Captain America

When America needed soldiers he was not a man they wanted. But, when they needed a hero, he was the only man for the job!

Steve Rogers, a kid from Brooklyn, small and weak of body, with courage and idealism defying expectation. He dared what few men would dare. A miracle of science gave form to that which lay within him – a soldier, a leader, an avenger – a hero!

{There’s a reason Captain America has been published monthly since 1941 – he’s the man few of us will ever be and the hero most of us would to be.}

World War Two, Adolf Hitler’s chief of advanced science, Johann Schmidt, has an agenda of his own. Schmidt has the desire to rule the world and the intellect to fulfill that dream. Herr Schmidt has vowed to dominate the world or destroy it. And, only Captain America has the power to stop him.

Brilliantly written and directed, with superb performances throughout, this film is exciting and energetic. Set with circa 1904s costumes and features, plus the fantastic advanced machines which stimulate adventure seeking audiences, this is the kind of film from which legends can be born!

{Graphic novel readers will appreciate the inclusion of nearly every creative tenure of this icon for liberty and freedom created by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby.}

A / PG2

Starring: Chris Evans; Hugo Weaving; Tommy Lee Jones; and, Hayley Atwell
Featuring: Sebastian Stan; Toby Jones; Dominic Cooper; and, Neal McDonough
With: Derek Luke; Kenneth Choi; JJ Field; and, Bruno Ricci
Plus: Stanley Tucci and Samuel L. Jackson
Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely
Director: Joe Johnston

By Frank Jaymes

The Spirit

More Of The Familiar.

In Central City a hero is bringing hope. Fighting villainy and beating death, he is watching over his beloved and those within her limits. This is his city and he will protect it... for as long as he’s needed.

The scourge of Central City is a man known as The Octopus. He is evil with tentacles spreading throughout the city. His foul scheme will bring him eternal might, enabling him to conquer the world - beginning with this city... but she has a Spirit to protect her.

This is a simply written film, simply performed. Though visually stunning, the direction of this film seemed easily done, without challenge. Entertaining but, essentially, not compelling... still, like the graphic novel series {both the original [created by Will Eisner] and the current reinvention}, this isn’t for your children.

D / PG2

Starring: Gabriel Macht; Samuel L. Jackson; Eva Mendes; and, Dan Lauria
Featuring: Sarah Paulson; Scarlett Johansson; and, Jaime King
With: Louis Lombardi; Stana Katic; Paz Vega; and, Johnny Simmons
Writer: Frank Miller [from the graphic novel by Will Eisner]
Director: Frank Miller

Reel Review by Josef