Captain America 2: The Atypical Superhero Movie

Keeley 2022-04-21 09:01:09

Among the heroes of American comics, Captain America is one of my personal favorites. He does not have the perverted skills like Superman or Hulk, nor the wealth and high-tech like Iron Man or Batman. By his side, all he had was a body of flesh and blood and a spirit of dedication full of courage. At the same time, the inextricable connection between its character setting and World War II also adds a lot of blood and nostalgia. Presumably, the support rate of Captain America among military fans will be quite high.

Of course, Steve Rogers may not be as easy-going as Tony Stark in character, and he may even be suspected of being a "big book", but it cannot be denied that such people do exist in the world. If the rules of Dungeons and Dragons apply, Captain America is the quintessential example of the "neutral good" camp: doing what a good man can do, without being swayed by class prejudice or bound by social order. In this sense, the Hydra organization happens to be the representative of "neutral evil", and the two form a pair of tit-for-tat enemies.

If not "Iron Man", Tony Stark can be an inventor; if not "Hulk", Bruce Banner can be a scientist. But Steve Rogers - as he himself put it - doesn't seem to be able to do anything other than be "Captain America." Therefore, Captain America's purity, simplicity and focus are his most distinctive labels and reasons to be loved.

The two directors of "Captain America 2", Anthony Russell and Joe Russell, were unknown before this, and they only directed a few third-rate comedies according to their resumes, but unexpectedly, the film was praised. Since the Lemuria Asterisk hostage incident, they have kept the film in a high-paced operation. The blurred plot, combined with the use of various shots, sharp editing, and compact narrative, not only subverted the first film It's tepid, even giving people the feeling of a spy war movie similar to the "Bourne Bourne" series. Limited by the type of film, even though "Captain America 2" is not as good as "Spy Shots" in terms of turbulence, it is not inferior in terms of fighting, especially the two hand-to-hand fights between Captain America and the Winter Soldier. Impressive with both speed and beauty.

In terms of story, this film is also different from traditional superhero movies. There is no longer a prominent villain BOSS, but a dark organization with a deliberate plot. The plot is more complex and more realistic. In terms of roles, the appearance of the Winter Soldier makes the film enter the dual hero mode, and the two are not completely opposed, but are evenly matched, both enemies and friends. A hero who does not have an absolute advantage, a hero who regards friendship as a treasure; an enemy who used to be a comrade-in-arms, an enemy with inner struggles, this is much richer and more attractive than a simple hostile relationship. With the above solid foundation, the subsequent aircraft carrier bridge section will no longer be a vain show of skills, but the icing on the cake.

However, the white jade is slightly flawed, and the screenwriter seems to have some minor inappropriateness in the setting of Hydra. It stands to reason that such an ambitious and well-planned organization should be very careful and careful in every detail. But the Hydra in the film gives people a feeling of being good at big things and neglecting details. This is particularly evident in the handling of two things. The first is to deal with Captain America. Under the premise of knowing that Captain America is superior, it is idiotic to hope that he will be killed by hand-to-hand combat. It is better to let the aircraft carrier ascend. It is much easier to strike directly after the air. The second is that the death of Director Fury is too sloppy, and it is a bit unbelievable that such a heavyweight person can easily be buried without careful confirmation. These two things are not difficult for Hydra, which has completely penetrated S.H.I.E.L.D., as long as any one of them is done well, it may be another ending. It can be seen how important the details are to those who want to achieve great things.

After this campaign, everyone broke into pieces and dispersed actions, and the former S.H.I.E.L.D. no longer existed. Perhaps for them, no organization is the best option, because with organization comes power, and power is a breeding ground for chaos. With a large organization at the same time, it is difficult to ensure the loyalty of each member. As in this film, under the condition of mutual distrust and secrets, they are used by ulterior motives, and they are almost doomed.

Personally, I think that Captain America 2 also has a hint of the domestic and foreign policy pursued by the current United States. In today's context, Hydra's "Insight Plan" not only focuses on the strict information monitoring mechanism, but also on the unilateral and domineering diplomatic means. The practical significance of it is self-evident. The United States wants to act as the world leader, but it has fallen into deep mud. The so-called "reap the fruits of its own" is no wonder!

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier quotes

  • Nick Fury: Get me Agent Hill.

    Fury Car: Communications array damaged.

    Nick Fury: What's not damaged?

    Fury Car: Air conditioning is fully operational.

  • [Smithsonian Guard discovers that Captain America's World War II uniform has been stolen]

    Smithsonian Guard: Oh, man. I am so fired.