I enjoyed the first Captain America, but I wasn't ready for how truly brilliant this sequel would be. IMO this movie ranks as one of the greatest Marvel movies. It's definitely in the top three and may be my number one. It all comes down to the script. Unlike most superhero flicks, the story does not involve chasing and stopping a shiny object in order to save the earth. Instead, we have a tightly written political thriller. This could have easily been a Tom Clancy novel that had Captain America written into it. The story has many brilliant twists. The action scenes are spectacular. The visual effects are close to perfect. You name it, and the movie nails it - acting, directing, music. Chris Evans is at his best in the lead role. The movie also stands up to repeat viewings, which can be a rarity when they have some surprising twists. Even when you know what's coming, it's still a fantastic movie.