Review of Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) by Chris Barsanti for Filmcritic.com — 20 Jul 2011

As muscular, stiff, shiny, and dull as its star.

This review of Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) was written by Chris Barsanti and published by Filmcritic.com on 20 Jul 2011.

Captain America: The First Avenger has generally received positive reviews.

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