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 Purple Hulk versus Cap the whole lot 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 in regards to the Marvel Studios picture, forward of the movie’s launch this Valentine’s Day.

The reply is… effectively, decidedly combined. Some folks 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 assume that Marvel’s misguised period post-Endgame continues right here. Right here’s our very personal Germain Lussier’s take:

Kinda disenchanted with #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld

There are some good motion moments and Mackie is a charismatic Cap however it’s everywhere thematically, overly difficult and finally somewhat 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 date.

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

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

Felt like an MCU film the place different tasks truly matter once more. A number of cohesion.

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

— Herb Scribner (@HerbScribner) February 12, 2025

#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld is an pleasurable watch with first rate motion sequences & some standout moments. Nonetheless, it did not fairly hit the emotional or narrative highs I hoped for. Beloved Mackie as Cap & I appreciated the extra severe tone however 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, provides a worthwhile message in a divisive time, is a return to kind for the mainline MCU after a string of disappointments, and is without doubt one of 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 to be like like Marvel obtained that Netflix memo about characters having to say the whole lot they achieve this an inattentive viewers can sustain. Excessive Disney+ collection power

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

#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld brings an thrilling concept for the way forward for the MCU below Sam Wilson as chief. A reasonably strong 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 effective kind with a Winter Soldier-y thriller redolent of Manchurian Candidate & Parallax View. Mackie’s future as the brand new Cap shines extremely brilliant! 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 downside was making motion pictures 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 to be like nice and, regardless of a script in want of sprucing, 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. Strong motion & gentle surprises. Purple Hulk 👌🏿Felt prefer it pulled A LOT of political punches. Arduous to inform whether or not the advertising and marketing 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 function 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/Purple 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: Free 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 indignant 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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