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We're back on the MCU train! This movie was completely different from anything I expected, mainly because of it historic references. I felt so bad for him in the end, what a shock horror it must be to wake up decades later, without anyone you know or loved, and the whole world looks different. I can't wait to see his story evolve!
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[@MovieswithMary]

Let's gooo! The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: skl.sh/marijchu04211 :D

[@lynellforestall2204]

The scene where Steve Rogers retrieves the flag from the pole is a parallel to the "Gordian Knot". When Alexander the Great marched his army to the Kingdom of Gordium in Turkey. He found the gate to the Kingdom tied by a Gigantic Rope Knot. The policy was whoever untied the complicated knot would become ruler of Gordium without bloodshed. Alexander the Great was the only conqueror to come along and solve the puzzle. He drew his sword and sliced thru it. The Gordian Knot is an example of proving greatness by using the simplest solution, not brute force.

[@douglascampbell9809]

There actually were Marvel comics that were put out in WW2. Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941). So having him fighting in WW2 was a given.

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[@Billis75]

Hugo Weaving (Red Skull) - Watch him in The Adventures of Priscilla - Queen of the Desert if you want to really have your mind blown (one of the main characters in Iron Man 3 is also in that film)

[@thorkagemob1297]

His buff body is Chris Evans actual body and the small version is them digitally replacing a small dudes head with Chris Evans lmao

[@peterk7931]

The small dude was the bartender in the bar.

[@fudhater8592]

It's a mixture of CGI and a body double, with most of it being CGI

[@victorsixtythree]

The fact that people can't tell which one is real and which is CGI is amazing. I heard when they first did the test footage and showed it to people, they said "wow, how did you make that skinny guy look so muscular." when, of course, it was actually the other way around (they made the muscular guy look skinny).

[@waterbeauty85]

I loved that, because he doesn't maintain his buff physique when he isn't training for the role of Captain America, Chris Evans said "I have accepted the fact that I am a physical disappointment to my fans when they meet me."

[@graceonfilmsnstuff]

the body double ws mostly for reference to CGI to work with - Evans had to play the role alll the way every shot

[@blueroninstudios]

Stan Lee's cameo in this film is actually factual: he served as a soldier in World War II.

[@jameswilson8433]

Yep. Communication, then playwright.

[@CaptainFrost32]

The man sitting beside Stan who heard the line "I thought he'd be taller!" : Reb Brown, he played Captain America in the 70's tv-movies.

[@matthewdunham1689]

As did Jack Kirby.

[@Tacomaguy458]

@@CaptainFrost32 From what I've hear is that line is a spin on what stans initial comment was for the concept art for captain america... He had seen the rough draft and that was his first words. "I thought he would be taller"

[@CaptainFrost32]

@@Tacomaguy458 It was also a magazine critic's take on Reb Brown's appearance in the tv-movie, when he first donned the costume back in the day.

[@Uatu-the-Watcher]

Captain America was created during WWII, but before the US entered the war. His comics were used to support the war effort. So, it’s very apt to have his story start in WWII.

[@oaf-77]

Captain America started fighting Nasties before the rest of America did

[@patmccallum2660]

I'm not sure, but I think Mari's comment was in regard to a superhero movie being set in a real historic incident filled with sensitive topics, not the accuracy to the comic source material.

[@Uatu-the-Watcher]

Correct. Which is why I provided source material context for why it was necessary. It’s also clear through the film that Cap’s adventures didn’t involve those issues, thus sidestepping them effectively.

[@mbpoblet]

@@patmccallum2660 Independently of Cap's origins in the comics, I'd say if Indiana Jones, Inglorious Basterds, and so many others could do it, Marvel can too. 🤷‍♂️

[@patmccallum2660]

@@mbpoblet Agreed. I wasn't passing judgement on tying fiction to WWII, I was trying to offer some context to what was said in the review (prefacing with "I'm not sure," as I can't speak for anyone else). I like the Cap Movies, and Indy, JoJo Rabbit, etc.

[@zman8184]

Arthur C. Clarke. The exact quote is "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."

[@3Rayfire]

Wait til she meets the good Doctor.

[@scottmcintyre2809]

"Is that going to be the last scene of the movie?" *mimes dancing* Oh boy...

[@daryllyew62]

The dance scene is coming . . . give or take 10 years!

[@STOCKHOLM07]

She'd better avoid the comment section

[@Fantasyremix]

What do you get out of this?

[@BenWillyums]

The people waiting forever for Mari to get to this movie: "I can do this all day."

[@phj223]

Yeah, I know...

[@christopherlundgren1700]

The fact that she can even pose the question of whether the actor was actually smaller to begin with just shows how well they sell the effect. It's not 100% perfect 100% of the time if you know to look for but, man, it's REALLY good. Especially since it's one of the earlier MCU entries.

[@swanpride]

I remember when the movie was released a few people were complaining about the "bad CGI" used for muscular Cap.

[@noirgatherer]

Captain America was an actual WW2 comic that printed in the 1940’s. Came out a year before the war started and was very popular so it is expected to take place in WW2.

[@Graue.Eminenz]

"...printed in the 1940's. Came out a year before the war started..." _World War II started on 9th September 1939 with the Invasion of Poland!_

[@peteg475]

@@Graue.Eminenz The war started for America in 1941

[@frankiecamacho8739]

The United States ENTERED the war in 1941.

[@znk0r]

@@peteg475 ahhhh Americans...

[@peteg475]

@@frankiecamacho8739 Yes i know. Captain America is an American character, published in America. The point was he was fighting the Nazis in print a year before the country was. I'll forgive the imprecise phrasing of the original comment, and take the intended meaning without being pedantic.

[@dansdiscourse4957]

You can't tell Cap's story without talking about WWII

[@CaptainFrost32]

Cap's story actually starts before Pearl Harbor. Nazis in New York nearly raided the company. Jack Kirby was willing to go outside and fight them in the street.

[@dansdiscourse4957]

@@CaptainFrost32 In the comics, absolutely, yes. Obviously the MCU version is somewhat different, while still keeping the essence. He was a sickly weakling during an epic conflict, determined to do his part, whatever it takes.

[@CaptainFrost32]

@@dansdiscourse4957 The difference was that they started Steve Rogers admission to Project Rebirth AFTER US troops had already gone into combat. The Ultimates influences were more defined in the 21st Century aspects. The MCU drew from both.

[@dansdiscourse4957]

@@CaptainFrost32 Agreed

[@Caseytify]

They did a good job of hewing to the original story.

[@user-dk4zd4xd5m]

19:03 "Is that gonna be the last scene of the movie?" Well, no but actually yes

[@Logan_Baron]

"Is that going to be the last scene of the movie?" *dancing* Oh, I see heartbreak coming.

[@STOCKHOLM07]

I predict tears

[@trayolphia5756]

@@STOCKHOLM07 but will they be happy or sad...

[@ChristianGuzmanElespuru]

matter of time… the rigth time

[@raquelsanchez288]

Your cat has he cutest sleeping positions 😍😍

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Yeah, every once in awhile I’d look over & see him in some goofy pose😆

[@emilywilhite5807]

Same here. I get distracted from the reaction by the super kitty cuteness in the background.

[@thelonelydirector]

In retrospect I think this was one of the heaviest lifts the MCU had, and they pretty much nailed it.

[@rnkelly36]

Captain America was this new comic by Timely Comics created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. This upstart office assistant Stanley Lieber took an editorial job after one of the founders left. Captain America was Timely's answer to Action Comic's Superman. Both were used as American propaganda to combat against Nazi propaganda during WWII.

[@DragonbIaze052]

It doesn't really count as American propaganda when Captain America was punching Hitler in the face two weeks short of a full year before Pearl Harbor. Joe Simon and Jack Kirby were both Jewish (so was Stan lee, but he didn't contribute until the 3rd issue) and obviously had a very good reason to argue for America's intervention in the war, but the American public was apathetic at best.

[@okeefe757]

Mari, you getting to watch this over only several months is just as fun for us who watched them for 10 years. I read the comics for over 10 years from when I was about 9 to about 21 years old and I started reading them about 30 years ago. I'm glad you are enjoying the movies. I think they are great adaptations of the comics.

[@bobriemersma]

You might consider the Agent Carter TV series that takes place in the years after the war. Lots more back story on Peggy and other characters like Howard Stark and the real Jarvis, but nothing to spoil the movies which all take place much later. Not necessarily for reactions but for your own enjoyment.

[@FOXCYBORGNINJA]

And of course Agent Sousa 😊👍.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

Here we go, the man himself. My favorite MCU hero before there was an MCU.

[@marc_8o0]

In the scene where small Steve appears they had to record three times the same take: 1 time with Chris Evans, another with an actor with a small body, and another with nobody on the frame. In post-production they mashed them togetger🤧😋

[@philgagnon275]

Cap has been my favorite ever since I saw this movie. He's not great because of the serum... He's great because of who is has always been.

[@TheMarioAdams]

There wasn't any hesitance with this movie because Captain America was actually created in the second world war so the comics line up with the movie

[@witchking8497]

Well as an official old guy...I saw the 70's ABC TV movies (2 I think) with Reb Brown as Cpt America (bad) and I saw the unreleased (theatrically) 1990's Cpt America. I bought it as a legal VHS. (God awful). I was very excited that Marvel did as well as they did with Iron Man, Hulk and Thor...but as hard as those movies were...Cap is trickier. Unlike the others its not about SFX and powers (tho all movies need good writing) can you make Steve believable is the problem not Caps powers, and that need excellent writers. As much as you wish you knew a Steve in your life you likely don't if you are lucky you know 1 or 2 people who are close. So I was fairly worried, first trailer didnt help but the second trailer had the grenade scene with Col Philips and my wories started trending down. Was also psyched before that because Joe Johnston was the director and he did an excellent job capturing a similar era film with the Rocketeer. So I had both worry and hopes.

[@3Rayfire]

This film and Iron Man are probably the most accurate comic origin stories in letter and spirit. They're really impressive adaptations.

[@witchking8497]

@@3Rayfire true although Dr. Strange is fairly spot on also.

[@3Rayfire]

@@witchking8497 I believe you, but I couldn't speak to that, while I'm aware of Dr. Strange's origin, I've never actually seen it or read the actual issue before the film came out, so I didn't know what wrecked his hands. It's a bit like Bruce and Clark's origins they've been carved in to pop culture stone. I think my first experience with Strange was either his cameo in the Fox Spider-Man cartoon in the 90s or the Fantastic Four cartoon.

[@jeanpaulmedellin]

@@witchking8497 i knew that Cap would be the most difficult, how do you portrait a character that literally represents USA and let’s be honest, not all the world would buy it because of it, and also that it didn’t sound old, antique. But they went straight to his core values, what made him the hero, they made a great job writing him and Evan was perfectly cast. Truly one of the best characters in the MCU.

[@NeuroticNomadic]

If you are interested, The TV series "Agent Carter" (18 episodes) takes place after this movie. I think you'd like it.

[@dunringill1747]

Nice reaction. To answer your question, Captain America's very first appearance was in 1941 with Timely Comics. It was all about this inspirational & patriotic hero in WW2. There were many red, white, and blue clad superheroes fighting against the N@zis but Captain America was the most popular at the time. Superhero popularity began to fade after WW2 and Captain America was retired in 1949. Timely Comics became Atlas comics in 1951. Atlas tried to revive superhero popularity and brought Cap back in 1953. It didn't work and Captain America was canceled in 1954. Atlas Comics evolved into Marvel Comics in 1961. Superhero popularity was on the rise again and Steve Rogers / Captain America was officially brought back in 1964.

[@1nelsondj]

I grew up reading a LOT of Marvel comic books and Captain America was my favorite. I also liked all the super hero team books Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men because they had so many more characters in them. When they found Cap's shield it's such an iconic moment, in the book it was the original Avengers that found him: Iron Man, Thor, Ant-Man & the Wasp. Cap replaced Hulk who was always too wild to control.

[@kevinadams3729]

Here’s the thing...I normally flick thru the sponsorship stuff but I don’t know what it is about your personality but I felt you genuinely wanted to sell the virtues of skill share...I can see lots of other companies lining up to work with you. Keep up the vids....x

[@stiimuli]

The buff Steve after the serum is the real actor (though obviously pumped up for the movie). The smaller version before the serum is a combination of very difficult computer effects combined with a body double named Leander Deeny. Also, the Captain America comic book was created in 1941 and eventually incorporated stories surrounding the war. Both children at home and soldiers in the war read these. It would have been a mistake *NOT* to set some part of this movie during WWII.

[@pazz]

The skinny Chris Evans thing still doesn’t cease to amaze me, I know how they did it, I’m just amazed at how well they pulled it off. It’s unbelievably convincing. To clarify, Chris Evans is tall/buff... they got a skinny, shorter actor to be a body-double for skinny Steve Rogers and then did a face replacement using cgi & special effects to superimpose Chris Evans head onto the other actor’s body.

[@harish123az]

yes, I also trained to go from 5 feet 4 to 6 feet 2

[@trayolphia5756]

8:19 he not only displayed intelligence...but also wisdom...he stood back and waited for everyone else to have their turn...then at the end did his thing... Sometimes even if you know the answer, it’s better to let others torture themselves first

[@monkmichel9477]

The body transformation was done with computers, the actor did the chicken/rice/broccoli training with Henry Cavill (the superman actor) and they build pc's 8 hours a day, lifting RTX 3090's!

[@shakawhenthewallsfell8570]

Fun little fact. If you remember from "The Fellowship of the Ring", Gimli said "Never trust an elf...": Hugo Weaving who played Elrond (Elf) - is a villain in The Matrix (Agent Smith) and a villain here (Red Skull) Lee Pace who plays Thrandul (Elf) in Hobbit movies - is a villain in Guardians of the Galaxy V.1 (Ronan the Accuser) Kate Blanchet who plays Galadriel (Elf) - is a villain in Thor: Ragnarok (Hela)

[@ricardoortiz4870]

That means Betty Ross will become a supervillain named Red She-Hulk.

[@marc_8o0]

Whatching this after watching the Disney + series hits different🥺🤧

[@mahadaalvi]

He jumped on that grenade. Hodge jumped away....

[@ragtimeraver]

@@mahadaalvi I love that Carter also ran towards the grenade.

[@FOXCYBORGNINJA]

@@mahadaalvi I like to think Hodge woke up to himself and became a better friend. Or he turned into a copy of Blonsky, that is to say jaded and cynical about war, battles and the loss of live. Speaking of Super-Soldiers or specifically super-monsters. Those frozen HYDRA hit squad members the failed “Winter Soldiers” they were each actually stronger than Steve and Bucky in every way.

[@ICEcoleman2k]

We get to relive the excitement we felt when this was new and no one had seen The Avengers yet. What a feeling!

[@jack_rabbit]

i'm gonna just go ahead and thumbs this up before it even starts... that is the way.

[@oaf-77]

It’s the American way!

[@FutureBoy85]

I'm super excited to see your reaction to the Avengers!!! 😆

[@michaelklaus]

I always forget that David Bradley is in it . He is most famous for his portrayal of Filch in the Harry Potter movies but he also did an amazing job portraying the late William Hartnell and his incarnation of the Doctor for Doctor Who and many, many other great appearances.

[@michaelklaus]

On another note, if you are wondering if Chris Evans was doing his pre super soldier shots you might want to check out Cellular (2004) because this is a great movie and if you had not missed it ou would not be wondering about Chris Evans body type.

[@michaelklaus]

19:40 Technically it was not a flash forward. Most of the movie is a flash back and that scene in the beginning was present day.

[@kenfreeman8888]

Love your reactions, and your segue into the sponsor, and the way you pronounce Ahh-vengers. As others have probably said, don't look at movie posters or cast lists for upcoming movies -- they have spoilers. Looking forward to more of your great movie reactions.

[@zarquondam]

15:05 - The scene where Steve punches Hitler in the stage show is based on the cover of the first issue of the Captain America comic (March 1941). (Although most of the major Marvel characters were created in the 1960s and afterward, CA is an exception.) Later on when Marvel decided to revive the character (in 1964), that was when they decided he'd been frozen in ice for decades.

[@jasonaarons3274]

This was awesome. thanks for the reaction, its fun watching these with someone who hasn't been spoiled by spoilers and seems to just enjoy the movies. can't wait for the rest of them.

[@memyselfandi7782]

I love that when you introduced your cat, she turned around like you were calling her. 😂

[@markcain9312]

Cap has one of the most heartbreaking origin stories

[@mbpoblet]

13:55 _"Any sufficiently advanced science is indistinguishable from magic."_ - Arthur C. Clarke.

[@rockrboy]

"The right partner." "Oh is that going to be the last scene of the movie? *dances*" OH YOU HAD NO IDEA DID YOU hahahaha

[@MichaelScheele]

Mari, at the beginning of the movie, the US has just entered WW II. It's months after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and Germany had declared war on the US. Most men of military age wanted to enlist in the military and fight the Axis countries. The rest of adults had to grow food, build weapons and supplies for the war effort, and to maintain civilian life as much as practical.

[@marezesim8119]

sharing your first time reactions makes it feel like watching it again for the first time just because of your energy and enthusiasm.. love sharing these with you.. keep it up

[@bryanburton6087]

You are much too young to catch it but the guy sitting next to Stan Lee is Reb Brown who played Captain America in a couple of movies from the 1970's. Reb is a B-Movie legend in part because of "Space Mutiny" which was made fun of in a Mystery Science Theater 3000 episode. Blast Hard Cheese forever!!!!!!

[@sirpurrsalot6588]

Fun Fact: The stunned oh wow look on Hayley Atwells (Agent Carters) face as she sees Cap for the first time is real. The scene was filmed very early in production as Atwell had not met Chris Evans yet nor had seen his Apps. ;)

[@williamjeffery8210]

Marijchu, you have made me laugh many times with your reactions, but calling the Red Skull an "asshat" was the best!! LOL I hope you are doing well and recovering from your recent loss. :)

[@felixjaitman4715]

Red Skull is Hugo Weaving he also played as V in V for Vendetta with Natalie Portman as his female co star

[@Ezra-mt7wc]

To put it in context the Captain America comic was created before the US entered the war, by two Jewish men (Jack Kirby and Joe Simon) who understandably wanted to see an American hero fighting against the Nazis

[@CaptainFrost32]

Yep. Jack nearly took them on at the doorstep after the first issue hit the stands.

[@futuramayeah]

I like the end credit music and graphics, with the soldier drinking coffee saying , how about a nice cup of freedom

[@MST3Killa]

No, there was no hesitancy about the WW2/Marvel thing because that's where Captain American came from. His story, long before the movies, involved him beating up Nazis. It's the character 100%.

[@pauld6967]

....and in classic comic book Cap history, Johann Schmidt was a protege Hitler picked so he could indoctrinate Schmidt with Nazi ideology and use him as an example to those not "living up" to the standard expected by the Fuhrer.

[@Faerie_Kim]

I watched this film for the first time the other day. I absolutely love it.

[@zarquondam]

After this movie, Peggy Carter got her own 15-minute "One Shot" short film, called "Agent Carter," which you can find online; and later on she got her own tv-series, also called "Agent Carter," which ran for two seasons. Some plot lines of the tv series also intersected with the "Agents of SHIELD" tv series.

[@TheHofman]

Thank YOU for this journey! Great reaction

[@Lon_Suder]

Great movie. Looking forward to Winter Soldier, but we all know that the kitty is the real star of this video. What an absolute legend.

[@beckmannm]

Sebastian Stan 😍😍😍😍😍 I just love him! He's so great as Bucky! Also that moment after he says "let's hear it for CA", and he looks just heartbroken is so good!

[@marvingecko1232]

I cant stop laughing at the scenes of your reaction with your cat looking over at you with that look like dam it Im trying to sleep here. My dog is the same way he comes in my room gets on the bed gets super comfy. Then I start watchin a movie and getting loud at certain parts then suddenly I look over at him and he is staring at me with the ultimate annoyed look at me and usually gets of the bed and goes to the door Like let me out of here. LOL

[@campagnollo]

@4:10, it’s David Bradley. You’ve seen him in Harry Potter as Filtch and GoT as Walder Frey.

[@victormurphy7956]

Oh man... when she asked if the dance was going to be the last thing in the movie.

[@kilchil5438]

Thank you for sharing this experience haha so excited to see your reaction to these.

[@minnesotajones261]

Marvel was the first that was able to pull this all off (and still the best) and build a "Cinematic" universe with a lot of their different characters and crossovers into other movies. Like you said, we get introduced in Phase One to the main players, then in Avengers.... From here, the sky is the limit and everything starts ramping up bigger, bolder, and more crazy.

[@31olegna]

There was some underwhelming movies and moments but not enough for any reasonable person to talk bad about the MCU. This whole thing could've flopped but credit to to EVERYONE.

[@jmhaces]

Chris Evans is a really good actor. I remember when they announced they were making this movie and he was going to play Steve Rogers and I thought, "Him? This is going to suck," because I only knew him from the awful Fantastic Four movies where he plays Johnny Storm the Human Torch and from that "Not Another Teen Movie" spoof and he plays douches in both movies. In addition I don't really like the old fashioned Boy Scout superheroes, especially when they're really nationalistic, like older portrayals of Superman where he's a nerd who saves cats from trees, and though Superman has evolved and can be portrayed in other ways and make sense, this aspect is central to Captain America because he's meant to be this goody-goody person who fights on behalf of his country. But I have to say that Chris Evans did such a great job playing him here and in the whole MCU and selling who Steve Rogers is that I never found it lame or cringy and he's easily one of my favorite MCU characters. I've since seen him in many other movies and found out he's a good actor, and the two movies I'd seen originally are not a good sample of his work.

[@Arthaius]

- I agree with most of your comment, although I really liked The Fantastic Four, I thought all the characters were well portrayed and good casting choices. I sure hope they don't replace them if they bring Fantastic Four into the MCU movie train. I feel the same way about Blade, i heard they will be introducing him into it as well, but if it isn't Wesley Snipes, it won't feel genuine, Wesley absolutely slayed that role.

[@antoinerideaux-porche6036]

Mari , the actor who plays steve rogers did work out but he was always in shape since he played johnny storm from the fantastic 4 , they Just digital put his head on a small skinny english actor and the actress who played Peggy when she touched Steve's chest that wasn't part of the script she did on her own

[@eduardojimenez9939]

13:37. Richard Armitage. (Thorin Oakenshield)

[@HolyMessInvader]

You are one of my favorites Mari!

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Mary (and your sweet kitty)! 😻

[@lurategh]

0:03 Awwww, the way your cat's ear perked up at their name and they turned around!

[@marksullivan7766]

As always an amazing reaction, love it!

[@ralphroshia9247]

There was no concern with mixing WW2 with Fantasy because that was Captain America Orgin in the Comics he first appeared in the comics in 1941

[@CaptainNice]

When the movie came out there wasn't much controversy. WWII hero has always been a big part of who Cap is. And Marvel works hard to avoid making a bunch of similar movies. That would get stale and boring. So, making the last stand alone origin movie into a WWII flick is about perfect. Steve is a follow the rules type of guy - basically the opposite of Tony. They bookend Phase 1. The first comic was controversial. Created by two Jews from New York City - Joe Simon and Jack Kirby in 1939. The cover has Cap punching Hitler in the jaw - as seen in the USO show - lol. A lot of Americans didn't want to get involved, it sounded like an expensive way to get a lot of soldiers killed, might be better to stay neutral. The comics probably did change some minds. (and teenage Stan Lee got a job from his uncle, sweeping floors, filling inkwells and stuff for Joe and Jack.)

[@jameswilson8433]

Stan was in the army in WWII. He mostly climbed poles in communications until he made playwright. He worked with Frank Capra, Chuck Addams, Ted Geisel pumping out propaganda. There were nine army playwrights I think.

[@fakecubed]

The propaganda trying to get Americans to want to fight and die in wars on distant continents that don't concern us is always insane. They started ramping it up for the first world war. They pretty much perfected their techniques for the second, and it's been one war after another after another ever since.

[@jacksoneubanks546]

The way the cat was asleep at the end had me dead

[@frankbowman9493]

Love your voice. Great reaction!

[@JedHead77]

Dr. Zola is the voice of Dobby in Harry Potter, and both he and Dr. Eskrine were in the Hunger Games series.

[@Caseytify]

Love your cats! Glad to see you enjoyed the movie. In broad strokes that's how they brought Cap into the modern world back in the 1960s. He was found frozen in a block of ice in suspended animation. Have fun with The Avengers. I look forward to watching your reaction.

[@fakecubed]

After they used him successfully for war propaganda to get us into WW2, they needed to bring him back for the Cold War and all the various proxy wars after that. Surprised they didn't bring him out sooner for GWOT.

[@crissiampco]

That guy at the beginning is also Walder Frey from GOT!

[@jacobvenning1129]

22:49 I'm sorry but this reaction is priceless.

[@EllioColeman]

I scroll through the comments just to find that one, thanks

[@bizarreabomination]

She should watch "the boys".

[@Pannemat]

Even cat is playing along.

[@mr_chill77]

This one was kind of forgettable the first time I saw it, but after Winter Soldier and Civil War, the Captain America Trilogy has become one of my favorite trilogies ever. The villain was a little weak, which was a common complaint for quite a while with Marvel movies, but the story is great and both Tommy Lee Jones’ character and Agent Carter are amazing. Make sure you keep this movie in your mind because a few other movies do reference it, sometimes many, many movies later.

[@henrytjernlund]

These are so fun. Thank you. The kitties are fun too.

[@mccpcorn2000]

"I might, even when this is all over, go dancing" "What are you waiting for?" "The right partner." Marijchu - Is that going to be the last scene of the movie? No, and YES.

[@scottmcintyre2809]

Spoilers? No, I don't think we will.

[@zamhobby9662]

@@scottmcintyre2809 Yeah, after A4E at last scene

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Arthezius I wish you guys would just let it lie🤦‍♂️

[@mikemath9508]

Come on, you're not clever or subtle posting any spoilers at all

[@cathyvickers9063]

Those of us who read the Captain America comic book knew full well what his original story was. The movies contribution was weaving in Howard Stark, a character who hadn't yet existed when Captain America debuted in the 1940s. I'm still miffed that Caps uniform doesn't match the comic book art.

[@AlexGonzalez-8124]

Mari you're gonna love the avengers!

[@SSPerfectChaosRCT]

12:04 oh Mari, don't act like you wouldn't have. Also, Captain America was introduced in comics in World War II so this whole thing is updated and somewhat licensed accurate.

[@thenationaltimelyactionhou9328]

I just rewatched this movie last night!

[@corvus1970]

Same!

[@clairekane4157]

All the individual MCU character movies are essentially origin stories. Oh, and did you do change your hair? It looks great.

[@DarraghC]

great reaction as always :)

[@TheLocoGravy]

I think that rather than there being issues with Marvel adding fantasy to the second world war, the bigger issue was Captain America being less relatable to the America of today. Since Cap originated in 1941 in comics, he has always been linked to those WW2 stories in even modern comics. But the trick for the movie was making the 'True Blue' or should I say red, white and blue hero, resonate with today, Captain America was supposed to be wholesome, honest and god-fearing and most peoples lives are far more jaded these days. So Marvel, instead of seeing Cap in a modern setting, had to establish him in the 1940's. Many fans actually disliked this because there are a ton of war movies and they wanted to get on that road to see the Avengers and heroes fighting in familiar times. So ironically it wasn't the depiction of WW2 that cause annoyance because of the conflict. Personally I think they wasted the Red Skull a little, as he was always Captain America nemesis, but apparently the actor wasn't in love with playing the character and would not have returned for a second outing anyway, but I actually think he did a wonderful job in the role. While this isn't my favourite of the the Marvel origin stories on film, it was a pretty good move in my opinion.

[@memyselfandi7782]

22:48 *SCREAMS IN HORROR* Cat: *angel's singing a lullaby*

[@sspdirect02]

The films director Joe Johnston got the job of directing this film because of a film you should react to “The Rocketeer”.

[@CrashLandon1]

13:06 Steve crashed into the store window because he wasn't used to turning that much mass around a corner at that high of a speed. 13:52 "Any sufficiently-advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." (Arthur C. Clarke) Scratch the kitties behind the ears for me!

[@gatroy13]

The funny thing with cats. Don't let them team up and remove you from your territory ,Really enjoyed it Mari. Looking forward to the next one. Oh I wanted to add this. Important to remember :"could he have not just jumped out" for future reference . Great point though

[@elzar760]

Loved the reaction!

[@arraymac227]

Clarke's Third Law: Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.

[@brian5032]

Captain America was originally created in 1941 and he often fought characters in WW11.

[@Boomerbox2024]

Excellent as usual.

[@pietergreveling]

I'm not a big Marvel Universe fan, but i like Iron Man and Captain America and i think, everybody loves Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)! 🥰 I hope you haven't seen it yet, so we can enjoy your reaction to it! 🤗🤞🏻✌🏼

[@RepresentativePress]

Hi Mary, Here are two movies that I think you will REALLY enjoy: Amélie and Run Lola Run Maybe you have seen them already, they are movies that suit your taste. I'd really like to see you react to them.

[@benlee8436]

Peggy Carter had her own TV series called Agent Carter. I wouldn't expect you to do react videos for all of it, but it was really good and (sadly) there isn't much of it compared to the other TV shows, so if you wanted to watch it just for fun and to find out what happened next in the 40s, now would be a great time to start!

[@fakecubed]

It's decent. I never managed to really get sucked into it, but watched a little.

[@markcain9312]

On the bright side the hydra weapons seem quick and painless

[@Superdm64]

Captain America's story has always been connected to WW2. His original comics actually came out during the war and the scene of him punching Hitler was actually taken directly from a famous comic cover. One cannot make a Captain America movie without discussing the war. Also there wouldn't have been any hesitation anyway as for most Americans WW2 is sort of our proudest moment.