Captain America: Brave New World - Our Biggest WTF Questions

Captain America: Brave New World leaves viewers with several lingering questions. This review delves into the film's most perplexing plot points and underdeveloped characters, prompting a discussion on what could have been improved.

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Where Was Bruce Banner?

The film directly builds upon The Incredible Hulk, yet notably omits Bruce Banner. His absence is glaring, considering the direct connection to the plot and his established role in monitoring global threats post-Avengers. While an explanation might be forthcoming, his absence creates a significant plot hole.

The Leader's Underwhelming Tactics:

Samuel Sterns, aka The Leader, possesses immense intellect, yet his strategic choices seem surprisingly short-sighted. His actions lack the cunning expected of a mastermind villain, raising questions about his motivations and overall competence.

Red Hulk's Inconsistent Depiction:

The film's portrayal of Red Hulk deviates significantly from the comic book version. Instead of a cunning and strategically capable monster, the MCU's Red Hulk is depicted as a mindless rage-monster, mirroring the early Hulk, lacking the intelligent and ruthless nature of his comic counterpart.

Inconsistent Weapon Effectiveness:

Captain America's vibranium blades effectively wound Red Hulk, despite his apparent invulnerability to bullets. This inconsistency raises questions about the relative strengths of different materials in the MCU.

Bucky's Unexpected Political Career:

Bucky Barnes' sudden emergence as a political candidate feels jarring and lacks any prior indication in his character arc. His past actions and personality seem incongruent with a political career.

Sidewinder's Unexplained Grudge:

Sidewinder's intense personal vendetta against Captain America remains unexplained, leaving a significant plot thread unresolved. This lack of clarity suggests potential cuts or alterations during the film's production.

Sabra's Unclear Purpose:

Ruth Bat-Seraph, the MCU adaptation of Sabra, appears to serve a limited purpose in the narrative. Her character arc feels underdeveloped and raises questions about the necessity of adapting this specific comic book character, given her significant alterations.

The Significance of Adamantium:

The introduction of adamantium as a MacGuffin raises questions about its long-term impact on the MCU. While its connection to Wolverine is obvious, its broader implications remain unclear.

The Ongoing Absence of the Avengers:

The film touches upon the need for a new Avengers team but fails to meaningfully progress towards its formation. The lack of significant groundwork for a new team is concerning, given the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.

Poll: Should Captain America: Brave New World have included more Avengers characters? (Yes/No)

This review concludes with a call for further discussion on these unresolved issues and the overall impact on the MCU's future.