Summary
- Captain America: Brave New World suffers from mixed reviews due to its heavy reliance on resolving plot points from The Incredible Hulk.
- The film requires fans to engage with plot points from over 16 years ago, causing frustration and confusion among newer audiences.
- Despite being criticized for tying up loose ends, the film still leaves fans with lingering questions, raising concerns about its future impact on the MCU.
The recently released film titled “Captain America: Brave New World” has been receiving mixed reviews from fans during its initial theater run, and a potential explanation for this could be the new Marvel Cinematic Universe record it holds.
Captain America: A World Reborn”
The movie was inevitably going to face challenges due to Chris Evans’ departure from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson not fully establishing himself in the role during “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” on Disney+. Furthermore, the film appeared to be intentionally downplaying this transitional arc by introducing numerous other plotlines and characters such as Harrison Ford’s MCU debut as Thunderbolt Ross and the Red Hulk. This left some viewers puzzled about the sudden introduction of the Red Hulk in a storyline unrelated to Bruce Banner’s well-known alter ego, a character that the Marvel Universe has struggled to portray effectively over time.
It’s been revealed that “Captain America: Brave New World” will have significant connections to the MCU’s 2008 film “The Incredible Hulk,” a fact that might surprise some fans. In an article from TheWrap titled “‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Is Basically a Sequel to ‘The Incredible Hulk’ – Here’s What You Need to Remember,” Jacob Bryant makes the case that director Onah’s “Captain America: Brave New World” picks up so many threads from the MCU’s second film that it can be considered, in essence, a sequel to “The Incredible Hulk.” This would make “Captain America: Brave New World” a unique addition to the MCU as it would necessitate newer fans to delve into the past, 16 years back, to grasp some context for a modern-day cinematic release. Bryant isn’t alone in this observation, with writer Mike Ryan also expressing similar thoughts on social media.
Title ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ appears to serve primarily for tying up the plot threads related to The Incredible Hulk and Eternals, resulting in a narrative that can be described as tangled and underwhelming. A more fitting title might have been Captain America: Unraveled Threads. (Despite my affection for Mackie’s Sam Wilson, this leaves me feeling quite disheartened.)
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been criticized for asking new fans to watch an excessive amount of previous shows or movies, especially since the Disney+ series debuted. As the franchise has expanded, this problem has only become more pronounced. The chasm between related projects is significantly larger than anything the franchise has previously presented to its audience. For instance, The Incredible Hulk was released a month after Iron Man and marked the beginning of the MCU, while Brave New World is the most recent MCU project available. This time gap covers the entire history of the franchise, with projects at either end that have been disappointing for the studio. If Captain America: Brave New World requires viewers to follow plot points from 2008’s The Incredible Hulk, it’s not surprising that many initial reactions describe the film as confusing and disorganized. Critics often comment on the plot feeling pieced together due to multiple rewrites and reshoots, and it seems clear that incorporating a precursor film from over a decade ago would have exacerbated these issues.
Regardless of being criticized as a movie merely wrapping up loose ends, Captain America: Brave New World manages to leave viewers puzzled by the end, posing unanswered questions. It remains uncertain how much the film’s disappointing reviews will impact forthcoming projects dealing with the storyline threads, and this underscores the sorrow of its poor handling. As we await news of its box office performance, its impressive links to previous films won’t provide solace to those who supported Captain America in this installment.
Captain America: Brave New World is currently showing in theaters across all markets.
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2025-02-17 16:56