Captain America: Brave New World (English) Review {3.0/5} & Review Rating
Captain America: Brave New World Synopsis:
The fourth instalment in the CAPTAIN AMERICA series within the Marvel Cinematic Universe takes off from the series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. The series comes after Steve Rogers played by Chris Evans hands over the mantle of Captain America to Sam Wilson played by Anthony Mackie, at the end of CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR. The film stars with Sam and Joaquin Torres successfully intercepting an illegal sale in Mexico. As a reward, Wilson introduces Torres to Isaiah Bradley. At the same time, Wilson receives a call from President-elect Thaddeus Ross inviting him to the White House, bringing along Torres and Bradley. At the White House, Ross talks Wilson in to his plan of reforming the Avengers, as well as picking the new Captain America as the face of the adamantium treaty. While addressing the international leaders, Bradley and four other men attack Ross. Bradley is arrested and Wilson is fired. Wilson and Torres investigate a hidden site in Virginia, and attempt to solve the mystery of who controlled Bradley. From here the film shifts to what is happening at Celestial Island between Japan and America, with Wilson and Torres attempting to stop two rogue pilots from attacking the Japanese fleet. Meanwhile back home, Ross is exposed as the Red Hulk (Rulk) to the public; will Wilson manage to deal with Rulk? What will happen to Ross and his Rulk alter ego? Will Bradley be released this time, are questions that forms the rest of the film.
Captain America: Brave New World Story Review:
CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD picks up from where the series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier left off, however for those who have not watched the series, as a standalone film, CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD manages to hold interest. Despite the continual story line that runs across the MCU, with interconnected plot points and mentions that pop up much later in a different film, CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD looks to establish Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) as the new Captain America after the exit of Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), while simultaneously also introducing Joaquin Torres (Danny Ramirez) as the new Falcon. Though met with mixed response from the audience, with Mackie’s portrayal of Captain America, the film manages to keep the viewer entertained. In fact, CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD features some well executed action sequences and brilliant areal dog fight sequences, the linear story line and predictability acts like a damp blanket. A few surprise elements manage to retain your interest with humour coming from Torres’ character keeping you in your seat. However, the overall film does share up well integrating each element despite the shortfalls into an entertaining watch.
Captain America: Brave New World Performances:
Anthony Mackie as Captain America does an excellent job of portraying an individual struggling to fill the shoes of his predecessor. His constant need to surpass what the one before him accomplished forms the driving force for his character that has not accepted the Super Soldier Serum, to prove his worth. Despite his character’s focus on this, Mackie does superbly well in nuancing his dedication to the character and title of Captain America. Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres / Falcon brings the fun element to the film. Unlike the previous Falcon, Ramirez’s version is a lippy character that manages to find his place. While Ramirez has done well with the action and comedy, a certain ‘zing’ that most of the phase 1 MCU films and characters featured is missing. However, despite this he manages to excel in his given role. Harrison Ford as Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross / Red Hulk (Rulk), is as expected. When one says president of the United States, the image of Ford from AIR FORCE ONE flashes, his persona the way his speak and his mannerisms are perfect, as the Red Hulk too Ford does well in the character’s role. Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns / Leader, Giancarlo Esposito as Seth Voelker / Sidewinder, and Shira Haas as Ruth Bat-Seraph are equally well-versed with their characters. Though at times one wises these three were given meatier roles, considering the MCU’s penchant of bringing back people from previous releases to develop their character, just hope that they are used more. Nelson as Sterns from THE INCREDIBLE HULK is does see his character evolve since then, however the off screen evolution could make for a super-villain film. Hass as Ruth does well to play an individual from the Red Room Training, however, unlike Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) or Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) Bat-Seraph does not carry that swagger, but still manages the action.
Captain America: Brave New World Technical Aspects:
Technically, CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD is a rather sound film, with well executed action sequences, perfectly timed explosion and some high octane areal fight sequences. In fact, the makers have done well to execute the dog fight sequences between the Japanese, Americans, and Captain America – Falcon. With the perspective from each fighter being seen the switches between viewpoints does not become chaotic. The transition that Ford undergoes from Ross to Rulk is well depicted and seamless, the VFX and CGI are on point with this, managing to make the burning embers as well stand out. The attention to detail in some sequences is noteworthy.
Captain America: Brave New World Movie Review Conclusion:
On the whole, CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD features a predictable storyline and underutilized characters, however the film delivers thrilling action, well-executed aerial sequences, strong visuals and engaging action that make it an entertaining watch keeping the MCU momentum alive, becoming a solid MCU entry that establishes Sam Wilson as the new Captain America.