The First Avengersis safe but unremarkable.

It tells a familiar story, but it does so with confidence and a lighthearted approach, at least.

At the very least, no one can sayThe Falcon and the Winter Soldierdoesn’t have interesting ideas.

Captain America, Black Widow, Nick Fury, Bucky Barnes in Captain America: The Winter Soldier

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In terms of scope, ambition, and thematic relevance, few MCU movies outrankCaptain America: Civil War.

The second entry in Rogers' series features a seismic change in his world.

Faced with a crisis of beliefs, Rogers must find a way to move forward.

Hugo Weaving as the Red Skull frowning and looking intently ahead in Captain America: The First Avenger

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Captain America: The Winter Soldieris as close to a political thriller as a superhero movie can get.

Confident and refreshing,it remains one of the MCU’s most tonally distinct and daring efforts.

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Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson holding Captain America’s shield.

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Captain America (Chris Evans) and his team run into battle in ‘Captain America: Civil War’.

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Captain America holding Black Widow by the arm in Captain America: The Winter Soldier

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Captain America: The First Avenger

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Captain America: Civil War