Captain America Movie

[Ktrek]

I thought this movie was fun. Above average for comic book fare but parts of it were pretty corny. I'm sure that was intended but those scenes were not appreciated by younger audiences who don't understand the campy nature of Captain America. The cover calling it "The Best Superhero Movie Ever" is laughable but what can you expect from Hollywood?

Kevin

[Rico]

The movie has made about $370 million so far.  I'm thinking the "younger" audience enjoyed it just fine - as I did.  ;)

[Ktrek]

Most of the people employed at Sam' are college age here and I have yet to talk to one that actually liked it. I'm always trying to defend it. Dollar income does not always equate to a film being liked. That' pretty presumtios.

[Rico]

"Dollar income does not always equate to a film being liked."  What???  So, a movie makes almost $400 million and you don't think anyone liked it?  I think many forum members here enjoyed this movie quite a bit.  In fact, I don't recall anyone here not liking it.  I also have two college age boys and they liked it.  I also have read comics a very long time and in my view they really nailed Steve Rogers character.  He is supposed to be corny and square - that's the era he grew up in and the type of character he is.  So, there is nothing presumptuous about my comments.  I think I have a pretty good handle on what films and TV people enjoy.  I do a fair amount of research on this for the podcast.  I'm certainly not saying everyone enjoyed it, I'm just saying a great deal of people did enjoy it - including me.  In fact it was one of my favorite films of the summer.  I could certainly see your comments Kevin if the movie had not done well at the box office, but that is far from the case here.  So much so that we have "The Avengers" with Cap leading the team next summer and at least two more Captain America films on the way.  Sounds pretty successful to me.

[Geekyfanboy]

"Dollar income does not always equate to a film being liked."  What???  So, a movie makes almost $400 million and you don't think anyone liked it?  I think many forum members here enjoyed this movie quite a bit.  In fact, I don't recall anyone here not liking it.  I also have two college age boys and they liked it.  I also have read comics a very long time and in my view they really nailed Steve Rogers character.  He is supposed to be corny and square - that's the era he grew up in and the type of character he is.  So, there is nothing presumptuous about my comments.  I think I have a pretty good handle on what films and TV people enjoy.  I do a fair amount of research on this for the podcast.  I'm certainly not saying everyone enjoyed it, I'm just saying a great deal of people did enjoy it - including me.  In fact it was one of my favorite films of the summer.  I could certainly see your comments Kevin if the movie had not done well at the box office, but that is far from the case here.  So much so that we have "The Avengers" with Cap leading the team next summer and at least two more Captain America films on the way.  Sounds pretty successful to me.

Oh Rico you beat me to commenting.. I thought the same thing.. big box office = people hated the film ???

[Meds]

Hee hee boys, boys, boys.

[Jobydrone]

I really loved the origin part of the story but thought the Red Skull and mystical super weapon parts were kind of dumb.  I'd say about 70% of the movie was great but the major conflict was not.  I also really enjoyed the very end of the film.  Overall I was completely satisfied with the movie but kind of agree that I wouldn't call it the best superhero movie ever...or even close really.

Edit to add:  I've never been a big Cap fan either, and still loved the movie, so that's really saying something too

[Poodyglitz]

Somehow, I believe that Cap's old school attitude will make for some interesting dynamics within the Avengers team.

[Dangelus]

I preferred the first half of the movie to the second half also.

I'm a huge Cap fan, read the comics for years and I agree they got him spot on. Can't wait to see how they handle the Avengers. Ever since Marvel took back control of their own movies they haven't put a foot wrong IMHO so I have high hopes.

[WillEagle]

My favorite of the Summer. And it is on top of my Christmas wish list! I think my wife already got it for me so I believe it's in the house somewhere. I wonder if I could watch it and put it back without her knowing it. I do have a shrink wrap machine at work so...???

[Meds]

I loved the film and i would have liked to have seen more set in the 1940's. There is nothing stopping them doing more war set films as they can be missing missions etc.

[MARKO]

I just saw the movie on Friday and liked it although some parts were kinda slow.

Marko

[WillEagle]

I did get this for Christmas from my wife and there are some cool extras on the Blu-Ray. I haven't watched all of them yet though.

[stonut]

I got this and Thor as Christmas presents and I have to concur someof the extras are great

[LoneSpar]

This is by far my favorite Superhero movie!!  Always loved Batman, and still do, but this Movie Was IT for me!!!!!!!!