Captain America: The First Avenger

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Captain America: The First Avenger

PG-13

2011

2h 4m

Action

Adventure

Fantasy

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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 supersoldier 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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Critics Consensus

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.

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

07/14/2015

3.5/5

It's very, very well done.

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Matthew Lickona

San Diego Reader

07/14/2015

2/5

The story squanders its own fine setup.

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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.

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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.

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

Feb 13

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].

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Garry A

@heavyg 2d

Still not a big fan after watching it a second time. Chris Evans's head on that little CGI body is off putting. I think it was well made of course but my attention waned.

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Bob J

@GametimeD Dec 19

when i first watched it, I didn't love it its grown on me a lot though as I've fallen in love with Steve Rodgers

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Parth S

@Parth986 Dec 15

The best movie in MCU because of the story and the cast of Steve Rogers and other doctors with the agent the best movie ever. I was the fan of Iron man but this movie the best.

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Zach B

@ZachBasham67 Dec 7

Hot take: but this is my favorite of Phase 1 of the Infinity Saga! It’s a great origin story movie as well, highly underrated

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EleckVick 7.

@Vick775 Nov 12

This movie has a lot of epic scenes and great character development. Sure it might seem a little slow at first, and it can get a little boring. But the quality is there and this captain America doesn’t disappoint. One thing I need to add great suit.

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Kári Leó Ó

Nov 8

It is a fun to see Captain America in WW2 but I would like to see it more accurate to the 1940's but it is still fun

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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 supersoldier 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)

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