The cast for “Captain America: Brave New World” is extensive, boasting a wide array of characters. This film, marking the first time Sam Wilson’s Captain America takes center stage, not only included mainstays from “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” but also prominent figures from “The Incredible Hulk” and even a Celestial from “Eternals.” Consequently, the movie became quite crowded, with numerous plotlines that left even Wilson feeling somewhat overshadowed in what was intended to be his grand cinematic debut. Unfortunately, supporting characters like Leila Taylor or Joaquin Torres/Falcon had limited significant roles to play.
Unfortunately, three key characters from “Brave New World,” each deeply embedded in Marvel Comics history, were underutilized due to the film’s disorganized storytelling approach. These characters serve as a testament to the movie’s creative limitations, as it seemed more focused on revitalizing Harrison Ford’s President Ross than developing its secondary characters. Lament over the untapped possibilities for these three “Brave New World” supporting characters.
Warning: Captain America: Brave New World spoilers below
Samuel Sterns/The Leader
It’s always a pleasure to spot Tim Blake Nelson in films, and the notion of him reprising his Incredible Hulk role as Samuel Sterns, who has now become the green-skinned villain from the comics, the Leader, is quite appealing. However, incorporating this into Brave New World presents numerous challenges for the production. For instance, Brave New World lacks a compelling hero-villain dynamic between the characters Wilson and Sterns. Their conflict seems more incidental than deeply rooted in personal details that would resonate more strongly.
In a more engaging fashion, let me rephrase: Sterns, a character in “Brave New World,” is underutilized and lacks substantial presence. When he does appear, his most notable trait is his seemingly supernatural ability to traverse from suburban homes to remote military bases in just an hour or two on foot. His anticlimactic end (surrendering at a hospital where Torres is being treated) highlights how unimpressive he is as the antagonist of “Brave New World.” The script appears to be rushing towards Ross as Red Hulk, neglecting to provide Sterns with meaningful roles, which stands in stark contrast to his captivating villainy in the comics. Tim Blake Nelson deserved a more compelling return to the MCU.
Seth Voelker/Sidewinder
Let’s view this segment as a tribute to the collective power of the Serpent Society, not just its leader, Seth Voelker/Sidewinder (Giancarlo Esposito). Instead of Brave New World, we might imagine a transformation where the vibrant, snake-themed appearance of the Serpent Society – a band of villains who support one another – is reimagined as an ordinary black ops team. Isn’t it disappointing to have such a change in a superhero movie? Each member of the Serpent Society fails to make a lasting impression due to their limited screen time, and their dull attire certainly doesn’t help.
Meanwhile, Sidewinder is confined to just a few scenes in the series. Although Esposito brings some roguish charm to his screen presence, he primarily serves to deliver exposition and provide action sequences for the trailer of “Brave New World”. A renowned actor like him deserves more substantial roles. Similarly, the Serpent Society had the potential to make a lasting impact but were underutilized in the show.
Isaiah Bradley
In the series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” Isaiah Bradley, played by Carl Lumbly, emerges as one of Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most captivating characters. Notably, like his comic book counterpart, he is deeply connected to the grim realities of American history. The potential for this character on the big screen was vast. However, in “Brave New World,” rather than exploring other possibilities, the storyline decides to wrongfully imprison Bradley yet again, providing motivation for Wilson’s journey into a tangled web of conspiracy. It seems the writers of “Brave New World” could only conceive of Bradley being behind bars for this storyline.
Most disappointingly, throughout most of the film “Brave New World,” Bradley’s character is largely overlooked and underdeveloped. The movie’s conclusion fails to acknowledge the profound emotional distress this neglect would cause such a person. Once more, upon regaining his freedom, Bradley flippantly remarks to Wilson, “What took you so long?”, further demonstrating how “Brave New World” dehumanizes this character. This is another instance where many classic Marvel characters are sidelined in the overcrowded script of “Brave New World.” However, the careless handling of Isaiah Bradley’s character is particularly disheartening and unimaginative.
Captain America: Brave New World is now playing in theaters.
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2025-02-23 22:14