whenever a movie is really good, there will always be a few people who will think it's overrated.

I loveddd the action scenes. Very raw and brutal. Not screwing around trying to look pretty. You could tell these characters legitimately wanted to kill each other. Every punch was intended to connect, which is what you would think a movie would try to do... but wow do a lot of movies just try and make it look cool and it ends up being just flashy with no substance.

6'4, damn that's tall, had no idea

Winter Soldier's theme is the best track in the movie, it's creepy as fuck.

A Soviet super assassin, a sinister secret organisation, a seductive female spy, cool gadgets and fast cars, an insane plot to kill millions of people, an officer/gentleman hero, a destructionful finale... If you take off the costumes, this is a James Bond movie.

Not gonna lie, Nick Fury not being dead was like the easiest-to-predict plot twist in history

Captain America: Winter Soldier is still my favorite Marvel movie. Its theme of friendship, and the argument of freedom vs. security feels more relevant than ever before in the COVID-19 world of 2020.

I liked Zola. Sure, it was pure exposition, but that moment was the big twist in the movie, and I liked that it was coming from that voice and a creepy old computer.

Winter Soldier, in my opinion, is by far and away the best movie Marvel has made. Iron-Man comes close but Winter Soldier just takes it for me. So far, for me, it's been the only movie to break the Marvel mould, to go somewhere different in terms of plot and characterisation. The first Marvel film since the first Iron-Man to invite thoughtful discussion, debate of morals, interesting places for the characters to go. In both Captain America and Black Widow (in my opinion this was kind of her movie too). The film isn't flawless but it's pretty bloody good.

I loved the first Cap movie, it made me fall in love with the character and we got to see him before the powers. But what I love the most about the second one is that is shows what the serum can actually do. I hate when people say Cap is a useless Avenger, but he's not. Avengers even failed to shows what Cap is able to do.

Captain America the winter soldier is one of my favorite movies of all time I mean a great story, a badass villain, a great plot twist, great comedy, and breathtaking action. Great Review :)

2014: “On your left” 2019: “On your left”

How can you not mention the elevator fight scene?

I almost cry when seeing the highway chase combat, it's too beautiful

I think in terms of action movies, Winter Soldier stands among Terminator 2, Aliens, The Raid, Die Hard and The Matrix.

Few things I consider memorable was: 1) In the conversation between Captain America and Nick Fury, the Captain basically says "the government will concentrate too much power in the name of security, which lead to the destruction of liberty." 2) in the computer scene, what the villain says is true: when tyrants try to take freedom by force or violence, the people will resist. But if you use deception and fear, infiltrate and gradually change the country's institutions, the people will be convinced to give up their liberties and surrender to tyranny." Those things I remember most in this film.

Great Review Chris. Winter Soldier is THE Best Marvel film since Iron Man 1.So glad the Russo Bros are coming back for Cap 3 =D

Mace Windu must have blown Cap's mind.

I freaked out when I heard the hydra agent was squealing and he said Steven Strange. I immediately started thinking Dr. Strange movie lol

Fingers crossed for a Winter Soldier solo movie in Phase 4!

excuse me, the most badass 95 year old in history is... Betty White.

That whole HYDRA thing hit me hard, Thor,Cap America,Avengers,Iron Man 2, I just see Hydra Agents everywhere ^^

I actually really liked the computer scene. I thought it was really creepy and suspenseful.

You speak like a passionate, enthusiastic, knowledge craving student, but also at the same time like a knowledgeable, seasoned professor of movies and film making. It's extremely enjoyable, entertaining, and informative. Also it's very inspiring to see someone doing what they love and doing it so well. You really look like you were meant for this. Best of luck in the future and keep up the great videos.

Star Wars must have blown Captain Americas mind.

Eight lines... Sebastian Stan had eight lines the whole movie and was still so compelling he made me fall in love with the tragically broken, unstoppable cyborg. He's my favorite part of the movie. Great review! Subscribed! By the way, I'm 5'2" and I've danced (ballroom) with a guy your height... It's entertaining to watch.

I loved this movie and would have to agree with you that it surpasses the first Iron Man. Firstly, the acting was great across the board. I particularly liked Robert Redford as Pierce, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, and Sebastian Stan as Bucky/The Winter Soldier. Also, I loved the sort of bromance-style chemistry between Natasha and CPT. Rogers. The fight choreography in the film was outstanding, as was the camera work and the direction. All in all, a really solid movie.

I wish I never looked up who the Winter Soldier was, but to be fair I actually didn't type "Winter Soldier." I was actually looking up more info about Cap and just happened to see it. It was still a badass reveal.

10:08 The bald guy they interrogate is also in the first Thor. Awesome how this movie connects the dots.

WTF?! You look short when you're sitting lol

The awesome thing about the character of the Winter Soldier is that he talked as minimum as possible and just acted with his expressions, but still, he will stick with you. You will remember him. His presence will still be felt, to the point where possibly, in The Avengers 2, you'll wonder what happened to him. And movies that make the villains memorable get a high rank on my list.

Marvel to DC: On your left DC: I do what he does just slower

Remember that Sheild was infiltrated, not really a commentary on America as a whole. In fact, Captain America is a perfect example of what America was and can be, which to was the best part of the whole movie.

I love the Pulp Fiction reference on the tombstone "The path of the righteous man..."

I agree 100% they put the 2nd end scene in so they have another capt when chris leaves

I loved how Baron Von Strucker was shown in the Twins scene. It makes me think that his Hydra faction and Zola's Hydra Faction will be at odds with each other sometime soon. I also think that Zola's computer consciousness was included because it will somehow factor in with Ultron in Avengers 2. If Zola has taken over the entire computer network of S.H.I.E.L.D., that means he has access to Tony's computers in Avengers Tower by proxy. Zola has to return in some way, and I think that including him here, while random for the style of the film, puts him into peoples' subconscious so that when he re-appears in Age of Ultron, it won't be too much of a stretch to explain it. On another note, the effects on Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch looked badass, especially the after-effects of Quicksilver's running! I could totally tell it was shot by Joss Wheadon; he has that filmmaking style that is very unique. I can't wait to purchase this film!

dude, 6'4 is freakin tall!!!!!!!!!

I think the reason Zola was put into the movie was to set up the fact that he(it?) will be involved with Ultron in Avengers 2. The Avengers 2 teaser had an Iron Man mask turn into Ultron's head, implying that Tony Stark creates him. This makes sense since he technically retired at the end of IM3 and could be looking for a way to automate the iron man suits completely. Zola could then take over Ultron and voila, we have our villain. Also, Cap will almost certainly die soon, Evans' contract ends after Avengers 3, and they introduced Crossbones and Agent 13 in this film, who kill Cap in the comics, and then Bucky takes over. They made a point of showing Crossbones being pulled out of the wreckage so I think he's alive. So many possibilities, it really is riveting. Also, Agents of SHIELD is now integrated with the plot. Literally, one episode precedes cap 2 and the next one is the direct aftermath of it. It was a pretty bad show at the beginning but it's really stepping it up now. IF you want to see the impact of the movie, catch up. It'll suck at times but you can do it.

It's neat to revisit this review now, knowing what we know about how the MCU and Capt's story turned out.

"I know my shit" best line

winter soldier had more presence than every marvel villain besides loki and he only had maybe two lines.

this is how you make a movie DC , watch and learn

I have watched Cap 2 more times than any other MCU movies.. or any CBM for that matter. I even own a Winter Soldier cosplay because he's so badass!! Now I can't wait for Civil War to come out.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier is the greatest comic book movie of all time!

Also if to look closely in Zola's Lab in the first movie you see plans for what he became in the second movie.

Did anyone else shed a tear towards the ending where Bucky saved Cap.?

dude, isn't it great? to walk out of a movie theater with that feeling, that feeling when you cant wipe the smile off your face?! i frickin loved this movie. thank you for your reviews. im a huge fan

Chris I've been catching up on your videos ever since your Horror and Action genre videos, I must say that your videos are extremely well written, edited, and entertaining to watch. You've given me a new appreciation for those genres and I take your recommendations to heart. Keep up the great work!

"Uh oh, I am so fired!" -Stan Lee

If you loved the "on your left" dynamic 6 years ago, I can only imagine how much that line means to you (and to every Marvel fan everywhere) now after Endgame. 😁

Yep that "On your left" dynamic sure has one hell of an arc lol

uh Chris, two little things about your movie news. 1. Most of the actors in the MCU are contracted for 8 or 9 picture deals 2. Chris Evans did not say he's going to quit acting altogether after his contract expires, he said he'd be taking a break. They might do BuckyCap at some point but it's not like when they do Chris is never going to come back as Steve Rogers

Nick Fury not being dead is something that every comic book reader knew. He fakes his death so many times that I don't think any of the characters will believe it when he actually dies (if he ever does).

I finally took the plunge and got stuckmannized :P Really like your videos. You sound like a sincere film lover and while I don't agree on all of your opinions, you make some interesting points.

I saw it in theaters 5 times. *5 FREAKIN TIMES DUDE*. Other than most of my friends i always liked Cap and i was so damn happy and grateful that they finally showed what he is capable of. I was like: "Yes man, thats it. Thats my shit *sniff* I´m not crying *sniff sniff* this is sooo awesome

I wonder if when Steve watched Star Wars, he was like, "Wait, Fury?"

the scene with arnim zola was actually was of my favorite scenes in the movie. mostly because of the huge fanboy-ism I had during it and how the whole flash back scene happened very nicely and how they got toby jones to do the voice and play the mad doctor himself in the flashbacks. other than that one little tiny disagreement great job on the review(s) chris. keep up the great work! and when is the enemy analyzed video gonna be posted?

I WAS HOPING YOU WOULD MAKE A SPOILER REVIEW! :D I am going to see it again for sure, what a great movie

I remember my first time watching this movie. When it got to the highway fight scene, I remember...trembling...in my seat. The choreography and different cuts during the heat of the action was so masterfully crafted and intense, that I couldn't breath. With each violent strike and sudden jolt of the camera, I felt like I was in the middle of a chaotic, adrenaline inducing, superhuman, life or death scenario. THIS is true action, and I think Captain America: The Winter Soldier captured it perfectly. ...Take notes Warner Bros.

this movie is still a highlight of the mcu.. i rewatched it last week for probably the third time... its so good.

idk with u people but for me the winter soldier is a cinematic masterpiece of our generation

Dude your 6' 4"! How can you say your not tall?

This movie absolutely deserves an A+. This is my favorite MCU movie. And also one of my favorite movies

Actually I didnt thought the first Cap movie was like "merica fuck yeah" and it played of the propaganda patriotism during that era, and that was one of the things I liked about it

The scene with Arnim Zola was one of my favorites. I agree that it was much more science fiction-y than the rest of the movie, but I thought it was very creepy and cool. Having Zola be the one to reveal that Hydra has infiltrated SHIELD helped make the Hydra in this movie feel like the same organization from the first film. Also, his thick german accent and Nazi background was just much more sinister in a modern setting.

YOU CALLED BUCKY A VILLAIN WTF

I had that same thought about the computer scene at first. But when he said that he'd been stalling, the previous sequence became THAT much better.

Why do people have issues with the Bunker Scene??? When I found out that the old super computer is actually Arnim Zola, I geeked out! I had no idea they were still gonna use him after 'first avenger'. Then it hit me, they were actually hinting in that movie that Arnim would actually be in shield in some other shape or form as much as Bucky would be, and that I think neatly ties up the movie, especially with all the 'cut off one head and two shall take its place' thing that Hydra agents have always been blabbing about. What made me love this movie is the fact that it is part spy-thriller, part political-action movie and part superhero-flick and it manages to meld those genres together seemlessly with great character development, amazing practical action scenes, awesome CGI effects and a great story. It may not be a perfect film, but it is a very satisfying marvel movie, at least for me personally.

I'm surprised you didn't talk about the Community Easter egg! That was cool cool cool on so many levels haha. But yeah this film kicks a lot of ass! I liked the first one enough to call it my favorite of the Marvel films. With that said, this was like Terminator 2 levels of ramping up everything and it is so damn cool to see Cap being all awesome and the story get so deep and everything. I love it.

Does anyone else hate Pierce just because he hit Bucky? Every time I see that shot, I just...gah. Jerk. If I didn't care about damaging my screen, I would punch his face every time it showed up. On another note, I think you should have included how professional they made the Winter Soldier. Every time he shows up...except when he's being an amnesiac, of course...he's just so practical. No battle cries, no nothing. Whenever he kills anyone, he's very quick, very precise, very practical. He's fast, but he's also very unhurried...if that makes sense. And then, of course, he gets all confused with his loyalties, and gets very unstable. Also, I love that moment on the bridge, right after Nat cracks WS's sunglasses, and then he takes them off and just whips around and starts shooting without even looking to see if she moved since she shot him last. "You just broke my sunglasses, woman! Do you know how much those things cost?! Not that they pay me, of course..."

Great review, as always Chris! Another parallel I noticed upon a second viewing is, in the final battle, both Nick Fury and Steve Rogers are fighting their old friends. Pierce and Bucky are essentially the darker, more twisted reflections of Nick and Steve.

Chris, have you also noticed a running theme with the main characters being saved/helped by secondary characters. Example... Iron Man 3- Pepper uses her new found power to down the villain. Thor: The Dark World- Jane helps Thor with a portal device. Captain America: The Winter Solider- Bucky helps Cap escape.

Here's what I think of superhero movies over the last couple of years: The Avengers - 9/10 The Amazing Spider-man - 7/10 The Dark Knight Rises - 9/10 Iron Man 3 - 8.5/10 Man of Steel - 5.5/10 The Wolverine - 8.5/10 (very underrated) Thor: The Dark World - 7.5/10 The Amazing Spider-man 2 - 3.5/10 Captain America: The Winter Soldier - 9.5/10 X-Men: Days of Future Past - 10/10!

The Winter Soldier is the best movie ever and the best comics ever. Don't hate, it's my opinion. Even though you know i'm right.

No one knew "on your left" would be such a big thing by the end !

in a way it kind of reminds me of some of the themes in metal gear solid. Especially the patriots

About the scene with Zola, I don't feel it was extraneous at all. I feel that it was part of the narrative of the story. What Zola was supposed to do is stall Steve and Natasha in order for Rumlow to get there. The whole thing was a lure to get Steve and Nat someplace where they could be killed sight unseen. When you look at the scene later after the whole Causeway attack, when Steve surrenders, Rumlow has to say, "Not here. Not here." Which means if they kill Captain America on national television, that would a PR nightmare. the whole thing of getting Cap to where Zola is, was to make sure they could kill him and not have to answer to anyone. However, Cap thwarted that attempt and ended up back at Sam's place where they were able to plot against Sitwell and Hydra. The other necessity for the part was to give an encapsulated timeline for the watcher to get to know where we were in terms of the time and what happened after Steve went into the ice in TFA. We also learned earlier about Project Insight and what it was going to be used for, but then the scene with Zola ties into the algorithm and what Zola was tasked to do after Project Paperclip saw the way clear to allow Nazis/Hydra agents into the United States. That scene I feel is very integral to the latter part of the film when the Helicarriers begin their targeting sequence. Learning about the algorithm and what Hydra planned to do with it was chilling. I really don't think McFeeley and Marcus would have put the scene in there if it wasn't important enough for the watcher to remember it. This film was so streamlined in both its execution and intent that a scene like that one would have been there for the purpose it was created for. That's my take on it.

I really want to understand why everyone loves it SO much, for me it was a 7.5/10 at best and the thing that stands out to me the most is the action scenes. I do not understand people saying it is better than the avengers and the dark knight, I'm not against it I just don't understand it.

One thing people over-look that I absolutely LOVE in this movie is the Winter Soldier's damn arm! Have you HEARD that thing?! It sounds like an angry terminator-Iron Man suit. The way the thing creaked as the Winter Soldier was putting more pressure on the tech-muscles.... Just spine-chilling :D

13:32 in regards to Sebastian Stan taking over as Cap. In the scene under the bridge when Cap and TWS are fighting, TWS gets a hold of Cap's shield. Cap looks at him and then TWS looks down at the shield and there's one shot where it's almost like he's trying it on. Then he throws it back at Cap. I loved that moment.

Seeing as how Pietro and Wanda looked fucking insane in the after-credits scene, I don't think them and the other Avengers are going to share just a few punches in the woods this time around.

The Captain America Standalone films have been the best Marvel has done in their whole MCU, being The Winter Soldier the best of all.

I think its more than a possibility of seeing Bucky as Captain America because its been twice now that they put that image in our heads. Look at the first Cap, before Bucky got blasted out the train he was holding Caps Shield, and then in Cap 2 again he takes the shield away from cap numerous times and kept throwing it back at him. So im more than positive that Bucky will take over for him in the future.

Also, for any fans of community there was a great cameo by Danny Pudi, given that the directors (Joe and Anthony Russo) had previously directed some episodes of community.

I noticed peggy's Alzheimer's was foreshadowing to come with bucky

I have one lingering question , Robert Redford's character ( pierce ) mentioned that Nick Fury saved his daughters life. Is she a character in the comic book , or will she play a significant role down the line? The Winter Soldier was simply too awesome for words!!!!

I didn't know Bucky was the Winter Soldier until an hour before the screening when someone told me.

The action in this movie still holds up just watched it again damn that freeway scene is the shit.

The elevator scene!!

i did not know that bucky was the winter soldier.. it was awesome!

Captain "Tea Party" America with his assistant, The Black Widow aka "Edward Snowden." Captain America fights an out of control Government Agency that has grown too powerful and corrupted! Politicians with too much power were able to corrupt the Government from the inside and institutionalize the corruption [sound familiar?] in order to form a "New World Order." LOVED this movie and you HAVE to rank it at the top of the list of all time best Super-Hero movies.

More of a cameo than an easter egg: Danny Pudi (known as Abed from Community) appears as one of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s technicians, which is awesome because the Russo brothers directed many of the best Community episodes

I understand your view on the Scarlet Witch/Quicksilver scene. But originally in the comics their powers are not created by Loki's staff. When that officer says "The Age of Miracles is upon us" refers to the birth of the two children of Magneto. Because of the rights to X-Men's Marvel they can't use the term 'mutant' or 'Magneto' but if the creative team find any other way to include a small reference will be great!!

Ironman references in the car fight scene.

I totally agree with the whole computer consciousness bit Chris. I felt it just detracted the serious tone from that part of the movie too. At first I was like, "oh all this neat retro computer stuff looks cool". But then as soon as that guy started talking it just got cheesy.

Also, when WS kicked that guy into the plane engine... Jesus Christ. The action and fight choreography was incredible

Finally, a Hollywood movie that shows us the dark side of patriotism.

Ah yes the one where Black Widow looked unbearably hot.

Yes! I also heard some people gasp: when Winter Soldier's mask fell off and his face was shown. "That's his best friend!" I heard them blurt out. It was so cool to see non-comicbook readers enjoy this movie.

I really get what you were saying about the simplistic score of electronic sounds at times in the film. During the highway scene when Captain America and The Winter Soldier were fighting, there was this crescendo-ing drone in the background that built up tension just right.