tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997580999403129485.post3857771454883778098..comments2024-01-17T03:19:17.044-05:00Comments on This is Madness!: Captain America: The Winter SoldierChris Widdophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08976278029088673041noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997580999403129485.post-6330017069301561272014-04-26T05:06:15.678-04:002014-04-26T05:06:15.678-04:00Having just watched the Iron Man series again, I&#...Having just watched the Iron Man series again, I'd still say Iron Man 3 is the strongest. I'm surprised some say it's the weakest to be honest. Chief Brodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06349191596739768109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997580999403129485.post-42927238162939425102014-04-13T21:37:54.588-04:002014-04-13T21:37:54.588-04:00Thanks, Tanner. And, heh, I actually edited this p...Thanks, Tanner. And, heh, I actually edited this post twice, originally placing Winter Soldier where it is now, then placing it above Thor, and then later back again. Basically, when it came down to it, while I'd acknowledge that Winder Soldier is technically the better movie, my ranking WAS supposed to be based on a matter of favorites. And when it comes down to it, I'd be more likely to revisit Thor than I would Winter Soldier. Both are problematic, but Thor's strong points (its comedy) were more entertaining to me than Cap's, IMO at least. :P Chris Widdophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976278029088673041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997580999403129485.post-19073825333357122942014-04-13T20:55:59.066-04:002014-04-13T20:55:59.066-04:00Nice review, man. I understand your disappointment...Nice review, man. I understand your disappointment, although I don't believe mine to be as extreme. <br /><br />However, I don't know how you can rank this behind Thor, which was just as god-awful as Iron Man 2, in my opinion!<br /><br />I did actually enjoy the hand to hand combat, but you're right that there wasn't anything spectacular about it (action just isn't my thing ha).Tanner Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18194005028924327658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997580999403129485.post-1185774383270210562014-04-11T11:20:42.392-04:002014-04-11T11:20:42.392-04:00Thanks, Dan. I know a lot of people are raving abo...Thanks, Dan. I know a lot of people are raving about this, so you may well still wind up enjoying it, but it might not hurt to lower your expectations some anyways. Glad we agree on Iron Man 3! B)Chris Widdophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976278029088673041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997580999403129485.post-80319906377231071272014-04-11T09:06:50.064-04:002014-04-11T09:06:50.064-04:00I enjoyed the first Captain America and given the ...I enjoyed the first Captain America and given the swathe of rave reviews for this one I was looking forward to checking it out. Your review does lessen my expectations somewhat, particularly because we agree that Iron Man 3 is the best of the bunch. That said, I wasn't a fan of Thor. Chief Brodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06349191596739768109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997580999403129485.post-22283006842335945962014-04-07T19:42:56.652-04:002014-04-07T19:42:56.652-04:00I can understand that sentiment, and in some respe...I can understand that sentiment, and in some respects I actually do think that part of what made Iron Man 3 stand out for me is how it's more of a stand-alone story removed from the big Avengers whole, particularly in comparison to Iron Man 2, which was essentially more of an Avengers prequel than an Iron Man sequel. And similarly, Winter Soldier certainly feels more like a Marvel Avengers sequel than it does a stand-alone CapAm film on its own, too. <br /><br />In the end, I think it's the stand-alone ones that'll stand out as the strongest of the pack, since they're not as worried about tying together the bigger picture and are more focused on telling their own story, so they're not trying to juggle too much, which, as the series continues to expand further and further, IS beginning to feel almost a little overwhelming. <br /><br />Thanks, Jaina! :)Chris Widdophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976278029088673041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997580999403129485.post-86234610368728696422014-04-07T09:30:24.534-04:002014-04-07T09:30:24.534-04:00First blogger I've seen who's shared some ...First blogger I've seen who's shared some of my views on Winter Soldier! Though, saying that, I wasn't the biggest fan of the first Capt. America outing, and did think this was a major improvement. (*salutes*)<br /><br />For me, it just feels like the Marvel movies are all merging into one big film. I can't tell one from the other. Look and feel wise and the basic premise of each film. They all feel like they follow the same plot points and the end of the film's point is to further the story for the overall universe. <br /><br />I adored Avengers Assemble and Thor is one of my favourite comic book films. But, I fear I'm getting tired of them! Jainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06084245946405646077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997580999403129485.post-30588223595696173142014-04-06T14:15:36.292-04:002014-04-06T14:15:36.292-04:00Heh, well it's nice to see someone agree with ...Heh, well it's nice to see someone agree with at least one of my takes on this flick, haha. Thanks, man. :)Chris Widdophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976278029088673041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997580999403129485.post-54894672087051265552014-04-06T03:24:53.924-04:002014-04-06T03:24:53.924-04:00Gotta agree with you on some of the action editing...Gotta agree with you on some of the action editing - a lot of it was choppy or shaky. Still thought this movie was ace though!rhysgdruryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11692118468435850972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997580999403129485.post-7563790877143691882014-04-05T13:37:20.986-04:002014-04-05T13:37:20.986-04:00Yeah, bummer is right, 'cause I really did wan...Yeah, bummer is right, 'cause I really did want to like this. But ah well, as you said, can't agree on everything, right? Thanks, Ruth. :)Chris Widdophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976278029088673041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997580999403129485.post-16570834132042263222014-04-05T13:24:26.835-04:002014-04-05T13:24:26.835-04:00Bummer you didn't like this one, well I can...Bummer you didn't like this one, well I can't disagree with you more, esp that you think it's a 'dull, boring, uninspired shoot-em-up' Ah well, can't agree on everything I suppose, glad that you at least appreciate the first film. Some people didn't care for that one but I suppose I'm just really invested in Cap's character right from the get go. I definitely don't think either one of the films are frivolous at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997580999403129485.post-39363302893558389652014-04-04T10:49:48.878-04:002014-04-04T10:49:48.878-04:00I wanted to be excited for that moment, but the aw...I wanted to be excited for that moment, but the awful editing job on the fight scenes up to that point pretty much filled me in on what to expect, and it's exactly what we ended up getting. Thanks, Dan.Chris Widdophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976278029088673041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997580999403129485.post-19141974841206908162014-04-04T10:38:56.210-04:002014-04-04T10:38:56.210-04:00Good review Chris. It's a very fun movie, desp...Good review Chris. It's a very fun movie, despite it being awfully serious. However, I still couldn't help but get excited when the Winter Soldier and Cap meet for the first time in a one-on-one, mono-e-mono battle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com