'Captain America: Brave New World' Gets Mixed Reviews
by EG
Marvel's next big theatrical release, Captain America: Brave New World, hits theaters this week, and the studio is hopeful that the next step in the MCU will reverse the downward trend superhero movies have been experiencing at the box office over the past few years. If predictions are correct, Brave New World is headed for a solid debut in terms of ticket sales, but if the lukewarm reception from some critics is any indication, the movie might fall short of the blockbuster stature that Marvel so desperately needs. Read on for details.
Via Variety.
Marvel’s “Captain America: Brave New World” has been unveiled for members of the press, and the first reactions toward the comic book tentpole are coming in lukewarm.
Washington Post entertainment reporter Herb Scribner praised “Brave New World” on X, calling it an “Absolute blast. All-in on the story. It just checked so many boxes for me. Felt like an MCU movie where other projects actually matter again. Lots of cohesion.”
Others, like film critic Cris Parker, wrote the film “didn’t quite hit the emotional or narrative highs I was hoping for. Loved Mackie as Cap and I appreciated the more serious tone but it did feel slightly empty.”
Film critic Emmanuel Noisette gave a similar review as Parker, writing on X, “[‘Brave New World’] was grounded, entertaining, and to the point. Solid action & mild surprises. Red Hulk [was great]. Felt like it pulled A LOT of political punches. Hard to tell whether the marketing showed too much or if the movie didn’t have much else to offer. It was average.”
However, entertainment writer Chris Gallardo agreed with Scribner, writing, “[‘Brave New World’] proves Anthony Mackie has RIGHTFULLY EARNED the role of Captain America. He puts it all in as Sam Wilson and his chemistry with Danny Ramirez is great! Harrison Ford as President Ross/Red Hulk is charming and the action really rocks when it happens.”
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