In some ways, this is as perfect as a comic book movie can get. The story is told properly and patiently, and action serves the story, rather than the other way around. To those who are concerned about the title's implication of American flag-waving patriotism; worry not- this isn't that movie. If anything, it's parodied.
The visual effects are pretty flawless, even when Chris Evans's head seems a little too big for his body (in the early scenes), you can never see the join or begin to imagine how they did it.
The cast are all great, and Evans himself is particularly excellent, showing a real emotional journey, proving he's more than a pretty bod. The characters are sympathetic, and the period detail is captured beautifully, reflected in both the score and pace.
Which brings me to my reservations. The pace is SO leisurely that I'm not sure I'd enjoy it as much on a repeated viewing. Once you know how tab A fits into slot B, you lose the suspense that's kept you watching, but there's not much bang to keep you occupied either.
Also, I tended to switch off when Hugo Weaving's villainous Schwarzenegger impression (and sidekick Toby Jones) came on-screen. They're just not given much to do- Villains really need to do a bit more than plot in a lab to get me interested.
But I'd highly recommend it, and am more excited than ever to see The Avengers next year. Speaking of which, sit through the credits...
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