‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Draws Mixed First Reactions, Some Praising as an ‘Absolute Blast’ and Others Saying it’s ‘Slightly Empty’
variety.comCaptain America: Brave New World” has been unveiled for members of the film press, and the first reactions toward the comic book tentpole are coming in lukewarm.
Washington Post entertainment reporter Herb Scribner praised “Brave New World” on X, calling it an “Absolute blast. All-in on the story.
It just checked so many boxes for me. Felt like an MCU movie where other projects actually matter again. Lots of cohesion.” Others like film critic Cris Parker wrote the film “didn’t quite hit the emotional or narrative highs I was hoping for.
Loved Mackie as Cap and I appreciated the more serious tone but it did feel slightly empty.” Film critic Emmanuel Noisette gave a similar review as Parker, writing on X, “[‘Brave New World’] was grounded, entertaining, and to the point.
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