Captain America: The Winter Soldier

2005

As Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world, he teams up with a fellow Avenger and S.H.I.E.L.D agent, Black Widow, to battle a new threat from history: an assassin known as the Winter Soldier.

(Source: IMDB)

"On your left."

Captain America

Steve Rogers

The Winter Soldier

Creator Cameo:
Stan Lee

Smithsonian security guard

Villain's plot:

Someone murdered Nick Fury, and has now taken control of the SHIELD helicarriers to target and eliminate all current and future heroes.

Rankings:

Superhero Moment
5/5

The elevator scene.

“Before we get started, does anyone want to get out?”

Casting
4/5

LOVE Anthony Mackie as Falcon, and I cannot wait for the Disney+ series.

Costume
4/5

Worthwhile and functional upgrade.

Theme Song
3/5

Bonus points for the addition of Trouble Man.

Notes

When I watched this in the theater for the first time, the car chase literally gave me goosebumps. I remember thinking, “If they’re doing three a year now and they’re all this quality? We’re good.”

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