Captain America: The First Avenger
Captain America is a 2011 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. The film is the first installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It was directed by Joe Johnston and written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. The film stars Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America, alongside Samuel L. Jackson, Hugo Weaving, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan, Dominic Cooper, Neal McDonough, Derek Luke, and Tommy Lee Jones. In the film, Rogers is a sickly man who undergoes an experimental procedure that turns him into a super-soldier. He then joins the fight against HYDRA, a Nazi organization that is trying to use a powerful weapon called the Tesseract to take over the world.
The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $370 million worldwide. It was praised for its action sequences, performances, and faithfulness to the comic book source material. Captain America is considered to be one of the best superhero films of all time.
Plot
In 1942, Steve Rogers is a sickly man who is rejected from the military. He is then recruited by Dr. Erskine to undergo an experimental procedure that turns him into a super-soldier. Rogers becomes Captain America and joins the fight against HYDRA, a Nazi organization that is trying to use a powerful weapon called the Tesseract to take over the world.
Rogers is joined by Peggy Carter, a British agent, and Bucky Barnes, his best friend. Together, they battle HYDRA agents and try to stop them from using the Tesseract. The team is successful in defeating HYDRA and saving the world.
Cast
- Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America
- Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury
- Hugo Weaving as Johann Schmidt / Red Skull
- Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter
- Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier
- Dominic Cooper as Howard Stark
- Neal McDonough as Dum Dum Dugan
- Derek Luke as Gabe Jones
- Tommy Lee Jones as Chester Phillips
Production
Captain America was developed by Marvel Studios in the early 2000s. The film was originally intended to be directed by Joe Johnston, but he left the project in 2008 due to creative differences. Johnston was replaced by Joe Russo, who was then replaced by Anthony Russo. The Russo brothers directed the film with a script written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely.
The film was shot in London, England, and Los Angeles, California. The production budget was estimated to be $140 million.
Release
Captain America was released in the United States on July 22, 2011. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $370 million worldwide. It was praised for its action sequences, performances, and faithfulness to the comic book source material. Captain America is considered to be one of the best superhero films of all time.
Reception
Captain America received positive reviews from critics. The film was praised for its action sequences, performances, and faithfulness to the comic book source material. The film was also a commercial success, grossing over $370 million worldwide. Captain America is considered to be one of the best superhero films of all time.
Legacy
Captain America is considered to be one of the best superhero films of all time. The film was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to launch the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film's success has led to the development of several sequels and spin-offs. Captain America is a cultural icon and a symbol of hope and courage.