Speaking of this kind of comic superhero movie, the reputation in China is quite divided. On the one hand, this kind of film usually has big scenes and special effects, and it is usually worth the price to watch it in the theater; but on the other hand, as the entire huge comic world gradually integrates with the movie, many audiences who were not interested in it before There are also some concerns: Iron Man Three, X-Men Gaiden, the main story plus six prequels, Thor two, and the Hulk two. After the Spider-Man trilogy, there will be an extraordinary Spider-Man; only enter the theater after this point. Look, I haven't read these before, can I not understand it?
Uncle Miao’s article hopes to relieve the worries of this part of the fans (those hardcore comic fans don’t come to embarrass me, I am also a movie party). I hope you can know that it’s not too late to enter the theater at this moment. After enjoying the blockbuster movies, I have time to slowly supplement the previous movies of the entire Avengers series (Spider-Man and X-Men do not belong to this series). At that time, I can still appreciate the great courage of Marvel Pictures, with nearly ten The length of this movie tells the story of a team fighting together, and the time span is as long as ten years. It is a big game of chess without omission.
Well, back to the movie Captain America 2 itself. This kind of movie series, the trick to see from the middle is to figure out a person's story first. The reason why Captain America 2 is wonderful and beautiful is that the protagonist is full of charm, and the screenwriter combines the processing of the times and the wonderful interpretation of the actors, which pushes the level of the movie to a peak.
Among the more than 5,000 roles in the entire Marvel company system, Captain America’s ability is not top-notch, but “reaching the limit of human physical fitness”. After sinking into the bottom of the ice in 1949, we returned to society in the 21st century. The biggest trouble in life is struggling to keep up with this society. You have to hold a small book with the popular elements of The Beatles and Jobs in your hand to find out with others. The common topic is worse than the social ability of the dead house. But not long after he returned, he became the leader of the Avengers team, commanding top superheroes such as Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, and Black Widow. In Team US 2, he only gave a short speech on the radio. The S.H.I.E.L.D. Bureau that had wanted him and hunted him down was dismantled, and the lone battle was turned into confrontation between the two camps. Even in the final battle, he told his companions: "The enemy is the one who shoots at us." This is not a cold joke, but a strong confidence in himself. He is convinced that after the speech just now, people on the righteous side will Believe him, but still insist on shooting at them, it must be the enemy—there is no intermediate state of being deceived by good people.
Students who know the world of American comics or those who have watched a few superhero movies should understand that most superheroes have a very distinctive personality, that is, the main character tone. Spider-Man is characterized by permanent regret for the death of his uncle, Wolverine is the pursuit and fear of amnesia, Batman is always hidden in the dark, Iron Man is to surpass his father's achievements. The biggest feature of Captain America is the materialization of the "American spirit", the pursuit of freedom, the recognition of universal values, and the unhesitating struggle with all the factors that threaten these - he has never produced other superheroes. Hesitated in direction, and never doubted his own career. Whether his choice is right or wrong, this determination makes him the backbone of other superheroes. Another superhero at the same level as the Avengers stands in line with the Justice League (produced by Marvel's old rival DC). Its leader Superman also has similar characteristics, bright, warm, and believes in the power of justice.
It stands to reason that this kind of "main theme" personality is actually very risky, because the values of contemporary society basically assume that a person always has shortcomings, and the superheroes of the Marvel world usually have more minor problems. With a tall personality like Captain America, it’s easy to “fake” if you don’t control it slightly. Before Captain America was introduced to China, there were also media concerns about whether this “American theme” would suit China, whose appetite has long been ruined by the theme. audience. The US team 2 can basically dispel this doubt-because American comics and movies are enough to keep up with the times.
Anyone who knows a little bit about the history of American comics heroes knows that heroes like Superman, Batman, and Captain America have been born since the 1930s and 1940s, and have continued to the present, with a time span of 60 to 70 years, where Do so many stories stay hot? One of the important secrets is that American comics also have very important screenwriting positions. They need to constantly fine-tune the characters and stories of comics based on social hotspots and mainstream values, and keep readers familiar and close to the characters, even more advanced. empathy. Only these feelings can make readers become fans, can buy comic magazines one issue at a time, and maintain the continuous production and operation of a series of comics.
Captain America was born in the 1940s. After the outbreak of the Pearl Harbor incident and before Hitler's fall, the cover image of his first issue was Hitler Pain (this plot was later reproduced in Captain America 1). This image satisfies the public. High patriotism and hatred of the Nazis, so it was very popular as soon as it appeared. However, after World War II, the people of all countries recuperated and the anti-war sentiment was particularly high in the 1960s. At this time, as a professional soldier, Captain America, who worked against the Nazis, was not so popular, so the image fell silent. long time. For Marvel to under the banner of the Avengers in the 21st century, the leader of Captain America is indispensable; but it is obviously not in line with the trend to keep him fighting the Nazis or going to the front line. what can we do about it?
Captain America 1 wants to talk about his origins, saying that it is no problem to fight the Nazis in World War II. For the second part, he must have a new theme. The screenwriter's success lies in the fact that after fully retaining the spirit of the US team, he found the perfect enemy: the country he has always loved and defended.
The most exciting thing about Captain America 2 is the bombardment of several aircraft carriers in the sky and the gun battle at the station on the highway. It is the atmosphere of political thrills throughout the film. "The appearance of S.H.I.E.L.D. Bureau suddenly changed its face (to avoid spoilers). With the emergence of this status quo, S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Nick Fury (that is, the one-eyed dragon) bears considerable responsibility. He follows the principle of division management, and hides many secrets in his heart, and keeps secrets of the various actions of S.H.I.E.L.D. . This secrecy management method gave the villain Hydra (Hydra) an opportunity. Under the shadow of Director Fury’s various secrets, they gradually established their own secret empire, and finally even usurped the Aegis. The bureau itself.
In terms of character, Nick Fury is a true patriot, impeccable; in terms of ability, he himself is also the beneficiary of the “super soldier” serum, with excellent intelligence and physical strength; while S.H.I.E.L.D. faces The threat of the entire universe and the various super villains in humans, information confidentiality and separated management seem to be understandable. Captain America was rescued by him from under the ice. The two people are also very consistent in their values. It stands to reason that they agree with the Secretary's approach. But at the beginning of the Avengers and the US Team 2, he was bothered by Fury. This kind of secrecy expressed strong dissatisfaction, and even launched an independent investigation, and did not hesitate to turn his face with his companions and Fury in the Avengers. In this way, the image of Captain America, the purest patriot who represents the American spirit, has become clear: he is not a murderous machine and a brainless soldier with muscles in his head, but a clear understanding of the American spirit. The real substance-the people have, the people rule, and the people enjoy, considering all issues from the perspective of the people rather than the ruler.
The length of the movie is very limited, so it is often unable to express particularly complex relationships and particularly long-term changes. Captain America's persistence is not only the reason why he has gained the trust of the American people, but also the beginning of his final tragic fate. As usual, there is no spoiler here, and interested students can go to Baidu's "Marvel Civil War" to find out. Just one detail can explain Marvel’s high degree of affirmation of Captain America’s character: he can pick up Thor’s warhammer, and this warhammer was given characteristics at the beginning of the casting, and only "people of good character can pick it up" , Thor himself could not pick it up for a while.
The movie relies on contradictions to survive. Captain America 2 establishes a huge contradiction between his beliefs and reality. The drama presents the contradictions of choice between the country, the people and the regime even if it stands firm. Some students may say that this question is not very simple, and whether there is a good choice, patriotism does not mean loving the government. But after all, a movie is a mass product, and it doesn't need to emphasize the value deeply, but it must be vivid enough. What's more, everyone can say this truth, but when the government is embodied as an "organization" that people rely on and live in, making choices is far from easy. The US team 2 vividly embodies this contradictory turning point. The silent gaze of a bright soldier on the dark ruins, this poster perfectly sets off the atmosphere of the whole film.
The remaining factors such as the dazzling equipment of the Falcons, the consistent sex appeal of Black Widow Johnson and the looming base relationship between Captain America and the Winter Soldier (female audiences are satisfied) are all icing on the cake. And some of the translations in the film also made Ninja laugh. For example, when the Falcons said that he needed some equipment, the US team answered "that's nothing." When the black widow disclosed the information of S.H.I.E.L.D. "(This one insinuates "lost USB flash drive", and secondly it pays homage to Snowden implicitly), these translations are very down to earth and very fun.
In short, during the Ching Ming holiday, if you don’t arrange any excursions, then pick a theater with an IMAX hall nearby. Within two hours, immerse yourself in the growth of a determined, intelligent, and strong man, and various super In the big scene created by the weapon pair, it should be very worthwhile.
(If you feel that you like Captain America after watching the movie, and then become interested in the heroes of the entire Marvel comics, then you can leave a message in the comments. Uncle Miao will pick a time and sort it out. How about Get started quickly to understand this knowledge, and strive to let everyone basically grasp the ins and outs before the release of "Avengers 2", ah, it is worth it!)
(April 8 supplement: Someone mentioned Jiang Yehua in the commentary "Save the World Tonight" "Superman, Superman Can’t Fly" are two popular American comic books. They are really good, and Uncle Miao also recommends them to everyone. These two books, coupled with Baidu Tieba and Wikipedia, basically have to figure out the ins and outs of a specific character. The big problem.
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