For me the original was one of the better Marvel adaptations, and this sequel carries on where the first film ended.
Rogers continues to adjust to life in the 21st Century, but when his mentor Nick Fury is attacked by an Assassin, namely The Winter Soldier, Rogers is plunged into intrigue and mystery as Fury warns not to trust anyone, especially anyone within SHIELD, as the organisation has been compromised, potentially at the highest level.
Accompanied by The Black Widow, and new recruit Falcon, they go on the offensive. Though all too soon they are targeted as the threat, when those within SHIELD who seek to do harm, realise that they must be rid of these three who seek to unmask them.
There is little more to the plot than that really. But what is on screen for the two hour running time is a great action packed romp, featuring great characters, and Steve Rogers continues to be an enjoyable chapter in the Marvel catalogue, more so than "Thor". All the cast are clearly having fun, including Oscar nominee and acting legend Robert Redford as SHIELD executive Alexander Pierce.
Visually, as ever, the film is top notch, though as often is the case with this kind of movie, the action is too much in your face, and it is difficult to know what is happening and to whom. Learn from a master or better yet hire the best - Roger Deakins.
Another note to the wise, stay til the end credits for an etxra scene.
Another worthy Marvel entry........8 out of 10
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