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Captain America: The First Avenger

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It is 1941 and the world is in the throes of war. Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) wants to do his part and join America's armed forces, but the military rejects him because of his small stature. Finally, Steve gets his chance when he is accepted into an experimental program that turns him into a super soldier called Captain America. Joining forces with Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell), Captain America leads the fight against the Nazi-backed HYDRA organization.
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With plenty of pulpy action, a pleasantly retro vibe, and a handful of fine performances, Captain America is solidly old-fashioned blockbuster entertainment.

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Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online 09/08/2017
A-
Captain America is a truly humble story that fortifies the character both physically and morally. Go to Full Review
David Stratton At the Movies (Australia) 07/14/2015
3.5/5
It's very, very well done. Go to Full Review
Matthew Lickona San Diego Reader 07/14/2015
2/5
The story squanders its own fine setup. Go to Full Review
Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Sep 9
5/5
Director Joe Johnston's gamble of making a Marvel movie set during World War II paid off in droves, thanks to his own style and an impressive ensemble of performers. Go to Full Review
Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Jul 17
5/5
You won't find a more grounded, selfless comic book movie hero like him, outside of Christopher Reeve's Superman. Go to Full Review
Sebastian Zavala Kahn Me gusta el cine 02/13/2025
4/5
“Captain America: The First Avenger” is an old-fashioned adventure with modern digital effects, and one of the most confident and reliable entries in the Marvel Universe. It really is a pleasure to return to this film. [Full review in Spanish]. Go to Full Review
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Samy L @RT35472264 1d Rewatching Captain America: The First Avenger today brought back so many memories from when I was younger. Back then, I mostly loved it because of the action, the shield, and how cool Captain America looked. But rewatching it now, I appreciated the story and character much more. What makes this movie stand out is how genuine Steve Rogers feels. Before becoming a superhero, he was just a small guy with a big heart, and that part still hits hard. Chris Evans really made the character inspiring without trying too hard. The World War II setting also gives the movie a unique feeling compared to other Marvel films. It has action, emotion, humor, and that classic adventure vibe that still works years later. The soundtrack and visuals also aged better than I expected. Watching it again made me realize this movie was never only about fighting villains. It was about courage, loyalty, and staying true to yourself even when nobody believes in you. See more Zelfy T @RT25490927 5d a really good movie, but i feel like some parts were overshadowed like Bucky dying, capturing the Hydra scientist, etc. See more Jose Z @RT49054967 May 4 Capitán América: El Primer Vengador presenta un inicio intrigante y un cierre emotivo, con una narrativa dinámica que mantiene el interés. La música de Alan Silvestri refuerza el tono heroico. Chris Evans destaca como Steve Rogers, mostrando su evolución de joven vulnerable a héroe digno del escudo, generando gran empatía. Red Skull funciona como un villano sólido y contrastante. El elenco, incluyendo a Sebastian Stan y Hayley Atwell, aporta buenas interpretaciones. La película construye bien las bases del UCM (HYDRA, teseracto, vibranium, el legado de Stark) y combina acción, romance y ambientación bélica con eficacia bajo la dirección de Joe Johnston. Como puntos débiles, presenta momentos lentos por exceso de drama, algunas escenas prescindibles y una duración que puede sentirse pesada, además de una escena postcréditos poco impactante. Aun así, es una sólida historia de origen con identidad propia. Mi calificación: 90%. See more Henry D @Henry_Domke Apr 23 Action plus humor is much more enjoyable than pure violence. This has a dash of Star Wars and a pinch of James Bond, all folded into a WW2 Army recruiting movie. As Lorna said, "Totally fun. Goodhearted silly fun." It held up very well on our third viewing. See more Morgan L. @Oofmorgan Apr 4 It was good just found it boring at some parts and just felt like the story could have been better but cool character thought it was good overall See more Isaiah L. @isaiahcomic Apr 3 Great movie rlly loved it See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis It is 1941 and the world is in the throes of war. Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) wants to do his part and join America's armed forces, but the military rejects him because of his small stature. Finally, Steve gets his chance when he is accepted into an experimental program that turns him into a super soldier called Captain America. Joining forces with Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell), Captain America leads the fight against the Nazi-backed HYDRA organization.
Director
Joe Johnston
Producer
Kevin Feige
Screenwriter
Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Marvel Entertainment, Marvel Studios
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Violence|Action)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 22, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 25, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$176.6M
Runtime
2h 4m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, SDDS, Datasat
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)