The new Captain America??
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JD
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...and that's why the pad the suit up a little. Also makes the connection between Steve Rogers/Cap a little less obvious.
I am pretty satisfied with the casting choice. Though I am a little upset that FF is being rebooted, I really think this guy can do the role of Cap well - he's got the physique which I think is very important because he is supposed to be a super soldier, and he has that overall look that is going to make this work.
OK, now that we have the official casting announcement, I hope we see some concept art for the Cap suit!!
OK, now that we have the official casting announcement, I hope we see some concept art for the Cap suit!!
Darth Mule
Sr Member
Why would you pad the suit? Evans has a perfect physique for the role already. I don't think realistically a supersoldier serum would make you so bulky you can't move. I think it would be lean muscle mass like Evans already seems to have. Making Cap the size of Scwartzenegger back in the Terminator days wouldn't make sense. Too much weight to move efficiently.
That being said. I'm "okay" with Evans as cap. I'm not terribly disappointed at least. Still would have preferred someone that wasn't already the Human Torch. :lol
Eopie Herder
Sr Member
You're not only right about that, but it's already established in Marvel Movie lore as well. Tim Roth didn't get huge in The Hulk when he was given the Super Soldier Serum.
Solo4114
Master Member
My concern is primarily that Evans can't act. I don't know this for certain, however, since I've only seen him in the FF films and, let's face it, those aren't exactly vehicles for actors anyway. I mean, I think both Michael Chiklis and Ioan Gruffud can act quite well. But you wouldn't know it to look at that movie.
Basically, I think the success of a Cap movie will come down to three obvious things: writing, direction, and acting. I tend to think that good writing and good direction can make up for middle-of-the-road acting. Evans may be a middling actor who can rise to the challenge with good material and a good director.
My concern, however, is that the casting of Evans is evident of studio meddling, which suggests that they will hijack the film in favor of what is "marketable" or "bankable." So, Evans will end up being saddled with a similar approach to how he played Johnny Storm in the FF movies, and will be cracking wise as Cap. WRONG for the character. Some humor is fine, but I tend to see Cap as far more earnest and patriotic in a serious way than sort of casually goofy. Cap isn't a demigod like Superman, but he's got a lot of the same core values.
A good Cap movie will recognize that Steve Rogers is -- at his core -- a patriot. He's willing to subject himself to incredibly dangerous (but ultimately successful) medical experiments. He's ready to place himself in harms' way in a VERY visible fashion, because he recognizes the need to be a living symbol and inspiration to others, and because he so fervently believes in his mission. After he's frozen, and wakes up in a world he barely recognizes, he recognizes that he still needs to play the part he once did -- perhaps more than ever, even though he might be far more conflicted about the increasing presence of "gray areas" in modern society and in his mission.
My concerns are (A) that Evans can't really play that kind of role well, and/or (B) the studio is totally uninterested in that. They want a rock 'em, sock 'em action film set in WWII, but they don't give a damn about maintaining the feel of the era. They'd rather it be "hip" for modern audiences, chock full of lame humor, etc.
That said, when I saw the first production stills for the original X-men movie, I was TOTALLY unimpressed. After walking out of a matinee showing of the film, I was delighted with the film. So, hopefully, they'll surprise me. I'm wary, though.
Basically, I think the success of a Cap movie will come down to three obvious things: writing, direction, and acting. I tend to think that good writing and good direction can make up for middle-of-the-road acting. Evans may be a middling actor who can rise to the challenge with good material and a good director.
My concern, however, is that the casting of Evans is evident of studio meddling, which suggests that they will hijack the film in favor of what is "marketable" or "bankable." So, Evans will end up being saddled with a similar approach to how he played Johnny Storm in the FF movies, and will be cracking wise as Cap. WRONG for the character. Some humor is fine, but I tend to see Cap as far more earnest and patriotic in a serious way than sort of casually goofy. Cap isn't a demigod like Superman, but he's got a lot of the same core values.
A good Cap movie will recognize that Steve Rogers is -- at his core -- a patriot. He's willing to subject himself to incredibly dangerous (but ultimately successful) medical experiments. He's ready to place himself in harms' way in a VERY visible fashion, because he recognizes the need to be a living symbol and inspiration to others, and because he so fervently believes in his mission. After he's frozen, and wakes up in a world he barely recognizes, he recognizes that he still needs to play the part he once did -- perhaps more than ever, even though he might be far more conflicted about the increasing presence of "gray areas" in modern society and in his mission.
My concerns are (A) that Evans can't really play that kind of role well, and/or (B) the studio is totally uninterested in that. They want a rock 'em, sock 'em action film set in WWII, but they don't give a damn about maintaining the feel of the era. They'd rather it be "hip" for modern audiences, chock full of lame humor, etc.
That said, when I saw the first production stills for the original X-men movie, I was TOTALLY unimpressed. After walking out of a matinee showing of the film, I was delighted with the film. So, hopefully, they'll surprise me. I'm wary, though.
Noeland
Master Member
I'm not a fan of Evans in general. I think this is a safe choice for Cap, but Joe Johnston isn't known for taking chances, is he?
I thought Evans was OK in Street Kings, but he didn't do a lot with it. He was the lead in Push, and that flick was forgettable, and so was his performance. He didn't really carry the film in a way that it needed to be, IMHO.
I'm not sure he has the talent and ability to carry big films as the lead, but we'll see. Maybe he will blow us all away in this one.
I thought Evans was OK in Street Kings, but he didn't do a lot with it. He was the lead in Push, and that flick was forgettable, and so was his performance. He didn't really carry the film in a way that it needed to be, IMHO.
I'm not sure he has the talent and ability to carry big films as the lead, but we'll see. Maybe he will blow us all away in this one.
JD
Master Member
I was trying to be funny... the second line of mine was meant to imply that the first line was a joke. Sorry.
EvilRocketeer
Master Member
I thought it was funny :lol
Well, Joe Johnson has gone againts studios before casting decisions. Joe johnson and dave stevens wanted billy campbell, and disney wanted some-one else..I heard bill paxton or johnny depp (list goes on)...Well in the end, they got billy campbell
I am surprised evans was casted as captain america..I think his goofy facial expressions are annoying at times
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JD
Master Member
'Tis the trend in comic book movies... add some padding (for lack of a better term) to the costume gives him some definition and form. Spandex draped over an unpadded body tends to look poorly and not very flattering... or comic booky at all. It also makes it look more like the comic character we're accustomed to seeing...
EvilRocketeer
Master Member
coughryanreynoldscough
green lantern and deadpool...come on!!!!!!
After watching, license to wed: john krasinksi would have made a perfect captain america
green lantern and deadpool...come on!!!!!!
After watching, license to wed: john krasinksi would have made a perfect captain america
KnightAsylum
Sr Member
Although I would prefer a non-period movie, and like the regular costume better - except for the missing shield this is a pretty cool fan made piece.
Gives me hope.
Gives me hope.
Solo4114
Master Member
There is no way they won't do a period piece to start out. Cap's story has always been rooted in WWII. His origin, why he's this super patriotic guy, all of that is rooted in the time period. You simply cannot divorce him from that, and unlike The Hulk or Spiderman, you can't really "fast forward" it. Cap's origin is essential to developing his character. A first movie set in modern times would lack context, wouldn't give us any sense of who he is, and would just be a film about a guy in a suit beating people up for no reason.
And I wouldn't count on him being as beefy as that fan-made picture. Plus, what's with all the doofy pouches everywhere?
And I wouldn't count on him being as beefy as that fan-made picture. Plus, what's with all the doofy pouches everywhere?
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