“Captain America: The First Avenger” has arrived at the perfect time, providing a much-needed dose of patriotism in this cynical period of American life. The film feeds our collective nostalgia, transporting viewers to an era of strong ideals, unbridled enthusiasm and wars worth fighting. Its grounding in World War II provides a stark reminder that our current wars are not as clear-cut as that one.
The Much-Needed Captain America
The Much-Needed Captain America
The Much-Needed Captain America
“Captain America: The First Avenger” has arrived at the perfect time, providing a much-needed dose of patriotism in this cynical period of American life. The film feeds our collective nostalgia, transporting viewers to an era of strong ideals, unbridled enthusiasm and wars worth fighting. Its grounding in World War II provides a stark reminder that our current wars are not as clear-cut as that one.