Captain America: Brave New Worldhas finally seen the light of day.
The long-delayed movie faced a series of setbacks that predicted an awkward end product.
And the forecast was right, asthe film is a mixed bag of elementsthat feel wobbly at best.
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Still, some shining moments make it worthy of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
This is especially the case inHarrison Fords portrayal of Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross.
The role, originated by the lateWilliam Hurt, has appeared briefly every now and then across MCU canon.
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While always being on the right side, a.k.a.
Sometime later, a heart attack makes him retire from the army, and he becomes Secretary of State.
The superhero movie earned a 50% Rotten Tomatoes rating and B- CinemaScore.
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His supposedly good intentions were clouded by the harm that his actions caused.
Thus,seeing him fail became a personal satisfaction.
Every failure for him meant our heroes succeeded.
Captain America: Brave New World follows Sam Wilson as he steps into his role as the new Captain America. Navigating the complexities of geopolitics, Sam encounters an international incident involving a mysterious global plot. As tensions rise, he must uncover the mastermind behind the scheme to prevent worldwide chaos.
But does it matter?
But a man with this trajectory cant just shake off his past and start anew.
While the treason is expected, its still heartbreaking to see Ross gradual detriment.
The cherry on top of Ross long and bittersweet journey is Betty finally meeting with him in person.
Marvel Studios essence has always gone towards consistency in its years-long storytelling.
Fords portrayal of a reluctant Ross feels earnest and relatable while also honoring what Hurt started.
Navigating the complexities of geopolitics, Sam encounters an international incident involving a mysterious global plot.
As tensions rise, he must uncover the mastermind behind the scheme to prevent worldwide chaos.