Captain America: The First Avenger
PG-13, 2011, Paramount Pictures
Director:
Joe Johnston
Starring:
Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, Neal McDonough, Stanley Tucci, Hugo Weaving, Chris Evans, Sebastian Stan, Hayley Atwell
Plot:
The story focuses on the early days of the Marvel Universe when Steve Rogers volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into the Super Soldier known as Captain America. As Captain America, Rogers joins forces with Bucky Barnes and Peggy Carter to wage war on the evil HYDRA organization, led by the villainous Red Skull
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Eager, but frail youth denied military service
Themes: Believing in Yourself, Denial of Power, God's Perspective, Outward Appearance
2
Small man confronts big bully
Themes: Bravery, Confronting Evil, Courage, Obnoxious, Perseverance, Resistance
3
Man's mind beats soldiers' strength
Themes: Ingenuity, Intelligence, Overcoming Challenges, Strength, Thinking Fast
4
Small soldier shows great courage
Themes: Bravery, Courage, Heroes, Self-Sacrifice, Strength, Underestimate
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Little guy stands up to bullies, despite beatings
Themes: Bravery, Confronting Evil, Courage, Perseverance, Resistance
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Man disappointed in realization of dream
Themes: Disappointment, Dreams, Expectations, Goals, God's Plan
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Element's harmless appearance hides power
Themes: Hidden Danger, Outward Appearance, Surprise, Unexpected
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Captain America sacrifices himself for citizens
Themes: Bravery, Courage, Heroes, Self-Sacrifice
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Observant man realizes deception
Themes: Alert, Appearances, Deception, Observation, Spiritual Realm