Courageous New World Are In, and All Over the Place

Anthony Mackie makes his standalone solo movie debut with Sam Wilson taking over the mantle in Captain America: Brave New World and the consensus on this outing is in. Was Harrison Ford’s Crimson Hulk versus Cap every part it’s been constructed as much as be? Are we prepared for what the Serpent Society has in retailer? Right here’s what critics and popular culture commentators needed to say concerning the Marvel Studios picture, forward of the movie’s launch this Valentine’s Day.

The reply is… effectively, decidedly blended. Some individuals appear to be very a lot into the performances of Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford as Sam Wilson and Thaddeus Ross, respectively, however lots of people appear to suppose that Marvel’s misguised period post-Endgame continues right here. Right here’s our very personal Germain Lussier’s take:

Kinda disillusioned with #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld

There are some good motion moments and Mackie is a charismatic Cap nevertheless it’s everywhere thematically, overly difficult and finally a bit pointless. It simply by no means had something to suck me in. A bummer. pic.twitter.com/FMA5ca1pg8

— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) February 12, 2025

And right here’s a sampling of the reactions to this point.

I solely noticed half-hour of #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld so listed below are some ideas:

Absolute blast. All-in on the story. It simply checked so many bins for me.

Felt like an MCU film the place different initiatives truly matter once more. Numerous cohesion.

Mackie rocks, Ford is nice. pic.twitter.com/pl6828092T

— Herb Scribner (@HerbScribner) February 12, 2025

#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld is an fulfilling watch with respectable motion sequences & some standout moments. Nevertheless, it did not fairly hit the emotional or narrative highs I hoped for. Cherished Mackie as Cap & I appreciated the extra critical tone nevertheless it did really feel barely empty. pic.twitter.com/kPJINLnw1G

— Cris Parker (@3CFilmss) February 12, 2025

#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld is a number of issues: some good, some okay. It’s thrilling, affords a worthwhile message in a divisive time, is a return to kind for the mainline MCU after a string of disappointments, and is among the first to progress the MCU story itself post-Endgame. pic.twitter.com/vHKlc9scAa

— Ben Kendrick (@benkendrick) February 12, 2025

CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD: appears like Marvel obtained that Netflix memo about characters having to say every part they achieve this an inattentive viewers can sustain. Excessive Disney+ sequence power

— Hoai-Tran Bui (@htranbui) February 12, 2025

#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld brings an thrilling thought for the way forward for the MCU below Sam Wilson as chief. A reasonably stable Cap meets Hulk movie however the place it shines is in @AnthonyMackie and @DannyRamirez‘s performances. Harrison Ford is having a lot enjoyable and I had enjoyable with him pic.twitter.com/cE6zv0uo6j

— Rachel Leishman (@RachelLeishman) February 12, 2025

#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld finds the MCU again in high-quality kind with a Winter Soldier-y thriller redolent of Manchurian Candidate & Parallax View. Mackie’s future as the brand new Cap shines extremely vibrant! Bonus: you get to listen to Harrison Ford say “Adamantium.” pic.twitter.com/grIM4x6N2k

— Josh Weiss (@JoshuaHWeiss) February 12, 2025

I used to complain about how Marvel’s drawback was making films that had been “enjoyable” however nothing extra.

Now, I simply want #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld was remotely enjoyable.

A dour thriller-lite afraid of claiming something. Some sparks of pleasure, largely flat. pic.twitter.com/q9KDzAv3JP

— Alex Leadbeater (@ADLeadbeater) February 12, 2025

CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD was…kinda superior?

Flawed enjoyable, to make sure — half WINTER SOLDIER lite, half quasi-sequel to INCREDIBLE HULK.

It (largely) appears nice and, regardless of a script in want of sharpening, felt like basic Marvel enjoyable.

Recreation changer? No.

A blast? Certain. pic.twitter.com/OxNgstFP3w

— Jake Hamilton (@JakesTakes) February 12, 2025

#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld was grounded, entertaining, and to the purpose. Stable motion & gentle surprises. Crimson Hulk 👌🏿Felt prefer it pulled A LOT of political punches. Laborious to inform whether or not the advertising confirmed an excessive amount of or if the film did not have a lot else to supply. 🤔 It was… pic.twitter.com/EYD354D5E3

— Emmanuel (E-Man) Noisette (@EmansReviews) February 12, 2025

#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld proves Anthony Mackie has RIGHTFULLY EARNED the position of Captain America. He places all of it in as Sam Wilson and his chemistry with Danny Ramirez is nice! Harrison Ford as President Ross/Crimson Hulk is charming and the motion actually rocks when it occurs. pic.twitter.com/ktwngfnII6

— Chris Gallardo 🌊 (@chrisagwrites) February 12, 2025

CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD appears to solely exist to wrap up free ends to The Unbelievable Hulk and Eternals. And in doing so the plot is about as convoluted and uninteresting as that every one sounds. This could have been known as Captain America: Unfastened Ends #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld

— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) February 12, 2025

CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD is below-average Marvel. The director appeared overwhelmed. You felt the chaos of all 5 writers stitching this collectively. Harrison Ford was underutilized. An offended President exploding with rage throughout a press convention of questions may be very 2025.

— Kenny Miles (@TheKennyMiles) February 12, 2025

Captain America: Courageous New World opens this Friday February 14.

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