r/marvelstudios • u/Extension-While7536 • Jan 31 '25

Discussion The scrutiny and double standards is exactly why Sam gives back the shield in "Falcon and The Winter Soldier"

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/disney-marvel-captain-america-brave-new-world-politics-1236122701/

Bucky's line "I don't think we realized what it actually meant for a black man to hold the shield" was his sign that he understood the greater scrutiny, racism and double standards that Sam would encounter. Same as the shit Mackie's facing now.

EDIT: Anyone who criticizes FATWS however justly for its faults, can we not give Marvel some credit for hearing our demands and giving us an hourlong loop of Zemo dancing within DAYS of the episode? I mean c'mon that's fan service.

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u/General_Marcus Jan 31 '25

Chris Evans played him too well.

Mackie is an okay actor, but lacks charisma. Same issue he had taking over in Altered Carbon.

I simply can’t get behind a badass Captain America with no powers.

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u/tehCharo Jan 31 '25

Lacks charisma? Dude is extra charismatic, what the frick?

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u/General_Marcus Jan 31 '25

I disagree. He seems very bland to me in both roles. I think he worked OK as the falcon because it’s a supporting role.