MARVEL Studios’s Captain America: Brave New World arrives with the weight of expectation on its vibranium shield. As the fourth instalment in the Captain America franchise and the 35th entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the film marks Anthony Mackie’s official debut as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America.
Directed by Julius Onah, the movie attempts to balance political intrigue, superhero action and the emotional weight of legacy. While it is a step in the right direction for the MCU after a few lacklustre phases, it is not quite the triumphant return fans might have hoped for. That said, it is still a decent enough movie, especially if you simply go in with the mindset of, “Red Hulk is in this!”.
