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Iron Man
Starting us off in 1942, we have the first Captain America film. It actually works very well as an entry point into the franchise by using the recognizable backdrop of World War II and the relatable character of Steve Rogers to help introduce the supernatural aspects of the lore such as the cosmic cube. -
The Incredible Hulk
Something of the black sheep of the MCU, the movie is much better than people give it credit for. The film really nails the “man on the run” feel and Edward Norton’s turn as Bruce Banner is strong. The first act in Rio is especially engaging, as is learning all the little ways Bruce learns to live with his condition. -
Iron Man 2
More suits, more Tony, and more corporate espionage. While it doesn’t contribute much to the overall canon of the MCU, it’s an entertaining film that introduces us to Black Widow and Howard Stark. -
Thor
Now we’re going cosmic with the Asgard gang. We’re given our introduction to worlds beyond Earth, not to mention Thor and Loki. Thor is a key title in the MCU, as it sets up all the intergalactic plotlines that will run through the story leading up to Infinity War. We also get our first (albeit dark) glimpse of Hawkeye. -
Captain america (The first avenger)
Starting us off in 1942, we have the first Captain America film. It actually works very well as an entry point into the franchise by using the recognizable backdrop of World War II and the relatable character of Steve Rogers to help introduce the supernatural aspects of the lore such as the cosmic cube. -
Avengers
Here we are. The culmination. The pay off. The film that Marvel pinned its hopes, dreams, and bank accounts on. Luckily, it was a rousing success critically and financially. Somehow, the movie brought together seven larger than life characters (not even counting Loki and the side players) in a way that felt completely natural. Everyone gets their moment to shine and Phase 1 goes out in style. -
Iron Man 3
Tony’s been going through an existential crisis since fending off an alien army in The Avengers. Luckily, Shane Black is on hand to give him an intimate old school action story to help him get his mojo back. A lose adaptation of the Extremis storyline, Iron Man 3 proved a bit divisive among old time Marvel fans for how it treated the character of the Mandarin. It’s hard to deny the movie is very entertaining, though. -
Captain America (The Winter Soldier)
One of the best (if not the best) installment of the MCU, The Winter Soldier borrows heavily from 1970s political thrillers to deliver a fantastic action film. Steve’s difficulties adjusting to the 21st century are finally brought front and center as he finds a new mission for himself… which happens to be very similar to his old one.
You can see the trailer:
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