Review of Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) by Barneyonmt — 29 Feb 2016

WHAT I LIKED: Marvel goes thriller, this timely adaptation of the MCU's boy scout is fresh, sleek and gritty. A 70s style political thriller is not something you'd expect from the MCU, especially not one that works. But insane action, a great original soundtrack and a developed plot with some serious themes makes it all possible (as does a bloody excellent performance from Chris Evans.) The Russo brothers craft the characters and the villain really well, but unusually the action is what has you most gripped here. It's so gritty, it'll have you on the edge of your seat.

WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE: Does the heavy plot and action take away some of the 'Marvel soul' that make these movies human?

VERDICT: One of the MCU's best without a doubt. The grittiest comic book film in a long time.