mduncan50 said:
I've actually always liked the character (Canadian, by the way), but I can definitely understand why people from other countries may not, if they think that is how American see themselves. I'd say it's more of an ideal, what Americans aspire to be...but they're actually like Tony Stark, cocky, drunk, thinks he's important, and rich enough that he makes himself important.
At least our mothers teach us manners.
Anyway, I've never been that into Captain America or comics in general, but as far as comics go, I like the
idea of Captain America as I imagine a character going by that title should be. A character who represents a whole society, and by watching him we can observe something about that society. Either how they view themselves, what they aspire to be, what they value, or the changes they would like to see in their lives. Superhero comics aren't really my big thing, but if I were to take an interest in one, it could very well be this one.
But as for the movie? It's a superhero movie. You should have a pretty good idea by now how you feel about those. If you don't, go see Captain America. Nothing to talk about, really.
Psykoma said:
I consider it american masturbation, but I'm not bothered by it or will let that stop me from going to see it.
I have always guessed the movie would be just that. But I know enough about the character from the comics to know that isn't the case, at least, not for that version of the character. He tackles issues relevant to American society and his struggles parallel our own social upheavals. Outside of fighting Nazis, there is a lot more to that character than "American masturbation", as you put it.
