Page 26 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • April 16, 2014 ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ (continued from Entertainment page) Like Christopher Reeve’s incarnation of Superman as a decent fellow who happens to have amazing power, Evans’ Captain America possesses boyish innocence. Unlike Superman, he lacks invulnerability and cannot fly, although he does manage incredible leaps and bounds like Spider-Man (without the webs). He is strong, fast, and uses his omnipresent shield not only as protection but also as a weapon not unlike a boomerang, as it always seems to return to him. The appeal of Captain America is that his powers are not that wildly over the top. Sure, he is a powerhouse, but he thinks of himself as a soldier responsible for pro- tecting the decent and preserving freedom and liberty at all costs. Corny? Maybe, but he stands out in a field of fellow Marvel characters who boast more impressive powers. When Steve morphs into Captain America, it’s less a dramatic transformation than a way for him to let the bad guys know trouble is on the way. Car chases were a staple of movies long before Steve McQueen raced his Ford Mustang GT through the hilly streets of San Francisco in “Bullitt,” but the chase in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is one of the best in a long time. The sequence gets a new spin as Nick Fury realizes he has been targeted for assassination and must drive for his life. However, he is driving no ordinary car, and one surprise after another unfolds as he attempts to escape against overwhelming odds. The editing in this sequence enhances the excitement and shows the power of pacing, quick cutting, and close-ups to maximize dra- matic effect. Rated PG-13 for stylized violence, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is an entertaining chapter in the ongoing saga of the retro superhero. The movie makes a point of showing that it takes more than super strength to earn the badge of hero. Evans’ Rogers conveys qualities of an Everyman with a dedication to use his abilities for good. Unlike other Marvel and DC characters, he is not burdened with angst or troubled by self-doubt. His purity of spirit is refreshing.