◎Introduction
This film is adapted from comics. During World War II, the US government specially developed a serum called "Super Soldier" in order to deal with Nazi Germany. This serum can improve soldiers' physical strength, speed, endurance and willpower. While the US government was struggling to find a candidate for the test, a young man named Steve, although he had aspiring to join the army, was unfortunately rejected because of his frail body. Refused to join the army. Later, the military lobbied Steve to participate in the "Super Soldier" experimental program. Although he knew that this experiment was very dangerous, it was the only chance to serve the country, so Steve was determined to accept as an experiment in this program. .The effect of the experiment is very ideal, Steve turned from a scrawny young man into a super soldier. But soon after the success of the experiment, all the people and information related to the experiment were destroyed by a spy of Nazi Germany, Only Steve escaped, so the "Super Soldier" plan can no longer be implemented in the future. Later, the US government officially named Steve the only super soldier Captain America (Captain America). Steve began. The journey of promoting good and punishing evil.
One sentence comment
Chris Evans brings a believable, unpretentious and steady temperament to the character Rogers, and Captain America should definitely be the most attractive Marvel (surprise) on the screen. Comic hero image.
——The Washington Post
film has a charming, juicy, dashing, sincere spirit.
——A light-hearted, retro-styled, and shocking World War II story from The New York Times
. ——Among the many comics and movies that have been adapted into a dead end in
America Today
, Captain America can give us some inspiration .
- "Chicago Sun-Times" behind the
scenes production
World War II changed because of him
Among the many superhero comics in the United States, "Captain America" is undoubtedly strongly iconic: from his blue dress and blue and red shield, As well as the dazzling five-pointed star, coupled with "Captain America", a heroic name with an obvious regional character, "Captain America" has become the most representative of the American spirit in the superhero comics. The comics of Captain America are constantly being updated, and the voice of making a live-action film is endless, and finally this year, the film is officially released. For this film, comic author Stan Lee said: "Although this character was not created by me, but I and him Together for many years, the story of "Captain America" has accompanied many people to grow up. This is a comic that developed with our times. Captain America and we have witnessed a lot of history together. This story makes people feel very magical. The point is that in the world of comics, all historical events have another answer, and we can see another possibility of history. In addition, the Captain America in this story is a typical 'American Dream' character, His loyalty to his country, his own experience, his identity as a soldier...that's what makes Captain America special."
When "Captain America" was born, even Marvel Comics had not yet been established, and it was called "Time Comics" at that time. In 1941, known as the golden age of comics, countless classic comics were born in the 4/50s of the last century. "Captain America's character is captivating because of his power, his justice, and the events he's been through," says director Joe Johnston of the creation of Captain America and the changes to the comics. .Captain America was born in the era of the attack on Pearl Harbor, then the end of World War II, and the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union... Many major events are accompanied by Captain America and are reflected in the comics. In the movie version, the main description It is how Steve Rogers is called Captain America, and his contributions and battles during World War II. The villain of the story is the Red Skull, Captain America's old enemy, and we will also use a certain length to describe the story of the Red Skull , he will appear as a Nazi in the movie. In addition, Steve Rogers' right-hand man Bucky also occupies a certain proportion in the movie. "Captain America" is the beginning of this comic film series, it will open a A new type of hero film."
In 2009, the superhero movie "Watchmen", which was also adapted from comics, also used the history of both real and fantasy as the background of the film. This time, "Captain America" adopted the same method to tell the story. However, according to director Joe Johnston, who has directed action blockbusters such as "Jumanji", "Jurassic Park 3" and "Wolfman", the focus of this story is not primarily historical: "Of course, we The narrative will still focus on World War II, but this is not a World War II movie like "Pearl Harbor" or "Saving Private Ryan", I prefer the customs of that era, the texture of the picture. The elements of the 1940s in the movie will be reflected, and in terms of the story, we have made some changes based on the spiritual core of the comics, and I believe these changes are beneficial to the movie itself. Convinced by a movie whose plot is not the same as the history we know? We have found a very convincing reason for the appearance of Captain America, which will let the audience know that in those days, we need such a hero. Because of Captain America, the course of World War II changed."
Innovative visual effects style in retro
"Captain America" is a superhero movie that focuses on big scenes, and naturally shocking visual effects are indispensable. Once in "Jumanji", "Jurassic Park 3" and other movies that also focus on visual effects, I have accumulated a lot of visual effects Experienced director Joe Johnston said of the use of visual elements in the film: "The overall style of "Captain America" pays homage to the old movies of the 1940s, and the texture is a little bit similar to "Colonel Sky and Tomorrowland". Similar, but we are not a pure green screen movie, so there will still be some differences in the scenes, especially some larger war scenes. I want the audience to feel what America was like 70 years ago, In those days, there was such a superhero who could go to heaven and be omnipotent. I also referenced the "Captain America" movies that I had shot before, and they gave me some thoughts on how to make this pure-blooded American hero The filming can satisfy audiences all over the world. Including the clothes on Captain America, we have considered it many times, hoping to make it look 'pleasant' on the big screen."
This time he played in "Captain America" The actor of the invincible superhero Captain America is Chris Evans, who has become popular in the film industry in recent years. The boy born in 1981 has also filmed comic films such as "Fantastic Four", For the character and the film, Chris Evans said: "This is a character that fascinates many boys because of his unparalleled power and glory. During the shooting, I was very impressed with the many retro costumes, vehicles that appeared in the film. I am very impressed with the uniforms and military uniforms. It took the prop producers a lot of time to organize and collect them, as well as the newspapers and combat maps of those years... This made me feel that I really lived in that era. Whenever I was on the set When I started filming in this comic, I always felt a sense of interpreting history. I have read this comic many times, and after reading it for many years, the words 'Captain America' have occupied a sacred place in my heart. , It's my honor to be able to play him this time."
Tidbits
: Because the film side took a fancy to the performance of adventure films such as "Rocketman" and "October Sky" directed by Joe Johnston, he was selected to direct " Captain America".
This film is the fifth time to shoot "Captain America" as a live-action movie. There have been many TV movies before.
"Captain America" is the sixth film based on the comics that Chris Evans has participated in Loser" and "Scott the Crooked Boy".
At first, Chris Evans was very resistant to this role in the film, but after he had a meeting with the director and producer to discuss many details, he gradually Began to accept Captain America.
· In order to play the role of Bucky, Sebastian Stan watched many movies and documentaries during World War II, and also found a lot of inspiration in "Band of Brothers".
· In order to be able to play the role of Peggy Carter, who is closer to the comics, and Hayley Atwell spend six days a week doing a variety of physical training.
In the original script of "Captain America", it was planned to have Wolverine and Wolverine in "X-Men" and Magneto came to make a cameo (because the story of "Captain America" was during World War II, and Wolverine was a soldier during World War II, and Magneto was a prisoner of war), but in the end, because of the copyright issue, it has not been negotiated, so I have to regret it. Man's cameo canceled.
Stanley Tucci played Dr. Abraham Iskin, a character that happened to use his German accent, and he's always wanted to play a role on the screen where he could use his accent
. Joe Simon drew the first Captain America comic in 1941, and Stan Lee took over in 1964. Stan Lee also had a cameo role in the film.
Samuel L. Jackson, no doubt It also appeared in this film, and it is still a glimpse of the upcoming "Avengers" service.
The film invested 140 million US dollars.
The film was originally scheduled to be directed by Jon Favreau, but because he chose to direct "Iron Man", so I failed to direct this film.
Nick Cassowitz was always the director of "Captain America", but because he later took over "Iron Man", he failed to direct the film. Interestingly, , Nick Cassowitz directed "Iron Man" and ultimately did not make the trip, because the filmmaker requested that it be released in 2006, Nick Cassowitz thought that the time was too tight to make it, so he gave up directing. In fact, "Iron Man" It was never finished in 2006.
·In "Iron Man", Tony Stark's father, Howard Stark, plays a very important role in the film. In fact, the world view of "Captain America" and "Iron Man" are in the same vein
. Ramon is co-producing with Marvel Comics, but Disney has bought the rights to Avengers and Iron Man 3. So plans for the next few movies are a bit confusing.
Sam Worthington and Will Smith was cast as Captain America's Steve Rogers, then Garrett Hedlund, Channing Tatum, Scott Porter, Mike Vogue Bill, Sebastian Stan, Chris Evans, Wilson Bethel, John Krasinski, Michael Cassidy, Chase Crawford and Jason Ackles Actors were considered by the producers, but in the end Chris Evans landed the role.
Alice Eva and Keira Knightley were both former heroines Peggy Carter One of the candidates for the film, Emily Blunt was later approached, but she turned down the role, and Hayley Atwell later played the female lead.
Secret connections between Captain America and other Marvel movies:
1 , The story of "Captain America" begins in the contemporary era, and Captain America is thawed. This is related to the director's cut version of "The Incredible Hulk" - there is a scene in the director's version where the Hulk goes crazy on the Arctic ice sheet, There is the place where Captain America was frozen.
2. There is an easter egg at the end of "Thor" (there is no domestic release version), which means that the heroine's mentor was invited by the leader of the SHIELD organization Nick Fury to discuss supernatural phenomena. Box It is the Cosmic Cube. This is the key prop for Captain America and the Red Skull in "Captain America". At the same time, there is an image of Loki possessed by the mentor in the mirror (Loki can be transformed into or possessed by any 3.
The vibranium metal used to make Captain America's shield was created by Stark Corporation, and it is directly related to another superhero in Marvel comics, Black Panther - who will also appear on the big screen in the future superior.
4. As far as we know, neither Ant-Man Hank Pym nor his wife The Wasp will appear in Captain America or even 2012's Avengers (another rumor on the previous page). But Ant It is possible for people to become the protagonists of the film independently. There is no foreshadowing to shoot Ant-Man directly? This may not be a good sign.
5. In "Iron Man 2", Nick Fury, the leader of S.H.I.E.L.D., told Iron Man that his father Howard Starr K has already helped the SHIELD organization. And the SHIELD organization runs through "Iron Man 2", "Thor", "Captain America" and the future "Avengers".
6. The iconic Captain America is explained in the film interestingly Shield's "Past Life": It turned out to be the trashcan cover he picked up when he was bullied...
Excellent dialogue
Peggy Carter: How do you feel?
Steve Rogers: Taller.
Peggy Carter: "How do you feel?"
Shi Steve Rogers: "Something more exciting!"
Howard Stark: I'd love to stay and talk, but I have to be in New Mexico by morning.
Steve Rogers: What's in New Mexico?
Howard Stark: The Rio Grande . Billy the Kid's resting place. Los Almos. This and that, you know.
Howard Stark: "I'd love to stay and chat, but I have to go to New Mexico early in the morning."
Steve Rogers: "New Mexico What happened?"
Howard Stark: "The Rio Grande, Billy the Kid's resting place. You know..."
Nick Fury: Still think you're in Germany?
Steve Rogers: What... Where am I?
Nick Fury: You're in Times Square, New York, Sir. It's July 2008. We won the second world war sixty-two years ago.
Nick: "You think you're still In Germany?"
Steve Rogers: "What...then where am I?"
Nick: "You're in Times Square, you're in New York, man. It's July 2008. Sixty years ago, we were Won WWII."
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