![]() Even the song "It's Been A Long Time" which concluded Avengers: Endgame, was first established in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The ominous backstory behind Nick Fury's missing eye was paid off with a subversive joke in Captain Marvel. agent who stood up to Crossbones later returned for a fun cameo in Avengers: Age of Ultron. Numerous elements introduced in Captain America: The Winter Soldier have paid off in the MCU. The movie also introduced Sharon Carter (Emily VanCamp), who was revealed to be The Power Broker in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and seems to be a major villain for future projects. While Bucky Barnes was introduced in Captain America: The First Avenger, The Winter Soldier truly defined the character and has gone on to have one of the best arcs in the MCU and was even paired with Sam Wilson in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. The movie introduced Sam Wilson aka The Falcon, who has now taken over the mantle of Captain America and will lead Captain America: New World Order. ![]() became a major plot point on ABC's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and the series drastically improved. The film also laid the groundwork for many elements in the MCU. Related: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Why It Was the Most Underrated MCU Phase 4 Project It is a concept that still rings true today. Despite its comics' pro-nationalistic origins, the movie was not afraid to raise questions about the validity and morality of the political structures of power that seek to govern and supposedly protect its citizens. The reflection of fear over national security and the distrust in government leaders is echoed throughout Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The Insight Helicarriers that watch over the world from S.H.I.E.L.D's point of view is a direct nod to the constant surveillance that nations are kept under, effectively questioning the sacrifice of privacy for the sake of protection. The hoarding of S.H.I.E.L.D's most powerful weaponry and the incursion of spy organizations from Hydra strike similar notes to the most poignant of political thrillers, which, in turn, raises concerns over the handling of national security, whatever your allegiance may be. Not only does Captain America: The Winter Soldier keenly keep in stride with these themes, but it also critiques them.įor modern audiences, the thematic resonance gestures towards the consequences of government officials overreaching in citizens' lives and uncovers the sometimes dark truth behind the intentions of elected government figures. After all, the character was first introduced as a form of anti-Nazi (and pro-America) propaganda in World War II from Timely Comics. Indeed, the political backdrop of Captain America, both as a comic book character and a movie franchise, was fundamental to its narrative. Captain America: The Winter Soldier, however, permitted itself to take itself seriously and to foremost serve its character arcs.Ĭomics, since their conception, have largely served as a political vehicle. This is still a criticism the franchise faces to this very day. The filmmaking formula in the MCU had struggled to break out of the box that it initially forced itself into, resulting in its films feeling too familiar to each other. The shift in tone was much needed to give Captain America: The Winter Soldier the punch that left a lasting impact. As much as The Winter Soldier provided expertly choreographed fight scenes and larger-than-life action set pieces, the movie took pleasure in the quieter, more human moments between its characters. ![]() These elements combined make a more intimate look at the humanity within the superhero. This allowed for darker elements to be featured in the MCU, drawing heavily from the then-recent comics by writer Ed Brubaker. The Captain America sequel identified not only as a superhero film but challenged itself to tread into the new generic territory: the film wove elements of psychological and political thrillers like All The Presidents Men and Three Days of the Condor. Related: MCU: Best Moments That Prove Sam Wilson Will Be a Great Captain America ![]()
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