Hey--I am glad some of you are attentive enough to notice I accidentally call it "Project Oversight" instead of "Project Insight" at the beginning of the video. Why did I do this? I have no earthly idea. I was reading from a script. Ron Burgundy has an excuse, because someone edited his script. Mine...was correctly written. I just read it wrong. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@Mac J I mean really anything can go corrupt it's not just tech, it's just the larger they are the more power they have to influence things to go their way since they can just pay a shit ton of money to "lobby" (buy) politicians. Gas and oil companies, nestle, walmart, dow chemicals, etc. etc. In the end as long as you let money have unlimited influence in our government there's no end to corporation overreach.
Exactly!! Why I think it's the best standalone comic book movie ever made : -It shifted from the war theme from first avenger and did a 180. They came out with a political spy thriller with the king of spy thrillers, Robert Redford. -it showed that even though Cap has old school values, he doesn't shy away from highlighting them. -the continuity of Cap's standalone story is just superbly done with the resurgence of Bucky as the Winter Soldier. -the movie has it all : comedic, action, serious, dark and gritty, yet it doesn't feel rehashed and redundant like some other movies *cough* The Dark Knight trilogy *cough*
@@stephaniejoy4741 again, I feel like you could say this about pretty much any movie in the MCU. Thor Ragnarok sets up the death of Odin and the destruction of Asgard, Antman sets up the time travel aspect, Civil War sets up the issues and the forming of 2 groups etc. while some do so more then the others, many movies set up the infinty stone ark
@@MrFleixgreat points and if anything you remind me of why I love the MCU but I think this movie is a detrimental stepping stone for the emotional depth that comes in the subsequent films, the tension triggered by Bucky and the fall of SHIELD really sets the tone for the finale of the saga.
The Avengers, Avengers Infinity War and Endgame wouldn't exist if Loki, Thanos, Thor didn't exist, it has nothing to do with Bucky, and Endgame wouldn't exist if Spider-Man hadn't existed in the MCU
@@jayduong9838 I think that is more of an implied subtle side effect. Not that the serum actually makes you more good or evil, but it’s the old concept of give a man power, and Becomes more of what he is. The serum itself didn’t make Steve Rogers what he is. It was already innate in him. Now he just has the power to do it on a max scale. If Steve Rogers was given magical powers by dr strange, or was bitten by a radioactive spider, he would still be the inspirational leader he turned out to be. It’s not necessarily the serum that did so.
@@jayduong9838 I got you. There seems to be a lot of fans who don’t get the concept that it’s more of an abstract side effect as opposed to a concrete side effect. I’ve been scratching my head on why so many fans don’t seem to get this concept that it doesn’t literally make him a more of a good man as opposed to giving him the strength to act on it... it’s very bizarre to me.
And it’s great in civil war. I noticed how jackman blended the two for new captain America in falcon and winter soldier and also reuses falcons theme from this movie, which is also really good, a lot more
Agree. A "grounded" super hero movie with a flair of espionage, politics, freedom and it's price. Love it. It's also nice to see Cap starting to understand the world he is living in now.
Winter Soldier is not just best Marvel movie, but one of the greatest action movie of all time. It had story, it was thrilling, the action was real, the stunts were choreographed beautifully, the score was good.
Yes, I agree. This is one of the highlights for me - excellent car-crash choreography. So little use (if any) for CGI, the film felt like it existed in the real world.
This isn't just a good superhero film, it's a good film, period. It actually works thematically really well when watched as part of a trilogy. Not the Captain America trilogy, though it's obviously a part of that. It carries a lot of similar themes and concepts as Three Days of the Condor and All the President's Men. Given that Redford stars in both, I think his casting as Pierce must be an intentional nod
My dad loved the iron man movies so much, he passed away in 2013 and I watched all the marvel movies to feel close to him, when I saw this movie in theaters I was mindblown by how good it was, after watching endgame in theaters I cried so bad remembering my dad and seeing tony die, these movies mean so much more than what people think, for me it meant feeling closer to my dad even tho he wasn’t here anymore, this movie was a masterpiece.
I've been kind of going on a marvel binge recently to feel closer to my dad too, he died last year. I'm not a fan of all of the movies, but I've enjoyed the ones I've been watching. Endgame made me cry also because of the scene at the end with Tony. I feel you. Still remember seeing the first Iron man in theaters with him, these movies have kind of taken me back to that simpler time a little bit.
Who doesn't know? Are you confusing random people as MCU fans? I am not saying anything but this is a character usually seen among the idiot Synder Fans.
@@samarendra109 if you have ever seen those videos in which they guess the movie by its theme Winter Soldier is the most unrecognised of them Like no one knows about it
10:09 Lots of people say they didn't like Sharon Carter, but I'll always be a fan of her because of this scene and saving the guy at the controls from getting shot.
@@Dallazification It beats it into submission for sure. Not saying that Spiderman 2 is a bad movie. It's a great movie, but Winter Soldier is simply better
Thats one thing I like about Cap. He does the right thing, he doesn't operate in grey areas. That's also why his friends don't feel like they can live up to him in the latest show (Bucky and Falcon). Even before the serium his morals and attitude were spot on, his character is why the doctor chose him and told him to remain "a good man" rather than the perfect soldier.
Personally I’ve always thought Cap was the coolest avenger and I completely agree that Winter Solider is one of the best if not the best MCU movie, Chris Evans did a great job portraying him and made Cap so badass, he will be missed 🧢
Interesting only Cap had good movie arc in Infinity saga. Iron Man even though his 1st was smash hit but 2nd and 3rd weren't that well received. Thor was hit or miss. Whereas Cap first was okay but not bad. However WS, CW , IW, Endgame were all best to good.
One reviewer said MoS changed Superman, but Captain America 2 changed America. It's so badass to hear. That the character was so important, it is the nation that gives way in the story.
Same here, I was a casual viewer but I watched this one in the theaters and it turned me into a fan. I hadn’t watched it for a couple of years, saw it again recently and it’s still the best.
Captain America : the Winter Soldier is Marvel's best film since the story is well written and really doesnt have to be a Superhero film but its a espionage - on the run film . One scene that really knocks the ball outta the park is when Steve visits Peggy who has aged and ha dementia and dying. That scene gives the story and film depth. And the film gives Furu time which is very well paced action . Then the famous elevator scene is excellent . ( recreated in Endgame but w/ a twist ) Black Widow teams up with Steve and then introduces the Falcon as they meet up with the Winter Soldier as Steve fights him he finds out its his old friend Bucky who doesnt know him. The film is said by critics to be like 3 Days of the Condor which is awesome since the star of that film is the main villain of this film , Robert Redford . I recomend this film to non fans since it has well paced action and story that doesn't give you time to get bored. Get out the popcorn and be entertained.
i showed my dad this movie last night. he's not one for most movies, much less superhero movies, but he really enjoyed the realistic fast paced fight scenes and the very realistic theme of Freedom vs safety
I think it is freedom vs. control more than it's freedom vs. safety. Hydra always wanted control and domination and Fury was always more concerned with controlling the situation and being one step ahead of his enemies. They only use safety as a means to manipulate people into doing what they are told and going along with it.
And Cap didn't just express it in words, but in his actions, "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.".. And it goes hand in hand with the last point you make! Be careful what you compromise! Subscribed!
You should watch V for Vendetta if you liked these two films. It's also comic book movie but it doesn't 'feel' like it since it digs into many mature topics without any sugarcoating.
Not only it was the best MCU film but the most Violent film Marvel has done without too much blood shed I mean it was brutal lol winter solider threw the guy glasses that’s was a hydra operative into a huge moving truck on the highway …. Like his body must’ve been scattered across that road … then Bucky goes on top on the jet and shoots the pilot twice in the head !!! Then Pierce shoots his maid twice on the body kills her dead … this movie was the most bloody without being bloody and Marvel will never do a movie like this again in terms of violence and killing was just off the charts
One thing to add, the score undoubtedly one of the best in marvels cache of films possible. Henry Jackman killed it just wished it continued in Civil War. But now with Falcon and The Winter Soldier, the hope once return.
What I like about Winter Soldier and Civil War the most is how both films bring up complex questions about freedom vs order. Questions that are ultimately left in the air so the viewer could make their own opinions. When Civil War came out, people debated which side was in the right with a more or less equal divide on both fronts. When both sides of a debate have equally good arguments, you know you have written a good conflict story.
It is easily one of the best. Criminally underrated. I still think Infinity War, Endgame and Civil War are on top, but this movie is just a "True Marvel Movie"
I like how this vid is just about the story instead of the winter soldier cap relationship cuz I think the story of this movie isn’t talked about enough
Thanks for a really good review. I have seen other reviews and discussions, but they usually focus more on Bucky, which is understandable. The relationship between Cap and Bucky is an emotional highlight of the movie. Your choice to focus exclusively on the underlying themes of trust and friendship, safety/ control and freedom/ letting go underlines a completely different aspect of the movie, one that usually doesn't come to the fore so much. Your review has enriched my understanding of the film, and increased my appreciation of it. My compliments.
The character building, the dialogues, and the hand-to-hand action combat scenes are just epic. And man oh man, the soundtrack gives me goosebumps when I hear it even now. One of my go-to 'I am feeling awesome' albums. Awesome video by the way.
any time the Winter Soldier features prominently in the MCU, I like how they bring bigger debates in TWS: freedom vs security Civil War: govt. oversight vs individual rights FATWS: race, police brutality, how we treat veterans
Wow this is a really good video! Winter soldier isn’t my favourite marvel film, but it’s up there. You made some really good points and the editing was great too
I just watched the movie again for the fifth or sixth time and it’s still as good as I remember. Everything from the pacing, writing, choreography, dialogue, it’s really just top tier. One of my favorite movies of all time
I Remeber seeing this 3x in theatre. The tone of this just felt darker than anything the MCU did before it. Still my favorite too because it was good with just character development and plot. Not just throwing a bunch of superheroes in there for an audience grabber
This has been my favorite MCU film since I finished my first watch in the theatre. It's a Tom Clancy novel, but with Capt America and a universe with super heroes/villains.
Nobody ever believes me when I say this movie is actually epic AND smart. It’s actually really well done, everything down to the story, action, character development. This is everything I wanted from a captain America movie in the first place. One of my favorite movies of all time.
I remember seeing this the day it came out, walking out of the theater, and immediately going to the counter to see if there were any more tickets available for showings the rest of the day. I NEEDED to see it again IMMEDIATELY. Still the best MCU film.
That speech he gives towards the end is probably my favorite mcu moment. I would say evans has been the only actor to pull off being such an iconic paragon of virtue since Chris reeve Superman.
This is the pinnacle example of how superhero movies should be made. Excellent pacing between action, humor, plot, suspense, and character development. The fight choreography is the best of any superhero movie I’ve ever seen, and the villain one of the best as well
@@trx4957 The threat of killing millions (more than the nuking of Hiroshima) is the point of the movie. It was a turn of phrase to point out that if 'government' was anywhere near as genocidal as the movie suggests, then yeah, I would probably not wanna 'let the government do what they've done'. In reality, effective governments actually serve their citizens better and lead to happier nations when they have more power. (e.g. Germany, Finland, Switzerland, even the U.K.)
@@Theo-bb6pn Hydra only was able to amass the power of Shield because Shield was effective. The moral of the movie is really be careful who you trust and value freedom over security. That’s what I’m talking about
@@trx4957 I feel like the moral of the movie might have been 'don't allow the most powerful governmental institute in the world to have such little accountability that it lets Nazis be in power' - the story is so absurd that you can't take a moral of 'big government bad' from it because it's like 'well did you know my mother got hit by a plane, therefore flying is dangerous because you might hit people' - yes, that thing is physically possible - but it's so absurdly unlikely that you can't disregard the (numerous) positives that come from a large welfare state (average happiness, wage, and democractic functioning is all higher in Germany, which I compare because it's essentially bigger than the biggest state)
@@maxim196 Infinity War is great and I loved it. In my opinion it would be ranked 6 6) Infinity War 7) Avengers 1 8) Avengers Endgame 9) Captain America 1 10) Incredible Hulk 1 Also this is totally biased and as per I enjoyed it. Everyone's choice will be different so No offence to anyone.
I love this movie! The themes, the cast, the action....The music...THE MUSIC! All this old school espionage and drama. It's a slick action film with just the right amount of humour. Also you have to give it to Chris Evans. This was some of his best character work. He's like those old school Hollywood heartthrobs. Handsome but dignified (onscreen at least). I remember being so skeptical of his casting because he always played this frat boy kinda guy but this movie made me fall in love with how inspiring he made Cap look on screen.
I agree, this is their best, for the reasons cited here, and also because the writers and director simply set out to make a GOOD MOVIE, not just a superhero tent-pole film with lots of "splotions"
Great video, man! This video alone shows a lot about the depth of this movie, but you barely even scratched the surface. The Winter Soldier isn’t just my favorite marvel movie, it’s my favorite movie.
This was the perfect Marvel film. As a guy who never watches trailers I was so blown away by this movie. Not even end game got me feeling the same way. It seemed this movie was not hyped up as much too which helped making it such a pleasant surprise. I really wished Black Panther followed a similar path. Alas. If you really follow the marvel cinematic universe i dare say you'd agree with me that this was their best and most well made movie
I think ‘Black Panther’ got the closest, which is why it is my second favorite after ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’. That said, I agree with your assessment.
Hey--I am glad some of you are attentive enough to notice I accidentally call it "Project Oversight" instead of "Project Insight" at the beginning of the video. Why did I do this? I have no earthly idea. I was reading from a script. Ron Burgundy has an excuse, because someone edited his script. Mine...was correctly written. I just read it wrong. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Honestly.. at that point it is a pretty big oversight from Fury sooo... you're actually right.. from a certain point of view =)
Who are u and why are u in my recommended?!?
You got a sub
Fantastic video man! This film really grew on me recently.
Fun fact then insight is the reason for 2nd cap movie
While oversight is the reason for3rd cap movie
It's ironic that Howard and Peggy founded SHIELD, while Steve took it down.
Because he is the Captain, there's a time he gives orders to both of them...
@@dannybenhur6123 yeah, his authority is felt everywhere
@Mac J tesla?
@Mac J I mean really anything can go corrupt it's not just tech, it's just the larger they are the more power they have to influence things to go their way since they can just pay a shit ton of money to "lobby" (buy) politicians. Gas and oil companies, nestle, walmart, dow chemicals, etc. etc. In the end as long as you let money have unlimited influence in our government there's no end to corporation overreach.
@Mac J or... someone who’s just curious to find out why Tesla’s apparently corrupt.
Winter soldier is one of the best movie ever. Even viewers didnt trust anyone and doubted all characters.
Exactly!! Why I think it's the best standalone comic book movie ever made :
-It shifted from the war theme from first avenger and did a 180. They came out with a political spy thriller with the king of spy thrillers, Robert Redford.
-it showed that even though Cap has old school values, he doesn't shy away from highlighting them.
-the continuity of Cap's standalone story is just superbly done with the resurgence of Bucky as the Winter Soldier.
-the movie has it all : comedic, action, serious, dark and gritty, yet it doesn't feel rehashed and redundant like some other movies *cough* The Dark Knight trilogy *cough*
@@jonathanmartin8113 an it features the best character in the entire mcu: Aaron
@@fitztobias6080 "I wish!!" 🤣🤣🤣
@@jonathanmartin8113 specimen
@@fitztobias6080 aka noobmaster69
without this movie, you can't create civil war, there's no bucky, and if the avengers aren't apart, infinity war and endgame aren't possible too
Tbf you could say that about pretty much any movie
@@MrFleix Not really. This movie sets up so much and is very linked for a standalone compared to iron man, thor and the the rest
@@stephaniejoy4741 again, I feel like you could say this about pretty much any movie in the MCU. Thor Ragnarok sets up the death of Odin and the destruction of Asgard, Antman sets up the time travel aspect, Civil War sets up the issues and the forming of 2 groups etc. while some do so more then the others, many movies set up the infinty stone ark
@@MrFleixgreat points and if anything you remind me of why I love the MCU but I think this movie is a detrimental stepping stone for the emotional depth that comes in the subsequent films, the tension triggered by Bucky and the fall of SHIELD really sets the tone for the finale of the saga.
The Avengers, Avengers Infinity War and Endgame wouldn't exist if Loki, Thanos, Thor didn't exist, it has nothing to do with Bucky, and Endgame wouldn't exist if Spider-Man hadn't existed in the MCU
Steve Rogers biggest super power isn’t his strength, or speed, but his ability to inspire others.
The Cap movies really nailed that concept.
It's part of the serum too, it's why Dr Erskine emphasize a good man, and inside so much
@@jayduong9838 I think that is more of an implied subtle side effect. Not that the serum actually makes you more good or evil, but it’s the old concept of give a man power, and Becomes more of what he is.
The serum itself didn’t make Steve Rogers what he is. It was already innate in him. Now he just has the power to do it on a max scale.
If Steve Rogers was given magical powers by dr strange, or was bitten by a radioactive spider, he would still be the inspirational leader he turned out to be. It’s not necessarily the serum that did so.
@@TheLivewire18 ya that's what I meant. The serum emphasizes what is already in him
@@jayduong9838 I got you. There seems to be a lot of fans who don’t get the concept that it’s more of an abstract side effect as opposed to a concrete side effect. I’ve been scratching my head on why so many fans don’t seem to get this concept that it doesn’t literally make him a more of a good man as opposed to giving him the strength to act on it... it’s very bizarre to me.
@@TheLivewire18 Captain America is a character in the Marvel comics
Captain America's theme in this movie was so good and I keep listening to it. So glad you let all of it play out in the beginning.
I listen to it all the time
The whole soundtrack is absolutely phenomenal
Best soundtrack in the MCU. Henry Jackman knocked it out of the park. Still my favorite MCU movie, hands down.
@@michele3314 true
And it’s great in civil war. I noticed how jackman blended the two for new captain America in falcon and winter soldier and also reuses falcons theme from this movie, which is also really good, a lot more
Agree. A "grounded" super hero movie with a flair of espionage, politics, freedom and it's price. Love it. It's also nice to see Cap starting to understand the world he is living in now.
Another good example is the dark knight
Basically Metal Gear Solid 2
All true, plus the winter soldier is bad ass.
Winter Soldier is not just best Marvel movie, but one of the greatest action movie of all time. It had story, it was thrilling, the action was real, the stunts were choreographed beautifully, the score was good.
Is it also better than all liam nesson and Mission impossible Action Thriller of all time ??
@MX 3 how
@MX 3 how
Yes, I agree. This is one of the highlights for me - excellent car-crash choreography. So little use (if any) for CGI, the film felt like it existed in the real world.
@MX 3 no winter soldier is better than all Mission impossible movies
“Captain’s orders.” Is one of my favorite lines of all time.
This isn't just a good superhero film, it's a good film, period. It actually works thematically really well when watched as part of a trilogy. Not the Captain America trilogy, though it's obviously a part of that. It carries a lot of similar themes and concepts as Three Days of the Condor and All the President's Men. Given that Redford stars in both, I think his casting as Pierce must be an intentional nod
I would ad Sneakers to that list.
This movie is so good and so relevant to the real world conflict, especially in todays society.
Also can we just have an acknowledgement that the Winter Solider is legit *terrifying* during his first appearance?
@@santos8468 I haven't seen Sneakers, but I'll make a point to check it out!
My dad loved the iron man movies so much, he passed away in 2013 and I watched all the marvel movies to feel close to him, when I saw this movie in theaters I was mindblown by how good it was, after watching endgame in theaters I cried so bad remembering my dad and seeing tony die, these movies mean so much more than what people think, for me it meant feeling closer to my dad even tho he wasn’t here anymore, this movie was a masterpiece.
Bro what a beautifiul story and I’m so so sorry for your dad 💔🙏🏾
Endgame is trash but sorry for your loss
instant tears, hope your doing well bud
I've been kind of going on a marvel binge recently to feel closer to my dad too, he died last year. I'm not a fan of all of the movies, but I've enjoyed the ones I've been watching. Endgame made me cry also because of the scene at the end with Tony. I feel you. Still remember seeing the first Iron man in theaters with him, these movies have kind of taken me back to that simpler time a little bit.
Such an important movie for today. Freedom is always one generation away from tyranny.
Good thing Trump’s out lol
@@bananabread2860 trump has absolutely nothing to do with anything here. shut up
Man, I triggered a lot of Trump dumpsters didn’t I?
@@bananabread2860 Keep telling yourself that if it makes you feel better.
@@mrgarybusey2052 it does :)
The Winter Soldier theme in this movie was so sick
2:53: "the last time I trusted someone I lost an eye"
It was a fucking cat
Give the guy a break.. It LOOKED like a cat. It was a Flerken.
that man at the desk is a pure trooper. He was fearing for his life knowing crossbones was a hydra agent
No superpowers, just pure courage.
I am surprised that the mcu fanboys don't know about this marvel theme song
This is literally the best mcu solo film and theme
Who doesn't know? Are you confusing random people as MCU fans? I am not saying anything but this is a character usually seen among the idiot Synder Fans.
@@samarendra109 if you have ever seen those videos in which they guess the movie by its theme
Winter Soldier is the most unrecognised of them
Like no one knows about it
@Darth Ren99 I can find it right now but the title suggests "can you guess the mcu film by theme song"
There are plenty videos of these type
@Darth Ren99 then They’re not Marvel Fans. It’s instantly recognizable
@@samarendra109 as a fan of comics as a whole I feel offended
No WAY a channel with less than 500 subs has production quality like this. Absolutely amazing
I’m trying 😩
10:09 Lots of people say they didn't like Sharon Carter, but I'll always be a fan of her because of this scene and saving the guy at the controls from getting shot.
And now she’s an enemy
@@ddf7933 lol yeahhhhh....it's starting to look that way. She's either the power broker or the actual leader of the flag smashers lol
@@MotorCityPhoenix313 she is the power broker
@@ddf7933 Depends on where you're standing
She is now the bad guy
2014, Marvels best year
i would say 2018 is peak marvel but 2014 is great too :-)
2017 was good to them, too.
Not entirely (Amazing Spider-Man 2)
@@HighSlowTree Eh, not made by Marvel.
Still a marvel character
Winter Soldier is definitely the best standalone MCU movie and even the best standalone comic book movie ever made.
Not sure it beats Spiderman 2
@@Dallazification It beats it into submission for sure. Not saying that Spiderman 2 is a bad movie. It's a great movie, but Winter Soldier is simply better
You misspelled spider man into the spiderverse
@@Samisgreat-lf2yx I'm pretty sure that it was implied that it was the criteria was for live action comic book movies... But Spiderverse is awesome
@@jonathanmartin8113 in that case you misspelled guardians of the galaxy
Thats one thing I like about Cap. He does the right thing, he doesn't operate in grey areas. That's also why his friends don't feel like they can live up to him in the latest show (Bucky and Falcon). Even before the serium his morals and attitude were spot on, his character is why the doctor chose him and told him to remain "a good man" rather than the perfect soldier.
:D
Personally I’ve always thought Cap was the coolest avenger and I completely agree that Winter Solider is one of the best if not the best MCU movie, Chris Evans did a great job portraying him and made Cap so badass, he will be missed 🧢
Interesting only Cap had good movie arc in Infinity saga.
Iron Man even though his 1st was smash hit but 2nd and 3rd weren't that well received. Thor was hit or miss. Whereas Cap first was okay but not bad. However WS, CW , IW, Endgame were all best to good.
One reviewer said MoS changed Superman, but Captain America 2 changed America. It's so badass to hear. That the character was so important, it is the nation that gives way in the story.
Actually this is the movie that got me in the mcu
How same! This was also my first mcu movie to watch in theaters. I think cap's trilogy is best of all characters.
Same here, I was a casual viewer but I watched this one in the theaters and it turned me into a fan. I hadn’t watched it for a couple of years, saw it again recently and it’s still the best.
Same! Wasn't a fan at all, but this movie was just so good.
Yup.
I love me some Endgame but this is the best. Just so good.
I also like this dark blue Cap suit more than other suits he had
The action scenes in this movie are amongst the best in any movie I have ever seen and I have seen alot.
Too true! Absolutely dig the action. It feels more grounded and weighty than many Marvel action scenes
Captain America : the Winter Soldier is Marvel's best film since the story is well written and really doesnt have to be a Superhero film but its a espionage - on the run film . One scene that really knocks the ball outta the park is when Steve visits Peggy who has aged and ha dementia and dying. That scene gives the story and film depth. And the film gives Furu time which is very well paced action . Then the famous elevator scene is excellent . ( recreated in Endgame but w/ a twist ) Black Widow teams up with Steve and then introduces the Falcon as they meet up with the Winter Soldier as Steve fights him he finds out its his old friend Bucky who doesnt know him. The film is said by critics to be like 3 Days of the Condor which is awesome since the star of that film is the main villain of this film , Robert Redford . I recomend this film to non fans since it has well paced action and story that doesn't give you time to get bored. Get out the popcorn and be entertained.
5:42 I never noticed before that this is the same song at the end of Endgame.
The callbacks and tie-ins within the MCU are absolutely bananas.
So true, this movie was pure gold
i showed my dad this movie last night. he's not one for most movies, much less superhero movies, but he really enjoyed the realistic fast paced fight scenes and the very realistic theme of Freedom vs safety
I think it is freedom vs. control more than it's freedom vs. safety. Hydra always wanted control and domination and Fury was always more concerned with controlling the situation and being one step ahead of his enemies. They only use safety as a means to manipulate people into doing what they are told and going along with it.
The soundtrack alone is the best thing yet!
2:56 is the reason so many people didn't like what they did with Captain Marvel
100%
“Agent Romanov is comfortable with EVERYTHING!” 😍
Just need to know if she wants a gold or silver engagement ring
The theme in this movie hyped me up each time
Tbh this is the most grounded marvel movie ever since all of this could happen
And Cap didn't just express it in words, but in his actions, "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.".. And it goes hand in hand with the last point you make! Be careful what you compromise! Subscribed!
Winter soldier and the dark knight are the two greatest superhero movies of all time, change my mind
You should watch V for Vendetta if you liked these two films. It's also comic book movie but it doesn't 'feel' like it since it digs into many mature topics without any sugarcoating.
Not only it was the best MCU film but the most Violent film Marvel has done without too much blood shed I mean it was brutal lol winter solider threw the guy glasses that’s was a hydra operative into a huge moving truck on the highway …. Like his body must’ve been scattered across that road … then Bucky goes on top on the jet and shoots the pilot twice in the head !!! Then Pierce shoots his maid twice on the body kills her dead … this movie was the most bloody without being bloody and Marvel will never do a movie like this again in terms of violence and killing was just off the charts
It wasn't off the charts lol
It was better than most though
@@frostyclutch6759 the killing was off the charts for me as a Marvel Film lol
I thought Iron Man 1 was pretty violent, the way he disposed of those terrorists
Infinity war claps winter soldier most fans and professional critics agree
@@evald5373 infinity war does not have the same bloodshed as winter soldier had
You’ve made me realize how important good writing is in a movie
One thing to add, the score undoubtedly one of the best in marvels cache of films possible. Henry Jackman killed it just wished it continued in Civil War. But now with Falcon and The Winter Soldier, the hope once return.
Checking in just to say it’s still the best MCU movie ever
This is objective truth
Finally someone with the same opinion: This movie is amazing!!!
I love how you showed that this was an amazing movie while not even mentioning one of the two characters in the title. Well done, sir
Just fuckin' remove "why" from the title 🤷🏻♂️ Even Infinity War is only as good as this at best but this one beats all! 🔥❤️
What I like about Winter Soldier and Civil War the most is how both films bring up complex questions about freedom vs order. Questions that are ultimately left in the air so the viewer could make their own opinions. When Civil War came out, people debated which side was in the right with a more or less equal divide on both fronts. When both sides of a debate have equally good arguments, you know you have written a good conflict story.
Could not have said it better myself
It is easily one of the best. Criminally underrated. I still think Infinity War, Endgame and Civil War are on top, but this movie is just a "True Marvel Movie"
The theme gives me chills, literally
The elevator fight scene was phonomenal.
I like how this vid is just about the story instead of the winter soldier cap relationship cuz I think the story of this movie isn’t talked about enough
Thanks for a really good review. I have seen other reviews and discussions, but they usually focus more on Bucky, which is understandable. The relationship between Cap and Bucky is an emotional highlight of the movie.
Your choice to focus exclusively on the underlying themes of trust and friendship, safety/ control and freedom/ letting go underlines a completely different aspect of the movie, one that usually doesn't come to the fore so much.
Your review has enriched my understanding of the film, and increased my appreciation of it.
My compliments.
The character building, the dialogues, and the hand-to-hand action combat scenes are just epic. And man oh man, the soundtrack gives me goosebumps when I hear it even now. One of my go-to 'I am feeling awesome' albums. Awesome video by the way.
I just rewatched the series too. Looks like I have to watch it all again with a more discerning eye.
any time the Winter Soldier features prominently in the MCU, I like how they bring bigger debates in
TWS: freedom vs security
Civil War: govt. oversight vs individual rights
FATWS: race, police brutality, how we treat veterans
Winter Soldier has been my favorite MCU movie since it came out.
Project Oversight is totally accurate as it is Global Oversight
Captain America had one of the best movie trilogies of all time.
And we got Falcon and The Winter Soldiet similar to this movie 💥
It feels like an extension of the movie almost. They nailed it 100%
no that show was woke shit , nothing like what marvel used to be
dude i swear to god i keep going back to the intro, its sooo goosebumpsy
Wow this is a really good video! Winter soldier isn’t my favourite marvel film, but it’s up there. You made some really good points and the editing was great too
Steve’s relationship with Natasha is easily one of the best parts of the movie in my opinion
I just watched the movie again for the fifth or sixth time and it’s still as good as I remember. Everything from the pacing, writing, choreography, dialogue, it’s really just top tier. One of my favorite movies of all time
This is the correct take
I Remeber seeing this 3x in theatre. The tone of this just felt darker than anything the MCU did before it. Still my favorite too because it was good with just character development and plot. Not just throwing a bunch of superheroes in there for an audience grabber
This has been my favorite MCU film since I finished my first watch in the theatre. It's a Tom Clancy novel, but with Capt America and a universe with super heroes/villains.
Nobody ever believes me when I say this movie is actually epic AND smart. It’s actually really well done, everything down to the story, action, character development. This is everything I wanted from a captain America movie in the first place. One of my favorite movies of all time.
Keep doing stuff I haven’t heard about before. Subscribed
This is my favorite MCU movie
Very impressive work you have done compiling these thoughts.
I remember seeing this the day it came out, walking out of the theater, and immediately going to the counter to see if there were any more tickets available for showings the rest of the day.
I NEEDED to see it again IMMEDIATELY.
Still the best MCU film.
Outstanding. I love that 💃🏻 It’s still the best.
The intro is edited so nicely. I watched it on repeat for so many times
The montage of the start of the video is by far the best MCU Montage Recaps that I've ever seen.
That speech he gives towards the end is probably my favorite mcu moment. I would say evans has been the only actor to pull off being such an iconic paragon of virtue since Chris reeve Superman.
It’s so fantastic
The perfect character development in MCU as a pair - I would say Steve and Natasha. Their bonding and friendship just grew on and on.
It’s quite compelling
I love these kind of Videos, the ones explaining why movies/shows are amazing or terrible with LOTS of evidence to support their opinion.
This is the pinnacle example of how superhero movies should be made. Excellent pacing between action, humor, plot, suspense, and character development. The fight choreography is the best of any superhero movie I’ve ever seen, and the villain one of the best as well
💯 No notes, perfect comment
“On your Left!”
It just makes me so mad that people can watch a movie like this and then let government do all of the things they’ve done to us
In the real world governments don't do this tho do they, Germany isn't nuking its civilians but there's a hefty welfare state...
@@Theo-bb6pn Duh. I never said governments were nuking places. That doesn’t even happen in the movie so I’m not sure where you got that
@@trx4957 The threat of killing millions (more than the nuking of Hiroshima) is the point of the movie. It was a turn of phrase to point out that if 'government' was anywhere near as genocidal as the movie suggests, then yeah, I would probably not wanna 'let the government do what they've done'. In reality, effective governments actually serve their citizens better and lead to happier nations when they have more power. (e.g. Germany, Finland, Switzerland, even the U.K.)
@@Theo-bb6pn Hydra only was able to amass the power of Shield because Shield was effective. The moral of the movie is really be careful who you trust and value freedom over security. That’s what I’m talking about
@@trx4957 I feel like the moral of the movie might have been 'don't allow the most powerful governmental institute in the world to have such little accountability that it lets Nazis be in power' - the story is so absurd that you can't take a moral of 'big government bad' from it because it's like 'well did you know my mother got hit by a plane, therefore flying is dangerous because you might hit people' - yes, that thing is physically possible - but it's so absurdly unlikely that you can't disregard the (numerous) positives that come from a large welfare state (average happiness, wage, and democractic functioning is all higher in Germany, which I compare because it's essentially bigger than the biggest state)
0:22 the intro is fire
Thank you 🔥
My Top 5 MCU movies :
1) Winter Soldier
2) Iron Man 1
3) Guardians of Galaxy 1
4) Thor Ragnorok
5) Black Panther
no infinity war ?
@@maxim196 Infinity War is great and I loved it. In my opinion it would be ranked 6
6) Infinity War
7) Avengers 1
8) Avengers Endgame
9) Captain America 1
10) Incredible Hulk 1
Also this is totally biased and as per I enjoyed it. Everyone's choice will be different so No offence to anyone.
I love this movie! The themes, the cast, the action....The music...THE MUSIC! All this old school espionage and drama. It's a slick action film with just the right amount of humour. Also you have to give it to Chris Evans. This was some of his best character work. He's like those old school Hollywood heartthrobs. Handsome but dignified (onscreen at least). I remember being so skeptical of his casting because he always played this frat boy kinda guy but this movie made me fall in love with how inspiring he made Cap look on screen.
Spot on!! 👏🏻 Every word you just said is true
This is a really good video man you got a new sub.
IT IS the best! AND my favorite.
This movie also has the song troubleman by Marvin Gaye in it and from all the great songs choices in the mcu that’s probably the best
Best movie in the MCU for sure! These heights were never reached again & the way it looks may never be in the future either...
video's first 1 minute is so good with the music sometimes I come here just to watch this part even 4 years later
I hope you realize this is an insane compliment 😭😭 Thank you for thinking of it and coming back to it!!
A man of culture. Liked and subscribed.
So glad u let the theme song play in the beginning of the vid
My favourite movie ever.💝💝💝💝
Excellent Essay Sir.
I agree, this is their best, for the reasons cited here, and also because the writers and director simply set out to make a GOOD MOVIE, not just a superhero tent-pole film with lots of "splotions"
When you realize the person Fury trusted was a Cat😂😹
Wholeheartedly agree! Thank you for this video.
Great video, man! This video alone shows a lot about the depth of this movie, but you barely even scratched the surface. The Winter Soldier isn’t just my favorite marvel movie, it’s my favorite movie.
Thank you!! I love this. It’s such a good one 🙌🏻
Bro that’s theme is so beautiful, and so bitter sweet after endgame. We all grew up watching these, and this one is definitely my favorite of them all
Thank you for this one!
I absolutely love the score!
This was the perfect Marvel film. As a guy who never watches trailers I was so blown away by this movie. Not even end game got me feeling the same way. It seemed this movie was not hyped up as much too which helped making it such a pleasant surprise. I really wished Black Panther followed a similar path. Alas. If you really follow the marvel cinematic universe i dare say you'd agree with me that this was their best and most well made movie
I think ‘Black Panther’ got the closest, which is why it is my second favorite after ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’. That said, I agree with your assessment.
end game sucked
Great video!
This is my second favorite Marvel film next to civil war.
Two of the best for sure!!
I forgot how much I loved this theme!!