We still need heroes

This year's two nostalgic hero movies, "X-Men: First Class" and "Captain America" ​​have unexpectedly received positive reviews. This is very different from the impression left by the heroic movies that have gone astray before. First, it does not put the display of visual spectacles and special effects creativity in the first place, and secondly, it will not let the weakness of the narrative spoil everyone's interest. Although this refreshing and contemporary setting seems a bit wise, the overall quality is still persuasive. Since "The Dark Knight" has literally raised the aesthetic standards of heroic big movies, image language and box office results, most films can only be caught up in the dust, and the four first-line heroes who have come together this year seem to have failed to surpass Batman. "Thor" has a lot of thunder and a little rain, and it barely passes the rules; "Green Lantern" is filled with the expectations of Warner and DC, but it is full of blood and blood. Not only is the word of mouth is terrible, even the box office is not back to the original; but focus Yuzou’s nostalgic fans of "X-Men: First Class" and "Captain America" ​​have somewhat regained the decline of heroic movies this year. In terms of word-of-mouth, they are almost overwhelming, and the latter is due to its superpower in the MARVEL comics universe. The status of the gangster has attracted much attention, and the journey of the screen virgin can be said to be complete.
You can regard the theme of comic heroes as a life-saving straw for today’s Hollywood movies. With creative inspiration dries up, financial crises are frequent, the industry is facing adjustments and transitions, and the new generation of movie fans has become the mainstream consumer group. The various legends of the heroes seem to have become a safe and reliable way to make money. However, there are very few who can earn the box office and have super word-of-mouth blessings. MARVEL's comic plan will reach a climax when the "Avengers" is launched next year, and it is also a summary of its five-year plan. As the last character film before this, "Captain America" ​​has naturally become quite important and subtle in the link. This comic hero, born in 1941, is loaded with too much projection of the American spirit and distinctive characteristics of the times. The rice dichotomy he represents has become the spiritual pillar of many Americans. From its set appearance, it is not difficult to see how high a complete and ZHU--XUANLV superhero is. However, thanks to Joe Johnston’s efforts, "Captain America" ​​did not intend to follow the rules. You must know that now the captain has "resurrected from the dead" in the comics, experiencing 9--1--1, "Civil War" and so on. After the series of major events, the character has already undergone tremendous psychological changes. Stupidly portraying a ZHU---XUANLV hero seems a bit out of place, and people have long lost interest in the image of Gao Daquan. What they want to see is a more realistic, adult and even darker interpretation of the hero. There is no doubt that "Captain America" ​​did it cleverly, and held the degree. Begin with a standard American dream and talk about it under the standard method of linear narrative. Fortunately, the film did not bring too much of the fetters expressed by YISHI---XINGTAI and ZHENG---ZHI, and focused more on the shaping and interpretation of the characters. Abandoning the preaching trap that may fall into, no longer focus on the narrow and vain ZHENG---ZHI discourse confrontation, and focus the camera on the captain, the red skull, the two ultimate rivals that have been fighting for many years. As for the meticulous arrangement of the characteristics of the times, such as costumes, props, and even the texture and tone of old-school movies, together with the new captain, they have built a sufficiently three-dimensional and realistic comic image context. At the same time, there is more introspection and allegory of the real world, and its taste and narrative method are more in line with the current Hollywood grammar. The solid script and the proper rhythm make this film different from the previous heroic movies. It appears strong in humanity and has a unique nostalgic charm. However, there are too many literary dramas, few action scenes, too fast scene replacement, and many side stories are not If there is time to show, these have also become the weakness of the film. It can be seen that the director's focus is still on recommending characters, summarizing deeds, and pulling out the group portrait movie "Avengers" afterwards.
Among the many American comic heroes, the captain is the most classic and traditional heroism spokesperson. He is also far better than Superman in terms of the national spirit and national complex. Do you think they are all outdated? This world, which is getting closer and closer to destruction, needs heroes to come forward more than ever.



PS:
1. As a marvel hero movie, there are still many easter eggs buried in it. For example, Mr. Stan Lee who appeared again and again, the "First Generation Thunderbolt" at the Stark Expo, and the whereabouts of the universe's Rubik's Cube.
2. There is no leading trailer for "Stinger"-"Avengers" at the North American release after the ending subtitles of the domestically released version.

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