PG-13 | 1h 58m | Action, Superheros | 2025
The following summary of the “The Incredible Hulk” (2008), isn’t really crucial to understanding “Captain America: Brave New World,” but possibly helpful:
‘Captain America: Brave New World’: More Muddled, Middling MCU
The film works best as a platform for Mackie to emerge from Chris Evans’ shadow, but doesn’t successfully create a distinct enough personality.
(L–R) Prime Minister Ozaki (Takehiro Hira), Captain America (Anthony Mackie), and President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) at the White House, in "Captain America: Brave New World." Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times, and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by a classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is cited in the book "How to be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to film, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, martial arts, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism.
