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'Brave New World' is a rough one for Captain America

Anthony Mackie stars as Sam Wilson in "Captain America: Brave New World," taking on the Captain America mantle while navigating a post-Avengers MCU.
The film explores themes of racism and responsibility, highlighting Sam Wilson's challenges as the first Black Captain America and his connection with Isaiah Bradley, played by Carl Lumbly.
Key characters include Joaquin Torres, played by Danny Ramirez, and former Army General Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross, portrayed by Harrison Ford, emphasizing the team dynamic and military involvement.
While the film features impressive action scenes, it struggles with political messaging and lacks a distinctive narrative path for Sam Wilson as Captain America.

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The Huntsville Item

'Brave New World' is a rough one for Captain America

A common complaint you hear about the Marvel Cinematic Universe these days is the sense that these films have become nothing more than an extended homework assignment.

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Men's Health

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The Verge

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Entertainment Weekly

'Captain America' producer explains how adamantium helps 'lay the groundwork' for 'X-Men'

Marvel producer Nate Moore doesn't want the eventual "X-Men" movie to "feel like you're going to drink from a fire hose": "We want to start sprinkling in these things."Eli Adé/MARVEL; Jay Maidment/20th Century Studios/MARVEL. Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America ; Hugh Jackman as Wolverine/LoganThe Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to roll out the red carpet for the eventual arrival of the X-Men on screen, and Captain America: Brave Ne…

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