Captain America: Brave New World- First Reviews Draw Mixed Reactions
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Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World will be released soon for the general public. However, multiple critics and journalists recently had the opportunity to see the movie before anyone else, and their reactions are quite mixed.
For example, Washington Post entertainment reporter Herb Scribner called the Marvel film an “Absolute Blast. All-in on the story. It just checked so many boxes for me. Felt like an MCU movie where other projects actually matter again. Lots of cohesion.”
However, others like film critic Cris Parker said that the movie, “didn’t quite hit the emotional or narrative highs I was hoping for. Loved Mackie as Cap and I appreciated the more serious tone but it did feel slightly empty.” Let us check out some more reactions from a variety of critics who got to watch the film before anyone else.
Film Critics Review Captain America: Brave New World
Check out some of the first reactions to the movie below:
#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld is flat out good.
— Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) February 12, 2025
It feels like an MCU return to form, progressing the overall story with a thrilling tale of its own. It’s pretty nonstop!
The villain feels a bit secondary. Solid action.
Harrison Ford is ALL IN. Mackie really claims the mantle. pic.twitter.com/BZtJ0XdkPY
Captain America: Brave New World is a game-changer for Phase 5 of the MCU. Mackie soars past the role of Falcon cementing himself as the new Captain America. Ford puts his signature grunting and crankiness to great use as Thaddeus Ross and Red Hulk. Brave New World is like Falcon… pic.twitter.com/4YxPScKvfF
— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) February 12, 2025
#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld is clunky, anticlimactic, and about as exciting as a rerun. The screenplay gives the characters little to do, the action feels like it’s just checking a box, and Red Hulk? Don’t bother getting hyped. As the 35th film in the MCU, it plays things way… pic.twitter.com/ntyXjoECia
— John Flickinger (@theFLICKpick) February 12, 2025
#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld finds the MCU back in fine form with a Winter Soldier-y thriller redolent of Manchurian Candidate & Parallax View. Mackie’s future as the new Cap shines incredibly bright! Bonus: you get to hear Harrison Ford say “Adamantium.” pic.twitter.com/grIM4x6N2k
— Josh Weiss (@JoshuaHWeiss) February 12, 2025
CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD seems to only exist to wrap up loose ends to The Incredible Hulk and Eternals. And in doing so the plot is about as convoluted and dull as that all sounds. This should have been called Captain America: Loose Ends #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld
— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) February 12, 2025
#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld is a strong testament to why Sam Wilson was the right choice to carry the shield. Mackie delivers his best performance yet, the action is entertaining, & the story remains engaging. There are a few flaws that hold this back from being GREAT though pic.twitter.com/9H3ASzaDxH
— Zach Pope (@popetheking) February 12, 2025
This was okay. Super flawed and felt like this film was about everybody else except Sam as he steps into the Cap moniker. Doesn't capitalize on its strengths at all, which left me super underwhelmed #CaptainAmerica
— Brittany Patrice (@BB18180) February 12, 2025
#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld made me feel like I was watching the MCU again—and that’s a good thing. Gritty, intense, and packed with Winter Soldier vibes. It’s not without its flaws—feels a bit disjointed at times—but Anthony Mackie owns the shield, and Red Hulk is a beast.… pic.twitter.com/jyzeKRVa4Z
— Jones Vibes (@jonesvibesonly) February 12, 2025
#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld proves Anthony Mackie has RIGHTFULLY EARNED the role of Captain America. He puts it all in as Sam Wilson and his chemistry with Danny Ramirez is great! Harrison Ford as President Ross/Red Hulk is charming and the action really rocks when it happens. pic.twitter.com/ktwngfnII6
— Chris Gallardo 🌊 (@chrisagwrites) February 12, 2025
I enjoyed #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld a lot. Anthony Mackie is a great Cap. Really enjoyed the action sequences which takes the character to new heights, literally. Did like the Leader, but felt he wasn’t really used enough. Red Hulk kicked ass too! pic.twitter.com/uUgkN5HOqU
— B E A N Z The Gamer Dad(beanzgotgamez.bsky.social) (@BeanzGotGamez) February 12, 2025
CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD is an incredible surprise! It ROCKS. The story is grounded, focused, and has genuine emotional stakes/solid action. Mackie proves he’s THE guy & Ford over-delivers! The spirit of Cap thrives in this film. Believe me when I say, the MCU is back! pic.twitter.com/5m3TBgtDZY
— Nikko (@NikkoCaruso) February 12, 2025
Cast of the film
- Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America
- Harrison Ford as U.S. President Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross
- Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres/Falcon
- Carl Lumbly (Doctor Sleep) as Isaiah Bradley
- Shira Haas as Ruth Bat-Seraph
- Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad) as Sidewinder
- Liv Tyler (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) as Elizabeth "Betty" Ross
- Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns/The Leader
The film will be released in theaters globally on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
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