Great movie! The story was solid, with just the right amount of twists later in the film. They chose to go with a “political thriller” set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe and it worked beautifully. It tied together nicely threads from “The Avengers,” the first Captain America film and the entire S.H.E.I.L.D. organization. The characters all get their chance to shine, whether it’s dialog, fleshed-out backstories or action sequences. And the action sequences are phenomenal. From the one-on-one fights to the aerial battles, each scene tries to top the last. (There’s about four major action sequences.). There are plenty of nods to other Marvel films and Easter eggs to Marvel characters. There’s also a mid-credit and a post-credit scene to check out. At least stay for the first one, the second isn’t that important if you’re in a rush.
****1/2 out of *****