@GusGorman said:

It seems like such a simple film now compared to all the crossover shenanigans to come.

Even back then it seemed a very simple film. That was my problem with it.

In comparison to what we'd been getting at the time (Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, X-Men series, The Hulk, Sam Raimi's Spidermans) it felt very basic and artistically empty. I felt it took the comic book movie back a step and so I wasn't a big fan of what it represented.

Not that I hate it, it's an enjoyable film for what it is. And the MCU would become more creatively interesting as it went along.

@JustinJackFlash said:

@GusGorman said:

It seems like such a simple film now compared to all the crossover shenanigans to come.

Even back then it seemed a very simple film. That was my problem with it.

In comparison to what we'd been getting at the time (Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, X-Men series, The Hulk, Sam Raimi's Spidermans) it felt very basic and artistically empty. I felt it took the comic book movie back a step and so I wasn't a big fan of what it represented.

Not that I hate it, it's an enjoyable film for what it is. And the MCU would become more creatively interesting as it went along.

I kinda agree with you, in fact after this recent viewing I lowered my original rating down from 8 to 7.

So far on my re-watching of the series Captain America: The First Avenger has stood the test of time best.

@GusGorman said:

I kinda agree with you, in fact after this recent viewing I lowered my original rating down from 8 to 7.

So far on my re-watching of the series Captain America: The First Avenger has stood the test of time best.

Other than the first Avengers film I haven't seen any of the early MCU films a 2nd time. But I should give Iron Man and Captain America another watch at some point. Knowing what comes after I might enjoy Iron Man more.