"Before we get started, does anyone want to get out?"

After the rather dull "Thor: The Dark World" I thought we'd be in for more of the same with Captain America "The Winter Soldier". I have never been more mistaken. Man, it's so great that we get to see a national treasure on the run from his own corrupt government. This particular thread throughout the entire film gives it a distinct ability to explore its own subtext. It does this in a way that no Marvel Cinematic Universe films have done to date. Everything is palpable for the most part and done with a sense of never ending rhythmic urgency similar to last summer's excellent "Star Trek Into Darkness". The Russo brothers best known for their work on shows like "Community" and "Arrested Development" are clearly fans of the Bourne franchise from which much is lifted and transfixed as a suitable narrative framework. Yet they somehow manage to disseminate their own particular voice over proceedings. They do this in spite of overwhelming producer pressures at the same time. This film is as riveting and enthralling an action thriller as you're likely to see all year.

"On your left"