{"id":6898,"date":"2021-03-21T12:18:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-21T19:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=6898"},"modified":"2021-03-21T14:19:17","modified_gmt":"2021-03-21T21:19:17","slug":"the-falcon-and-the-winter-soldier-non-stop-action-belly-laugh-funny-emotional-ride-of-a-lifetime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2021\/the-falcon-and-the-winter-soldier-non-stop-action-belly-laugh-funny-emotional-ride-of-a-lifetime\/","title":{"rendered":"The Falcon and the Winter Soldier * Non-Stop Action, Belly Laugh Funny, Emotional Ride Of A Lifetime"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/thefalcon.jpg?resize=138%2C205&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6903\" width=\"138\" height=\"205\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is an upcoming American web television miniseries, based on the Marvel Comics superheroes of the same names. The series is a sequel to <em>Avengers: Endgame<\/em>. It is the second installment and the second television series of Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Picking up after the events of\u00a0<em>Avengers: Endgame<\/em>, the show centers on Sam Wilson (aka The Falcon) taking over the\u00a0Captain America\u00a0shield, and Bucky Barnes (aka The Winter Soldier) grappling with 21<sup>st<\/sup> century life without his star-spangled pal Steve Rogers. On top of that, the pair team up on a globe-trotting mission to take down an anarchist group called the Flag-Smashers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Jude A. comments, \u201cAre you ready to fly into nonstop action? Are you ready to watch a show that will belly laugh and also immerse you in an emotional ride of a lifetime? Well if so, <em>The Falcon and the Winter Soldier<\/em> is the show for you! Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan return in iconic roles, delivering mind-blowing action choreography and creative new ways to show action like Marvel hasn\u2019t achieved before.\u201d Heather S. adds, \u201cThe moral of the series is that there\u2019s always a way to help heal all kinds of wounds.\u00a0Sam desperately tries to help his sister with finances and tries to gain back the time he lost. Bucky, on the other hand, goes to therapy to help\u00a0deal with his trauma and pain, trying to erase all traces of the Winter Soldier.\u201d See their full reviews below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Falcon and the Winter Soldier<br>By Heather S., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<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\/C1YJhbeWsR4?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>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Falcon and the Winter Soldier<\/em> is the action-packed series everyone needs! With explosions, story-telling and two Avengers, we explore the backstories and lives of our favorite superheroes. This show is definitely a Marvel world-class adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/falcon.g-1.jpg?resize=225%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6908\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/falcon.g-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/falcon.g-1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>(L-R): Falcon\/Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and Winter Soldier\/Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) in Marvel Studios&#8217; THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER exclusively on Disney+. Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. \u00a9Marvel Studios 2020. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Falcon and the Winter Soldier <\/em>is set six months after the events of <em>Avengers: Endgame<\/em>. We catch up with the two heroes and see how much has changed in the last five years. Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) is still fighting crime as the Falcon, as he hangs up the Captain America shield. Meanwhile, Bucky Barnes tries to move on from the wars, as his past as the Winter Soldier haunts him. Soon, the two Avengers must team up against their latest villain, Baron Zemo (Daniel Br\u00fchl).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marvel yet again delivers with the cinematic spectacular they\u2019re known for. The series starts off doing what Sam knows best &#8211; fighting and flying. With explosions and swift movements, Sam saves a prisoner. This series really gives insight to characters that never took center stage. It showcases why their skills and mindsets make them valuable assets and Earth\u2019s mightiest heroes. It\u2019s so exciting to see them on their own. It\u2019s beautiful to see the two heroes be actual humans and people, not just aliases. We also see how comfortable the actors are in their respective roles. Sebastian really dives in deep into how Bucky has changed and faces these emotions head on. Anthony also merges with Sam. It\u2019s so hard to tell where one begins and the other ends. They\u2019re both hilarious and their performances offer comedic relief. I can\u2019t wait to see both Sam and Bucky reunite. These two characters have been teased to be a comedic duo in previous Avengers films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/falcon.e.jpg?resize=225%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6901\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/falcon.e.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/falcon.e.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/falcon.e.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/falcon.e.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The moral of the series is that there\u2019s always a way to help heal all kinds of wounds.&nbsp;Sam desperately tries to help his sister with finances and tries to gain back the time he lost. Bucky, on the other hand, goes to therapy to help&nbsp;deal with his trauma and pain, trying to erase all traces of the Winter Soldier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>The Falcon and the Winter Soldier<\/em> 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 14 to 18, plus adults. It starts streaming on Disney+ March 19, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Falcon and the Winter Soldier<br>By Jude A., KIDS FIRST Film Critic, age 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<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\/IWBsDaFWyTE?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>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to fly into nonstop action? Are you ready to watch a show that will belly laugh and also immerse you in an emotional ride of a lifetime? Well if so, <em>The Falcon and the Winter Soldier<\/em> is the show for you! Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan return in iconic roles, delivering mind-blowing action choreography and creative new ways to show action like Marvel hasn\u2019t achieved before. This will definitely bring a smile to long time Marvel fans, and it will also be extremely enjoyable for first time Marvel viewers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/falcon.a.jpg?resize=225%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6913\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/falcon.a.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/falcon.a.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Winter Soldier\/Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) in Marvel Studios&#8217; THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER exclusively on Disney+. Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. \u00a9Marvel Studios 2021. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Falcon and the Winter Soldier<\/em> is set six months after the events of <em>Avengers: Endgame<\/em>, establishing the current status of Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan). Sam (aka the Falcon) is still completing missions fighting crime left and right. Bucky (aka the Winter Soldier), on the other hand, is lying very low. He is dealing with mental health issues, trying to make peace with himself and the world. When the terrifying villain Zemo makes his reappearance from the events of <em>Captain America: Civil War<\/em>, Bucky and Sam must team up and defeat this foe.<br><br>In <em>Captain America: Civil War<\/em>, we get a taste of the Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan duo. Everyone loved it. Now to satisfy our lust for more, we have <em>The Falcon and the Winter Soldier<\/em>. Their chemistry is outstanding. You laugh consistently throughout the show, making you want more and more. The visual effects and writing departments each deserve a lot of credit for the extremely creative route the show takes, demonstrating to the world what beautiful effects Marvel can produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/falcon.d.jpg?resize=225%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6910\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/falcon.d.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/falcon.d.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Falcon\/Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) in Marvel Studios&#8217; THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER exclusively on Disney+. Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. \u00a9Marvel Studios 2020. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Falcon and the Winter Soldier<\/em> is intense at times. A good portion of the show is pure action that some parents might not be comfortable with their younger children seeing. Some episodes contain mild cursing. The show does offer many morals and lessons. It explores themes such as teamwork, love and friendship. It also teaches the lesson that, even though you might have lost someone you love, they would have wanted you to move on and continue to live the life you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Falcon and the Winter Soldier<\/em> soars higher than the Falcon does in the show, delivering plenty of great laughs and action-packed scenes. The show does contain intense action and cursing. Therefore, I give <em>The Falcon and the Winter Soldier <\/em>5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 11 to 18, plus adults. Every Friday a new episode releases on Disney+ starting March 19, 2021, so make sure to check it out!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is an upcoming American web television miniseries, based on the Marvel Comics superheroes of the same names. The series is a sequel to Avengers: Endgame. It is the second installment and the second television series of Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Picking up after the events of Avengers: Endgame, the show centers on Sam Wilson (aka The Falcon) taking over the Captain America shield, and Bucky Barnes (aka The Winter Soldier) grappling with 21st century life without his star-spangled pal Steve Rogers. On top of that, the pair team up on a globe-trotting mission to take down an anarchist group called the Flag-Smashers. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Jude A. comments, \u201cAre you ready to fly into nonstop action? Are you ready to watch a show that will belly laugh and also immerse you in an emotional ride of a lifetime? Well if so, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is the show for you! Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan return in iconic roles, delivering mind-blowing action choreography and creative new ways to show action like Marvel hasn\u2019t achieved before.\u201d Heather S. adds, \u201cThe moral of the series is that there\u2019s always a way to help heal all kinds of wounds. Sam desperately tries to help his sister with finances and tries to gain back the time he lost. 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