Capitán América

Unfortunately, this is not the Marvel movie that will endear you to comic book movie adaptations. However, I think Salinger gives an honest performance as the title character, even if he spends more time out of costume than in. For whatever reason, the Red Skull is made Italian, rather than German, but it didn't bother me as much as it did some other viewers. For being a B-movie, Captain America is tolerable. Watch it first, before you make any judgements. You might be able to suspend your disbelief long enough to enjoy it.

I've always liked this movie. It was made as a low-budget film, but I think it all came together pretty well. I was always a big fan of the Captain America character and comics and was really excited when I first saw it on video. The origin of Captain America is fairly faithful to the comics, but the Red Skull character is really different. In fact, I think the Red Skull character in this film is what makes it interesting. This movie is different enough from the comics that it makes it worth watching (otherwise you should just stick to the comics), yet it is faithful enough in the style and personalities of the characters and storylines so as not to disappoint longtime Captain America fans.

Instead of being German, the Red Skull is Italian. You also find out about how Red Skull got his start while the comics are a little obscure about his origin. There is a lot of bright outside filming to this action-adventure. It is also quite funny at moments. My advice to the viewer is not to take it too seriously. Just enjoy yourself and you won't be disappointed. It helps to be open-minded. Besides, the actress that plays the Red Skull's evil daughter is HOT!

Saw this movie in the video store several years ago. Was not a fan of Captain America (the comic), but it was Marvel so I gave it a shot. I didn't expect much from Marvel. It was a B-movie. Not some abomination that should be condemned, though, it was watchable. I actually liked it. Sure the effects weren't great, but what do you expect from Marvel and a B-movie. Someone who knows nothing of CA can sit, watch and enjoy this movie. I would say it is more suited for the 6-12 year old range, but as long as you're not going to critique every minor flaw...give it a shot. Parents can let their kids watch this flick without a worry, they might even learn something about patriotism.

What got me though was the striking similarities with the Mel Gibson Movie "Forever Young." I found Captain America to be the better of the two.

Decent movie. Give it a shot.

"Captain America" (1990) was just added to IMDB's infamous Bottom 100 List....the one hundred worst rated major release films of all time. This is unusual, as this film did not (until now) have enough votes to make it elegible to join the ranks of awfulness. However, with the release of the latest Captain America film ("Avengers: Endgame"), apparently increased attention has been on this poor movie...hence it's inclusion. However, there is one huge problem with this....while "Captain America" is clearly a bad film, it is ridiculous to consider it's among the 100 worst ever. I wouldn't even place it in the bottom 1000....let alone 100.

The first portion of the movie is actually pretty good. You get the creation of the Captain as well as Red Skull....and up until Captain goes into suspended animation in the ice of Alaska, I thought I'd probably give the film a 4 or 5...maybe even a 6. But the final portion was just terrible. First, the Captain was saddled with a stupid sidekick who looked like an extra from the film "Valley Girl". She was weak and silly...and totally out of place. Second, the climactic final battle was terrible. If Captain America is a superhero....why was he so wimpy...not only in the final battle but all the ones leading up to it?! Third, while he tried hard, Matt Salinger was a dull Captain America...very dull. Add to this, fourth, a weak script with weak dialog. Overall, one of the worst superhero films I've seen...but nothing like truly godawful films like "Plan 9 From Outer Space" or "Robot Monster" (which, oddly, didn't even make the list).

So would I recommend this movie? Probably not...unless you are intensely curious or like seeing all of the Bottom100 films.

After first reading about this movie in one of the media mags,then never seeing it released,plus reading several bad reviews,I was all set to hate this movie when I finally found it on video.Well...I rather liked it ,myself.If there was anything I really didn't like,it was Cap's first loser fight against the Skull,plus it needed more 40's-Nazi-battling.Otherwise,I enjoyed it.The story wasn't as bad as everyone else says,and neither was the acting.Matt Salinger did a really nice job as Rogers/Cap,and the rest of the cast was good,also,especially Cox and Gillingham.Good to see Wade Preston again,and although Scott Paulin may have hammed it a little,since he is one of my favorite actors,I ain't gonna trash him.Pretty good movie.