tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post923417259904708649..comments2024-03-28T18:35:23.778-07:00Comments on Book Haven : Movie review: Captain America The Winter SoldierGreghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-21326597295643857332014-04-16T18:15:44.357-07:002014-04-16T18:15:44.357-07:00Hey thanks Michelle. I really enjoyed Natasha havi...Hey thanks Michelle. I really enjoyed Natasha having lots of face time in this movie, and falcon too. I got a kick out of that Strange mention, that was cool! That could definetly be a tripped out movie! :) I agree about the writing it did get a little cliched at times, and I wasn't super fond of Redford's character, he just seemed like generic bad guy. I thought this one really did a good job of making cap more than a boy scout, he questioned authority and became a fugitive and I like that. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-23578024279069225322014-04-15T22:18:51.021-07:002014-04-15T22:18:51.021-07:00I agree this one was definitely a really strong mo...I agree this one was definitely a really strong movie to their already fantastic line up. It doesn't top Avengers or Iron Man for me but it's definitely up there. The writing was pretty strong, except in a few spots where it drifted into cliche, and the acting was great. I'm so glad we got to see more from Black Widow, and I loved seeing the little mentions and add ins for other Marvel characters. Someone in the theater yelled out "who's Steven Strange?" and I started laughing, because if that movie does happen they are in for some weird crap. As someone who is not a big fan of the Cap I definitely liked this one way more than the first. Great review GregMichelle @ In Libris Veritashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07491579673142118208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-82766826387452206102014-04-15T17:13:55.249-07:002014-04-15T17:13:55.249-07:00Thank you! It is fun to review these movies. :) As...Thank you! It is fun to review these movies. :) As for Black Widow, you know from a comics standpoint we don't really know her backstory anyway except she was a Russian spy who defected more or less and joined the Avengers- they fill in some blanks but she works just fine w/ th questionable background. I would totally see a Black Widow movie! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-8346470806956164852014-04-14T19:58:03.248-07:002014-04-14T19:58:03.248-07:00As a fan of these movies who does not come from a ...As a fan of these movies who does not come from a comic-reading background, I wish they would give the Black Widow her own movie! I am clueless about her back story. The same goes for Hawkeye. I saw The Avengers before Thor so I was totally clueless! Even after seeing Thor, I didn't have a much better idea about how he fit into things. Great review!Jen at Introverted Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04804424405257091608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-36009504509277135792014-04-08T17:10:07.328-07:002014-04-08T17:10:07.328-07:00Yeah it tries too hard in some ways, for example t...Yeah it tries too hard in some ways, for example trying to be a political thriller needs more than just inserting robert Redfor in it- but I had a lot of fun with it. It definetly seemed a step up to me from most of the Marvel offerings. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-66318075089492596842014-04-08T15:34:28.660-07:002014-04-08T15:34:28.660-07:00It's popcorn entertainment, but still a lot be...It's popcorn entertainment, but still a lot better than most of what we see. Good review Greg.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-41793360472217069202014-04-08T14:04:07.709-07:002014-04-08T14:04:07.709-07:00I liked this one much better than the first one- I...I liked this one much better than the first one- I thought the first was good, but this one ramps it up a notch. Hope you like it when you get a chance to see it. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-72987995845757163142014-04-08T13:24:02.943-07:002014-04-08T13:24:02.943-07:00I am hearing some good things about this one. I di...I am hearing some good things about this one. I didn't exactly love the first one, it was just okay. I think this one sounds much better. I will catch it when it releases on DVD. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-23637998036148403032014-04-08T06:56:37.173-07:002014-04-08T06:56:37.173-07:00Thank you Jessica, I hope you like it! I thought i...Thank you Jessica, I hope you like it! I thought it was a blast and am probably going to see it again this week! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-17534412673626126022014-04-08T06:56:00.302-07:002014-04-08T06:56:00.302-07:00I agree, there is so much to that character- a mys...I agree, there is so much to that character- a mysterious background, questionable morality (in the past, anyway), and her quest for redemption. Could be very good! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-26436795798579808522014-04-08T06:55:11.537-07:002014-04-08T06:55:11.537-07:00I hope you like it! It's kind of an espionage ...I hope you like it! It's kind of an espionage thriller as well as a superhero film, so it has that feel to it. I really like that. Makes it kinda different from the previous films. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-32194246737154576012014-04-08T05:21:52.325-07:002014-04-08T05:21:52.325-07:00You're not the only person who has called it t...You're not the only person who has called it the best superhero movie to date. My friend said the same thing. This is a great review. It makes me even more excited to see it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-72150223242251621762014-04-08T01:01:36.915-07:002014-04-08T01:01:36.915-07:00A Black Widow movie would be amazing and could do ...A Black Widow movie would be amazing and could do for the genre what 'Salt' did for espionage films. Viliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17258566017694829732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-26911894599371343302014-04-07T21:55:39.010-07:002014-04-07T21:55:39.010-07:00I don't think it's out here yet... but I&#...I don't think it's out here yet... but I'm so curious. I confess that I was a little anxious about it, to be disappointed by it, so I didn't plan to see it but now I think I'll go and finally try. Thanks!Mellianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406103812986322082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-52712611624288283092014-04-07T20:44:26.929-07:002014-04-07T20:44:26.929-07:00I think you'll like this, very action packed b...I think you'll like this, very action packed but nice character moments too. They obviously took pains to make this as character- centered as they could. Cap and the Widow make a good team. I would love a Black Widow movie, if they do it right. I have to admit I haven't really watched the SHIELD series, I tried it and was kinda bored, but I've heard it's gotten better. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-61584271157309386322014-04-07T20:24:30.933-07:002014-04-07T20:24:30.933-07:00It was fun, wasn't it? :) I thought that scene...It was fun, wasn't it? :) I thought that scene with Fury was intense too, was pretty sure his ass was toast! I really liked Winter Soldier and how they did him in this movie. Very mysterious and working in the shadows. I liked Widow because she's always been a favorite character, but I know what you mean- they risk taking the spotlight off Cap. Luckily it worked OK. <br /><br />I think Avengers 2 is going to rock! I haven't read that comic but I like some of the older Ultron stories... Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-42935766939293379792014-04-07T20:15:19.731-07:002014-04-07T20:15:19.731-07:00I'm looking forward to seeing this, Ive enjoye...I'm looking forward to seeing this, Ive enjoyed all the Avenger movies so far and the Shield TV Series. I hope they make a Black Widow movie, too :)shelleyrae @ book'd outhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888977858862922561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-82189486850790472232014-04-07T19:37:03.285-07:002014-04-07T19:37:03.285-07:00I agree with pretty much everything. The scene wh...I agree with pretty much everything. The scene where they corner Nick Fury is really amazing. Intense and a great introduction to the Winter Solider. At first I was disappointed that Black Window was in this movie. I was like really?? Captain can't get his own film. But it worked (similar to Legolas working in the Hobbit). The next movie I can't wait for is Age of Ultron. I just got that comic from the library!! Angela's Anxious Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935144213302758223noreply@blogger.com