Captain America: Brave New World attempts to evoke sympathy for Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross, now played by Harrison Ford, but falters in its execution. The film reveals Ross's estrangement from his daughter as a key part of his narrative arc, positioning him as a man seeking redemption. However, this portrayal clashes with his history as an antagonist to the Hulk and the Avengers. Instead of compelling empathy, the film’s inconsistent character writing leads to confusion regarding Ross's motivations and ultimate character arc, leaving viewers disengaged rather than moved to sympathize with him.
Captain America: Brave New World struggles to establish Thaddeus Ross as a sympathetic character due to his problematic past overshadowing his motivations.
Despite efforts to portray him as a tragic figure, the narrative fails to balance Ross's regrettable actions with any meaningful redeeming qualities.
The film repeatedly emphasizes Ross's estrangement from his daughter as a sympathetic trait, but his history undermines any genuine pathos for the character.
Viewers are left confused instead of empathetic as Captain America: Brave New World insists on seeing Thaddeus Ross as deserving of character redemption.
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