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With “Captain America: Brave New World” now playing in theaters, the rest of the world may experience Mackie for the first time in a feature film as the title character. The film is directed by Julius Onah, and like most films, it has received mixed reviews from critics and audiences.
Plot Summary
This time Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) learns to live with being the new Captain America. Wilson is asked by President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross (Harrison Ford) to revamp the Avengers in lieu of emerging worldwide dangers. The plot centers on Wilson trying to solve big international conspiracies with no super-soldier serum to help him, relying instead on his brains and fighting skills.
Critical Reception
The movie has had mixed ratings:
Positive Reception: Some reviewers argue the film pays homage to “The Winter Soldier,” another political thriller, and his masterpiece “The Winter Soldier.” Brandon Davis observed, “It feels like an MCU return to form, progressing the overall story with a thrilling tale of its own.”
Negative Reception: On the other end of the spectrum, some users have also shared their disappointment. One user on Reddit said, “I actually thought the film was a bit of a trainwreck… The script was really unpolished.”
Acting
Mackie’s fans, on the one hand, are always waiting to catch a glimpse of his Sam Wilson and other people who praise him appreciate his very active portrayal of the character. Ford’s veteran status as Ross in the MCU gives more weight to his role but some think his character needed further elaboration.
Directing and Concepts
The franchise loses its rigidity since it is placed in the hands of Julius Onah, who adds care, inclusiveness, and togetherness into the framework of the story.
As a former Nigerian immigrant, his storytelling aims to capture collective values and conflicts.
Box Office Expectations
The estimations suggest that the show’s first weekend break records and earn more than the total box office sales of previous Marvel films, “The Marvels” included.
Wrap Up
“Captain America: Brave New World” presents a sophisticated version of a superhero film with action and politics intricately woven together. Not everyone will identify with the movie, but the conceptual strength combined with Mackie’s convincing portrayal makes it a valuable piece to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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