Movie Watch: 'Marveling' at the new Captain America, and favorites from Sundance 2025
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In 'Captain America: Brave New World', Anthony Mackie stars as a charismatic lead facing both formidable foes and uninspired writing. Meanwhile, Harrison Ford delivers a gripping portrayal of a populist President embroiled in chaos after surviving an assassination attempt. The film's promising dark tone, set by director Julius Onah, dwindles as sparse creativity is overshadowed by excessive FX battles. The recent Sundance film festival highlighted cinematic gems, including Clint Bentley's 'Train Dreams', showcasing stunning visual storytelling, and Charlie Shackleton's 'The Zodiac Killer Project', a unique blend of satire and documentary.
Director Julius Onah attempts to bring a dark, paranoid-thriller vibe to 'Captain America: Brave New World', but ultimately succumbs to frivolous FX battles.
Harrison Ford portrays an unpredictable, populist President who, after surviving an assassination attempt, reveals his inner bully during a press conference.
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