Harrison Ford stars as President Thaddeus Ross in a new chapter for the Captain America franchise. Will he and Sam Wilson find common ground?
Ford brings gravitas as the new president and Anthony Mackie exudes charisma as Captain America, but this latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe feels tired and uninspired. While it marks a notable return for Ford to the role of a US president since Air Force One in 1997, his character grapples with secret health concerns and a terrifying rage that transforms him into Red Hulk, a force of destruction who literally punches his way through the West Wing.
This might be a novelty, but his character adheres to the classic Hulk trope of miraculously stretchy trousers, ensuring his red-hued anatomy remains concealed. Although some might interpret Ford's character as aligning with MAGA ideals, the actor himself has denied these connotations, and the MCU remains as politically cautious as ever. Ford's portrayal, however, demonstrates a clear preference for international cooperation over the isolationist policies of his real-life counterpart.Sam Wilson, played by the charming Anthony Mackie, assumes the mantle of the Supersoldier Captain America, following Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) who has retired to his 1940s glory. Wilson is surprised to receive an invitation to a White House reception hosted by the former general-turned-president Thaddeus Ross (Ford), a figure historically antagonistic to the Avengers. Ross carries the burden of regret over alienating his daughter Betty (Liv Tyler) due to her relationship with Bruce Banner. Captain America arrives at the event accompanied by his loyal friend and protégé Joaquin Torres, aka Falcon (Danny Ramirez), and Korean War veteran Isaiah Bradley (Carl Lumbly), a man who harbors bitterness stemming from his past imprisonment as a mistrusted supersoldier.The reception descends into violent chaos, fueled by a sinister plot to exploit the newly discovered element Adamantium from Japanese waters. This plot aims to create conflict between Japan and the US, potentially preventing the signing of a treaty guaranteeing international ownership of the powerful resource. Captain America and President Ross are forced to reconcile their differences and join forces to combat this threat to global stability, a threat that may be connected to the nefarious Dr. Samuel Sterns (Tim Blake Nelson), whose shocking appearance hints at his possible involvement. This convoluted, digitally-rendered spectacle culminates in a cliffhanger ending, leaving viewers to ponder the fate of our heroes. While the action sequences are passable, the film lacks the sizzling energy, humor, and surreal charm found in its superhero predecessors. Mackie's performance is undeniably charming and charismatic, raising the hope that he will be given the opportunity to shine in a more compelling and satisfying narrative
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