1. Maybe the best use of a supporting cast in a superhero movie. Tommy Lee Jones is gold in every one of his scenes. Stanley Tucci hangs over the entire movie despite an early exit. And Neal McDonough is a lot of fun as the underused Dum Dum Dugan.
2. On the other hand, I could have used more of Bucky Barnes. The relationship with Cap is painted in broad strokes and is really the most important for the character.
3. I'll take my Howling Commandos movie now. Please.
4. Alan Silvestri's best work in years is on display. Loved the score. And Alan Menken's 'Star-Spangled Man'? Perfect.
5. The effects work is great then meh. Seeing Steve before the transformation was almost seamless. Some of the action CGI (particularly in the train sequence) was fake looking.
Bottom Line: It's a miracle this film exists. I cannot believe we got a WWII-era Captain America film. Joe Johnston knocks it out of the park with a perfect script for the character. I wish some of the adventures with the Howling Commandos weren't glossed over, but all in all, this is a near-perfect translation from comic to screen.
****1/2 out of *****
For your listening pleasure:
'Star-Spangled Man'
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