Captain America: The Winter Soldier [4K UHD]

Though I may not be very familiar with the comics from which they are based, I have, for the most part, enjoyed the Marvel Cinematic Universe films. From “The Avengers,” to the more recent “Iron Man 3″ and “Thor 2,” the films are consistently fun, and rarely a dull experience. And somehow, Marvel has outdone itself once more with “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” creating possibly their most thrilling film to date, with the possible exception of “The Avengers.” It is the start of what should be a promising summer for movies. “The Winter Soldier” takes place approximately 2 years after the events of “The Avengers.” Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) is still adjusting to life in the modern world, after being frozen in ice for 70 years after what happened to him in “Captain America: The First Avenger.” He now works for S.H.I.E.L.D., headed by Nick Fury (Samuel Jackson). But, things are starting to shake up, as an attack is soon made on S.H.I.E.L.D’s own members. It is up to Cap to save the day, along with Natasha Ramanoff aka Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), and newly found friend Sam Wilson aka Falcon (Anthony Mackie). What makes “The Winter Soldier” so engaging is not only its intense action sequences, but also its refreshingly original story. Think of an espionage thriller similar to “The Bourne Identity,” in which an evil organization is running beneath a seemingly good one, and is also secretly led by high-level officials, including one named Alexander Pierce (shrewdly played by Robert Redford). The ultimate plan of this evil organization may be one that has been overdone, but the journey to get there is full of twists and turns, even relating back to Captain America’s own past in several ways. It makes what would have been a typical action film into something deeper, where the quiet moments are just as enjoyable as the loud ones. That being said, this action superhero film is also everything you hoped it would be. Captain America, who seems from the outset to be Marvel’s most “boring” superhero, is here a joy to watch. He tumbles around with his powerful star-spangled shield, blocking off bullets while simultaneously slamming bad guys left and right; he sprints across the screen at super speeds, never appearing to tire or slow down; and he kicks and punches with karate and jiu-jitsu moves, with no one standing much of a chance against him. But, it also appears that Captain America might have met his match, as he soon confronts a powerful soldier with the same abilities as himself, known as the Winter Soldier. The intense battles between the two bring us even to the point where we worry if Cap is going to make it (although planned sequels might already answer that question). Moments like this help to humanize the character, as we realize that, behind the colorful suit, this is also a human being, even if a super-charged one. Chris Evans, who plays Captain America, brings heart and soul to the role. Completing the trio of superheroes is Black Widow, who was before seen in “Iron Man 2″ and also “The Avengers,” and a new character named Falcon who, equipped with a winged flight suit, literally flies across the screen, as his name suggests. The scenes between the three characters are among the most entertaining in the Marvel series, especially in the climactic final battle. And keep an eye out for Nick Fury, who has a much larger role in this film than he has in the past. “The Winter Soldier” may be a darker entry in the Marvel series, yet it is still ripe with that light-hearted humor so typical to them, which comes at the most precise moments. It is easy to tell that Anthony and Joe Russo, who direct the film, have a background in comedy, as their timing is always just right. For humor, thrills, action, and even some unexpected emotion, “The Winter Soldier” is hard to beat. And be sure to stick around for a scene after the credits, which shows a scene that is a tie-in to what is sure to be another enjoyable entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

I really enjoyed this movie. Sequels are really hard to do because of the expectations from the first movie. But this movie delivers. Great plot that flows nicely. Great fight scenes. Chris and Scarlett have great chemistry. You really felt in what Steve was fighting for. Steve is a moral man that does not take sides because he shares gender, race, country, religion, or political parties. A very rare quality in people. I see that side of me in him. I don't care if your my family or friend, if your right your right. If your wrong, as a real friend I will tell you that your wrong. Too many people don't care if their family, friend, or politician is wrong, they will defend them no matter what. We have seen that with the liberals and Biden. Easily the worst president in history. Yet they lie and twist everything no matter what he does. There is a difference between supporting a friend or family member when they are wrong. But supporting does not mean defending them. Too many people get that mixed up. But Steve is always aiming to do the right thing. And in this movie, he knows that his friend Bucky is still in there at the end and is willing to do what he has to do to help him. I would have liked to see more Nick Fury in action rather then being the politician of the group. Falcon is a nice supporting character who loves his country and loves his fellow soldiers. The three make a great team.

This was a great movie! I pre-ordered the Blu-ray and was ecstatic to get it, having not got the chance to watch it in theaters when it came out back in the late spring. While I was sort of luke-warm with the first Captain America movie, I had higher hopes for this one. I had read the source material for the Winter Soldier and was a big fan of that story line. I knew they were going to incorporate Scarlett Johansen's Black Widow into a large part of the movie and would also be introducing the character of Sam Wilson - aka The Falcon. The movie previews looked great, and it had been a very long wait for this to debut on video disc. And the wait was completely worth it! This movie was fantastic! Great writing, great acting, great cast, great action sequences, great effects, and a very satisfying story line from start to finish. I enjoyed this movie immensely, and even having just watched it, wouldn't hesitate to watch it again, tomorrow. I loved it and would almost say that I enjoyed it better than The Avengers. However, some of my enthusiasm is probably based on the newness of the movie, so I can't say that with absolute certainty. Avengers may have been a bit more fun, but this movie was enjoyable on a more serious level. I highly recommend this movie to all fans of the genre! Also, if you want to read more about the origins of "The Winter Solider," pick up either Winter Soldier by Ed Brubaker: The Complete Collection or Captain America Omnibus, Vol. 1 to get the full picture. I can pretty much guarantee that we'll be seeing more of him in future Marvel movies - and that's a good thing!

Très bien. Vidéo complète. Très bon film

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De 3d Bluray zat in de verpakking in plaats van de 4K

Dopo un primo episodio in cui viene riproposta - come si conviene - la genesi del l'eroe, nel secondo il nostro Capitano viene spietatamente quanto inevitabilmente, catapultato nei problemi del nostro presente: ma il passato è veramente passato? Il futuro è quello per cui aveva combattuto? Nick Fury, capo indiscusso di SHIELD, affronta la sua stessa creatura, in un film che riproduce la trama di una bellissima graphic novel a lui dedicata, pubblicata circa 20 anni fa'. La Vedova Nera, a sua volta, è portata a domandarsi per cosa sia giusto fare la spia. Nello sfondo una serie di trame complottistiche molto in voga nella società odierna, per cui il detto "le apparenze ingannano" pare fare da padrone. In tutto questo bailamme - in cui evidentissimi sono i richiami alle spy stories anni 70 - emerge, ancora, la purezza de Capitano, non solo assurto a mero stereotipo patriottista, ma anche unico appiglio che ha lo spettatore alla residua nobiltà del genere umano ed alla vita reale e quotidiana, ambedue fortemente messe in dubbio in ogni suo aspetto. L'amicizia poi, quale valore fondamentale, invero trionfa sulle mistificazioni elaborate dal sistema, sulle macchinazioni altrui. Un gran bel film che - come del resto gli altri film dedicati al capitano - tende a suscitare qualche riflessione profonda nello spettatore, non solo azione (peraltro fantastica) e non solo effetti speciali (superlativi). Comparto tecnico di questo blu ray di eccellente fattura. La traccia ING è da spavento costringendovi ad abbassare il volume standard del vostro impianto HT con cui fruite di solito la visione degli altri bluray. Purtroppo come al solito non altrettanto può dirsi della traccia audio ITA resa in DD 5.1. Il video è splendido essendo ovviamente girato con le più recenti e migliori strumentazioni digitali. Lo steelbook è estremamente elegante e raffinato. Vi è anche un secondo disco (in formato dvd) di contenuti speciali. Da avere per i collezionisti assolutamente !