THIS ANTHONY MACKIE CAPTAIN AMERICA SITUATION IS CRAZY What He Said and Clarified

[@ZeroKhaoTiKz]

The doctor had Steve make him a promise before the procedure that turned him into a super soldier "Promise me that you'll stay true to who you are. Not a perfect soldier, but a good man." People forget what side "Captain America" was on during Civil War and why he became Nomad.

[@deviljaxcrypto3187]

Cap was on the peoples side, fighting for freedom from oppression in civil war. Like any real American should. He became Nomad to fight for these ideals in the face of tyranny from an oppressive government. Also very American. Which is why he always returns to being Captain America, because he loves and fights for the people of you guessed it, America.

[@ZeroKhaoTiKz]

@deviljaxcrypto3187 the point is, however, that it's not just an "American" trait. Being good and standing up for what's right isn't exclusive to America. It should be a global goal. Which, since he's doing this interview overseas, is it's a great point to make.

[@deviljaxcrypto3187]

He really should have said that. Because Captain America is an American hero first and foremost. It's very easy. "Captain America holds the ideas that America was built on truth, justice, freedom to pursue happiness, equality under the law. He is a sentinel of liberty. But those ideals are really bigger than America itself. Really they are universal and speak to free men and women across the globe. And more so to those who hunger for that freedom." - Anthony Mackie Earth 420

[@jameskirgan1605]

Arguably Cap has not sided with the US government many times.

[@Budgiecat-w4p]

Mackie never said anything about the government

[@jameskirgan1605]

@ true and America isn’t “the Government.” That said I’m Australian and loved Cap from a young age because of his values. His values transcend the United States. His values are western values. Arguably Human values.

[@davidthompson1573]

Dude…… His name is Captain America. Saying that he isn’t associated with America is like saying Spiderman shouldn’t be associated with spiders. I’m sure he’s not a bad guy, but this is probably the dumbest thing I’ve heard and actor say.

[@pilot8220]

@@davidthompson1573 No it isnt, youre ignorant

[@thewatcher9500]

Right because caps views were in the better interest of the united states . Because cap love's the United states . So even if he's has to appease the government to do what's right . he will do it .

[@risingpath]

This feels like someone looking for a “GOTCHA!” moment out of nothing. This channel is the first time I’m hearing of it. As a US military veteran, I won’t shy away from disapproving of the way America is run by our leaders, but I still hold my core American values.

[@hitsquadfuze]

I’m a 25 year Combat Veteran and I feel the same way. Retired two years ago. Been out of Country for a 11 years, came back to Country, mouth dropped!

[@bacon4life314]

Mackie is right. Cap represents what America SHOULD be through his ideals, but he’s loyal to nothing besides the dream. Anthony fully gets it and I’m so glad he said this Mackie even clarified on his Instagram saying: “ Cap has universal characteristics that people all over the world can relate to.”

[@Budgiecat-w4p]

Mackie is not right. He said "the term America" That made zero sense America is not a term The history of Captain America and what he stands for everyone around the world knows what it means. Just like people knew what it meant when Superman's slogan was truth l, justice and the American way. People already know it means the values and morals that should inspire people to be better. Those aspirations is what people strive to want America to be as a country. Because that's what America is: a country of people, not "a term". Steve Rogers once abandoned the title Captain America in the comics when he uncovered corruption in the white house and the president shot himself in front of him. Thats when he went by the name Nomad for a while. But eventually he went back to Captain America because he remembered what it stood for: the people and the ideals to live up to that image Only idiots thing otherwise

[@thewolfofwallstreet627]

And who decides what America SHOULD be? What you may think what America SHOULD be may not be what your neighbors think it SHOULD be. And vice versa. That's the problem.

[@joshuacollins9316]

@@Budgiecat-w4pAmerica us a term, and has a different history and values related to it depending to who you ask. to some people American ideals are racism, bigotry, or all forms of cruelty. so it depends on who you’re talking to.

[@Wheeeeeeeeeee11]

​@@Budgiecat-w4pSaying "America" isn't a term is like saying it isn't a word, it really doesn't make much sense lol

[@Budgiecat-w4p]

@@thewolfofwallstreet627 Pretty sure the writers / creators of Captain America when they molded the character on the late 40's, as well as Falcon (1967) had a specific. Ire on mind about the inspirational ideals and values America should stand for which is the same moral guideline Captain America strives for.

[@douglaskelly3340]

Captain America has always been about America's best values, Mackie shouldn't have to apologize for that.

[@TeSolycMandalor]

Ok so why should the word "America" not be associated with it???

[@TokenCast]

No, he hasn't, captain. America is about doing the right thing and a sense of justice that is not tied to AA company or a country I've absorbed and read close to 50 years of Captain America comics. One of his most common characteristics is. He does not side with the government because it's where he was born, he sides with Whoever is doing the right thing.

[@billfuentes7989]

@@TeSolycMandalor You just answered your own question.

[@null0619]

He was talking to a group of Italians and saying "these are core human values, not just American"

[@decoderhacker4062]

The way I see it, Mackie could either base his portrayal of Captain America as either one who’s sole motives is being proud he’s an American, or one who’s selflessly willing to stand up for what’s right and preserve free rights for all no matter the cost; to represent what America should be. I’d rather he portray the latter. Character’s like Captain America need to be portrayed as a role model, not just for kids, but for everyone else too. I think Anthony Mackie understands that well.

[@TalentMthiyane]

Especially with America's past.

[@venusbabe84]

Well said.

[@samuelchampion9689]

Love his answer. He didn't even need to back track at all either. He gave an actual answer like Cap would have and the characteristics that he said is exactly who Cap is and what he embodies.

[@TheRan-DomOne]

Those values he named are AMERICAN VALUES. Let this move fail & let this be the last time hes Captain America

[@gm3674]

He’s done

[@zamirvelazquez4968]

@@TheRan-DomOneAmerican values are shot rn so stop yappin. They’re just general human being values.

[@TheRan-DomOne]

@@zamirvelazquez4968 So American values are only valid if the activist you want wins eh ? Not how that works so YOU STOP YAPPING

[@TheRan-DomOne]

@@zamirvelazquez4968 Also general human being values ? China, Japan, Russia, Europe, UK, even throw in Canada cares about things like Freedom REALLY ?

[@justint4049]

That sounds like a direct Captain America quote. How many times has Cap said I’m loyal to nothing but the dream? Him siding against the American government is a well worn narrative in Captain America Comics.

[@polyglot12]

The non-issue of non-issues. Captain America, like Superman, represents values.

[@darkpharaoh542]

Well said.

[@64lowlife]

Exactly

[@lancertreepuffer]

False

[@VAwitch]

@diomedes7971 So a black man from Louisiana can't complain about how even now, racism still exists, even if he's rich? He should just pretend that everyone is treated equally & has equal opportunities regardless where they live or the color of their skin? You probably are one of those folks that think that celebs ought to keep their mouth shut about politics when the only difference between them & the rest of us, is that they have the $$ to either re-locate or get around the law - just like rich people have been doing for time eternal.

[@dpriot420]

Honestly dude, that was the most real outro ever. In this world it seems like no one can enjoy a damn thing anymore. People need to chill, and enjoy the little things while they stop being so concerned about everything else

[@hatchetmouth8211]

Marvel is going out of their way to add things to films that they know we won't enjoy. It's amazing how stubborn they've become for no reason.

[@jesseman123]

Nope he clearly said America Captain America is supposed to represent America first, and also help out other people. But that's not what he said

[@avaleanclayton205]

Right people just want to complain and hate on everything. The world we live in have got boring. You turn on the news fake, you meet people sometimes fake. The only real people are the ones that speak out against the corrupt and they hide because they are frowned upon. It’s quite said. Mackie is an amazing person and he speaks out against the world that shelters our truths. Does this make sense?

[@BG-gr6vc]

It would be nice if the companies that made these escapist fantasies took your advice and stopped trying to be social and political activists.

[@christianclausen9969]

So true! It seems like everyone is walking around looking for something to be offended by these days

[@kevinrobinsonjr3411]

Common sense ain’t so common. People with sense understood what he meant. 😂

[@johnnyboy0912]

i call it uncommon sense

[@cozmik_kay]

I think he would av worded it better… if he said “not just America” that would made more sense…

[@kevinrobinsonjr3411]

@ agreed but he’s only human

[@mwx5314]

ah yes, that is the trend.. common sense is not common, the average person is braindead, this is the society we live in now..

[@MySuperman78]

Common Sense is now a superpower, which makes it that much more rare!! 🤣🤣

[@ThomasBrownRant]

People who are mad about Mackie’s comment, don’t get the transcendent symbol that Captain America is.

[@JasonWilliam-x1y]

And I guess you don't get what America was founded on what he said America wasn't is literally the core values of America

[@shadowreaver1851]

He's Red, White, and Blue and his name is Captain America. What's not to get? Don't overcomplicate it. I don't need modern woke progressives to redefine everything for me. Just give me the original Captain America.

[@vraeljsp]

This is the first I’ve heard of this incident, people take things out of context and blow up about them all the time this is why I don’t have social media in the first place.

[@Budgiecat-w4p]

James Gunn needs to get off social media

[@ArthurCallahan389]

When you watch the entire thing and hear disgust in his voice when he says America, nothing was taken out of context. This is why you can’t go by what people tell you because the way we speak, deliver certain words, & even actions & facial expressions can add context that people intentionally leave out and then tell you they were taken out of context. Irony and hypocrisy are around every corner.😂

[@johnking7054]

I mean who actually follow their favorite or most hated celebrities waiting for them to say something? Only news influencers.

[@ctvahl]

Social media has destroyed our country in my opinion. The world pre social media was a much,much better place.

[@BusketRVA]

@@ArthurCallahan389 I am guessing I watched the same thing as you and I didn't hear "disgust" as you put it, he said it in the same tone and style that he said everything before it and after. Hell, even if he did have disgust in his voice, which he can as he is a free thinking human being with opinions like the rest of us so he can feel disgust towards the US if he wants. I am disgusted with the way things are here in the US and I'm a middle aged white guy. He shouldn't have to apologize for this or saying anything in any kind of way, whether he meant to or not.

[@calcariachimera]

Sounds like hate for no reason to me, a wise man once said, "if you haven't got anything nice to say, shut up!" America isn't the government, it's the people, it's the kind of people ready to risk their own lives for the freedoms of the world we all take for granted!

[@bradrobbins2505]

If people would listen, with an attempt to understand and find growth for themselves, instead of deciding what they don't like about it, communication might actually get better... Mackie is inspiring, so glad he will carry the mantle, thanks Anthony! -an old soldier

[@Sams_I_Am]

I mean it’s obviously why this movie is getting so much hate.. ppl are saying Bucky should be cap.. Bucky, no matter how much innocent blood is on his hands, it’s better than having a black man.. smh😂

[@OctavianKaijage]

I was reading what Anthony Mackie said and he didn't mean it as an insult.

[@ArthurCallahan389]

Reading and hearing are very different in some cases. In this case. When he said what he did, he had an obvious sound of disgust in his voice when he said America. He meant what he said.

[@Adam1984_]

@@ArthurCallahan389 What are you talking about? Did he even say this comment on video at all, or was it just quoted in a text article? I've not seen any video of the comment, so I'm genuinely asking.

[@Adam1984_]

Adding a new comment to say that I have since found the video. I'm still not sure I agree with your take on it, but that's a separate thing.

[@ArthurCallahan389]

@@Adam1984_ sorry, yes, I saw it a couple hours ago. Another channel actually had the video and played it also. I’ll see if I can find it. The channel that showed it said it was also possible that he was told to say that since it was in another country because Marvel wouldn’t want them to think they were favoring any specific groups. That was complete speculation though. It’s messy. We all have our opinions

[@Decimated_taco]

I think his comments are being blown out of proportion. He was talking about people using imagination and being inspired. Which is not an American thing at all. It’s a human-kind thing.

[@jamiedoe6822]

I feel like those complaining don’t understand Captain America. The character is universal.

[@Budgiecat-w4p]

Then shouldn't his name be Captain Universe 🤔

[@michaels5217]

@@Budgiecat-w4p Great idea. If we can change to "Gulf of America" for no reason at all by all means let's have a counterbalancing change...

[@N8_Dogg]

​@@michaels5217there actually is a reason why the gulf of Mexico is being renamed

[@Svnaila]

​@@Budgiecat-w4pdid you bark like this when it was well known that Captain America character is universal since ages ago from the comics? I guess no.. But when Anthony Mackie is the one that states Cap character is universal you started to bark.. Hmm, weird isn't it?

[@Redlite0_0]

@@Svnailavery peculiar of them glad you nooticed it too

[@walkerdark6012]

I get what Mackie was trying to say. Captain America isn't just an American hero who just looks to protect America. He's a global hero who tries to the right injustice around the world. Peeps need to chill.

[@russwilson4229]

Bro, this video is why I love your channel so much! Refreshing To hear somebody else feel the exact same way I do. No hate just trying to have fun and enjoy it!

[@jswords1977]

I honestly hadn’t heard about this at all until your video. I think your take is exactly right, I think he was just trying to make sure that people outside of America understood that they were included as well.

[@Budgiecat-w4p]

Haha that's PR marketing speak for please go see this movie guys

[@bacon4life314]

He even clarified his point even further on his Instagram. He did nothing wrong

[@jswords1977]

@@bacon4life314 agreed. People are just so hungry for scandal and conspiracy these days they feel like they have to look for the worst in everyone.

[@frankemann81]

Did you even watch Falcon and the Winter Soldier? 😂👌 It's race baiting at it's finest SMH

[@thewatcher9500]

It doesn't matter he's ana American hero .foreign country's dint have to feel represented to enjoy this movie they can enjoy watching what America represents.

[@mattadcock4667]

It's just bad people picking something apart until it's bad

[@jimg7508]

He said Captain America has nothing to do with America time to boycott and show Disney they're going to lose money

[@edwardramos2691]

It’s Marvel. It’s Captain America, my favorite comic book hero growing up. Already promised my son we are going. See you all there if you’re there.

[@Obito_v5]

This was the best outro yet 😂❤

[@DamienHawkeGaming]

I'm from Australia and Captain America inspires me and no doubt many others from other countries. For both Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson.

[@Alphaketoglu]

Cap has dropped the "America" before for these very reasons. It took me a long time to appreciate him as a character and not as a walking flag.

[@Rkatondonegal]

The title of Captain America is a symbol of hope and Cap is definitely universal

[@dumbstuff5850]

Yes I agree but some say america "the land of opportunity" are one and the same saying one isn't the other is just plain wrong america is a place that people all around the world for a source of inspiration to discredit that is just nonsense you seem like an alright dude 🤜

[@arcticdragonofthewest1435]

Thanks for the solid take, Mike. People get caught up over small things way too much. Mackie just wants Cap to be a universal role model beyond just the US

[@KevinTraversPhotography]

Captain America wasn’t worried about America when he was defending Wakanda. Or any other country.

[@pugman9672]

he was fighting along side wakanda became they where the best defense against thanos. If wakanda fell the world would soon follow. He fights for the world especially in that moment

[@snapperl]

Wasn't he an OUTLAW in America at the time he was fighting for Wakanda?

[@alxinthehype]

Didnt he go against the government multiple times for 1 man.. cap was on his ethan hunt sh*t

[@KevinTraversPhotography]

@@alxinthehype “government” being the operative word

[@alxinthehype]

@@KevinTraversPhotography so it wasnt the American government he was going against... i must have missed somethong

[@thetravellersboots]

Dude, you're level headed. It's good to see/hear.

[@ShadowPat]

I hate the internet and I hate social media... In a world where 'Context is King" it's like the internet and social media is where context goes to die and "agenda filled" people grab on to every "context-less" sound bite and try to get good people cancelled or totally destroy their character, integrity, and good standing.

[@jessereagh3445]

Thanks Michael great update

[@kelly_kuku]

People love to make mountains out of mole hills these days🤷🏽‍♀️ press tour Q&A's, you have to think on your feet...it's not like they're rehearsed lol so he had a context slip -- he's HUMAN

[@DJ_V_squared]

Cap has never been a schill for the government. Read the comics or even watch the past movies like winter soldier 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@venusbabe84]

Anthony Mackie is a black man in America. That doesn't change because he's in a movie. Also, if America was this perfect place people imagine it to be, there would be no backlash over a black Captain America. I think what he said fits well. Black people have always loved and fought and died for a country that doesn't love us back. He's willing to fight for it in spite of that. For the idea of what America should be.

[@dustingibson1796]

Sounds like Anthony Mackie was making a bold and honest statement with a group of idiots

[@Boncomics]

1:41 YEAH, people on social media that follow comics all think they're KARNAK the INHUMAN!

[@killabeenig]

He said what he said, and he wasn't wrong. AMERICA would never let Captain America be black right now. He'd be called a DEI hire. Let's be real. No matter how qualified for the job he is. Captain America has always been for the people of the world 🌎 not just one nation.

[@ColinsCountry]

That’s so incredibly false lmao.

[@Budgiecat-w4p]

Wow do you play a perpetual professional victim at your job too? Pretty sure his name is Captain America not Captain Planet. (That's Don Cheadle 😂)

[@Budgiecat-w4p]

​@@ColinsCountryshe basically just dissed every high ranking black military person right now 😂

[@aaronross83]

I agree. With these EOs right now. Mackie's Cap would be out of a job.

[@IraqVeteran2tours]

Well said

[@junel9593]

For me captain America stands for what this world should be (because this world should be fixed) and he chose America as an exemple of a country that needs to be fixed by a hero. He is a symbol, and if everyone in the world is like him, we might live in the perfect world.

[@michaelj5032]

Guess I live under a rock this is the first time hearing about this. Appreciate your take on it. My favorite marvel character growing up and is still the HULK.

[@Budgiecat-w4p]

Why not ROM Space Knight

[@robertbjerknes9916]

Mackie stuck his DEI out there and said oooops!

[@cc_films]

Cap doesn't represent the government rather core values, tho Anthony Mackie made it look like he was throwing shade at America. Could have been said in a better way to avoid controversy.

[@JayC2k08]

Correct but can you say for the past 8 years that America has been about the same values as cap upholds

[@GothAtheist]

Not really. He should throw all the shade at America rn, considering. America's falling so hard rn.

[@GothAtheist]

​@@JayC2k08For the past 4 years, yes. The 4 before that? Nah. The 4 to come? Double nah.

[@dariusbriggs8196]

Yeah but humans are not robots and can't act and speak perfectly at all times. What's important is that we all know what he meant.

[@HermosaFeCatolica]

Sam Wilson: 🎵 I am a REAL American Fight for the rights of every man 🎵 😀

[@amilcareschettini5881]

He was in Italy promoting the movie

[@nevilleanderson1752]

Couldn't of said it any better 💯 well said

[@TonOfAshYT]

As someone not from the US, who often disagrees with what “America” stands for, I’ve always loved Captain America as a character. I don’t think what he said is wrong, and I agree with it. But I also understand the patriots who maybe felt betrayed by his comments. Regardless I’m really excited for this film and watching on release

[@ccampbellstube]

Cap in the comics has gone against the US many times based on ideals. I get what Anthony Mackie was trying to convey.

[@5elect5creen]

Thx for the updates. What he says after provides more context. He was saying cap is a man of character

[@Budgiecat-w4p]

He still worded it bad

[@ArthurCallahan389]

That wasn’t context. That was just part of his answer. It didn’t change the meaning of what he said. If the meaning were different, context of some kind would make this sound better, but when you watch the interview, it doesn’t. Did you hear him? When he says America, the tone and way he delivered the word there is obvious disgust in his voice!.

[@joshuacollins9316]

@@ArthurCallahan389you have commented this multiple times saying something nobody else is…

[@Svnaila]

​@@Budgiecat-w4pyou're so sad

[@Budgiecat-w4p]

@@Svnaila Why am I said because I told the truth? He replied back which tells you all you need to know that he knew he fucked up

[@naruto5432100]

Nah I haven't heard about it all. People are looking for any excuse to tear this movie down

[@ryanoconnor3454]

I like Mackie. This was not a smart thing to say particularly in a time like this. For Disney and for the country. I don’t think it’s really going to affect the bottom line all that much but it’s just another trip up for Disney in a long line of them.

[@aarxn82]

I'm sooooo tired of people coming after MCU actors right before a movie comes out. Superhero fatigue isn't real, its superhero fatigue fatigue that's real

[@HermosaFeCatolica]

Sam Wilson: “look at me, I’m the CAPTAIN now” 😀

[@Bigg_Westcoast]

😂

[@JoeyAustin-ul1qb]

And you never will be. 😂

[@Svnaila]

Also, Sam Wilson: *never said anything like that. Stop crying and just accept that Sam is Captain America, he's been one in the comics since ages ago

[@HermosaFeCatolica]

@@Svnaila “decades ago” 😀

[@dcan5012]

​@@Svnailadecades?????? 😂😂😂😂

[@3aglewastaken]

People so soft these days, Anthony didn’t even say anything bad

[@NateBuschLite4]

I’m torn I do feel bad for how this is construed to Mackie. But his wording was really poor even with the alleged missing context. I still am gonna see this movie, but this does hurt my enthusiasm as somebody with multiple veterans in my family Captain America is meaningful and he represents American ideals which means he represents the best of America. I think how Mackie worded this was upsetting even with the context, but I also understand he’s human and I don’t think it was malicious or ill-intended.

[@Budgiecat-w4p]

Might even be PR script

[@NateBuschLite4]

@ to me that makes it worse. Not against Mackie, but because it was a bad idea and Mackie has to take the fall. If it was a PR script they really need to reevaluate the people making them at Marvel.

[@JoeyAustin-ul1qb]

Did the veterans in your family vote for the draft dodger who sided with putin and Russia over USA in Helsinki and who tried to overthrow the results of an election on January 6th and then pardoned people who assaulted Capitol Police so we can gauge your American ideals on its true meaning?

[@lorenzoanderson755]

I'm a veteran and I don't see any wrong in what he said veteran are citizens and we don't all 100% agree on certain goings on in our country but that's not what we fought for we don't always have to agree on what's important to us to do what we did, do and are going to do

[@domirican81]

I think Mackie just started talking and just kept talking without thinking. We all do this at times.

[@ronaldwilkesjr8978]

I'm sick of people who try to tear down a person over nothing

[@B-Moye]

He’s captain good guy. Captain morals. I agree with what you say he meant, but also agree that timing may have been better. Wrong time, but right place, Italians should be able to resonate with his character journey too

[@jonathonsprague]

That quote is the most captain America thing Anthony could have said

[@craigtehonchuk3304]

I'm a proud Canadian but I think what he said it's true

[@jwanie366]

I didn't take any offense to what Anthony initially said, and I've lived in America my entire life so far. If you look at the direction that the country has gone in over the last decade, his remarks actually kinda make sense. Let's be real here: anyone who thinks America is the best country in the world clearly hasn't been outside of it

[@Budgiecat-w4p]

So many are rushing to come in here illegally though lol

[@stevesaunders3999]

I know what he meant and I respect him for saying it.

[@mellodope8904]

These fan boys and "patriots" are the worst. They're why we can't have nice things.😒

[@EugeneSmilez]

We can’t sit around and act like america is an amazing country when the ppl in charge are actively trying to break anyone not rich

[@Ice241985]

They intentionally dig up dirt prior to movie releases. Pay it no mind.

[@Budgiecat-w4p]

What dirt?

[@dariusbriggs8196]

Yeah this is an other attempt of them trying to make this movie fail. Just like they've been doing with the misinformation. But it's not gonna work!!

[@Budgiecat-w4p]

@dariusbriggs8196 bruh this movie is doomed already bro fail lol the budget got too high

[@ggx7905]

@@Budgiecat-w4p The budget being too high was a fake leak I highly recommend you do your own reach also as non-American Mackie is right about what he said. good luck !

[@dariusbriggs8196]

@ Budget being too high and years of reshoots all of those turned out to be untrue.

[@tesprit]

People are going to find reasons to complain and be up in arms no matter what. 🙃

[@carlos_picyweiner]

Thank you Michael! All Fires 🔥!!!

[@matthewdegraw6947]

Honestly, people all over the internet need to chill tf out. Just because he said that Cap doesn’t stand for America but for everyone, doesn’t mean what everyone is trying to make it seem.

[@carlos_picyweiner]

OMG! (my man ain’t wrong though)…

[@carolsztukowski303]

I bought my ticket, I'm going with my sister. We are old white ladies and we both have great respect for Anthony Mackie. He is a terrific guy. I understand what he was trying to say. He's right, kindness and goodness are not American traits, they are traits of a good human being, so is forgiveness and understanding that NO ONE is perfect. (I really hope we get a cameo with Bucky)

[@AnthonyChobotdoespopcult-jz7jr]

Wow I'm still plan on seeing this

[@joejoedisc1395]

Same...just not in the theater lol

[@bacon4life314]

Mackie is right. Cap represents what America SHOULD be through his ideals, but he’s loyal to nothing besides the dream. Anthony fully gets it and I’m so glad he said this Mackie even clarified on his Instagram saying: “ Cap has universal characteristics that people all over the world can relate to.”

[@phoeni3902]

Theres nothing I despise more than people who deliberately take things out of context, to abandon the truth for the sake of your own agenda is just foul, I hope Anthony's career isn't damaged by this nonsense that people are pushing about him I'm giving this film a chance

[@AlSween]

He said nothing wrong.

[@Budgiecat-w4p]

Yes he did

[@laceisaverb]

Honestly, with so many things the US government has done, a lot of people inside and outside of the US probably have mixed feelings about America right now, and I think that's healthy. The US has a lot of problems and too many Americans are blindly patriotic and refuse to acknowledge all the problems: racism, imperialism, one of the worst healthcare systems in the world, mass incarceration... Maybe it's smart to distance the brand from American jingoism.

[@jeremystevens2045]

He definitely made a whoopsie LOL!

[@JayC2k08]

No in my opinion he said it correctly captain America his ideals and philosophy doesn't match America for the past 8 years and if this is America moving forward I weep for our country 😢

[@jeremystevens2045]

@@JayC2k08 nah, he messed up, especially with how politicized everything is these days. That is why he apologized.

[@CornBread91]

People are really reaching hard to get Anthony Mackie out of the Captain America spotlight lol I pray this movie humbles all the naysayers

[@savage75_]

WTF is wrong with actors these days?! 🤦

[@averagejoe77_]

You try then

[@swaggalee]

The people who complain about this type of stuff were waiting on something to fuss about. You just gotta ignore them otherwise you empower them. Ignore the class clown and they'll realize how small they are and eventually they disappear. STOP FEEDING

[@dortwito3353]

Final nail in Disney coffin ❤. Make Marvel great again!

[@TheDeven1000]

Let’s put Shawn Levy in charge of marvel

[@OctavianKaijage]

No

[@xxgracefallenxx]

No thanks. MAGA sucks.

[@dortwito3353]

He should know what America means. Americans have the kind of freedoms no other nation has to offer . He should understand that’s what makes cap so special. What makes America so special. With all its flaws. The fact that he (and Disney ) doesn’t recognise that (or willingly ignore it) sucks.

[@jamiedoe6822]

You don’t know anything about the Captain America character. He represents ideas bigger .

[@JerrellConner]

I heard about his quote on another Chanel the other day. I think you have a great take on it. Anthony used some poor placed words, but given his track record and his take on polarizing topics in the past I’m willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. I want this movie to be good. Even if the more I hear about it the more negative it gets. I’m still going to the theater to see it. 🤞🏾🙏🏾🤞🏾

[@blackty3477]

I find it amusing that have people who called certain communities sensitive and unnecessarily outraged, yet they will become unhinged at the drop of a dime when the roles reversed.

[@andrewensign5830]

Look at current day America... I'm fine with someone drawing a distinction like that at this point in our history.

[@_TheViewer_]

YALL EXAGGERATE, he simply meant what Captain AMERICA says and does is not directly equal to what “AMERICA” as a solo thing means. -> Even Cap America isn’t whole America and only American in actions People just really evolved into hurtful crybabys looking for the next fix of canceling something or someone

[@killacoley]

😂😅 Love the outro… and you’re 100% right! Why can’t we just enjoy whether it’s crap or not 😎 we’re huge fans and we appreciate everything you do for us 💯

[@GrimmGardener]

In the current state no wonder he has to come out and say this

[@brettfan0570]

This happens with media/social media all the time. A small clip gets released, and all of the context is not there. Then people take it and run with it instead of researching to see the context!! I'll be watching the movie Friday night! Already have tix bought!!

[@Allanfan20]

Mackie is 100% correct and anyone getting their panties in a bunch = 🤡. He SHOULD have clarified further but his comments were still correct and harmless.

[@chipcox2624]

Glad it was clarified and (hopefully) doesn't mess up the release.

[@allanpryor597]

I belive captain America works wotld wide and is a very moral character that people all over the planet can get behind and agree with your take.

[@pamelas4884]

I'm seeing Cap twice, same day. Going to the Fan event and then later with friends who couldn't make the fan event. Let's Go! 😊

[@Cheese_Pope]

Given that Agent Orange Nightmare is currently president, I'm not surprised Anthony Mackie said this

[@OscarsTechTalk]

I understood exactly what he said. This is the internet gone wild again. Captain America is exactly that America. America, which is still a melting pot of many nationalities. I'm glad he said that.

[@johnhoban4435]

Gawd, the internet sucks….it doesn’t take much to understand what he was trying to say in the first place.

[@prototypemando3623]

I’m going to see it multiple times as well & I’m super hyped 😊about it❗️ Haters 👿 are going to hate❗️

[@dmoore2272]

I’m so tired of sensitive people making a big issue over small things. We got people dying for no reason here and abroad but the uproar is about Anthony Mackie not saying what people want him to say. People are concerned about the wrong things.

[@theolharris]

Chris Evans, in 2011, on what Captain America represents: “I'm not trying to get too lost in the American side of it. This isn't a flag waving movie. It is red, white and blue, but it just so happens that the character was created in America during war time, when there was a common enemy, even though it is Captain America. I've said before in interviews, it feels more like he should just be called Captain Good.-

[@rsisente]

Given Marvel's more recent track record, they should be deploying press people, to help these actors navigate their appearances. More and more, they have proven to say stupid s#@$. Marvel could help save themselves from their pending implosion.

[@bartonbagnes4605]

It's disgusting that people are intentionally trying to tank Marvel movies by delaying articles until just before the movie. Hopefully it will backfire, that this will get more people to go see the movie.

[@craigrees6474]

If Captain America was walking down a street in Europe and saw a bank robbery, I'm sure he wouldn't think "oh I'm Captain America, I only fight crime in America" and walk straight past. That's my take on what he said anyway. Maybe I'm missing the point 🤔.

[@TalentMthiyane]

America was for the Sokovia Accords.... so those complaining didn't watch civil war.

[@samuelwilliams8575]

Look, all of the Captain America films have been about the dichotomy of being "CAPTAIN America" who leads by setting an example and being "Captain AMERICA" who is a symbol that changes according to political agenda. Mackie was right. Stop getting your underwear in a knot over it.

[@jnjtoygiants]

I agree. You have to be a perfect person in order not to offend anyone when you are public speaking. Especially marvel fans are ready to jump on anything related to offensive comments.

[@lwazijuniorncongwane1589]

Hi, I'm South African and im gonna watch this movie same as a lot of people around the world and him being a guy good will resonate with more people than him being American