfection. Wonderful job by all involved.