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Captain America

"Captain America( The First Avenger) is the last of the big four Avengers to throw himself at the big-screen before next summer's major Marvel Studios event, and he doesn't disappoint. If you were worried about how the star-spangled superhero would translate from paneled page to live-action (especially after that '90s-movie-that-must-not-be-referenced-again), worry no more: the movie is great and absolutely worth the wait.

After the jump, check out five reasons why you need to catch "The First Avenger" this weekend!

As if this wasn't already a given before the movie, you can now officially add another excellent villain to Hugo Weaving's already extensive list of fantastically memorable on-screen bad guys in the form of Johann Schmidt, better known as Red Skull. The HYDRA leader is ruthless, determined and ugly as sin — the perfect recipe for silver screen sadism.


Weaving is great, but I would split the film's best acting honors between Tommy Lee Jones and Toby Jones as Colonel Chester Phillips and Doctor Arnim Zola, respectively. The two aren't given the flashiest roles in the movie, but Tommy's loud performance and Toby's quiet one are two of the best takeaways from "Cap." Added bonus: the two share one-on-one screen time later in the film that is 100% scenery chewing. And maybe some steak chewing as well.


Chris Evans does a great job as Steve Rogers, first giving us a clever and resourceful underdog to root for in Skinny Steve, and later a heavily muscled and astonishingly athletic hero in the form of Cap. But the character is clearly at his best when he's allowed to beat down bad guys without pausing to take their names. Cap's action sequences are impossible to look away from, providing fans with several stand-and-cheer moments that mostly revolve around utilizing Cap's shield as a bludgeon or projectile. For whatever faults the film has (and it does have a few), Cap's action scenes are not among them.


"The First Avenger" stretches out over a long period of time — not just in terms of modern-day bookending, but also in the context of World War II itself. Cap is given several years to grow into his own as a superhero, making him one of the most confident and experienced of the Marvel Studios heroes thus far (save for Thor, who's been hammering gods since he was in Asgardian diapers). The period work itself is fantastic to behold, which is another reason why Cap's long expanse of time is such a delight: it means that if we get a "First Avenger" sequel, we're practically guaranteed a return to the front lines of World War II, if only in flashback form.

  "Captain America" is the final piece of the puzzle before next summer's "Avengers." It's taken a long time to get to this point, but now, we're finally on the eve of release — or close enough, anyway. Cap doesn't disappoint on the long road towards Earth's Mightiest Heroes hitting the big screen, and seeing his first adventures in all their live-action glory is going to be absolutely essential to appreciating the whole of "Avengers." For that reason alone — but also for many others — "Captain America" is a must-see for superhero fans.

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Emma Watson

21-year-old star actress who was just 9 when she appeared in her first Harry Potter film, finds it “embarrassing” to look back on her early performances because she has changed so much.

Watson, who plays Hermione Granger in the series revolving around the world of wizardry, recently talked with UK newspaper, the Daily Telegraph, regarding her growth from her 2001 performance in ‘The Sorcerer’s Stone’ to the upcoming eighth and final film in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2:

    “I look back at the early films and see that little girl, and I know it’s me, but it seems like a different person. It’s somewhat embarrassing to see myself go through all the awkward stages of growing up. So much time has passed and so much has happened that it seems that I don’t know her, but it’s interesting to see how the character has evolved and how much I have changed.”

Since completing filming on the epic series last year, Emma has moved on, studying at Brown University and signing up to appear in the upcoming movies, My Week with Marilyn and The Perks of Being a Wallflower, however, her cast mate Rupert Grint has admitted he’s found it a bit harder to move on.

Grint, who plays Ron Weasley, the best friend of Harry Potter and Hermione, said the following:

    “I loved every minute of it, and I’m really going to miss it. I felt empty and a bit lost, and it’s taken me a while to accept it’s over.”

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, which premiered in London last night, is slated to hit US theaters on July 15th.Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson (born 15 April 1990) is an English actress and model who rose to prominence playing Hermione Granger, one of three starring roles in the Harry Potter film series. Watson was cast as Hermione at the age of nine, having previously acted only in school plays

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Emma watson

21-year-old star actress who was just 9 when she appeared in her first Harry Potter film, finds it “embarrassing” to look back on her early performances because she has changed so much.

Watson, who plays Hermione Granger in the series revolving around the world of wizardry, recently talked with UK newspaper, the Daily Telegraph, regarding her growth from her 2001 performance in ‘The Sorcerer’s Stone’ to the upcoming eighth and final film in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2:

    “I look back at the early films and see that little girl, and I know it’s me, but it seems like a different person. It’s somewhat embarrassing to see myself go through all the awkward stages of growing up. So much time has passed and so much has happened that it seems that I don’t know her, but it’s interesting to see how the character has evolved and how much I have changed.”

Since completing filming on the epic series last year, Emma has moved on, studying at Brown University and signing up to appear in the upcoming movies, My Week with Marilyn and The Perks of Being a Wallflower, however, her cast mate Rupert Grint has admitted he’s found it a bit harder to move on.

Grint, who plays Ron Weasley, the best friend of Harry Potter and Hermione, said the following:

    “I loved every minute of it, and I’m really going to miss it. I felt empty and a bit lost, and it’s taken me a while to accept it’s over.”

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, which premiered in London last night, is slated to hit US theaters on July 15th.Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson (born 15 April 1990) is an English actress and model who rose to prominence playing Hermione Granger, one of three starring roles in the Harry Potter film series. Watson was cast as Hermione at the age of nine, having previously acted only in school plays

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Steven Tyler

Steven Tyler (born Steven Victor Tallarico on March 26, 1948) is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, and the frontman and lead singer of the Boston-based rock band Aerosmith, in which he also plays the harmonica, and occasional piano and percussion. He is also known as the "Demon of Screamin.
Recent Steven Tyler news
The Aerosmith frontman will be rocking season 11 of "American Idol." The singer confirmed he'll be back for more repetitive praise as a judge of the voice competition. Tyler will be joined by fellow judge Randy Jackson. No word yet on Jennifer Lopez's return.

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