Steve’s heart and compassion impresses the scientist Dr. Abraham Erskine (played by the marvelous actor Stanley Tucci), and Steve is offered a chance to serve his country by partaking in an experimental process to turn a physical weakling in to the pinnacle of human physicality. Steve also develops a fondness for the beautiful and tough Peggy Carter, a female MI6 agent played by the captivating Hayley Atwell.

The romance between Steve and Peggy is paced like a relationship from the 40’s – they take time getting to know each other. With the tension of war and having an objective to accomplish, one has to keep their feelings in check. The actors do a fine job of maintaining their fondness for one another without being totally engrossed in their feelings. Movie goers may not be used to this type of classiness and mistake their chemistry as being a little flat, but remember the situation, its war and the fate of the free world is at stake.

Veteran actor Tommy Lee Jones is splendid in the role of Colonel Chester Phillips, the disapproving drill sergeant, and later Commanding Officer oversees. He steals the show in almost all of his scenes. Hugo Weaving once again displays his impressive aptitude for portraying a maniacal villain. He is on top of his game both in and out of makeup as the Red Skull. Weaving really embodies the character. Interestingly, the choice of having Hydra as the main threat rather than the Nazis didn’t bother me at all. For those who may be worried about this, don’t be. There are still plenty of references to Uncle Adolf’s goose-steppers throughout the film.