tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871549895931317151.post4100791717981068658..comments2023-11-28T15:20:59.369-05:00Comments on Cinema Viewfinder: Movie Review: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)Tony Dayoubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04632329277519635858noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871549895931317151.post-21219995508152104132011-07-27T19:46:36.756-04:002011-07-27T19:46:36.756-04:00Glad you liked it, Chris. I'm sure Cap's a...Glad you liked it, Chris. I'm sure Cap's adjustment to present day is in the cards. That Marvel brand of angst is built into the modern version's DNA.<br /><br />Since I posted the review early, I didn't want to spoil anything, so (SPOILER WARNING) I didn't discuss the film's structure in too much detail. But you alluded to this in your comment. There are enough gaps in the storyline (particularly in the montages) that one could imagine numerous adventures in the WWII era that haven't been depicted yet (I'm hoping for a run-in with Baron Zemo). While I doubt they would set any subsequent films completely in the WWII era, indications are that the filmmakers are aiming more for a HIGHLANDER type structure in which dual storylines in the past and present frequently intersect due to a common theme or plot point.Tony Dayoubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04632329277519635858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871549895931317151.post-69494453692422145072011-07-27T16:33:03.433-04:002011-07-27T16:33:03.433-04:00Just returned from the theater. Thought they did a...Just returned from the theater. Thought they did a great job with Cap. One of the best comic book to film adaptions I have seen. (Even though I wasn't a fan of the comic, I enjoyed the appearance of the Howling Commandos.) I know Cap is going to appear next in The Avengers movie, but I would love a sequel showing him adapting to modern life, finding out what became of his past friends, etc. Not sure how they would keep future films in the WW2 era as you suggest, altho I suppose there could have been missions and adventures in there that we didn't see. Regardless, great fun movie.C Wadsworthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871549895931317151.post-30959486924465711812011-07-22T15:59:41.884-04:002011-07-22T15:59:41.884-04:00I"m definitely seeing this... and soon. Johns...I"m definitely seeing this... and soon. Johnson seems the perfect director to take on this origin story. Fine review, Tony. Thanks.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.com