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Mint
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Captain America Brave New World: ‘Sam Wilson can be Captain America that Steve Rogers never was'— producers
Captain America: Brave New World marks a bold new chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, now set for its OTT release, showcasing Sam Wilson's evolution from the Falcon to the new Captain America. Before fans witness Sam Wilson navigating a post-Avengers world, confronting global threats without super-soldier powers— this time from the comfort of their homes —producers shared with LiveMint how his version of Captain America stands out from Steve Rogers. Producer Nate Moore frames the story of Captain America: Brave New World as a defining moment for the character and the legacy of the shield. 'We love that the Disney+ series gave us such an opportunity to explore Sam Wilson and the interior life that he had and his relationship with Bucky Barnes,' says Moore. 'But, Brave New World is about him taking the mantle of Captain America and running with it while facing threats that are bigger than what we've seen in the past. We're putting Sam through the paces to prove to people, not only that he should be Captain America, but that he can be Captain America in a way that even Steve Rogers never was," Nate adds. Producer Kevin Feige shares, 'In Captain America: Brave New World, Sam Wilson is Captain America, and he has made the decision to unabashedly become Captain America. But what does it mean to be Captain America when you're not a super soldier, which we definitely know Sam Wilson is not, and in a world where the Avengers are not currently active?' Directed by Julius Onah, Captain America: Brave New World stars Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Carl Lumbly, Xosha Roquemore, Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, and Harrison Ford as US President Thaddeus Ross. When a meeting with Ross sparks an international incident, Sam must uncover a dangerous conspiracy and face off against the Red Hulk in a high-stakes global showdown. With a grounded tone reminiscent of The Winter Soldier, Brave New World dives into the political and moral challenges of being a hero in today's world. Captain America: Brave New World will be streaming exclusively in India on JioHotstar, starting May 28. The film will be available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. It was originally released in theatres on February 14.
The Citizen
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
#MovieReview: Thunderbolts* is a scrappy return to form for Marvel
Thunderbolts* is one of the best Marvel movies in a decade and might breathe new life into the flailing franchise. The new offering is emblematic of the post-Avengers problem, with few recognisable characters available and a heavy reliance on bottom-of-the-barrel heroes. Thunderbolts* turns that misfit feeling into a feature rather than an unfortunate necessity, bringing together a forgotten group to become greater than the sum of their parts. Florence Pugh (Black Widow) leads a cast that includes only one major name – the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan). The other roles are filled out by reliable backup talent, chiefly David Harbour as an over-the-hill Russian super soldier and Lewis Pullman (son of actor Bill) in a dual performance. The film never tries to disguise its lack of star power, instead letting the ragtag crew find an unconventional rhythm that feels earned rather than forced by focus-group feedback. And if, like me, you have not watched even half of the Marvel movies and TV shows to keep up with the continuity, that's fine too. Thunderbolts* gives enough exposition to allow anyone to follow the major moments and enjoy the overall product. That product is not perfect, but it has plenty of jokes that land, some solid fight scenes and third act visuals that are genuinely inventive and interesting. Combine that with plenty of heart in the performances and just the right amount of scrappy underdog sentiment and you have a recipe for an enjoyable time at the movies. If Marvel's upcoming big swings – Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 25) and Avengers: Doomsday (May 2026) – work, then there could be enough positive momentum to bring it back to the heart of pop culture. Rated 13 for Language and Violence. 3.5/5. Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
