Captain America

Would genuinely like to hear different opinions on Captain America. Why is he so revered in MCU ? I mean he's okay as a fighter but he's nowhere near the level of say Thor, Hulk, and many others.. I like him as a character but he seems to be too far up on the superhero totem pole in comparison to actual superheroes

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Embarrassed_Map11122025-12-12 03:42

It’s his leadership, humility, and tenacity, not necessarily his physical strength. Doesn’t hurt that he’s pretty much an American mascot in the MCU

Haldron-442025-12-12 03:50

He is worthy. He f*cks. And most importantly, he is a *good man.*

zvdvcs2025-12-12 03:53

All of this 👆

Haldron-442025-12-12 04:37

It's one of those things I like to remind folks who idolize Cap is he remained a good man even after his transformation. Kind of like the MCU Superman, he sees the best in people. And maybe, just maybe, that is the real punk rock.

SkekJay2025-12-12 19:24

Cause he's a punk rocker yes he is

CapnRogersNbrhood2025-12-12 03:47

Some people watch movies for character development and story, not power scaling.

Left_Maize8162025-12-12 03:51

There's a reason people like Thor, Hulk, and many others respect and follow him. it's about character, not power.

Ambitious-Pirate-5052025-12-12 04:08

Exactly

Techno_Core2025-12-12 03:53

Cause Chris Evans earned it for the character. I'm the LAST guy to be an Captain America fan, zero patience for that jingoistic BS, but between the writers who absolutely understood the assignment and Chris Evans for delivering, they elevated what would have been a marginal character to someone who stood out.

PropertyNew35192025-12-12 04:07

Fair point

antivenom9072025-12-17 10:00

"Jingoistic"? Aside from his codename and costume, there nothing to suggest Steve is super patriotic. He's the kind of patriot that acknowledges the flaws of his country. That's not jingoistic

SendThisVoidAway182025-12-12 03:54

I also like the fact that he is more realistic in terms of superheroes.

He has been my favorite superhero for quite a long time now. Basically since I first saw First Avenger in 2011.

pepitodetijuana2025-12-12 03:57

Okay as a fighter? This post must be rage bait

PropertyNew35192025-12-12 04:06

Definitely not rage bait as I was comparing his abilities to the other avengers

CanadianWildWolf2025-12-12 03:58

That shield doesn’t obey the laws of physics though 🛡️🕸️

bangarang902102025-12-12 03:58

Because he is a true role model who always does what is right, no matter the costs. He represents the part of ourselves that tries to do what is right.

FlamingHotSacOnutz2025-12-12 04:00

I personally really don't like nationalist icons, so he's always been a pass for me. The dude's a walking talking propaganda piece, and he literally was one for awhile. Just seems like a jerk-off to me.

Lol sorry for an honest opinion that isn't Cap dick-sucking.

OldSpur762025-12-12 04:13

In both comics and MCU he turns fairly anti-government pretty early on. His ideals / morals take him off that path, he's basically the marvel moral equivalent of Superman.

FlamingHotSacOnutz2025-12-12 04:15

"Anti-government" isn't the same as "anti-nation".

And I never liked Superman, either.

LTM4382025-12-12 04:24

MCU Cap isn't really anti-nation, he's pro-human. He says it: "My faith is in people, I guess. Individuals. And I’m happy to say for the most part, they haven’t let me down." And if you don't like Superman for the same reason, then you clearly didn't see the new movie, because putting helping people over everything else is *literally* the entire plot.

FlamingHotSacOnutz2025-12-12 04:27

I did see the new movie, it was meh for me. Probably because I don't like the character, surprise surprise.

I don't like goodie two shoes characters, especially when they come wrapped in a flag like Cap. Sorry.

LTM4382025-12-12 04:29

The flag is irrelevant in both of these instances. He's dressed like that because he had to be. But um, yeah. You do you.

FlamingHotSacOnutz2025-12-12 04:30

"The flag is irrelevant".

For Captain fucking America.

Ok, you do you too hahahahaha!

LTM4382025-12-12 04:31

Dude. He isn- did you- why am I doing this? Stay frosty.

FlamingHotSacOnutz2025-12-12 04:33

Idk either, you just said that Cap ain't wrapped in a flag and it doesn't matter.

Please go enjoy your night, in all warmth and laughter on my part.

LTM4382025-12-12 04:37

*sigh* I could be sleeping.

Okay. Lemme break this down: Captain America was created during WWII. He was dressed like a flag. That became what the character is known for. In 2011, they made a movie about him. And then they made more movies about him. And in each one, it became increasingly clear that he didn't care which person was from whatever country. If he could help them or if he could fight for them, he did it. The flag and the name had to be there because without it, why is he recognizable as Captain America?

GarySoneji2025-12-12 05:01

Not being anti-national is part of their critique.

RihoSucks2025-12-12 18:36

Tell me you never watched any of the capt America movies without telling me you never watched them.

FlamingHotSacOnutz2025-12-13 00:42

Lol, sure buddy.

AgitatedKoala39082025-12-12 04:02

Moral compass.

Aggressive-Welder-622025-12-12 04:08

It’s his principles. He’s not just a perfect soldier; he really is a good man.

idahoisformetal2025-12-12 04:09

The thing that is so beloved of Captain America that I believe transcends the superficial is that he represents what America should be. A gentleman, a leader, a friend, an ally, champion of the little guy and at long last the antithesis of a bully.

BaronZhiro2025-12-12 04:19

Virtue

Captain_Clutch222025-12-12 04:37

I view it as he’s the idea of what a country/ world could be. Kinda like how Spider-Man/verse symbolizes how anyone can be a hero

Stormik2025-12-12 11:24

I mean... have you seen that ass?

MX24192025-12-13 00:53

The man may not be the strongest Avenger but he can hold his own. Some of the villains they go up against underestimate him and they regret it when they finally see what he can do. Sure take his shield away but he adapts. He trains with his peers and they are wowed by how he can outmaneuver them and sometimes even get the better of them. What makes his special is the man who he is. Now you may disagree with him on certain situations but he's strives to be better and help you to a better tomorrow. I didn't like Cap before his movie and I didn't see it because I thought he would represent the worse of America. After I watched Avengers EMH I was like ok he has my respect and then we see him in live action and we see who he is as a person. Now he has his flaws but I would want him to lead into battle or in office.