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The latest Marvel Studios release, ‘Captain America: Brave New World,’ represents another disappointing entry in the franchise’s increasingly troubled Phase 5, highlighting the studio’s ongoing struggle to maintain its former glory. The film’s shortcomings underscore the widespread superhero fatigue affecting audiences and critics alike.
In this new installment, we follow Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson as he embraces his role as the new Captain America, a responsibility bestowed upon him following the events of ‘Avengers: Endgame.’ Unfortunately, what could have been an engaging exploration of Wilson’s transition into this iconic role instead devolves into a formulaic adventure filled with hollow dialogue and excessive action sequences that fail to resonate.
The film’s character development proves particularly problematic, with Wilson’s portrayal lacking the necessary depth to make his journey compelling. Supporting characters fare even worse, with antagonists reduced to simple plot devices rather than fully realized threats. Even Harrison Ford’s introduction as General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross can’t salvage the film’s weak narrative foundation.
I hate to say this but #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld was a big disappointment. Felt very empty & lacks the heart of a Captain America movie. The action is edited to death with thousands of cuts. The dialogue is very cheesy. Weird looking green screens. Undercooked villains. Don’t… pic.twitter.com/8NYExwrWOW
— Matt Ramos (@therealsupes) February 12, 2025
Action sequences, once a hallmark of Marvel’s success, have lost their innovative edge in ‘Brave New World.’ The dynamic, practical combat scenes that distinguished earlier Captain America films have been replaced by generic CGI battles that fail to capture the same excitement or emotional investment from viewers.
The film’s fundamental flaw lies in its inability to establish its relevance in an increasingly saturated superhero market. Rather than offering a fresh perspective or meaningful contribution to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ‘Brave New World’ merely amplifies the creative stagnation that has plagued recent Marvel productions.
Sam Wilson’s debut as Captain America presented Marvel with an opportunity to reinvigorate their franchise. Instead, they’ve delivered another forgettable entry that suggests the studio needs significant creative restructuring to recapture the magic that once made their films must-see entertainment.
#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld is messy, with weak writing, clunky dialogue, & directionless storytelling. It’s confusing, visually unappealing, & does nothing to push the MCU forward. Anthony Mackie shines as Cap, but the reshoots are glaring. Liv Tyler is wasted. pic.twitter.com/xKgk4eEKJk
— Shahbaz • The Movie Podcast (@shayhbaz) February 12, 2025
