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I'm so enjoying this video. That take-away you make starting at 8:38 about "holding on to an optimistic sense of goodness towards the world even at the risk of seeming naive" actually really resonates for me as someone who has studied the worst of human conduct, such as genocides. Our species as a whole lives most harmoniously when cultivating "yes we can" optimism and empathy rather than cynical condemnation towards humankind. And there are so many Captain America type people in the world, those who reduce people's suffering or foster harmony - we don't yet celebrate them as much as we could : ) Thank you again for this well-made video, looking forward to watching the second half of it.
I'm going to miss him as Captain America. In the first movie, he looked the part, acted the part, and became the Cap I remembered as a young boy reading Marvel comics (I still have my original comic where he donned the Black Cap costume the first time, it's a favorite to read and re-read). But as he went on into other movies and as he made more of himself known...I genuinely can't think of a better person to play Captain America. Just like I can't imagine Iron Man as anyone aside from Robert Downey, Jr., I want Chris Evans to always be Captain America. He really does personify everything that made the character one I adored as a child, and as I wish I could be as an adult.
Ill be real. When Cap says "No but its run by people with agendas, and agendas change". That has stuck with me more than anything from the movies damn near. What an underappreciated line.
As an international relations student and political science major, I could've shown you a slew of research articles illustrating this, but what the Marvel movies have shown does a much more effective way of showing this concept of ever-shifting agendas, especially with Age of Ultron and Infinity War. Plus, it's a much more fun way to have superheroes show this concept of power-struggles among sparring groups throughout history!
Marvel Studios definitely hit it out of the park casting Chris Evans as Cap. He's brought depth and pathos to what could have been a cardboard caricature. I'm sure Marvel always intended to bring complexity to what had formerly been a straight arrow superhero. But with Evans, they got an actor with the acting chops, intellect and physicality to take the Captain America on a wide ranging and deeply satisfying character arc.
It's also that voice that chides you whenever you are in the wrong. And it's fantastic that we had a star who was every bit that in private life too playing him.
The "My country right or wrong" is only part of the message. Cap embodies the rest, “My country, right or wrong; if right, to be kept right; and if wrong, to be set right.”
@@rajabuta Well, if you read the comics, you'd know that in the original Civil War story line, he stops fighting because he realized the majority of Americans wanted mutant registration. He still thought it was a bad idea, but respected the will of the people. Point is, he's not always right, but he always tries to do the right thing. He's not judge and jury, but he will fight anyone who tries to make themselves judge and jury without due process. And morality isn't nearly as flexible as you seem to think. Maybe your confusing morality for ethics.
Nope, morality. Just see how homosexuals and blacks are treated in the 60s and now. The comics has the same problem. They can't have cap be wrong. Just look at hydra cap, they literally make a new more idealized version of cap to beat hydra cap. Guess what, the original is still hydra cap. The good cap, is kobik's creation.
Loving your country is like being a parent, you should be proud of it and cherish it's progress, but also be critical of it's flaws and help push it to grow forward into a leader.
This is easily the greatest breakdown of Caps character. Not a lot of people understand who Steve Rogers is and how impactful he is to the Avengers. Cap currently is one of the only marvel characters in the Modern MCU that could always be made great into a story. Hats off to Marvel Studios for crafting Chris Evans from Johnny Flame (lol) to the most iconic superhero in history. Again, amazing video. I never miss a chance to watch a Cap video, my favorite Marvel character.
When you don't want Captain America but you need Captain America, he'll be there. When you want Captain America, but you no longer need him, then he'll go. ... Sorry you just reminded me of Nanny McPhee.
@@cesarsavan2494 If anything, it’s more Tony’s fault than anyone’s that they weren’t ‘together’. He chose to continue to go on to find Thanos in space, after rescuing Strange, and not try to return to Earth. He had no idea what he was walking into, and only Peter and Strange with him at the time.
The Winter Soldier is the best thing that happened to Steve. It helped to shape his behavior and personality in Civil War, Infinity War and Endgame. It helped him to understand that the path for the greater good isn't always the clear one. Cap crashed himself into the ocean to stop HYDRA, but like him, it just slept for years. And now he's in this weird and new time having to fight against his old enemy. It also helped to show him that things aren't as clear as it was in the old days. My favorite part is his conversation in the car with Natasha. "Lying isn't a good way to live." "Yeah, but it's a good way to not dying.", she replies. Brilliant contrast. Later he stays against the Accords because he knows that not only it will be used as tool on some political game, but most importantly, will be useless when a threat comes out of nowhere, like when he is talking with Ross in Infinity War. Thanos just declared war against all life in the universe. Not just U.S., not just Earth, the whole universe, he doesn't care about this Accord you made.
I've come to see the entire MCU cycle thus far as a metaphor for the decline and fall of American hegemony. Think about where we started with Iron Man...pretty much our world with hidden history that first became uncovered in Incredible Hulk. But the Battle of New York table flipped the whole timeline and the fall of SHIELD at Cap's hands scared the shit out of every national government on Earth. Thus one can see the Accord as a last vain attempt by the establishment to seize back power these superpowered individuals are taking from them. But, as you pointed out, threats like Thanos make that nonsense completely irrelevant.
Johnathon Haney Exactly. In fact, I can bet with you that if Ross wasn't caught in by the Decimation, he will find a way to blame the Avengers for not saving half of Earth's population, in an attempt to turn the power to himself and his own.
@@thehightable5995 I had heard that Ross survived, though his daughter Betty did not. And yeah, Ross spearheading the Accords should have been a major red flag.
His "This isn't safety..." line perfectly encapsulated the risks of an excessively watchful intelligence community monitoring the citizens it's supposed to be protecting.
Remember that the original Infinity War comics were inspired by the U.S. Patriot Act, which allowed basically constant servailence and oversight on the American people
@@directorforplastic7929 I had meant to type Civil War not Infinity War lol. But in the original Civil War there was a legislation that divided the team, but it wasny the sochovia accords, it was the Superhuman Registration Act. The government demanded that all super humans submit themselves to a national registry, give up their secret identities, and give the government full access to surveillance of them. Or otherwise be considered fugitives from the law. Heavily inspired by the Patriot Act in response to 9/11 which allowed previously unthought of surveillance from the government on private citizens
You guys are actually brilliant. Some people think these movies are mindless action films, but this is powerful political commentary and its very clear and intentional. Thanks for helping me see things in a new way!
@@vonmehlau9284 Look closer...what I see is an extended metaphor for the decline of American hegemony. Iron Man films=the military-industrial complex and its complicated relationships with governments. Incredible Hulk=last century's mistakes coming back to haunt the US. Thor films=the perils and pitfalls of being the biggest player on the political stage. Captain America films=patriotism confronting a messy world that laughs at and needs it. I could do this all day...
At the End of the day wen the 1st chapter of the Mcu is over, It will be known as this generations art piece. It combines great casting, great connecting storytelling, great blending of Cgi & practical effects, Excellent character flaws/progression in every character little or big and a strong message in each film. Never before in cinematic history has this type of universe been shown on screen & i have the privilege of seeing it from beginning to end.
When I saw Winter Soldier, the movie I kept thinking about was Three Days of the Condor. Ironic since Robert Redford started in that movie. The reason people dismiss comic book movies because of Man of Steel, Batman v superman and, oh dear God, Sucide Squad. They have made people dismiss the MCU and even forget the Dark Knight that came before.
🎶 When Captain America throws his mighty shield, All those who chose to oppose his shield must yield. If he's led to a fight and a duel is due, Then the red and the white and the blue'll come through. When Captain America throws his mighty shield! 🎶
🎶Unless you're a plane Or a bomb Or some Ice Or brainwashed buddy with a robotic arm Or Spider Man. Or Tony Stark Or a version of yourself Or just plain Thanos You don't necessarily have to yield!🎶
This video made me tear up in all honesty. You perfectly explain why Captain America, more importantly Steve Rodgers - just a guy from Brooklyn, is my favourite character and moral figure. His growth through the movies and Chris Evans' amazing portreyal embody what it means to be a hero in my eyes. Love you Screenprism amazing work as always!
😭😭😭 me too! It was BEAUTIFUL, right!!! This lady sure breathes a billow of Hope into my heart, that we are still Mostly *good* *people* who just have a very Loud and Active *Not* *good* minority.
I feel like what happens in Winter Soldier and Civil War with Bucky has more to do with Steve's personal trauma than his morality (though that is definitely involved). I think the interview at 14:07 is referencing the fact that Steve spends all his time saving the world, but he never spends time working on himself. He's a man out of time, and after Peggy dies, Bucky is all that's left of his past life. I think that his closest friends like Sam and Natasha understand that element of what goes on in Civil War, even if on the surface it looks like Team Cap is fighting against the accords, or trying to stop a bunch of evil winter soldier clones. It's about giving Steve permission to be selfish and to have love outside of his love of helping people, especially with all the trauma he's been through being frozen for 70 years.
I don't know that I agree, given the alternatives in Civil War (in WS, I think ending Shield/Hydra is based on his morality while what he does with Bucky is based on his emotion- he doesn't let Bucky stop him from his mission to bring Shield/Hydra down but, once that's accomplished, he is willing to lose his life for just the opportunity to reach Bucky) In Civil War, when Steve thinks the U.N. bomb was set by Bucky, he explicitly says he should be the one to bring Bucky in because he's "the one least likely to die trying". So his choices are to either play nice with the Accords or to prevent people from being killed when they go after Bucky. Easy choice because the former isn't even a real alternative. Once he knows Bucky wasn't behind the bombing he's got another choice- letting an innocent person go it alone with every law enforcement agency in the world having a kill order out on them or helping that person. Again, easy choice. In fact, although Steve and Bucky having a past together helps with the time frame of Steve believing Bucky's telling the truth, I'm pretty sure he'd make the same choice even for a stranger who was in the same situation as Bucky (once they established it wasn't a trick or lie) Same thing with fighting Team Ironman in the airport to stop the Winter Soldier wannabes- what's the alternative? Surrender and just let the wannabes run amok? Or tell Tony about... oh wait, he tried telling Tony and got interrupted with "I've run out of patience" and Team Ironman throwing the first punch. Fighting to get to the wannabes and then fighting the wannabes (or so he thought) are the only realistic alternatives.
WEEEEEEElllll I think it's a mix of both: his LOVE for Bucky (don't try to change my mind) and his sense of morality. I see what you mean but I also believe that his moral stance is pretty obvious as well and he has reasons to be against Insight and the Accords that go beyond his personal relationships. Even if you take all those relationships out of the picture, his reasons still make sense. It makes sense for Cap to be against the presumption of guilt because he has always stood for liberty and respect for human rights. Because of that, he is also against surrendering his free will to any government after he realized that their moral codes and imperatives are different from his and as he said he can't ignore any situation that is pointing south. He genuinely believes that mass control of the population isn't protection and that governments can be corrupted thus aren't worthy of his blind faith. He literally states his stands at the beginning of each movie and over the course of it, they don't change much. His relationships give him an extra reason to do what he was already going to do, he doesn't change his mind because of them. Also, I wouldn't say he was that selfish either. In Civil War, he really went the extra mile to protect Bucky (with the whole airport thing) when he was sure Bucky was innocent and there was a lot more at stake. It would have been indeed selfish to abandon the whole team and put people in danger to protect a terrorist that doesn't even want to be around you, but that's not what he did. He tried to protect an innocent man. He is just acting out of his moral principles, and it just so happen that the innocent is his lover (again you can't change my mind). We have no reason to believe that he wouldn't stand for people who are wrongly accused regardless of his relationships to them. In fact, we have every reason to believe that he would definitely stand for them because it's the right thing, and the dude literally fought his own employers, destroying his only source of income, because it was the right thing lol. His connections might influence his actions a little but I think it's reductive to say that they have more power over his decisions than his moral code. Also, when you think about it it's his code that influences his relationships. One of the reasons why he loves Peggy is because they share a similar code for example, and when Nat starts acting like a reliable teammate, the kind of teammate that Cap values, their relationship gets stronger. Same with Sam, he is a patriot, he never runs away from a fight and he agrees with Cap's motives and principles and has been very loyal to him: they have the same code and that's definitely making their bond stronger.
@@KookiesNolly Such a beautiful answer. I 100000% agree! Something I've felt with the characterization of MCU Steve Rogers but have never been able to put to words. Thank you!
you are missing 1 crucial aspect : when your best friend needs your help you should try the best moral way to help him. For me Steve is selfish when he says that he trust individuals more then government. But everyone else who says they trust government more then indivuals are selfish. It is not a trauma or PTSD like most people say, there is no real proof for that. Being a man out of time doesnt mean you suffer a trauma or PTDS. you That is more a disconnected Feeling to that time, world and people, thats the reason why cap says he tried to serve and it didnt work, not because of a trauma. He was trying to get back in time, but he realized the world has changed and it doenst work. But what hasnt changed is his trust in individuals. That was the reason he didnt fight bucky in the end, it was his final attempt to gift Bucky freedom from his brainwashing and that is the reason too why he tries to protect him from Black Panther and Stark. It is NOT his trauma it is his morality and that youtube video explains that ALOT.
Ever since The First Avenger, Cap has been my #1 favorite throughout the MCU to this day. Gonna miss Chris Evans in the role. He brings a purity to the role that will be sorely missed.
The Russo Brothers did say in an interview the Evans isn't done with Marvel yet despite having filmed his scenes and reshoots for Avengers End Game. They said it would be clear what they meant when we watch End Game, but no one has specifed that Cap will die or live. End Game is definitely the last film Captain America will have a main role in, but depending on the character's fate, Cap may pop up in the future as a cameo figure or in flashbacks. Personally I would have liked to see Cap interact with Spidey more to give him a more direction into what it means to be a hero, but we probably won't get that now. I think Evans will be back occasionally for a few scenes, but not for a while since he probably wants to do other stuff.
Steve was the one out of all 4 original Avengers that I was most skeptical about back in phase 1; how could such a propaganda Boy Scout be a strong character in the new millennium? Yet between his various writers and Evans’ pitch perfect performance he’s become one of my favourite screen heroes ever. The fact that A4 will focus more on him is very appealing to me.
Captain America is all about doing the right thing. Sometimes that means giving the government your support and sometimes it means standing up to challenge it.
As an Aussie, I have never really cared about the character in comics or the movies. I thought the first movie was ok and fun, but I never bothered to watch it again. Winter Soldier changed all that completely, Chris Evans as Captain America is by far my favorite Avenger and Super Hero for that matter. I will miss him badly, I hope he goes well....
Even better than thinking for yourself and taking the stand, Cap takes responsibility for every stand he made. It in itself is the answer to prevention of imperialism. Cap refused to sign UN accords because they would take his responsibility away just as much as the freedom. When we talk of heroic activities, we tend to do away with the responsibility that comes with it. That's why the captain America films are my favourite. They explicitly deal with this responsibility.
Something I suspect is that Stark supported the accords because they would transfer responsibility to someone else. If he is sent there then he can transfer the responsibility for any negative consequences to the people who sent him. In effect I see Tony's support for the accords as moral cowardice.
@@colincampbell767 that can be your argument. But I feel like just because Stark is opposed to Cap, it's not necessary that his reasoning should be completely opposite as well. Captain said that the best hands were still their own. Stark didn't believe that. He could not trust himself to do the right thing or rather, everything he did, felt wrong to him. You can say that he didn't want to take the responsibility. You would be right. But it feels more because he didn't believe himself to be appropriately responsible, more than any moral cowardice. Stark as character, was not meant to handle the weight of the world on his shoulders. Does any of this make sense? Idk.. :)
Yea makes sense. But I would have expected Tony to step back from his leadership role and give more of it to Rodgers. Tony knows that the guy who would be giving orders to the Avengers is scum - but he signed the documents anyway.
@@harshadasamant6211 I think it's both what you said and what Colin said. He can't trust himself to do the right thing. Having that responsibility *hurts.* That encounter he had with the grieving mother who blamed him, personally, encapsulates everything that went into his agreement with the Accords. He wants to keep being a hero, but he doesn't want the responsibility for making decisions, the consequences for those decisions, or the guilt that comes from both. Instead of working on himself to *be* more responsible, he handed over part of his free will to someone else. 'Cause here's the thing, Tony could've just quit being Iron Man. He could've spent all that time developing new suits and weapons on developing powered limb braces and prosthetics. He could've been a hero by revolutionizing the medical field. But he's an addict without the self-control to stay on the wagon. Worse, most people around him are enabling his addiction because they don't realize it *is* an addiction. Pepper probably does, but there's not much she can do about it (though telling the other Avengers would be a good start, just saying). Also doesn't help that he *is* personally responsible for what happened with Ultron. I mean, really, a near omniscient AI programmed to protect humanity? Has he not watched *any* sci-fi from the last 50 years?
THANK YOU! People love to use that "the only special thing about you came out of a bottle" against Cap and it really drives me crazy because people who agree with that miss the point. As you so eloquently stated here, Erskine recognized Steve's extra-ordinariness which is why he chose him to be the recipient of the serum. It's STEVE that makes Captain America a superhero, not the other way around.
VERY true! if it was the serum that made him special, then why is it that so many people respect him? people more powerful than him - thor, wanda, natasha - all look up to him. he's the CAPTAIN of the avengers for a reason, and its because of his inherent goodness.
Steve was already a good man and the serum augmented that. Like Erskine said "Good becomes great, bad becomes worse." The "bad becomes worse" part is shown when the serum made the already evil Red Skull even worse and in the 2008 MCU Incredible Hulk film an imperfect version of the Super Soldier Serum turns Emil Blonsky who already loved a good fight into the completely bloodthirsty Abomination.
"I don't want to kill anyone. I don't like bullies. I don't care where they're from." If there's one line that better illustrates Cap's character and his arc, I'm not sure what it is.
I’m not even american (or hold the country in high regard ) but Evan’s Cap is such a wonderful character for anyone! And this video does a great job in dissecting exatly what is so admirable in him.
I am American. As my dad has said, "Never mistake a country for the government that's running it." There are going to be problems with any government regardless of who's in charge. Right now, America is... powderkeg isn't the right metaphor. More like an active fire in a fireworks factory. People are exploding all over the place and I just want people to calm down and stop thinking with their emotions. No, Trump isn't Hitler. No, Trump isn't perfect. No, Obama isn't the anti-Christ. No, Obama doesn't walk on water. Get a *grip,* people! Right now, the *only* thing I'm really glad about in politics is that Hillary isn't running the show. Has nothing to do with her being a woman (I've also got two X chromosomes, big deal), I just don't trust her.
Agreed. I expected to not like Cap at all because I dislike the rah-rah America stuff that he seemed like he would be pushing, but if anything he's the opposite of that. As a non-American I am amused that a character called Captain America is by far my favourite superhero ever, but he's just so amazing I can't help it.
I really love his bond with Natasha. I wish I had a friendship like theirs even when they have Major disagreements it's still cleat how much they care for each other. Bonds line that are becoming so rare today as our world is so divided and Us Vs. Them minded.
@@l.tc.5032 Fun fact: Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson actually starred in a couple of MTV films in the early 2000s well before their time in the MCU. It does a lot to make the bond between Steve and Natasha believable. As to the bond, I always see Steve as the older, square, slightly dull older brother while Natasha is the playful, mischievous and occasionally reckless kid sister.
Tyrant-Den i think it could be argued that steve is still lawful good - by the modern take on what constitutes "lawful", strict adherence to one's own personal code of ethics still counts as lawful for the purposes of alignment. and even if we're not allowing him to remain lawful, since i can definitely see a case being made for civil war tipping him over the line to a different part of the good scale, i don't know if i'd go for chaotic good. steve isn's inherently opposed to rules, laws, or institutions, and he doesn't think they're anathema to freedom. he's more neutral good, in my opinion - accepting of the rules and institutions that actually help people, opposed to those that don't. he's not an anarchist, nor is he blindly adherent to any government. of course, if we're going with the interpretation that lawful good means following the law at all times, steve has always been neutral good. even before he was frozen there are many examples of him creatively interpreting rules and outright flouting those he doesn't agree with. hell, he broke federal law five times just trying to get into the army! personally, all this in mind, if i had to align steve anywhere on the d&d alignment chart, i'd put him solidly in neutral good.
Ah, but what is that code? Early Steve Rogers I could answer that, something about supporting freedoms and standing up to bullies. But now he seems to be going on instinct. And while it isn't used as often right now, there is still something to be said for Lawful characters believing in authority, while chaotic characters are naturally distrustful of authority.
It's a valid argument but I see it differently. Tony has always been, at his heart, an establishment guy. So what's the real difference between supporting the government through weapons manufacturing or by backing the Accords? Steve, on the other hand, is a lifelong misfit who has never liked bullies, potential or active. So the only real difference I see between his punching out Nazis and daring to go his own way against a majority of the world's governments is that, in the latter example, he is taking on people that puts him at odds with every influential ally he has left.
Tony very much hasn't become Lawful Good. He still flouts the rules when he finds them inconvenient, which is a lot of the time. He just knows he can use his influence and money to make any consequences go away. He repeatedly offers to do just that in Civil War for Steve: Just sign and Tony will get everyone to give Steve a pass. And, of course, there's Tony's tracking Steve and Bucky down for a face to face in the old Winter Soldier bunker without letting the higher ups the Accords say he's presumably answerable to knowing what's up. Heck, he explicitly ditches his oversight so they won't even know he's gone. Pretty much everything Tony has ever done has been entirely self-interested. So I'm thinking he's pretty much True Neutral as he's only even a superhero in reaction to the bad guys trying to force him onto their side.
Thank you for casting Chris Evans as Cap had it been anyone else the MCU wouldn't be as impactful just like casting RDJ as Tony Stark those 2 actors just made MCU movies work. It will be sad to see them hang up the suit & shield although Chris did say he'll play Cap as long as they need him. Which I know was music to Marvels ears& he did say he enjoyed playing Steve more than Johnny I'm guessing Cap has more layers & a richer history to him than the Human Torch.
You know, going into this, I was actually kind of afraid. So many insist that Captain America (at least in the MCU) somehow became not patriotic. As if being a patriot was synonymous with being in step with the government. I'm glad to say the video actually lines up with my own take on both the character and the very subject. _“Loyalty to country ALWAYS. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it.”_ ~Mark Twain
This was a very clever and creative character breakdown from Screen Prism. Mainstream media houses can definitely learn a thing or two, from just this video alone.
Chris Evans as Cap is like the modern-day equivalent to Christopher Reeve as Superman. & who would've ever thought that a character like this could actually work in today's times with today's audiences? Simply *legendary!*
Cap feels like the most genuine. Like yes he fought wars, Is known worldwide, leader of the avengers, was an "expreiment" gone succesful, but he still feels the most relatable to me. He's constantly *trying* to do right things, even if he fails, he still tries so hard because he just doesnt want to be a let down. He'd rather lead and nurture everyone than follow and abide by someone's rules. Tony also had a lot of character development after infinity war and endgame (ahem ahem) but cap's character really felt...close to me. How lost he was. How conflicted he was in his decision after being so adamant all the time about them. How he was played around by so many people yet found his *own personality*. Chris evans couldnt have been better to play for him because of his own personal life and how it gave him confidence to Develop this character. This rounds off back to my point about how genuine he feels. He powers through everything, for the greater good, even though it's littered with agendas and crimes. I'm so happy they didnt butcher his character arc. It is one of the most beautiful one's i've seen in any movie to be honest.
Finally someone did a breakdown of Marvel's best hero. I would love to see a more detailed video on how Chris Evan's the person has made Captain America the fictional character so awesome!
Deconstruction? Captain America has been "deconstructed" in comic books before these guys even directed their first feature film (which most of you never even saw it).
One of your best videos. I was expecting for you to make an overly-patriotic video explaining indirectly how America is great and anyone who stands for America is in the right. But you proved me wrong and showed how complicated that topic is and how, in this modern society and culture, there is no way to take just one stance and perceive everything that's against your beliefs as evil or in the wrong. Truly spectacular how you covered so many complex topics without saying anything too politically motivated or ignorant of the other perspectives on the matter. A+
Great video. Watching this, it is amazing how well Marvel Studios nailed this character. It was handled by several directors over 6 films so far and yet there has been a consistency with his character that is amazing. Not only consistency, but growth as well. His time spent in the 21st century has changed him in some ways and yet he remains unchanged and even more steadfast in others. Damn, well done, Marvel. I can't wait to see their 10 year plan for the X-Men and Fantastic Four.
What makes Captain America interesting is not that he stands for "what's right", because nearly everyone does that, and in CA: Civil War, both sides are doing what they think is right. What makes Cap's morality interesting is that he is always aware of the "human cost". Cap never dehumanizes or humiliates his enemies, he's concerned with how something will tangibly benefit real people. In First Avenger and Avengers, he's anti-despots. In Winter Soldier and Civil War, he's coming to terms with how fear has corrupted institutions he thought were once "good", symbolized by Shield's basically being Hydra this whole time, to Civil War in which the rift is not merely oversight vs no oversight, but that once again the institutions he once served no longer have understanding or compassion as their aim - Cap wanted to reach out to Bucky on a personal level, whereas the agencies that Iron Man came to be a representative for wanted to apply inhumane legal procedures to capture and kill Bucky. Cap was realizing that, once again, authority was overriding compassion and understanding. Bucky in Civil War could represent a lot of the people the US wages war on or is fearful of - how a good villain distracts people from seeing the real forces manipulating them.
The First Avenger but also the most important. Without Cap there’s no direction because he never forgets the real reason why you fight: people. Stark loses sight of that in nearly every film, Fury doesn’t truly trust people, Thor and Panther only know leading people by ruling them (they’re learning), Widow doesn’t know herself, Clint doesn’t always feel capable, Bruce doesn’t feel human, etc. As much as I worry about losing Cap/Evans after Endgame I worry more about who steps in to provide that direction. Perhaps Captain Marvel provides it, especially given their similar backgrounds and stories, plus how that mirrors the comics. However, currently, I feel like the character most befitting is Spidey. Obviously he’s too young and inexperienced, plus Disney would never rely that heavily on a character they didn’t own.
One of the most legendary superheroes in history! Steve Rogers is truly my favourite Avenger and one of my favourite superheros ever 😍. I think only Chris Evans could pull off portraying such an intense complex character especially considering his transition from Johnny Flame. I'll really do miss him when he leaves (why does he even have to?), but he'll remain an icon in the MCU. Just want to thank you for a brilliant breakdown on his character which Screen Prism perfectly managed to capture.
This video was fantastic!!!! I ❤️ Chris Evans and I am both waiting with bated breath and am absolutely gutted that his reign as Cap is coming to an end. He was perfect.
EgocentricHead I don’t think he’s against abortion... he is the embodiment of freedom... people have freedom to choose as long as those choices do no harm to other... your comment was religious based, it’s shackle to a 2000 years old documentary that never update...
@@pichchoco7866, Captain America is also a Christian that was born in the 1920s. He may agree on that you have a freedom to kill your unborn child, but that doesn't mean that he approves it.
A line from the comics, written by Jim Krueger, sums up this version of Cap's alienation: "I thought I was the American Dream. And then I woke up." Even before the seven decade nap, he is a man who has never fit. That's why the world needed him...not just for his strength, shield or strategic mind but for his perspective. It's going to hurt my heart when he dies in A4.
When that petrified SHIELD agent, in Winter Soldier, refused to launch the carriers , even with a gun to his head, saying "Captain's Orders", tells you it takes one man to inspire us to do the right thing. Captain America is the representative of that man. Is he right all the time? Oh God no...but he is moral and loyal. If the MCU had gone Zach Synder and went "dark" it would have ruined the core of the 10 year journey of the MCU. That is why we all walked out of Infinity War in shocked silence as we saw the characters we love decimated by loss and sudden death. That is why the only DC movie that worked was Wonder Woman because her and Cap care about others and are willing to pay any personal price to protect them. In April, after Endgame, I will stop at the nearest bar and toast the passing of Captain America; and maybe I can live up to his example as an American.
I still remember the shock of that ending of Infinity War. I knew it was coming in one form or another. It was still too horrible to watch...and it only meant something because Feige and Co did their job right. When I had time to process it, I realized that, with one movie, Marvel Studios had just outdone DCEU in the darkness department. Endgame seems to promise more of that.
Johnathon Haney True. But dark for the sake of the story not because you think that is what "fans" want. And, in DC, their dark is harming others against the characters normal code of honor, here, it was because they tried to protect others, desperately, and failed. And if anyone tells you they did not get choked up or shed tears when Peter was begging Tony for help then your are either a cold empty human being, or a liar.
i actually did a chart.... of the avengers (steve, tony, natasha, bruce, thor) he has the biggest potty mouth. dropping "damns" and "hells" like it's going out of fashion.... tony uses more words....but steve says the 3 or so words more often....
Chris Evans said it best in an interview about his character: “he’s everything I wish I could be as a man”. And that is true. Captain America is everything I hope to be not just as a man or an American but a person in general. And someone I wish everyone would strive to be.
Omgosh! This is one of the best & my personal favorite video. I’m so happy you decided to breakdown Captain America, i hope y’all continuing to breakdown more superheroes! For as long as I can remember, Captain America is,was, and always will be my favorite superhero. For these exact reasons y’all broke down. I believe people drawn to captain America, just like how so many people are drawn to the Starks in Game of Thrones because of these characters choose to live by a moral compass choosing what is right & good; That is what is strongly crave in today’s Society. phenomenal breakdown as always! keep up the good work! hope to see more soon.👏🏽💯💙
I totally agreed with you ScreenPrism.. Chris Evans is Captain America on and off screen.. Sadness I felt when he announce his hiatus as Captain America in movie but real life still he is Captain America.. His character and himself become one person.. Like Bucky and Cap buddies in MCU also best buddies in real life too.. Still shipping them as bromance.. He's born to play that character that will remembered.. even we him playing Captain America forever but the actor is getting aged, like in Civil War MCU, said himself that he do what he want has happening today, Chris Evans doing what he want for his career and having love life like in civil war.. Hopefully he will be back in MCU sooner
Cap really won me over. I thought he was just the Americas poster boy and a nationalist. But nah He believes in the American Values. not the American Govt. My favorite superhero the Unflinching Unyielding Batman, who fights for justice now i also like Cap. Better than Warmongering Iron man.
Krombopulos T ...for me been Irish I take Caps values as been human values and not just American, I think the thought of a Thanos like threat metaphorically shows that the petty disagreements and dangers of the worlds differences can be overlooked for a greater good, idealistic I know but it's nice to think that someday humans could put their ignorance aside for a greater good.
Warmongering Iron man? You had me until there, but have you watched any movie with Iron Man in it? He changes so much that's the entire point of his character
@@cuchulainn1659 Great insight brother. I wish we could all think this way the world would be a much better place if we think as humans instead of as pawns for a hierarchy.
The Captain America trilogy has some the MCU's best writing in my opinion. Steve and Peggy's last exchange in First Avenger, "Price of Freedom" speech in Winter Soldier, his letter to Tony in Civil War. Even the smaller exchanges like "This isn't freedom, this is fear" or "They're run by people with agendas and agendas change" are eerily relevant today. The trilogy proves that you can't write off superhero movies as simplistic and childish, there are really fascinating philosophies, beautiful conversations, and intriguing characters that accompany the pounding action.
And standing by the flag even if you know that we aren't perfect. As the saying goes: "The only thing worse than the form of govrenment we have - is all of the alternatives."
Its sad to see the majority of people can't stand by that. Individualism. Not expecting the government to help but other people. It seems people like the idea but not the practice. Easiest example is welfare. We once had communities and charities that individuals could rely upon when in need but then expected to pay back in kind. That was lost over the last 100 years and now the American message is FORCE others to provide via the government due to not being accountable to anyone in return. :(
Considering our country was founded by booting out a government, yeah. @@arthurkleeb6575 Yeah, I remember growing up hearing that America had less charitable spending than any other first world country. Dad would always point out that they're just counting *government* spending, not the massive number of private charities that, if counted, would put America near the front of the pack. Thankfully, we haven't completely lost those charities and communities. There's a food exchange in my hometown that Mom goes to once a month. We often get mystery boxes around Christmas time. And there are a *bunch* of clinics and dentists scattered around the upper Midwest dedicated specifically to serving low-income families. And I'm speaking as someone who's *on* welfare. I hate dealing with all the bureaucratic nonsense and knowing that I'm living on someone else's taxes. I've also tried, repeatedly, to support myself. I'm painfully aware that I'd be living on charity no matter the source. If nothing else, there's no way I'd be able to afford the medications I need to stay semi-functional otherwise. On the upside with the federal government, I'm not stuck in whatever area served by a local charity. I've had to move a few times, which is stressful enough without having to find new charities and reapply for *everything.* Then again, if I was dealing with a private charity, I'd be more likely to deal with people who actually *care* instead of seeing you as just an interruption to their workday. Where I'm at now is okay, but there are a *lot* of people working for social security and the like who are... just kinda rude.
Another great video from your channel you really show why Steve Rogers is such a phenomenal well-written character and why he's truly the heart, soul, and the moral compass of the MCU.
Cap shows us that doing the right thing is always the way, he’s been my favourite hero since the 80s and as a Brit , has always seemed the most relatable 🇬🇧🇺🇸
Such a well thought-out video. Steve Rogers is one, if not the only, of my favorite characters in the MCU. I'm so head over heels for a fictional character and the man who plays him, it's insane. 😂 His character arc is arguably one of the best in the whole franchise, and just the fact that it's a guy like Chris Evans playing him so perfectly...ugh!!
Captain America is what makes the MCU good. He brings questions that we can all relate to and talk about. What I like about the MCU so far is that unlike some other franchises, it has not taken a partisan position when discussing these topics, at least not overtly. Whatever moral is being discussed it is shown with a balance where multiple viewpoints are being shown. I'm sure most of the people working at Marvel Studios are left-leaning but I as a conservative I can still find my viewpoint being presented without judgement and for that I'm very thankful for. I've been very satisfied with the Captain America of the MCU as he represents all that I like for a person, even politically in our current time. I'm a very patriotic person but that doesn't mean I follow whatever my government is saying is good for my country. Like Cap, I distrust the government more than ever. Cap actually represents a lot of what people like me want. When he rejected the Sokovia Accords coming from the U.N., I agreed because I too don't like it when my country hop on board on U.N. signings. I believe in sovereignty over an international organization that most often than not doesn't have my interest at heart. We are better off making our own decision because each country or in the MCU, the Avengers, can respond and customize our actions based on our own needs. Many people look down at the MCU saying it's just mindless entertainment and whilst it is partly the case, the sort of discussion about governments intervention, loyalty and such shows that behind the action scenes and special effects lies a thought-out story based on real issues. To me the MCU is a very well rounded franchise that entertains and also contains good content if you take the time to think about it. I hope this balance will last for awhile, but I must admit with Captain America likely to be gone after End Game, I'm kind of losing my hope.
Precisely. One of my sisters prefers Tony Stark because he's more flawed and thus more believable. I prefer Steve Rogers because of everything you said, what this video said, and because his flaws come from his strengths. I mean, come on! He committed *fraud* multiple times trying to join the army! He ditched Bucky, his best friend, the evening before deployment to try signing up *again.* And his inability to ignore situations heading south doesn't always end well, either. His flaws aren't as obvious as Tony's ego, addition, and daddy issues, but they're still there and make a compelling character who also stands as a symbol of what we can be at our best.
What I feel like this video hinted at but didn't really delve that deep into is Cap's self-possessed drive is his most admirable trait only because his intentions are pure. The very same self-assuredness can just as easily be a villainous trait. When Sharon Carter recounts her Aunt Peggy's quote about "telling the world, no you move" (which interestingly enough is something Cap himself says in the comics), it's inspiring on its face, but it's the very same impulse that can lead people to eschew climate science research in favor gut instinct. I think Cap is kind of problematic in that respect, the "I know I'm right and you can't convince me otherwise" mindset.
what is interesting is that he does respond to changing circumstances, though. You would think he would be rigid with that kind of mindset, but he isn't; there is an element of contradiction there, though, you are right, that he shouldn't be as flexible as he is with that attitude.
Captain America's whole character arc is about realizing that symbols and organizations, like the flag and government, should not be the center of the identity of an american patriot. Rather, the core of the identity of the american hero is the ability to stand up for what's right and moral.
This was an absolutely BEAUTIFUL analysis! *SO* Encouraging and actually Inspiring. It's in my favorites. Gonna revisit your statement of Responsible Citizenship through the character of Captain America!!
Wow, so I went through recently and re-watched all the cap films. And everything the pointed out was much ultimate conclusion. He isnt what we all want to be, but he is whi we all should be.
Very much agree. This most recent iteration of Superman has been written with a failure to understand that he, like Captain America, is an ideal. A moral true north, so to speak. While the particulars of each character are different (the idea of a soldier-Superman is yikes!), both are supposed to be the kind of person we in the real world aspire to be. This Captain America is written that way, the current Superman is not.
@@vadalia3860 And next year, courtesy of a guy Marvel fired, we're going to get Burnbright, an unofficial take on Supes that misses the point of the character even worse than DCEU. Seriously, people, how hard is this?! If MCU is any guide, not very.
As Mark Twain said "A true patriot is loving your Country always,) but questioning your Goverment when it deserves it." That to me is what Captain America represented throughout the MCU, and as a Patriot.
Often times America is the bad guy. Winter Soldier reflects that pretty nicely. Honestly, America on the world stage behaves like Cap if he became a bully himself.
Captain America has always been my hands-down favorite comic book character, since I was a kid 30+ years ago. And that was one of the eras where they were still awkwardly struggling to determine how to tell good stories about a super-patriot when patriotism was already beginning to be seen as old-fashioned and hokie. But that idea, that what America *is* is a nation of principle, that without our principles we are nothing, is what I have always loved. Cap isn't just a hero, he's an idealist. For all the edgy-cool-dark-and-gritty anti-heroes out there, I think an idealist is still the best kind of hero.
Would you be willing to do a video on Bucky? So many people wrongfully blame him for things, saying that he's evil. Yet he's been brain-washed, had his memories altered, and he was conditioned into becoming a weapon against his will without even knowing it. He didn't have control of his actions, except when those series of words were said in a certain order. He could've plugged his ears and made loud noises to drown out what was being said, but that's an issue of intelligence, not immorality. Then again, maybe he was too horrified and overwhelmed by what was happening that he wasn't thinking clearly. Sure, the people he killed are still dead, but he had no more choice in doing what he did than Hawkeye did when he was under Loki's mind control. Go after those who turned him into a weapon. They're the responsible ones. General Ross refused to follow due process, telling people to kill him when they see him after supposedly planting and setting off a bomb. He should've been arrested and given a lawyer because even those who are accused have rights. Sure, they could defend themselves if he fought back, but killing him on site was wrong. They even had documented evidence from the information leaks that Natasha put online about Hydra and SHIELD. Cap even asked for a lawyer after he and Sam were arrested for protecting Bucky, but General Ross wouldn't let him have one. When Ross found out about how Zemo had manipulated Bucky, he didn't care.
As always, this was a wonderful video. But, I disagree that there wasn’t reason not to trust the UN. The WSC was also an international body, and i can’t believe that Project Insight could have been done without the UN’s approval, since something like that would definitely affect world peace. Not to mention, Hydra had infiltrated SHIELD and the WSC, so it’s not crazy to assume that the UN also had been compromised. Also, it was a bit telling that they only got the Accords 3 days before they had to sign, and that Thaddeus Ross brought it.
Not to mention that the WSC, including the non-Hydra members, approved nuking Manhatten in Avengers. What's to stop the U.N. from ordering something like that? All Tony's done by signing up under the Accords is make it so he can be thrown in The Raft if he were to disobey that order a second time. Bravo.
Vadalia Yeah, based on Tony and Ross’ interaction when Tony had found evidence backing Bucky’s story and Ross decided to ignore it, we get the impression that the Avengers don’t really get a say in their missions while operating under the UN.
I will never forgive Cap for what he did in Civil War, not just for what he did to Tony(my favorite character), but also Bucky(My second favorite). What made Cap so lovable is also why I'm constantly screaming "did you really have to do it this way?" at him from the other side of the movie screen.
Moral of story: masculinity is neither sexist nor inherently toxic. Masculinity has protective instinct built into it. What needs protection changes with circumstances.
When people use the term “toxic masculinity” they’re not saying that masculinity’s inherently toxic they’re talking about people taking their sense of masculinity to the point where it becomes hostile or dangerous to the person or others. So yeah you’re right. Masculinity isn’t inherently a bad thing. But nobody’s saying it is.
@@RefineIrony We see both. You cannot deny that too much of any-damn-thing is a bad idea. The heart of villainy lies with such excess...and that certainly includes masculinity gone wrong. If you fail to acknowledge the shadow of anything you truly believe in, you are doing your beliefs no favors. ANYTHING can go wrong, especially human beliefs and morals.
After Winter Soldier, Civil War, Infinity war....He became beyond Captain America, call him Captain All-Countries...Captain Earth (Captain Planet is taken tho)
He calls himself nomad though, which means man without country, and basically, he just stands for people and allways have to be honest, for the little Guy
Which may be a good global marketing move - but it makes the character cease to be Captain America who stands up for the values _we_ live by. So in effect he changes from somebody who supports our values - to somebody with political opinions.
Such a beautiful and apt synopsis. Few days ago,my idiot friend was saying only iron man was best but then i realised,i love captain more than any character. Winter soldier is the best movie on our times.
I have 3 istj friends. Trust me he is not istj... They are fact driven and logical. Whereas Captain america is driven by principles and he idolizes his means and end.
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I'm so enjoying this video. That take-away you make starting at 8:38 about "holding on to an optimistic sense of goodness towards the world even at the risk of seeming naive" actually really resonates for me as someone who has studied the worst of human conduct, such as genocides. Our species as a whole lives most harmoniously when cultivating "yes we can" optimism and empathy rather than cynical condemnation towards humankind.
And there are so many Captain America type people in the world, those who reduce people's suffering or foster harmony - we don't yet celebrate them as much as we could : )
Thank you again for this well-made video, looking forward to watching the second half of it.
You did Stark, now Cap. Now,all that's left is Thor
I'm going to miss him as Captain America. In the first movie, he looked the part, acted the part, and became the Cap I remembered as a young boy reading Marvel comics (I still have my original comic where he donned the Black Cap costume the first time, it's a favorite to read and re-read). But as he went on into other movies and as he made more of himself known...I genuinely can't think of a better person to play Captain America. Just like I can't imagine Iron Man as anyone aside from Robert Downey, Jr., I want Chris Evans to always be Captain America. He really does personify everything that made the character one I adored as a child, and as I wish I could be as an adult.
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Ill be real. When Cap says "No but its run by people with agendas, and agendas change". That has stuck with me more than anything from the movies damn near. What an underappreciated line.
Same here. I love that line so much, because it's something way to many people never even think about.
It's one of those unappreciated lines that really distills the way he views the world and shows a major part of his character
As an international relations student and political science major, I could've shown you a slew of research articles illustrating this, but what the Marvel movies have shown does a much more effective way of showing this concept of ever-shifting agendas, especially with Age of Ultron and Infinity War. Plus, it's a much more fun way to have superheroes show this concept of power-struggles among sparring groups throughout history!
Marvel Studios definitely hit it out of the park casting Chris Evans as Cap. He's brought depth and pathos to what could have been a cardboard caricature. I'm sure Marvel always intended to bring complexity to what had formerly been a straight arrow superhero. But with Evans, they got an actor with the acting chops, intellect and physicality to take the Captain America on a wide ranging and deeply satisfying character arc.
To think he was Johnny Storm(Fantastic Four) back in 2005/2007
Too bad the actor is the opposite of what the character stands for in many ways
They pretty much had to beg him to take the role. He had to sign a 7 movie contract and was afraid he wouldnt be able to do any other movies.
Captain America is that little voice in your head telling you to do the right thing. It gets annoying, but he’s right
That's the best quote about Cap. I never thought that but it's so true.
@@marcus9441 Big difference between the little voice in your head and the big deafening voices in mass media.
Translation: I'm a snowflake and everything I don't agree with is propaganda.
It's also that voice that chides you whenever you are in the wrong. And it's fantastic that we had a star who was every bit that in private life too playing him.
He is the Avenger's conscience
I really don't think anyone other than Chris Evans could have made this transition from cheesy propaganda symbol to complex character possible
Ben Wasserman all thanks to Marvel Studios lol
Going to have to put this character on a shelf next to Reeves' Suprman and Maguire's Spider-Man when it's all over.
Totally agree.
When you realize CAPTAIN AMERICA MIGHT BE PLAYED BY JOHNNNNN CENNAAAAA
Alexandru Manea Brie Larson as captain marvel is the only casting decision I'm not sure about. I hope I'm wrong.
The "My country right or wrong" is only part of the message. Cap embodies the rest, “My country, right or wrong; if right, to be kept right; and if wrong, to be set right.”
Who makes him judge and jury of what is right or wrong
@@rajabuta Because you need a special statut to figure out what's right and what's wrong ?
Because right and wrong doesn't always stay the same. Morality changes. And who decided cap is always right anyway
@@rajabuta Well, if you read the comics, you'd know that in the original Civil War story line, he stops fighting because he realized the majority of Americans wanted mutant registration. He still thought it was a bad idea, but respected the will of the people.
Point is, he's not always right, but he always tries to do the right thing. He's not judge and jury, but he will fight anyone who tries to make themselves judge and jury without due process.
And morality isn't nearly as flexible as you seem to think. Maybe your confusing morality for ethics.
Nope, morality. Just see how homosexuals and blacks are treated in the 60s and now. The comics has the same problem. They can't have cap be wrong. Just look at hydra cap, they literally make a new more idealized version of cap to beat hydra cap. Guess what, the original is still hydra cap. The good cap, is kobik's creation.
Loving your country is like being a parent, you should be proud of it and cherish it's progress, but also be critical of it's flaws and help push it to grow forward into a leader.
That’s the best idea of explanation patriotism I’ve seen. I may steal it
This is easily the greatest breakdown of Caps character. Not a lot of people understand who Steve Rogers is and how impactful he is to the Avengers. Cap currently is one of the only marvel characters in the Modern MCU that could always be made great into a story. Hats off to Marvel Studios for crafting Chris Evans from Johnny Flame (lol) to the most iconic superhero in history. Again, amazing video. I never miss a chance to watch a Cap video, my favorite Marvel character.
Johnny *Storm
Sorry to be pedantic.
Johnson Johnson LOL my mistake.
@@PittsburghSonido
No biggie!
They Did the same to killmonger, he also Was In fantastic 4 and now he played one of the greatest villains in mcu
Superman is the most iconic superhero in history.
We don't deserve Captain America,
But we need Captain America...
I think we deserve, at least, what we need
When you don't want Captain America but you need Captain America, he'll be there. When you want Captain America, but you no longer need him, then he'll go.
...
Sorry you just reminded me of Nanny McPhee.
And we need him now, more than ever
Tony: How do you plan to beat that?
Cap: Together
Tony: We'll lose
Cap: Then we'll do that together too.
That line always give me chills
That line sums up so much of him.
That's why they lost to thanos because they didnt face him together
@surfitlive "Damn you, Stark" - Thor (Thor: Ragnorok 2017)
But then they don't. And Tony is rightfully angry.
@@cesarsavan2494 If anything, it’s more Tony’s fault than anyone’s that they weren’t ‘together’. He chose to continue to go on to find Thanos in space, after rescuing Strange, and not try to return to Earth. He had no idea what he was walking into, and only Peter and Strange with him at the time.
The Winter Soldier is the best thing that happened to Steve. It helped to shape his behavior and personality in Civil War, Infinity War and Endgame. It helped him to understand that the path for the greater good isn't always the clear one.
Cap crashed himself into the ocean to stop HYDRA, but like him, it just slept for years. And now he's in this weird and new time having to fight against his old enemy. It also helped to show him that things aren't as clear as it was in the old days. My favorite part is his conversation in the car with Natasha. "Lying isn't a good way to live." "Yeah, but it's a good way to not dying.", she replies. Brilliant contrast.
Later he stays against the Accords because he knows that not only it will be used as tool on some political game, but most importantly, will be useless when a threat comes out of nowhere, like when he is talking with Ross in Infinity War. Thanos just declared war against all life in the universe. Not just U.S., not just Earth, the whole universe, he doesn't care about this Accord you made.
Lord Reyne of Castemere and guess what outfit hes wearing in the End Game trailer? THE WINTER SOLDIER UNIFORM BABY
@@PittsburghSonido I know right? The best of all. This has to mean something.
I've come to see the entire MCU cycle thus far as a metaphor for the decline and fall of American hegemony. Think about where we started with Iron Man...pretty much our world with hidden history that first became uncovered in Incredible Hulk. But the Battle of New York table flipped the whole timeline and the fall of SHIELD at Cap's hands scared the shit out of every national government on Earth.
Thus one can see the Accord as a last vain attempt by the establishment to seize back power these superpowered individuals are taking from them. But, as you pointed out, threats like Thanos make that nonsense completely irrelevant.
Johnathon Haney Exactly. In fact, I can bet with you that if Ross wasn't caught in by the Decimation, he will find a way to blame the Avengers for not saving half of Earth's population, in an attempt to turn the power to himself and his own.
@@thehightable5995 I had heard that Ross survived, though his daughter Betty did not. And yeah, Ross spearheading the Accords should have been a major red flag.
His "This isn't safety..." line perfectly encapsulated the risks of an excessively watchful intelligence community monitoring the citizens it's supposed to be protecting.
*freedom.
But yeah, pretty much. That's the most lauded aspect of that movie by critics.
Remember that the original Infinity War comics were inspired by the U.S. Patriot Act, which allowed basically constant servailence and oversight on the American people
@@fangsabre I haven’t read the OG infinity war comics, could you elaborate so I can understand a little better because it sounds interesting?
@@directorforplastic7929 I had meant to type Civil War not Infinity War lol. But in the original Civil War there was a legislation that divided the team, but it wasny the sochovia accords, it was the Superhuman Registration Act. The government demanded that all super humans submit themselves to a national registry, give up their secret identities, and give the government full access to surveillance of them. Or otherwise be considered fugitives from the law. Heavily inspired by the Patriot Act in response to 9/11 which allowed previously unthought of surveillance from the government on private citizens
You guys are actually brilliant. Some people think these movies are mindless action films, but this is powerful political commentary and its very clear and intentional. Thanks for helping me see things in a new way!
Because most of them are mainly
@@vonmehlau9284 Look closer...what I see is an extended metaphor for the decline of American hegemony. Iron Man films=the military-industrial complex and its complicated relationships with governments. Incredible Hulk=last century's mistakes coming back to haunt the US. Thor films=the perils and pitfalls of being the biggest player on the political stage. Captain America films=patriotism confronting a messy world that laughs at and needs it. I could do this all day...
@@vonmehlau9284 You just proved his point
At the End of the day wen the 1st chapter of the Mcu is over, It will be known as this generations art piece. It combines great casting, great connecting storytelling, great blending of Cgi & practical effects, Excellent character flaws/progression in every character little or big and a strong message in each film. Never before in cinematic history has this type of universe been shown on screen & i have the privilege of seeing it from beginning to end.
When I saw Winter Soldier, the movie I kept thinking about was Three Days of the Condor. Ironic since Robert Redford started in that movie. The reason people dismiss comic book movies because of Man of Steel, Batman v superman and, oh dear God, Sucide Squad. They have made people dismiss the MCU and even forget the Dark Knight that came before.
Captain America is my favorite avenger. I'm so glad you finally did a video on him.
I still think MCU Cap is the best character in the MCU
mee too. he is my favorite avenger
Yep, he's my favourite by a wide margin.
Urdnot Stark iron man and cap are the core of the MCU
Probably in all comic book movies
He's one of the best characters in fiction. People will be studying him in film classes down the line.
"Cause I'm with you...to the end of the line" :'(
thanks for making me cry today :)
🎶 When Captain America throws his mighty shield,
All those who chose to oppose his shield must yield.
If he's led to a fight and a duel is due,
Then the red and the white and the blue'll come through.
When Captain America throws his mighty shield! 🎶
🎶Unless you're a plane
Or a bomb
Or some Ice
Or brainwashed buddy with a robotic arm
Or Spider Man.
Or Tony Stark
Or a version of yourself
Or just plain Thanos
You don't necessarily have to yield!🎶
I thought you were going to use HISHE's lyrics
Josh Rivera Yeah, I couldn't avoid it. ;)
@@thehightable5995 You stole what I was going to say. Lololololol!
@@thehightable5995 Please stop, for the LOVE OF GOD!!
This video made me tear up in all honesty. You perfectly explain why Captain America, more importantly Steve Rodgers - just a guy from Brooklyn, is my favourite character and moral figure. His growth through the movies and Chris Evans' amazing portreyal embody what it means to be a hero in my eyes. Love you Screenprism amazing work as always!
😭😭😭
me too!
It was BEAUTIFUL, right!!!
This lady sure breathes a billow of Hope into my heart, that we are still Mostly *good* *people* who just have a very Loud and Active *Not* *good* minority.
Team Cap then....and team Cap always!
✊
Stark!
Team Cap for life!
Same!
This video made me cry and reminds me of why I love Steve Rogers so much. He’s the best thing about MCU.
I feel like what happens in Winter Soldier and Civil War with Bucky has more to do with Steve's personal trauma than his morality (though that is definitely involved). I think the interview at 14:07 is referencing the fact that Steve spends all his time saving the world, but he never spends time working on himself. He's a man out of time, and after Peggy dies, Bucky is all that's left of his past life. I think that his closest friends like Sam and Natasha understand that element of what goes on in Civil War, even if on the surface it looks like Team Cap is fighting against the accords, or trying to stop a bunch of evil winter soldier clones. It's about giving Steve permission to be selfish and to have love outside of his love of helping people, especially with all the trauma he's been through being frozen for 70 years.
Excellent insight...the Cap/Bucky relationship is as key to Cap's trilogy as Tony/Pepper in the Iron Man films and Thor/Loki in the Thor trilogy.
I don't know that I agree, given the alternatives in Civil War (in WS, I think ending Shield/Hydra is based on his morality while what he does with Bucky is based on his emotion- he doesn't let Bucky stop him from his mission to bring Shield/Hydra down but, once that's accomplished, he is willing to lose his life for just the opportunity to reach Bucky) In Civil War, when Steve thinks the U.N. bomb was set by Bucky, he explicitly says he should be the one to bring Bucky in because he's "the one least likely to die trying". So his choices are to either play nice with the Accords or to prevent people from being killed when they go after Bucky. Easy choice because the former isn't even a real alternative.
Once he knows Bucky wasn't behind the bombing he's got another choice- letting an innocent person go it alone with every law enforcement agency in the world having a kill order out on them or helping that person. Again, easy choice. In fact, although Steve and Bucky having a past together helps with the time frame of Steve believing Bucky's telling the truth, I'm pretty sure he'd make the same choice even for a stranger who was in the same situation as Bucky (once they established it wasn't a trick or lie) Same thing with fighting Team Ironman in the airport to stop the Winter Soldier wannabes- what's the alternative? Surrender and just let the wannabes run amok? Or tell Tony about... oh wait, he tried telling Tony and got interrupted with "I've run out of patience" and Team Ironman throwing the first punch. Fighting to get to the wannabes and then fighting the wannabes (or so he thought) are the only realistic alternatives.
WEEEEEEElllll I think it's a mix of both: his LOVE for Bucky (don't try to change my mind) and his sense of morality.
I see what you mean but I also believe that his moral stance is pretty obvious as well and he has reasons to be against Insight and the Accords that go beyond his personal relationships. Even if you take all those relationships out of the picture, his reasons still make sense. It makes sense for Cap to be against the presumption of guilt because he has always stood for liberty and respect for human rights. Because of that, he is also against surrendering his free will to any government after he realized that their moral codes and imperatives are different from his and as he said he can't ignore any situation that is pointing south. He genuinely believes that mass control of the population isn't protection and that governments can be corrupted thus aren't worthy of his blind faith. He literally states his stands at the beginning of each movie and over the course of it, they don't change much. His relationships give him an extra reason to do what he was already going to do, he doesn't change his mind because of them.
Also, I wouldn't say he was that selfish either. In Civil War, he really went the extra mile to protect Bucky (with the whole airport thing) when he was sure Bucky was innocent and there was a lot more at stake. It would have been indeed selfish to abandon the whole team and put people in danger to protect a terrorist that doesn't even want to be around you, but that's not what he did. He tried to protect an innocent man. He is just acting out of his moral principles, and it just so happen that the innocent is his lover (again you can't change my mind). We have no reason to believe that he wouldn't stand for people who are wrongly accused regardless of his relationships to them. In fact, we have every reason to believe that he would definitely stand for them because it's the right thing, and the dude literally fought his own employers, destroying his only source of income, because it was the right thing lol.
His connections might influence his actions a little but I think it's reductive to say that they have more power over his decisions than his moral code.
Also, when you think about it it's his code that influences his relationships. One of the reasons why he loves Peggy is because they share a similar code for example, and when Nat starts acting like a reliable teammate, the kind of teammate that Cap values, their relationship gets stronger. Same with Sam, he is a patriot, he never runs away from a fight and he agrees with Cap's motives and principles and has been very loyal to him: they have the same code and that's definitely making their bond stronger.
@@KookiesNolly Such a beautiful answer. I 100000% agree! Something I've felt with the characterization of MCU Steve Rogers but have never been able to put to words. Thank you!
you are missing 1 crucial aspect : when your best friend needs your help you should try the best moral way to help him. For me Steve is selfish when he says that he trust individuals more then government. But everyone else who says they trust government more then indivuals are selfish. It is not a trauma or PTSD like most people say, there is no real proof for that. Being a man out of time doesnt mean you suffer a trauma or PTDS. you That is more a disconnected Feeling to that time, world and people, thats the reason why cap says he tried to serve and it didnt work, not because of a trauma. He was trying to get back in time, but he realized the world has changed and it doenst work. But what hasnt changed is his trust in individuals. That was the reason he didnt fight bucky in the end, it was his final attempt to gift Bucky freedom from his brainwashing and that is the reason too why he tries to protect him from Black Panther and Stark. It is NOT his trauma it is his morality and that youtube video explains that ALOT.
Ever since The First Avenger, Cap has been my #1 favorite throughout the MCU to this day. Gonna miss Chris Evans in the role. He brings a purity to the role that will be sorely missed.
This is so well timed. Coming just a day after the Avengers Endgame trailer, which could possibly be Cap's last Avengers movie.
It is. Chris Evans isn't lying when he says his contract is ending.
The Russo Brothers did say in an interview the Evans isn't done with Marvel yet despite having filmed his scenes and reshoots for Avengers End Game. They said it would be clear what they meant when we watch End Game, but no one has specifed that Cap will die or live. End Game is definitely the last film Captain America will have a main role in, but depending on the character's fate, Cap may pop up in the future as a cameo figure or in flashbacks. Personally I would have liked to see Cap interact with Spidey more to give him a more direction into what it means to be a hero, but we probably won't get that now. I think Evans will be back occasionally for a few scenes, but not for a while since he probably wants to do other stuff.
Steve was the one out of all 4 original Avengers that I was most skeptical about back in phase 1; how could such a propaganda Boy Scout be a strong character in the new millennium? Yet between his various writers and Evans’ pitch perfect performance he’s become one of my favourite screen heroes ever. The fact that A4 will focus more on him is very appealing to me.
Captain America is all about doing the right thing. Sometimes that means giving the government your support and sometimes it means standing up to challenge it.
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Heh, I can do this all day...
As an Aussie, I have never really cared about the character in comics or the movies.
I thought the first movie was ok and fun, but I never bothered to watch it again.
Winter Soldier changed all that completely, Chris Evans as Captain America is by far my favorite Avenger and Super Hero for that matter.
I will miss him badly, I hope he goes well....
Even better than thinking for yourself and taking the stand, Cap takes responsibility for every stand he made. It in itself is the answer to prevention of imperialism. Cap refused to sign UN accords because they would take his responsibility away just as much as the freedom. When we talk of heroic activities, we tend to do away with the responsibility that comes with it. That's why the captain America films are my favourite. They explicitly deal with this responsibility.
Something I suspect is that Stark supported the accords because they would transfer responsibility to someone else. If he is sent there then he can transfer the responsibility for any negative consequences to the people who sent him. In effect I see Tony's support for the accords as moral cowardice.
@@colincampbell767 that can be your argument. But I feel like just because Stark is opposed to Cap, it's not necessary that his reasoning should be completely opposite as well. Captain said that the best hands were still their own. Stark didn't believe that. He could not trust himself to do the right thing or rather, everything he did, felt wrong to him. You can say that he didn't want to take the responsibility. You would be right. But it feels more because he didn't believe himself to be appropriately responsible, more than any moral cowardice. Stark as character, was not meant to handle the weight of the world on his shoulders. Does any of this make sense? Idk.. :)
Yea makes sense. But I would have expected Tony to step back from his leadership role and give more of it to Rodgers. Tony knows that the guy who would be giving orders to the Avengers is scum - but he signed the documents anyway.
@@harshadasamant6211 I think it's both what you said and what Colin said. He can't trust himself to do the right thing. Having that responsibility *hurts.* That encounter he had with the grieving mother who blamed him, personally, encapsulates everything that went into his agreement with the Accords. He wants to keep being a hero, but he doesn't want the responsibility for making decisions, the consequences for those decisions, or the guilt that comes from both. Instead of working on himself to *be* more responsible, he handed over part of his free will to someone else.
'Cause here's the thing, Tony could've just quit being Iron Man. He could've spent all that time developing new suits and weapons on developing powered limb braces and prosthetics. He could've been a hero by revolutionizing the medical field. But he's an addict without the self-control to stay on the wagon. Worse, most people around him are enabling his addiction because they don't realize it *is* an addiction. Pepper probably does, but there's not much she can do about it (though telling the other Avengers would be a good start, just saying).
Also doesn't help that he *is* personally responsible for what happened with Ultron. I mean, really, a near omniscient AI programmed to protect humanity? Has he not watched *any* sci-fi from the last 50 years?
Except tony made jarvis so ultron wasn't that far off. Also steves point was equally about arrogance as much as freedom.
THANK YOU! People love to use that "the only special thing about you came out of a bottle" against Cap and it really drives me crazy because people who agree with that miss the point. As you so eloquently stated here, Erskine recognized Steve's extra-ordinariness which is why he chose him to be the recipient of the serum. It's STEVE that makes Captain America a superhero, not the other way around.
VERY true! if it was the serum that made him special, then why is it that so many people respect him? people more powerful than him - thor, wanda, natasha - all look up to him. he's the CAPTAIN of the avengers for a reason, and its because of his inherent goodness.
Steve was already a good man and the serum augmented that. Like Erskine said "Good becomes great, bad becomes worse." The "bad becomes worse" part is shown when the serum made the already evil Red Skull even worse and in the 2008 MCU Incredible Hulk film an imperfect version of the Super Soldier Serum turns Emil Blonsky who already loved a good fight into the completely bloodthirsty Abomination.
"I don't want to kill anyone. I don't like bullies. I don't care where they're from."
If there's one line that better illustrates Cap's character and his arc, I'm not sure what it is.
I’m not even american (or hold the country in high regard ) but Evan’s Cap is such a wonderful character for anyone! And this video does a great job in dissecting exatly what is so admirable in him.
I am American. As my dad has said, "Never mistake a country for the government that's running it."
There are going to be problems with any government regardless of who's in charge. Right now, America is... powderkeg isn't the right metaphor. More like an active fire in a fireworks factory. People are exploding all over the place and I just want people to calm down and stop thinking with their emotions.
No, Trump isn't Hitler. No, Trump isn't perfect. No, Obama isn't the anti-Christ. No, Obama doesn't walk on water. Get a *grip,* people!
Right now, the *only* thing I'm really glad about in politics is that Hillary isn't running the show. Has nothing to do with her being a woman (I've also got two X chromosomes, big deal), I just don't trust her.
Agreed. I expected to not like Cap at all because I dislike the rah-rah America stuff that he seemed like he would be pushing, but if anything he's the opposite of that. As a non-American I am amused that a character called Captain America is by far my favourite superhero ever, but he's just so amazing I can't help it.
Natasha : It is gonna work ,Steve .
Steve : Yeah , I know . Cause I dont know what I'm going do to if it does'nt .
Best Character In the MCU !
And Natasha is the second.
only problem is: WHERE'S YOUR SEXY BEARD, DADDY????,
I really love his bond with Natasha. I wish I had a friendship like theirs even when they have Major disagreements it's still cleat how much they care for each other. Bonds line that are becoming so rare today as our world is so divided and Us Vs. Them minded.
@@l.tc.5032 Fun fact: Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson actually starred in a couple of MTV films in the early 2000s well before their time in the MCU. It does a lot to make the bond between Steve and Natasha believable. As to the bond, I always see Steve as the older, square, slightly dull older brother while Natasha is the playful, mischievous and occasionally reckless kid sister.
Just saw End Game. Amazing.
Cap finally did what he always wanted
Captain America needs to add ScreenPrism to his list of "things to catch up on."
He'll put it on the list
As a d&d nerd, I just like seeing Chaotic Neutral Tony Stark turning Lawful Good, while Lawful Good Steve Rogers becomes Chaotic Good.
Tyrant-Den i think it could be argued that steve is still lawful good - by the modern take on what constitutes "lawful", strict adherence to one's own personal code of ethics still counts as lawful for the purposes of alignment. and even if we're not allowing him to remain lawful, since i can definitely see a case being made for civil war tipping him over the line to a different part of the good scale, i don't know if i'd go for chaotic good. steve isn's inherently opposed to rules, laws, or institutions, and he doesn't think they're anathema to freedom. he's more neutral good, in my opinion - accepting of the rules and institutions that actually help people, opposed to those that don't. he's not an anarchist, nor is he blindly adherent to any government.
of course, if we're going with the interpretation that lawful good means following the law at all times, steve has always been neutral good. even before he was frozen there are many examples of him creatively interpreting rules and outright flouting those he doesn't agree with. hell, he broke federal law five times just trying to get into the army!
personally, all this in mind, if i had to align steve anywhere on the d&d alignment chart, i'd put him solidly in neutral good.
Ah, but what is that code? Early Steve Rogers I could answer that, something about supporting freedoms and standing up to bullies. But now he seems to be going on instinct. And while it isn't used as often right now, there is still something to be said for Lawful characters believing in authority, while chaotic characters are naturally distrustful of authority.
woah I never thought of it that way, so fascinating!
It's a valid argument but I see it differently. Tony has always been, at his heart, an establishment guy. So what's the real difference between supporting the government through weapons manufacturing or by backing the Accords? Steve, on the other hand, is a lifelong misfit who has never liked bullies, potential or active. So the only real difference I see between his punching out Nazis and daring to go his own way against a majority of the world's governments is that, in the latter example, he is taking on people that puts him at odds with every influential ally he has left.
Tony very much hasn't become Lawful Good. He still flouts the rules when he finds them inconvenient, which is a lot of the time. He just knows he can use his influence and money to make any consequences go away. He repeatedly offers to do just that in Civil War for Steve: Just sign and Tony will get everyone to give Steve a pass. And, of course, there's Tony's tracking Steve and Bucky down for a face to face in the old Winter Soldier bunker without letting the higher ups the Accords say he's presumably answerable to knowing what's up. Heck, he explicitly ditches his oversight so they won't even know he's gone. Pretty much everything Tony has ever done has been entirely self-interested. So I'm thinking he's pretty much True Neutral as he's only even a superhero in reaction to the bad guys trying to force him onto their side.
Thank you for casting Chris Evans as Cap had it been anyone else the MCU wouldn't be as impactful just like casting RDJ as Tony Stark those 2 actors just made MCU movies work. It will be sad to see them hang up the suit & shield although Chris did say he'll play Cap as long as they need him. Which I know was music to Marvels ears& he did say he enjoyed playing Steve more than Johnny I'm guessing Cap has more layers & a richer history to him than the Human Torch.
You know, going into this, I was actually kind of afraid. So many insist that Captain America (at least in the MCU) somehow became not patriotic. As if being a patriot was synonymous with being in step with the government. I'm glad to say the video actually lines up with my own take on both the character and the very subject.
_“Loyalty to country ALWAYS. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it.”_
~Mark Twain
This was a very clever and creative character breakdown from Screen Prism. Mainstream media houses can definitely learn a thing or two, from just this video alone.
This is a far more sophisticated, nuanced and uplifting argument than I expected. Very well done,
Cap is my favorite Avenger!
I'm gay.
bebopbountyhead i think we ALL are gay for cap
@@sebastianlifoon Exactly I'm not gay but I'm fallen in love with Cap.
@@sebastianlifoon
Not me. I'm straight for Cap. :D
@@versena and ur gay for cap marvel????
Chris Evans as Cap is like the modern-day equivalent to Christopher Reeve as Superman.
& who would've ever thought that a character like this could actually work in today's times with today's audiences?
Simply *legendary!*
Chris Evans is my favorite superhero :)
Cap feels like the most genuine. Like yes he fought wars, Is known worldwide, leader of the avengers, was an "expreiment" gone succesful, but he still feels the most relatable to me. He's constantly *trying* to do right things, even if he fails, he still tries so hard because he just doesnt want to be a let down. He'd rather lead and nurture everyone than follow and abide by someone's rules. Tony also had a lot of character development after infinity war and endgame (ahem ahem) but cap's character really felt...close to me. How lost he was. How conflicted he was in his decision after being so adamant all the time about them. How he was played around by so many people yet found his *own personality*. Chris evans couldnt have been better to play for him because of his own personal life and how it gave him confidence to Develop this character. This rounds off back to my point about how genuine he feels. He powers through everything, for the greater good, even though it's littered with agendas and crimes.
I'm so happy they didnt butcher his character arc. It is one of the most beautiful one's i've seen in any movie to be honest.
OMG, thank you for bringing Chris into this. I was so pleased to see that he is a righteous dude irl
Finally someone did a breakdown of Marvel's best hero. I would love to see a more detailed video on how Chris Evan's the person has made Captain America the fictional character so awesome!
The Russos Bros, as well as screenwriters Markus and Mcfeely, deconstruction of Cap is great.
Rob W but MCU Cap would not be who he is without Ed Brubakers great Cap comics.
Agree with both of you
Deconstruction? Captain America has been "deconstructed" in comic books before these guys even directed their first feature film (which most of you never even saw it).
@@MachineFuckingHate Welcome to Collinwood. And Cap's on-screen deconstruction still counts. Was done better than anything DC could churn out.
One of your best videos. I was expecting for you to make an overly-patriotic video explaining indirectly how America is great and anyone who stands for America is in the right. But you proved me wrong and showed how complicated that topic is and how, in this modern society and culture, there is no way to take just one stance and perceive everything that's against your beliefs as evil or in the wrong. Truly spectacular how you covered so many complex topics without saying anything too politically motivated or ignorant of the other perspectives on the matter. A+
This video perfectly described why Captain America (the MCU one) is my FAVOURITE superhero.
Thank you ScreenPrism.
Great video. Watching this, it is amazing how well Marvel Studios nailed this character. It was handled by several directors over 6 films so far and yet there has been a consistency with his character that is amazing. Not only consistency, but growth as well. His time spent in the 21st century has changed him in some ways and yet he remains unchanged and even more steadfast in others. Damn, well done, Marvel. I can't wait to see their 10 year plan for the X-Men and Fantastic Four.
Thank you Marvel and Chris Evans.
what a time to be alive,to see such great movies
What makes Captain America interesting is not that he stands for "what's right", because nearly everyone does that, and in CA: Civil War, both sides are doing what they think is right. What makes Cap's morality interesting is that he is always aware of the "human cost". Cap never dehumanizes or humiliates his enemies, he's concerned with how something will tangibly benefit real people. In First Avenger and Avengers, he's anti-despots.
In Winter Soldier and Civil War, he's coming to terms with how fear has corrupted institutions he thought were once "good", symbolized by Shield's basically being Hydra this whole time, to Civil War in which the rift is not merely oversight vs no oversight, but that once again the institutions he once served no longer have understanding or compassion as their aim - Cap wanted to reach out to Bucky on a personal level, whereas the agencies that Iron Man came to be a representative for wanted to apply inhumane legal procedures to capture and kill Bucky. Cap was realizing that, once again, authority was overriding compassion and understanding.
Bucky in Civil War could represent a lot of the people the US wages war on or is fearful of - how a good villain distracts people from seeing the real forces manipulating them.
The First Avenger but also the most important. Without Cap there’s no direction because he never forgets the real reason why you fight: people. Stark loses sight of that in nearly every film, Fury doesn’t truly trust people, Thor and Panther only know leading people by ruling them (they’re learning), Widow doesn’t know herself, Clint doesn’t always feel capable, Bruce doesn’t feel human, etc.
As much as I worry about losing Cap/Evans after Endgame I worry more about who steps in to provide that direction. Perhaps Captain Marvel provides it, especially given their similar backgrounds and stories, plus how that mirrors the comics. However, currently, I feel like the character most befitting is Spidey. Obviously he’s too young and inexperienced, plus Disney would never rely that heavily on a character they didn’t own.
Except cap was never really the face of the mcu nor the only moral person.
Every single one of your videos are rich and of the highest quality. This has become my favorite channel. Keep it up!
One of the most legendary superheroes in history! Steve Rogers is truly my favourite Avenger and one of my favourite superheros ever 😍. I think only Chris Evans could pull off portraying such an intense complex character especially considering his transition from Johnny Flame. I'll really do miss him when he leaves (why does he even have to?), but he'll remain an icon in the MCU. Just want to thank you for a brilliant breakdown on his character which Screen Prism perfectly managed to capture.
This video was fantastic!!!! I ❤️ Chris Evans and I am both waiting with bated breath and am absolutely gutted that his reign as Cap is coming to an end. He was perfect.
"Steve Rogers: Perfect Human" - Lindsay Ellis
Velociraptor I mean, she’s not wrong.
Lindsay Ellis is a baby killer. Captain America does not approve abortions.
@@MachineFuckingHate Probably but he also probably dosent want the government to stop the use of abortions all together
EgocentricHead I don’t think he’s against abortion... he is the embodiment of freedom... people have freedom to choose as long as those choices do no harm to other... your comment was religious based, it’s shackle to a 2000 years old documentary that never update...
@@pichchoco7866, Captain America is also a Christian that was born in the 1920s. He may agree on that you have a freedom to kill your unborn child, but that doesn't mean that he approves it.
A line from the comics, written by Jim Krueger, sums up this version of Cap's alienation: "I thought I was the American Dream. And then I woke up." Even before the seven decade nap, he is a man who has never fit. That's why the world needed him...not just for his strength, shield or strategic mind but for his perspective. It's going to hurt my heart when he dies in A4.
When that petrified SHIELD agent, in Winter Soldier, refused to launch the carriers , even with a gun to his head, saying "Captain's Orders", tells you it takes one man to inspire us to do the right thing. Captain America is the representative of that man. Is he right all the time? Oh God no...but he is moral and loyal. If the MCU had gone Zach Synder and went "dark" it would have ruined the core of the 10 year journey of the MCU. That is why we all walked out of Infinity War in shocked silence as we saw the characters we love decimated by loss and sudden death. That is why the only DC movie that worked was Wonder Woman because her and Cap care about others and are willing to pay any personal price to protect them. In April, after Endgame, I will stop at the nearest bar and toast the passing of Captain America; and maybe I can live up to his example as an American.
I still remember the shock of that ending of Infinity War. I knew it was coming in one form or another. It was still too horrible to watch...and it only meant something because Feige and Co did their job right. When I had time to process it, I realized that, with one movie, Marvel Studios had just outdone DCEU in the darkness department. Endgame seems to promise more of that.
Johnathon Haney True. But dark for the sake of the story not because you think that is what "fans" want. And, in DC, their dark is harming others against the characters normal code of honor, here, it was because they tried to protect others, desperately, and failed. And if anyone tells you they did not get choked up or shed tears when Peter was begging Tony for help then your are either a cold empty human being, or a liar.
I hope this video is careful with his LANGUAGE!!!
I'm GROOOT !
@@theflashgordon193 Check your language!
@@theflashgordon193 You got some acorns on you, kid.
bad joke from a bad movie
i actually did a chart....
of the avengers (steve, tony, natasha, bruce, thor) he has the biggest potty mouth.
dropping "damns" and "hells" like it's going out of fashion....
tony uses more words....but steve says the 3 or so words more often....
Chris Evans said it best in an interview about his character: “he’s everything I wish I could be as a man”. And that is true. Captain America is everything I hope to be not just as a man or an American but a person in general. And someone I wish everyone would strive to be.
Omgosh! This is one of the best & my personal favorite video. I’m so happy you decided to breakdown Captain America, i hope y’all continuing to breakdown more superheroes! For as long as I can remember, Captain America is,was, and always will be my favorite superhero. For these exact reasons y’all broke down. I believe people drawn to captain America, just like how so many people are drawn to the Starks in Game of Thrones because of these characters choose to live by a moral compass choosing what is right & good; That is what is strongly crave in today’s Society. phenomenal breakdown as always! keep up the good work! hope to see more soon.👏🏽💯💙
Let’s hear it for Captain America!
"There's only one God Ma'am, and I'm pretty sure he doesn't dress like that". -Cap
All the dislikes are hydra
Hail Hydra
I totally agreed with you ScreenPrism.. Chris Evans is Captain America on and off screen.. Sadness I felt when he announce his hiatus as Captain America in movie but real life still he is Captain America.. His character and himself become one person.. Like Bucky and Cap buddies in MCU also best buddies in real life too.. Still shipping them as bromance.. He's born to play that character that will remembered.. even we him playing Captain America forever but the actor is getting aged, like in Civil War MCU, said himself that he do what he want has happening today, Chris Evans doing what he want for his career and having love life like in civil war.. Hopefully he will be back in MCU sooner
I could do this all day.
Cap really won me over. I thought he was just the Americas poster boy and a nationalist. But nah He believes in the American Values. not the American Govt. My favorite superhero the Unflinching Unyielding Batman, who fights for justice now i also like Cap. Better than Warmongering Iron man.
Krombopulos T ...for me been Irish I take Caps values as been human values and not just American, I think the thought of a Thanos like threat metaphorically shows that the petty disagreements and dangers of the worlds differences can be overlooked for a greater good, idealistic I know but it's nice to think that someday humans could put their ignorance aside for a greater good.
Warmongering Iron man? You had me until there, but have you watched any movie with Iron Man in it? He changes so much that's the entire point of his character
Agree with you for the most part, but Tony Stark doesn’t even make weapons. He hates modern warfare and is far from a warmongerer~
@@cuchulainn1659 Great insight brother. I wish we could all think this way the world would be a much better place if we think as humans instead of as pawns for a hierarchy.
I agree COMPLETELY *but* Tony isnt a warmonger anymore.
The Captain America trilogy has some the MCU's best writing in my opinion. Steve and Peggy's last exchange in First Avenger, "Price of Freedom" speech in Winter Soldier, his letter to Tony in Civil War. Even the smaller exchanges like "This isn't freedom, this is fear" or "They're run by people with agendas and agendas change" are eerily relevant today. The trilogy proves that you can't write off superhero movies as simplistic and childish, there are really fascinating philosophies, beautiful conversations, and intriguing characters that accompany the pounding action.
Yep. Patriotism is caring, to want it's values kept, and to fight for those ideals. Checking the government is supremely American.
For both governments, both Republican and Democrat
And standing by the flag even if you know that we aren't perfect. As the saying goes: "The only thing worse than the form of govrenment we have - is all of the alternatives."
Its sad to see the majority of people can't stand by that. Individualism. Not expecting the government to help but other people. It seems people like the idea but not the practice. Easiest example is welfare. We once had communities and charities that individuals could rely upon when in need but then expected to pay back in kind. That was lost over the last 100 years and now the American message is FORCE others to provide via the government due to not being accountable to anyone in return. :(
Considering our country was founded by booting out a government, yeah.
@@arthurkleeb6575 Yeah, I remember growing up hearing that America had less charitable spending than any other first world country. Dad would always point out that they're just counting *government* spending, not the massive number of private charities that, if counted, would put America near the front of the pack.
Thankfully, we haven't completely lost those charities and communities. There's a food exchange in my hometown that Mom goes to once a month. We often get mystery boxes around Christmas time. And there are a *bunch* of clinics and dentists scattered around the upper Midwest dedicated specifically to serving low-income families.
And I'm speaking as someone who's *on* welfare. I hate dealing with all the bureaucratic nonsense and knowing that I'm living on someone else's taxes. I've also tried, repeatedly, to support myself. I'm painfully aware that I'd be living on charity no matter the source. If nothing else, there's no way I'd be able to afford the medications I need to stay semi-functional otherwise. On the upside with the federal government, I'm not stuck in whatever area served by a local charity. I've had to move a few times, which is stressful enough without having to find new charities and reapply for *everything.*
Then again, if I was dealing with a private charity, I'd be more likely to deal with people who actually *care* instead of seeing you as just an interruption to their workday. Where I'm at now is okay, but there are a *lot* of people working for social security and the like who are... just kinda rude.
Another great video from your channel you really show why Steve Rogers is such a phenomenal well-written character and why he's truly the heart, soul, and the moral compass of the MCU.
Cap shows us that doing the right thing is always the way, he’s been my favourite hero since the 80s and as a Brit , has always seemed the most relatable 🇬🇧🇺🇸
Such a well thought-out video. Steve Rogers is one, if not the only, of my favorite characters in the MCU. I'm so head over heels for a fictional character and the man who plays him, it's insane. 😂 His character arc is arguably one of the best in the whole franchise, and just the fact that it's a guy like Chris Evans playing him so perfectly...ugh!!
Captain America is what makes the MCU good. He brings questions that we can all relate to and talk about. What I like about the MCU so far is that unlike some other franchises, it has not taken a partisan position when discussing these topics, at least not overtly. Whatever moral is being discussed it is shown with a balance where multiple viewpoints are being shown. I'm sure most of the people working at Marvel Studios are left-leaning but I as a conservative I can still find my viewpoint being presented without judgement and for that I'm very thankful for.
I've been very satisfied with the Captain America of the MCU as he represents all that I like for a person, even politically in our current time. I'm a very patriotic person but that doesn't mean I follow whatever my government is saying is good for my country. Like Cap, I distrust the government more than ever. Cap actually represents a lot of what people like me want. When he rejected the Sokovia Accords coming from the U.N., I agreed because I too don't like it when my country hop on board on U.N. signings. I believe in sovereignty over an international organization that most often than not doesn't have my interest at heart. We are better off making our own decision because each country or in the MCU, the Avengers, can respond and customize our actions based on our own needs.
Many people look down at the MCU saying it's just mindless entertainment and whilst it is partly the case, the sort of discussion about governments intervention, loyalty and such shows that behind the action scenes and special effects lies a thought-out story based on real issues. To me the MCU is a very well rounded franchise that entertains and also contains good content if you take the time to think about it. I hope this balance will last for awhile, but I must admit with Captain America likely to be gone after End Game, I'm kind of losing my hope.
Precisely. One of my sisters prefers Tony Stark because he's more flawed and thus more believable. I prefer Steve Rogers because of everything you said, what this video said, and because his flaws come from his strengths. I mean, come on! He committed *fraud* multiple times trying to join the army! He ditched Bucky, his best friend, the evening before deployment to try signing up *again.* And his inability to ignore situations heading south doesn't always end well, either. His flaws aren't as obvious as Tony's ego, addition, and daddy issues, but they're still there and make a compelling character who also stands as a symbol of what we can be at our best.
brilliant.. there is always something peaceful about yours videos... also the background music... everything is just spot on...
What I feel like this video hinted at but didn't really delve that deep into is Cap's self-possessed drive is his most admirable trait only because his intentions are pure. The very same self-assuredness can just as easily be a villainous trait. When Sharon Carter recounts her Aunt Peggy's quote about "telling the world, no you move" (which interestingly enough is something Cap himself says in the comics), it's inspiring on its face, but it's the very same impulse that can lead people to eschew climate science research in favor gut instinct. I think Cap is kind of problematic in that respect, the "I know I'm right and you can't convince me otherwise" mindset.
what is interesting is that he does respond to changing circumstances, though. You would think he would be rigid with that kind of mindset, but he isn't; there is an element of contradiction there, though, you are right, that he shouldn't be as flexible as he is with that attitude.
Thank you so much for the video I absolutely love your analysis and the character of Cap and Chris Evans! Thank you!
Cap = my grandpa. Real superhero.
Captain America's whole character arc is about realizing that symbols and organizations, like the flag and government, should not be the center of the identity of an american patriot. Rather, the core of the identity of the american hero is the ability to stand up for what's right and moral.
sounds too much like a eulogy. i don’t like the sound of it...but you guys have done a great job.
This was an absolutely BEAUTIFUL analysis!
*SO* Encouraging and actually Inspiring.
It's in my favorites. Gonna revisit your statement of Responsible Citizenship through the character of Captain America!!
chriss evans is my favourite avengers
Wow, so I went through recently and re-watched all the cap films. And everything the pointed out was much ultimate conclusion. He isnt what we all want to be, but he is whi we all should be.
Chris Evans' Captain America is the Superman this modern world needed :)
Very much agree. This most recent iteration of Superman has been written with a failure to understand that he, like Captain America, is an ideal. A moral true north, so to speak. While the particulars of each character are different (the idea of a soldier-Superman is yikes!), both are supposed to be the kind of person we in the real world aspire to be. This Captain America is written that way, the current Superman is not.
@@vadalia3860Exactly, that's why Cap has become my favourite onscreen hero when it used to be Chris Reeves Superman and Spidey 😊
@@vadalia3860 And next year, courtesy of a guy Marvel fired, we're going to get Burnbright, an unofficial take on Supes that misses the point of the character even worse than DCEU. Seriously, people, how hard is this?! If MCU is any guide, not very.
This was an absolute joy to watch. Masterfully done.
And the one time he said "Hail Hydra" in the comics, not one comic fan showed approval.
As Mark Twain said "A true patriot is loving your Country always,) but questioning your Goverment when it deserves it." That to me is what Captain America represented throughout the MCU, and as a Patriot.
Often times America is the bad guy. Winter Soldier reflects that pretty nicely. Honestly, America on the world stage behaves like Cap if he became a bully himself.
Can’t upvote this video enough. You guys have put into words exactly why Cap! Best Avenger ever.
This video essay was just brilliant. Please do the next one about Thor!
Captain America has always been my hands-down favorite comic book character, since I was a kid 30+ years ago. And that was one of the eras where they were still awkwardly struggling to determine how to tell good stories about a super-patriot when patriotism was already beginning to be seen as old-fashioned and hokie. But that idea, that what America *is* is a nation of principle, that without our principles we are nothing, is what I have always loved. Cap isn't just a hero, he's an idealist. For all the edgy-cool-dark-and-gritty anti-heroes out there, I think an idealist is still the best kind of hero.
Masterfully done, kudos!
"Shields are defensive, not offensive."
Cap: uses it for both
Would you be willing to do a video on Bucky? So many people wrongfully blame him for things, saying that he's evil. Yet he's been brain-washed, had his memories altered, and he was conditioned into becoming a weapon against his will without even knowing it. He didn't have control of his actions, except when those series of words were said in a certain order. He could've plugged his ears and made loud noises to drown out what was being said, but that's an issue of intelligence, not immorality. Then again, maybe he was too horrified and overwhelmed by what was happening that he wasn't thinking clearly.
Sure, the people he killed are still dead, but he had no more choice in doing what he did than Hawkeye did when he was under Loki's mind control. Go after those who turned him into a weapon.
They're the responsible ones. General Ross refused to follow due process, telling people to kill him when they see him after supposedly planting and setting off a bomb. He should've been arrested and given a lawyer because even those who are accused have rights. Sure, they could defend themselves if he fought back, but killing him on site was wrong. They even had documented evidence from the information leaks that Natasha put online about Hydra and SHIELD. Cap even asked for a lawyer after he and Sam were arrested for protecting Bucky, but General Ross wouldn't let him have one. When Ross found out about how Zemo had manipulated Bucky, he didn't care.
13:17 did anybody notice that everybody who is the left side of the table were the characters that have NOT been dusted by Thanos?
As always, this was a wonderful video. But, I disagree that there wasn’t reason not to trust the UN. The WSC was also an international body, and i can’t believe that Project Insight could have been done without the UN’s approval, since something like that would definitely affect world peace. Not to mention, Hydra had infiltrated SHIELD and the WSC, so it’s not crazy to assume that the UN also had been compromised. Also, it was a bit telling that they only got the Accords 3 days before they had to sign, and that Thaddeus Ross brought it.
Not to mention that the WSC, including the non-Hydra members, approved nuking Manhatten in Avengers. What's to stop the U.N. from ordering something like that? All Tony's done by signing up under the Accords is make it so he can be thrown in The Raft if he were to disobey that order a second time. Bravo.
Vadalia Yeah, based on Tony and Ross’ interaction when Tony had found evidence backing Bucky’s story and Ross decided to ignore it, we get the impression that the Avengers don’t really get a say in their missions while operating under the UN.
I will never forgive Cap for what he did in Civil War, not just for what he did to Tony(my favorite character), but also Bucky(My second favorite). What made Cap so lovable is also why I'm constantly screaming "did you really have to do it this way?" at him from the other side of the movie screen.
Moral of story: masculinity is neither sexist nor inherently toxic. Masculinity has protective instinct built into it. What needs protection changes with circumstances.
However, in the various opponents we see Cap take on in the MCU, we do see plenty of examples of masculinity gone toxic to the core.
@@johnathonhaney8291 really? Or do we see villainy? C'mon bruv.
When people use the term “toxic masculinity” they’re not saying that masculinity’s inherently toxic they’re talking about people taking their sense of masculinity to the point where it becomes hostile or dangerous to the person or others.
So yeah you’re right. Masculinity isn’t inherently a bad thing. But nobody’s saying it is.
@@RefineIrony We see both. You cannot deny that too much of any-damn-thing is a bad idea. The heart of villainy lies with such excess...and that certainly includes masculinity gone wrong. If you fail to acknowledge the shadow of anything you truly believe in, you are doing your beliefs no favors. ANYTHING can go wrong, especially human beliefs and morals.
7:30 = Poetry. Beautiful. Thank you for this insight.
After Winter Soldier, Civil War, Infinity war....He became beyond Captain America, call him Captain All-Countries...Captain Earth (Captain Planet is taken tho)
Captain Earth
He calls himself nomad though, which means man without country, and basically, he just stands for people and allways have to be honest, for the little Guy
Captain Retiree, Captain Marvel takes over
Which may be a good global marketing move - but it makes the character cease to be Captain America who stands up for the values _we_ live by. So in effect he changes from somebody who supports our values - to somebody with political opinions.
@@colincampbell767 But I think now he stands for freedom, be it project insight or sokovia accords or UN...he believes in individuals...
Such a beautiful and apt synopsis. Few days ago,my idiot friend was saying only iron man was best but then i realised,i love captain more than any character. Winter soldier is the best movie on our times.
On myer brigg personality spectrum he would be INFJ and Iron Man would be ENTP
INFJ. Yes.
I disagree he is strongly Fi, my guess would be istj
I have 3 istj friends. Trust me he is not istj... They are fact driven and logical. Whereas Captain america is driven by principles and he idolizes his means and end.
I'm INFJ...and Chris Evans is, too, I feel.