Marvel has been fumbling the bag for a while, but Captain America 4? Oh, they came to play. This movie felt like a love letter to the grandpas, proving they’re still ready to rock it out. And leading the charge? Harrison Ford. The Ford likeness was coldddddd—like, I almost forgot this man wasn’t actually born to play Thunderbolt Ross. I don’t know how many more movies we can squeeze out of him, but for now? Solid performance.
Now, to the CGI complainers. To all of you who had meltdowns over the first trailer—shut your mouth. The CGI was clean. Crisp. Disney delivered, and if you’re still mad, maybe it’s time to upgrade your TV.
Anthony Mackie, though? Man is making the Hall of Speeches. Ever since he picked up the shield, he’s been dropping some peak monologues, and this movie was no exception. But what really stood out? The action. Sam Wilson doesn’t have super serum, so when he fights, you feel it. He’s scrapping for his life—grunting, panting, sweating. Every punch, every dodge, every moment feels like it’s taking a toll on him. And that makes the fights hit so much harder.
And let’s talk about the Hulk. A raging, unhinged, smashing machine. No Smart Hulk, no yoga sessions—just pure chaos. It felt right.
Villain-wise, Tim Blake Nelson as The Leader? Perfect. A calculated menace, always a few steps ahead, pulling the strings like a true mastermind. Giancarlo Esposito, on the other hand? Completely underused. For a big-time Donny like him, he deserved way more screen time. When he was on-screen, he delivered, but Marvel seriously fumbled not giving him a bigger role.
Then there’s Shira Haas’ character. Between the controversy and the execution, she felt… unimportant. Like, either commit to her being a real presence in the story or just don’t include her at all. Right now, she was just there, and even her nationality felt forced into the plot.
Isaiah Bradley’s storyline, though? That was handled well. It fit seamlessly into the overall plot, adding layers to the story without feeling forced.
Now, the real issue: the reshoots. Oh my days, they were bad. You could feel where things got patched together, and it dragged the whole experience down. Not a deal-breaker, but definitely a bruise on the final product.
So, is this the greatest Marvel film ever? Nah. But is it better than the last few MCU flops? By farrrrrr. This is the best thing to come out of Marvel in a while, and they’ve started the year right.
Rewatch value? Maybe on a cold day when nothing else is on. Should you watch it? Yes. Marvel is raising the bar again—let’s see if they can keep it up for the rest of the year.
