An extra to that Zola scene is that the villain actually has a reason for spilling the beans and was stalling for time which makes his exposition seem clever too

Cap when walking into elevators "Ahhh shit here we go again!"

Don't forget Hydra's muscle in the film, the Winter Soldier. They make him relentless, stealthy, and an assassination threat at any moment. He feels inevitable, an unstoppable force. When he's tracking Black Widow in the streets of downtown DC with a saunter, grenadiering cop cars in open daylight as dozens scamper away from him, it's affecting and chilling. It was only a question of time if he gets Black Widow...that is until Cap shows up, unmasks him, revealing his identity as his long-dead best friend, reinforcing the fact our noble hero can't trust anyone in our ignoble time within which he finds himself. The Winter Soldier's action scenes, for the most part, aren't mindless, but character driven set-pieces that help create the tension and axiety that fuels the film's narrative.

Of all the villains of the MCU, the Winter Soldier is the one that fills me with genuine fear. He's not a superpowered alien or a Norse god, he's an assassin. The scene where he's waiting in Pier's kitchen always gets me. It makes me think, what if I'll find him one day waiting for me.

The Winter Soldier, or "How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Russos".

Basically, Winter Soldier is like a really good Bond or Bourne movie

Fun Fact: the Winter Soldier theme is actually Bucky's scream when falling from the train in First Avenger warped into an unsettling metallic noise.

When HYDRA failed at operating openly, they learned to operate secretly.

I remember when the title Captain America winter soldier came out, and I thought, "what dull characters, that's going to be garbage" man I was wrong. I only watched it by accident on FX, so good. Oh, and I was really impressed they didn't go with a black widow and captain romance, that took discipline.

They did such a great job with Natasha in this one. This is the best iteration of Black Widow in the entire MCU. Her solo movie needs to be a lot like this. That line "Well you might be in the wrong business, Rogers" is a great piece of dialogue and delivered beautifully by Scar-Jo.

The Winter Soldier is probably the best stand-alone movid in the MCU. It has a strong enough story that even someone who's disconnected from the franchise could follow and relate to. Shame they didn't continue with this theme.

ohmygod - that Fury attack scene is hands done one of my favorite Marvel moments. they had finally given him something to face off against. unexpected ambush, wounded, surrounded, in a seriously compromised position - and the tension!! He kept his cool and fought back against uncertain, seemingly overwhelming odds. I mean - who TF has a gun turret in their center console!! scene gave me goosepimples.

Absolutely nailed it. Winter Soldier is still, even after Endgame, my favorite MCU film. Because it's not just a superhero movie, like you said, it's a political thriller, it's a conspiracy film. That it's my favorite is especially impressive because I don't normally care for that genre of movie, but it's just so damn good. And it really took Cap from a meh superhero to a fully-rounded, earnest character that I loved.

“The only thing we can trust is these *laser cutters* which can apparently get you through anything” Stop throwing shade😂😂😂

The "DC Police dispatch show no units in this area" line never fails to give me goosebumps. I can only remember thinking "then who the fuck are those guys".

You didn't mention this, but another really good way they played up the tension and anxiety angle is that they made the Winter Soldier into a slasher villain that pops up out of nowhere. Take another look at all the times he shows up in the movie, especially the part where he throws Sitwell out of the car, and the scene where he massacres the Shield agents on one of the Helicarriers. It's almost like he teleports like Jason Voorhees or Michael Myers, and anyone he comes across is either dead or just barely survives. That, and he slowly walks towards his prey, and doesn't speak when his mask is on. Hell, he barely spoke when his mask was off.

Winter Soldier still is and probably always will be what I consider to be the peak of the MCU. So far I haven't seen anything that's managed to top this film's insane quality as a super hero movie.

Watching all those Nick Fury scenes made me realize how fortunate he was to bear such a deep grudge and cynicism against people because his pet cat scratched his eye out.... it totally doesn't undermine the character at all......

Winter soldier had such a tone I enjoyed that it made me wish all the MCU films were like it.

That scene where Winter Soldier shows up in front of Fury's SUV was the height of dread for me in this movie.

I disagree on the Zola scene. I may need to rewatch it but it kind of comes across as Zola mocking while also buying for time. He's spilling the beans because as far he's concerned that missile will kill Capt America thus the mans last memory will be failure.

Don't forget the score. I love the high pitched whirring sound that happens whenever the winter soldier is coming. They tie it in to future movies and THATWS as well. Great use of music!

I really wish that I wasn't aware that Bucky was the Winter Soldier when I first saw this movie It would have been super shocking to see

The winter soldier is the most metal gear solid movie I've ever seen and I love it for it.

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Another movie that did dread really really well was Batman: The Dark Knight. Every time Heath Ledger's Joker appeared on screen I worried whose life was going to be threatened this time

no matter how hard Disney and Marvel try, no movie could be as amazing as The Winter Soldier.

Regarding the exposition scenes: the characters are generally finding out important information about the story as the audience is. As long as they don't already know, or already *should* know said information, I can normally tolerate the exposition just fine. It's only when it's blatantly apparent the characters already know the stuff they're talking about when it bothers me. Lines like "As you know..." just make me eye-roll. But for the general exposition stuff, what's the genuine alternative?

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The Captain America Trilogy is my favorite trilogy in the MCU.

The perfect way to pull off an exposition dump? Do what The Incredibles did when Mr. Incredible logged into Syndrome's computer. That scene is brilliant.

You just made me understand that "Winter Soldier" is a far better film than I understood when I watched it in theater. I have to rewatch it.

I loved the concept of Computer Zola so much, I wish the scene had been longer.

People need to understand that the Russo Brothers are merely good directors who can put a story on screen thanks to a great team, not great ones. It's the writers who make WS, CW, IW and Endgame great stories.

The elevator scene is what we use to use to train people during security classes on reading the human body when I was the Army. The Russo brothers did A LOT of research on how to make that perfect. It had all the elements in it to help build up the pressure. The sweat, the talking in a little bit higher voice while avoiding eye contact, the focus on the people's eyes onto Capt when they walked in using the shortest route possible, and the shoulders up. It had to be as real as possible. It wasn't going to be like something from James Bond or Mission Impossible where the spies are sitting around doing something. No, it was really done perfect!

This is still my absolute favorite Marvel movie. The Cap/Winter fight scene at the end gets me every time when it becomes about Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes. Til' the End of the Line.

The moment Sam knew he wanted to become Captain America... When Widow drove by to pick up Steve.

"Winter Soldier" was, in my opinion, the "turning point" of the MCU. Before Cap 2, superhero flicks just always seemed... campy, shallow, overwrought with action, lacking in complexity. Mind you, I still liked superhero flicks, because I don't go to the cinema to exclusively watch films that are made for "higher thinking." To me, that's not entertainment. Movies are entertainment. They should largely be seen as such. I saw all the MCU movies up to that point, in theaters. Dating all the way back to the first "Iron Man" film. And I loved each one in its' own way. But I never fooled myself for a second that they were anything other than "popcorn fuel." And that's okay. "Winter Soldier" changed all that. Because the first Captain America film was everything I would have expected from a Captain America film. Cute, a bit cheesy, nice action, war elements, and tons of action. The movie met all of those expectations... but it did not EXCEED them. None of the pre-Winter Soldier MCU movies did. By 2014, in fact, I admit I was beginning to feel a bit... tired of it all. Disney/Marvel must have sensed this attitude coming from the public in general, because "Winter Soldier" was where everything changed! Here was a superhero film, where the superhero was "just a guy," trying to live a normal life when he wasn't at work, saving the country. Here was a superhero film where the villain was already well established in continuity, and had secretly snaked its' tentacles into society in general, while Captain America literally slept (in Ice). There was no simplicity to it! There was no "this is obviously the bad guy" moments, prior to the halfway point of the film! And finally, as this video so amazingly points out, there was TREASON! Suddenly, you could trust nobody! Captain America had no friends or allies to begin with! Everything that everyone said was potentially a cover-up for their REAL motivations (to fool Cap)! By the time the final battle, to take down the Heli-carrier Fleet, took place, this was ALREADY my all time favorite MCU film. And you know what? IT STILL IS!! Have I enjoyed every MCU film made so far, to a certain extent? OF COURSE (because I don't pretend that movies are anything more than a "fling" of entertainment)!! Certainly the last two or three movies, surrounding the Avengers ("Infinity War" and "Endgame"), are way up on the emotional spectrum of awesome in their own right. And certainly, films like "Doctor Strange," and "Thor: Ragnarok," are worthy movies in their own way... ... but none of them have hit the high note, in my own reality, that "Winter Soldier" did! Captain America II is STILL the best MCU film that has come out in the past decade. And you know what? THAT'S OKAY!!! I don't take it as a sign that Marvel is "sinking" in quality, just because every successive film isn't on the same level as the one film I hold above all the others. Demanding that Marvel Films make all of their movies just as epic, and near-perfect, as their best film ever was? That's literally asking the impossible. Especially with the sheer number of minds involved in the making of these movies! All I ask is that none of the films be HORRIBLE. And so far, I can only think of one single MCU film that was, to me, horrible to watch. I won't name it out loud, because I think most of you already know which Marvel film is the "Anti-Winter Soldier."...

I actually like how exposition in this movie feels somewhat acceptable here. In some cases that is. Like this also feels like a spy movie, so they need to find answers, and when they get it we also hear it.

Great video Peggy has Alzheimers not Amnesia

The elevator scene is the most intense scene in the MCU.

I think it all comes down to Black Widow's straight hair. The movie wouldn't work without it

Solid video! The only thing I think you also missed was the soundtrack to this film. Specifically the screeching soundtrack to action, suspense portions of the film. If you don't know which music I'm talking about, it's the music when: 1) Cap is first chasing Bucky after he has shot Fury. It's the sound that plays when Cap is running in the hallways looking up through the glass ceiling of Bucky above him 2) When Black Widow get's shot in the shoulder and frantically looking around for Bucky. This particular music plays when Bucky suddenly jumps on a car and aims at Black Widow (before Cap runs into frame). That soundtrack added to the sense of fear and insecurity of this film.

Winter Soldier is my favorite Marvel movie. It made me want to actually be interested in Marvel movies again, especially after Avengers 2.

This is how you write a story about an overpowered character(just ask Crossbones) that still has high stakes, dread and a posibility that this unstoppable hero might fail. Brilliant. Great vid as always.

Movies are an art: and if art makes you feel anything the artist did something right.

Not to mention the really dynamic relationship between Steve and Bucky.

Winter Soldier is one of the best MCU movies on par with Civil War and Infinity War.

9:44 "We can't even trust DEATH in this movie" lol

What made the Winter Soldier so great to me as a villain is that up until the ending of the movie, every time he’s on screen, you feel a sense of dread and fear, but even more so is when you hear the Winter Soldier’s theme, the best example is when Black Widow is telling Steve about who the winter soldier is, and you can hear the winter soldier’s theme begin in the background, and it enhances it further

This was the movie that made me go "HOLY SHIT, CAPTAIN AMERICA IS BADASS AF!!!" Especially after the intro on the ship but also that harley flinging takedown of a proto quinjet. That sequence was badass cap in a nutshell. Its no wonder caps arc all the way to endgame is the best one in the MCU.

I´m a simple man, I see a video analysis about CA TWS I press like.

Winter Soldier still holds up as one of the best MCU films. Right there with IW and Guardians2.

This is still my favorite movie in the MCU, it's so good and still holds up so well today. My personal opinion on the exposition in this movie, I honestly think it's handled really well, usually it's given directly to Rogers so it doesn't feel like we're just having it told to us, and a lot of time it actually fits into the scenes and what's happening. Example trying to stall or distract our main characters, sure it's an exposition dump, but it actually has meaning, Zola needed to keep them there, and giving them what they want to know (something that is shocking) is the best way to keep them distracted from his intentions. Great video and analysis of this movie!

Another reason the Zola reveal worked is because it made you rethink everything that has happened in the MCU up to that point. While there is a lot of explaining, it's a tense scene because it not only sets up the last half of the film, it also reshapes what the universe had been, and sets it in a new, anxiety filled direction. WS is one of my favorite movies.

This is my favorite MCU movie (even post Endgame). This movie was thrilling and it showed how the hero's without all of the "powers" can still have a great movie with a great story line and amazing actions scenes.

Regarding the question of exposition dump, and why the basement scene in the Winter Soldier was good: it's because I was interested. "If at a certain point in the telling, a piece of exposition must be known or the audience won't be able to follow, create the desire to know by arousing curiosity..." (Robert McKee) In case of Winter Soldier, I wanted to know what is the secret, and I was ready to sit for minutes to get the explanation. If I remember correct (it was a long time ago), this was not the same in case of Die Hard (4).

"The only certainty is death and taxes" Captain America: The Winter Soldier "Not anymore"

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The beginning actually killed me

"one of the... most *marvelous* scenes" i see what you did there. you modest soul, you.

Every inch of this film is driven by the narrative. The action scenes are used to create tension and fear in a way that is really effective. You genuinely fear for anybody who has to fight The Winter Soldier. The writing and exposition dumps were really well handled and at every point you were questioning who the real villain is and who can’t be trusted. Even the set pieces were used to help create tension and paranoia. This movie is my favourite feature length film from the mcu, and to me is still easily a top 5 mcu project.

What made the exposition scene by Zola even better was how it was revealed that he was intentionally giving them a very long-winded speech to keep them distracted long enough that Hydra could fire the missile to the base.

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Hi Filmento, could you do a video on Plot Devices? Thanks

The Winter Soldier is my Dad’s favorite Marvel movie.

The Winter Soldier was like a cross between a Jason Bourne assassin and a Terminator.

Sound in general can make any scene seem scary. Even if the visuals seem all happy sunshine and rainbows, the sound design decides how the scene will feel like.

Nice job integrating KSI into that intro, it just fits so well.

This is the only MCU movie that I always comeback to watch. This and the Dark Knight are amazing.

One of the best sequels ever made. Russo brothers brought so much energy and style into this film, simply brilliant

It is a pleasure to feel the aura of your work eminating from the thumbnail.

Can I just say you’re REALLY skilled when it comes to analysing and putting your thoughts together into cohesive, entertaining, and educational videos. I wish I could do that too. *Looks at blank analytical essay paper* *cries*

I think the tense danger also comes from having “super heroes” who could actually be killed. Something like the Hulk is never in real danger cause he can’t be killed.

The Winter Soldier did very very well in the theaters. I still think it’s one of my favorite Marvel movie because it had a good storyline with emotional weight.

Im so glad you talked about this movie. Its one of my favorite movies of all time

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Aside from building fear, I really like how Zola’s exposition dump had a logical reason for happening within the context of the story too. Purely within the context of the story (not what they’re providing to the audience) exposition dump monologues often only act as the villain stroking their ego for an unreasonable amount of time instead of doing the realistically logical thing and killing the hero. Aside from a few circumstances where it fits the villain’s character, it almost never feels natural. Zola is a computer. He can’t kill the Steve and Natasha, or get them to go away, and even if he lies to them they’ll still find out some of it from the flash drive. All he can do is call a missile and stall them. And stall them he does, using what he knows to turn their worlds upside down and leave them stunned and dumbfounded. It almost works too, as the heroes only narrowly survive the missile strike. Instead of Zola inexplicably stroking his ego, he’s backed into a corner and does what he thinks will stop them. It makes sense, and that’s a big reason why the exposition dump worked so well in this movie. It does so much with one scene- it answers our burning questions, it informs the heroes of the conspiracy and sets up the last act of the film, it further builds our dread by revealing that so much has been a lie and showing us the daunting odds, and it serves as Zola’s nearly-successful attempt to trap and kill the heroes. Just compare that to the typical Bond villain monologue exposition dump, and you have a good frame of reference with how great Winter Soldier pulls it off.

Best defining moments of the MCU. Winter Soldier and Civil War

This movie is even more intense when you realize old man Cap was probably around and chose not to interfere. He simply watched his younger self, and was reminded of what happened, and what is coming next.

What did we learn? Always trust your lightsaber.

15:10 Filmento: The Film's extraordinary use of Dread and Tension and... well, you get it. Me: No. No, I don't think I will.

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Filmento always describe movies the WHY, HOW, WHEN... which let us the Audience to understand clearly especially a movie with big plot hole! .. KEEP IT UP FILMENTO, one of the best channel in KZfaq👍👍👍👍👍👍

You did two Film Perfections in a row. Now you have to do two anatomy of failures if you want your channel to be perfectly balanced.

Ever heard of a great movie? Well, now you have! Still my favourite MARVEL movie! (Not just MCU)

This is one of my fav MCU movies

always trust the laser cutter..

still 100% the most well made, well put together marvel movie to date. the pacing was perfect, the score was incredible, the story telling was amazing, character development and relationships were written perfectly and naturally. the fight choreography was beautiful, and gorgeously shot, the suspense, and the jokes added were added at appropriate times. a few jabs here and there, but unlike other films, there weren’t so many that it took away from the story. everything about this movie was so well done, and i feel like after this, things went kind of downhill. i feel like more and more mcu became greedy fanservice, rather then genuine story telling.

Great discussion!! By the way, I feel like all the brief moments of exposition really flowed and weren't a problem in this movie. I also like your insight about how to make a long exposition scene engaging, thanks.

"Did I ever tell you the definition of anxiety?"

Exposition also works fairly well so long as the characters in the movie are as clueless as the audience. So long as the characters are learning as much as the audience exposition is alright.

As always, great review!

I love this. I have to write an essay on how the play ‘Antigone’ builds tension and I’m 5 minutes in and this video has been a great help. This guy knows what he’s talking about.

The music that plays when Bucky shows up freaked me out the first time I watched it

SO in conclusion, Winter Soldier is Metal Gear Solid if it was made into a movie. That's awesome.

Oh my god, thank you!!! I had been an MCU fan before, but I also saw that they are mostly not cinematic masterpieces. I loved them as a light entertainment. But I was so impressed with the Winter Soldier that it actually became my favourite film ever. Because it is not just a lemonade. It is a cinematic masterpiece.

Ngl, when I was a kid, I would piss my pants when watching this movie. The Zola Part scares me to this day 😭

i was OBSESSED with this movie for like 2 years straight and ive never picked up on this/ seen anyone talk about it.... even though really, its obvious!!! great video, i love your work here

As I watch this video, I am sitting at my desk in the corner rowhouse visible just to the left of Cap's shield at 4:04. It also served as the exterior of his apartment in the scene where he arrives home on his motorcycle and finds Fury waiting for him inside.