{"id":13190,"date":"2025-02-14T05:46:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T12:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=13190"},"modified":"2025-02-14T15:47:14","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T22:47:14","slug":"captain-america-brave-new-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2025\/captain-america-brave-new-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Captain America: Brave New World * an Amazing, Action Packed, Film With Great Acting, Choreography And Direction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13203 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Captainamerica.poster.jpg?resize=120%2C180&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Captainamerica.poster.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Captainamerica.poster.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Captainamerica.poster.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Captainamerica.poster.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/>Anthony Mackie returns as the high-flying hero Sam Wilson, who\u2019s officially taken up the mantle of Captain America. After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.<\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Eli C. comments, \u201cThere are three words to describe how I feel about <em>Captain America: Brave New World. W<\/em>ow, wow, and wow! The action scenes had me at the edge of my seat. They are so exciting and suspenseful. The acting is especially good, as are the sets, and the graphics are amazing.\u201d Isabella V. adds, \u201c<em>Captain America Brave New World<\/em>\u00a0is an amazing, action packed, film with great acting, choreography and directing.\u00a0This film left me speechless and wanting more.\u00a0Yet,\u00a0it\u00a0felt like a fulfilling story, with everything fitting into place.\u201d Daniel S. wraps it up with, \u201c<em>Captain America: Brave New World<\/em> is a good film, and that&#8217;s all it is \u2013 good. Although I found great fun in its action, many of its characters, and the performances, there is a clear disparity between the film that was envisioned and the end result.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Captain America: Brave New World<br \/>\nBy Eli C., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 9<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1pHDWnXmK7Y?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13195\" style=\"width: 258px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13195\" class=\" wp-image-13195\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/captainamerica.h.jpg?resize=248%2C104&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"248\" height=\"104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/captainamerica.h.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/captainamerica.h.jpg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13195\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Captain America\/Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) in Marvel Studios&#8217; CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. \u00a9 2024 MARVEL.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There are three words to describe how I feel about <em>Captain America: Brave New World. W<\/em>ow, wow, and wow! The action scenes had me at the edge of my seat. They are so exciting and suspenseful. The acting is especially good, as are the sets, and the graphics are amazing.<\/p>\n<p>The storyline follows a man named Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) who faces new challenges that threaten to leave nations in chaos. Due to a threat against peace between nations, the red hulk and Captain America must join forces to defeat a sinister enemy.<\/p>\n<p>At first, I thought that Marvel was just going to make the Falcon the same old hero with a shield. However, Sam Wilson is so much more &#8212; he is inspiring, courageous and really excels as the new Captain America. \u00a0The fighting scenes are epic and unpredictable; just when I think someone&#8217;s about to win like Sam or the Red Hulk (Harrison Ford) their plans are always foiled.\u00a0 The intense fights kept me interested and excited. I commend Harrison Ford as both the Red Hulk and President Ross; the emotions he expresses like sadness, anger, and pain are very realistic.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13194\" style=\"width: 261px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13194\" class=\" wp-image-13194\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/captainamerica.i.jpg?resize=251%2C167&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/captainamerica.i.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/captainamerica.i.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13194\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson\/Captain America in Marvel Studios&#8217; CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD. Photo by Eli Ad\u00e9. \u00a9 2024 MARVEL.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As a major Captain America fan, I commend Anthony Mackie for continuing the legacy of Steve Rogers. I also have to commend Julius Onah for his direction of this film. The visuals are fantastic; I especially love the scenery, especially the cherry trees in Washington D.C. with their beautiful pink blossoms. The graphics are so realistic that it seems almost like it\u2019s in 3D without the glasses. I found myself literally ducking for cover during some of the intense action scenes. My favorite part is when President Ross first turns into the Red Hulk. His transforms from man to beast right before our eyes. I was at the edge of my seat, amazed and terrified, as he wreaks havoc on the area.<\/p>\n<p>The moral of the story is that you don\u2019t have to have superpower to be a hero. All you need is grit, courage, strength, and heart.\u00a0 Be aware that there is lots of profanity, plus a great amount of fighting and other violence.<\/p>\n<p>I rate <em>Captain America: Brave New World <\/em>5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. You can watch it in theaters beginning February 14, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Captain America Brave New World<br \/>\nBy Isabella V., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic,\u00a0age\u00a013<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ju1COoyZ2y0?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13198\" style=\"width: 286px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13198\" class=\" wp-image-13198\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/captainamerica.e.j.jpg?resize=276%2C116&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"276\" height=\"116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/captainamerica.e.j.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/captainamerica.e.j.jpg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13198\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(L-R): Prime Minister Ozaki (Takehiro Hira), Captain America\/Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), and President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) in Marvel Studios&#8217; CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. \u00a9 2024 MARVEL.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>Captain America Brave New World<\/em>\u00a0is an amazing, action packed, film with great acting, choreography and direction.\u00a0This film left me speechless and wanting more.\u00a0Yet,\u00a0it\u00a0felt like a fulfilling story, with everything fitting into place.<\/p>\n<p>The story follows Sam\u00a0Wilson (Anthony Mackie), the new Captain America,\u00a0as he\u00a0meets up with the new U.S president, Thaddeus\u00a0Ross (Harrison Ford). However, he gets\u00a0caught up in an international incident\u00a0and\u00a0attempts\u00a0to discover the motivation behind a nefarious global plan.<\/p>\n<p>I really enjoy the acting throughout this film. All the actors are incredibly talented and show so much emotion in\u00a0their characters, especially Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford, in their roles as Sam Wilson and Thaddeus Ross.\u00a0Their chemistry with each other makes their relationship throughout the movie feel\u00a0real.\u00a0The script is also great, with\u00a0each\u00a0character\u2019s\u00a0motivation and actions\u00a0feeling extremely believable and fitting.\u00a0The action and fight choreography are also incredible and creative, with many scenes leaving me speechless. It feels very different from the style of fighting we are accustomed to and takes advantage of their unique costumes and weapons.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13193\" style=\"width: 258px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13193\" class=\" wp-image-13193\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/captainamerica.j.jpg?resize=248%2C165&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"248\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/captainamerica.j.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/captainamerica.j.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13193\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(L-R): Harrison Ford as President Thaddeus Ross and Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson\/Captain America in Marvel Studios&#8217; CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD. Photo by Eli Ad\u00e9. \u00a9 2024 MARVEL.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Speaking of the costumes, they are extremely interesting and well made. The suits showcase interesting ideas and features that are not really seen, while their street clothes offer a glimpse into each character\u2019s personality. The makeup is also unbelievable \u2013 it looks so realistic despite representing something that\u2019s not real. My favorite part of the film has to be the cinematography, led by Kramer Morgenthau, which adds so much to every scene and the locations. There are lots of locations throughout the plot that are undoubtedly good, but the most memorable are the scenes in Washington DC with the cherry trees all in bloom.<\/p>\n<p>The film\u2019s message<em>\u00a0<\/em>is to accept yourself for whom you are now, and not how you were defined in the past or the people around you. Be forewarned that there is a lot of\u00a0fighting throughout the film,\u00a0all\u00a0very over exaggerated and bloody at some points.\u00a0Also there is mild profanity used in the film.<\/p>\n<p>I give\u00a0<em>Captain America Brave New World<\/em>\u00a05 out of 5 stars and recommend it\u00a0for\u00a0ages\u00a012 to 18, plus adults. It releases in theaters February 14, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Captain America: Brave New World<br \/>\nBy Daniel S., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 17<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QbHrBkglhf0?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13192\" style=\"width: 259px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13192\" class=\" wp-image-13192\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/captainamerica.k.jpg?resize=249%2C166&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/captainamerica.k.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/captainamerica.k.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13192\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anthony Mackie behind the scenes of Marvel Studios&#8217; CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD. Photo by Eli Ad\u00e9. \u00a9 2024 MARVEL.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>Captain America: Brave New World<\/em> is a good film, and that&#8217;s all it is \u2013 good. Although I found great fun in its action, many of its characters, and the performances, there is a clear disparity between the film that was envisioned and the end result.<\/p>\n<p><em>Captain America: Brave New World<\/em> follows Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) as he fills in Steve Rogers&#8217;s shoes as the new Captain America. After becoming involved with President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford), he becomes entangled in a sinister plot organized by mysterious forces. With the help of Joaquin Torres (Danny Ramirez), Sam is forced to unravel a web of dark secrecy, and reconsider his alliances along the way.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest problem with <em>Captain America: Brave New World<\/em> is the struggle with its own identity \u2013 it simply doesn&#8217;t know what it wants to be. The film juggles elements of drama, comedy, and thrill, but at no point does it choose which one to truly pursue.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13192\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13192\" class=\" wp-image-13192\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/captainamerica.k.jpg?resize=240%2C160&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/captainamerica.k.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/captainamerica.k.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13192\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anthony Mackie behind the scenes of Marvel Studios&#8217; CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD. Photo by Eli Ad\u00e9. \u00a9 2024 MARVEL.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>After watching the film I couldn&#8217;t tell you if it is a political thriller or a buddy cop comedy. The clash of these genres is what brings this film down. The film begins in a certain style, but shortly segues to a scene of COMPLETE contrast to the previous feeling. The viewer never gets comfortable with a certain idea, or a certain vibe, because it quickly transitions to something completely out of left field.<\/p>\n<p>The film has some truly great components, like many of the characters, starting with Anthony Mackie\u2019s Captain America, who just kills it in this role. After a trilogy of Steve Rogers\u2019 Captain America films, and after retiring from his role as the Falcon, he finally receives the big screen spotlight. Mackie clearly gives it his all, and effortlessly embodies this hero we all know and love. What is fascinating about his character is his struggle to adopt the mantle of Captain America. He has a kind of imposter syndrome, which makes him feel unworthy of the title. What is so wonderful is his journey to discover what it means to be a hero, what it means to be put on this godly pedestal, and what it means to be Captain America.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13197\" style=\"width: 258px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13197\" class=\" wp-image-13197\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/captainamerica.f.jpg?resize=248%2C104&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"248\" height=\"104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/captainamerica.f.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/captainamerica.f.jpg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13197\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Falcon\/Joaquin Torres (Danny Ramirez) in Marvel Studios&#8217; CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. \u00a9 2024 MARVEL.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>At his side is Danny Ramirez\u2019s Joaquin Torres who fills Sam Wilson\u2019s shoes as the new Falcon. A huge running theme in this film is the \u2018buddy cop comedy,\u2019 which is well executed. This pair has personalities that excellently counteract each other, and their dynamic is great. Whenever we see them together, they are a thoroughly enjoyable team. The MVP though is Carl Lumbly\u2019s Isaiah Bradley, who delicately drives the dramatic narrative of the film. His character is utilized very well, because, not only is he central to the main story, but he is used to propel Sam into the right direction as a hero. Lumbly captures the essence of a man who is out of his time, broken by his past. Unfortunately, the film\u2019s downfall is that the character department of the villains feels undercooked. Tim Blake Nelson has a role that many (including myself) were excited to see.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13200\" style=\"width: 264px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13200\" class=\" wp-image-13200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Captainamerica.c.jpg?resize=254%2C106&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"254\" height=\"106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Captainamerica.c.jpg?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Captainamerica.c.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13200\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red Hulk\/President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) in Marvel Studios&#8217; CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. \u00a9 2024 MARVEL.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Returning from 2008s <em>The Incredible Hulk<\/em>, he is given a very intriguing position here but his character is a huge let down. Also, Giancarlo Esposito makes a long-awaited debut into this world and frankly, his talent is wasted in a role of little importance to the story. The same can be said for Harrison Ford\u2019s President Thaddeus Ross. Ford gives a great performance, but it is undermined by a lackluster script that just doesn\u2019t develop his character. The three feel more like mere \u201cvillains of the week,\u201d than villains that carry weight and nuance. The actors\u2019 performances are very good, but their characters are ineffective. In the end, I found this film to be ultimately unsatisfying. It works too hard trying to tie together elements of previous Captain America films while neglecting its own story. This film is so focused on being part of the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe, that it falls short capturing our interest in its story. It is an undeniably enjoyable watch, but ultimately it lacks much substance.<\/p>\n<p>The film\u2019s message is about the value of heroism in our world and what it means to be a hero. Sam Wilson is distinct from Steve Rogers in that he has no superhuman abilities; he is merely a man fighting for the good of his country, and the preservation of humanity. He is the epitome of resilience, bravery, and patriotism, never hesitating to jump into harm&#8217;s way to fight injustice.<\/p>\n<p>I give <em>Captain America: Brave New World<\/em> 2.5 out of 5 stars, and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. It releases in theaters on February 14, 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Eli C. comments, \u201cThere are three words to describe how I feel about Captain America: Brave New World. Wow, wow, and wow! The action scenes had me at the edge of my seat. They are so exciting and suspenseful. The acting is especially good, as are the sets, and the graphics are amazing.\u201d Isabella V. adds, \u201cCaptain America Brave New World is an amazing, action packed, film with great acting, choreography and directing. This film left me speechless and wanting more. Yet, it felt like a fulfilling story, with everything fitting into place.\u201d Daniel S. wraps it up with, \u201cCaptain America: Brave New World is a good film, and that&#8217;s all it is \u2013 good. Although I found great fun in its action, many of its characters, and the performances, there is a clear disparity between the film that was envisioned and the end result.\u201d  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4949,15],"tags":[3023,8681,8678,4986,6789,1383,8677,2667,553,5499,4163,8679,8682,8680],"class_list":["post-13190","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-feature-film","category-feature-film-reviews","tag-anthony-mackie","tag-carl-lumbly","tag-charles-newirth","tag-danny-ramirez","tag-giancarlo-esposito","tag-harrison-ford","tag-julius-onah","tag-kevin-feige","tag-liv-tyler","tag-louis-desposito","tag-nate-moore","tag-shira-haas","tag-tim-blake-nelson","tag-xosha-roquemore"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/paS5I2-3qK","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13190","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13190"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13190\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13209,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13190\/revisions\/13209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13190"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13190"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13190"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}