Review of Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) by Jack S — 26 Jan 2019

Great action and great characters. But it doesn't reach the same level as its sequels.

This review of Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) was written by Jack S on 26 January 2019.

Captain America: The First Avenger has generally received positive reviews.

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