Rounding out the Marvel lineup this summer, we have Captain America: The First Avenger. Even with the lackluster villain, I must say they saved the best for last- I haven't seen a Marvel movie this good since the original Iron Man.
The way this movie avoided relying on blatant and ham-fisted patriotism was refreshing. It would have been all too easy to make Captain America a symbol supporting America, the country/governmental body. Instead, he's a representation of the ideals America often claims to have been founded upon: Courage, heart, determination, comradery. Ironically, it's his own country's ignorance of these traits and reliance upon judging him by his outward appearance that often leave him feeling misunderstood or underestimated. Go check out this movie for yourself: it's certainly worth your time.
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