Captain America Trailer
Now, if I'm honest from the start, this entire post could be completed with five words:
Chris Evans and his Chest
but that would possibly suggest that I am a shallow woman, who cares more about how attractive (read: Insanely Hot) the star is, and that as my good friend Andrew once said, I watch film and TV with my vagina.
Not True!
I watch with my eyes.
Nonetheless, I am stupidly excited for this film, and have been since it was first announced, only getting more excited when Chris Evans was cast.
1) Nerdgasm - Okay what more do you need?
If the shots of The Red Skull looking suitably menacing and realistic don't excite you, how about the shield, all shiny and new? No, well then what about the full Cap costume? The Cap in action? The "Hey! Remember how this all ties in to Iron Man/Thor/The Avengers" shot of Howard Stark, Tony's dearly departed (now) daddy? The transformation of Steve Rogers from weedy-to-beefy?
Well then, might I suggest one of the other summer blockbusters, because clearly this is not the film for you?
2) Stanley Tucci - AWESOME!
For those who do not know, Stanley Tucci is made of Awesome. He's an Oscar, Tony, Emmy, Golden Globe, Bafta nominated actor (even winning a couple of Emmy and Golden Globes). He has starred in a diverse range of films from amazeballs, to critically acclaimed, to popular, to campy.
The Devil Wears Prada,
Easy A,
The Terminal,
Road To Perdition,
Burlesque,
Lucky Number Slevin,
The Lovely Bones,
Julie & Julia and that's just in the last decade. He was the best thing about some of those films, in one he was the only good thing.
He is an incredibly gifted actor, adept at being funny, poignant, scary, tough, sensitive. A million other descriptive words, he is hands down one of the most underrated actors, as all to few people are aware of his brilliance.
The trailer heavily features him, and what realistically might pretty much be his entire role in the film.
3) The setting - WWII era.
I have been fascinated with this era in history since i was a child. I think it's because i had family who could actually remember it and tell me things. This brought the era to life in a way books couldn't. That and there is a very real visual and aural history available.
The trailer firmly plants us in the 40's setting from the very beginning, be it the through the architecture, the costume, or the 'feel'. One of the important themes of the story of the Cap is that he is a hero first and super second. Afforded great strength and abilities through the Super Soldier Serum, his greatest asset is himself. As Dr Erskine says when Steve asks "Why me?" "Because the weak man knows the value of strength, knows the value of power". Makes you think of that old saying absolute power corrupts absolutely!
4) The Avengers - Coming 2012
Okay, Joss Whedon directing? Check. Iron Man (Downey Jr.), Thor (Hemsworth), Captain America (Evans) in one film? Check. Samuel 'Motherfucking' L. Jackson? check. I rest my case.
5) Chris Evans - Sexy, sexy, (And not the ginger one).
Look sure, I think he's attractive, but I also happen to think he is an extremely talented Actor, who has, granted, made some extremely poor film decisions, but always gives 100% to every project and is underrated because people judge him on his looks.
Even if you don't take into account his heartbreaking and powerful performance in Sunshine, then look at some of his other films.
Cellular - a little gem IMHO, but most importantly he carries the film. There are few scenes in which he doesn't appear, and for you to watch the film you have to be invested in his character and his attempts to save the mysterious woman on the other end of the line. Evans brings his character Ryan to life, he is at once selfish, and spoilt, but willingly puts his life on the line to rescue this woman and her family. He's a jerk, who helps a complete stranger with no expectations of reward.
Push - I actually love this little film, but understand why many don't. Again playing a character he is selfish and self-involved and yet risks his life to protect others, and fight for what's right.
Sunshine - One of my absolute favourite films ever. Evans plays Mace, the strong-headed jerk engineer of the Icarus II. At the start of the film we see him losing it, and being sent for some "time out" by the ships Doctor after he picks a fight with the protagonist and ostensibly the hero of the film. As the story progresses, Mace shows that he is the only one willing to really ensure the mission is a success, he will do the tough job you don't want to, but in that small moment where he discovers Trey's body you know that it doesn't come without a price. He dies a hero's death, but he doesn't do it to be a hero, he does it because he knows if he doesn't the Earth is doomed. In the end he ensures that Capa can finish their mission, and make sure that their lives their existence aren't wasted.
I feel though i should be fair and point out one negative reaction. There is an awful lot in the trailer. I hope not too much, or that they are at least saving the really awesome bits. It also feels a little soulless. The trailer is so obviously designed to appeal to comic book geeks that it ends up feeling a little empty. I hope this is just my nervousness that a film I have been looking forward to for a while, and is pretty much my summer movie event 2011, will disappoint me. But whatever happens at least Chris Evans' abs appear.
Until next time
Salt :) xxx
