3 DADS RIP APART Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

From the moment Captain America: Brave New World begins (00:00:00), the problems start stacking up. The intro teases a political thriller, but that promise quickly fades (00:00:48). Instead, we get a hodgepodge of ideas with no clear direction (00:01:13) and a villain whose motivations make no sense, shifting from acquiring adamantium to personal revenge (00:01:52). Even Thunderbolt Ross, played by Harrison Ford, feels miscast, with his transition from anti-Avenger to President raising too many questions (00:02:59). Meanwhile, Sam Wilson's struggle with the Captain America mantle is overshadowed by debates on whether he should take the serum (00:07:30) and the film’s insistence on underdeveloped side characters like Sabra (00:13:46). With a weak villain (00:40:25), a bland tone (00:42:53), and wasted potential for Isaiah Bradley (00:05:00), this movie leaves us wondering: What were they thinking? 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more movie reviews and discussions! 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a thumbs up and share your thoughts in the comments below. 📅 New episodes every week! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Instagram -   / capedcritiquers   TikTok -   / capedcritiquers   Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro: Brave New World Title Means Nothing 00:00:35 Fundamental Flaws, Missed Potential 00:00:48 Intro Sequence Disappointment Intro sequence hints at a political thriller, but that potential fades 00:01:13 Hodgepodge of Ideas 00:01:52 Leaders Motivations, Revenge Plot 00:02:36 Timeline Discrepancies,Thunderbolt Ross Harrison Ford Portrayal 00:05:00 Isaiah Bradleys Impact, Potential Compelling character; potential wasted due to limited role 00:05:35 Internal Conflict: Sam vs Steve Comparing himself to Steve Rogers, serum relevance, Avenger level threats will overwhelm him 00:07:14 Wakandan Upgrade, Vibranium Wings 00:08:33 Sabra, Sidewinder 00:09:16 Serpent Society, Giancarlo Esposito 00:10:05 Repetitive Conversations for 40 minutes 00:10:59 Unexplained Travel, Stealth Inconsistencies 00:11:37 Shield Usage, Physics Issues Real-world physics w/shield breaking cockpit 00:13:08 Trailer Inconsistencies, Altered Dialogue 00:13:46 Sabras Role, Ineffectiveness Poor acting, ineffectiveness in advancing plot questioned 00:16:21 The Leaders Influence, Mind Control The Leaders long-term control over events, use of mind control raises plot questions 00:17:59 Comparing Mind Control Methods Leaders convoluted mind control process, Kilgraves simpler abilities in Jessica Jones 00:18:14 The Leaders Inconsistent Genius, Waiting Game 00:19:16 Celestial Island, Adamantium Focus 00:20:05 War Plot Underdevelopment 00:21:09 Adamantiums Future, Global Impact Unclear whats happened with Adamantium after treaty, if its tied to Wolverine 00:22:01 The Leaders Jet Freak Out, Lack of Backup Plan 00:23:13 Rosss Transformation, Unclear Motives Questions about Rosss knowledge of his transformations, The Leaders questionable motives 00:25:18 Red Hulk in Water, Missed Opportunity Captain America w/o serum wont save Hulk in water, exploring Red Hulks heat abilities missed 00:26:40 Vibranium vs Hulk Skin, Wolverines Claws Vibranium piercing Hulk skin defies comic logic, questioning wolverines claws ability 00:27:25 Torres as Captain Americas Successor Transitioning Torres as new Cap has missing ingredients, movie trying to recreate Falcon 00:29:05 Secret Service Inconsistency, Red Hulk 00:30:14 Timeline Placement, Reshoots Movie is worst-case scenario 00:30:49 Buckys Cameo, Flat Encounter 00:32:05 Sidewinders Pointless Appearance 00:33:40 Choreographed Fight Scenes, Alright Aerial Combat 00:35:04 Exposition Overload 00:36:14 Computer Investigations are Boring 00:37:36 Poor Handling of Themes, Rosss Redemption 00:38:02 Isaiah Bradleys Impact, Underdevelopment Movie doesnt explore reasons why a good character is doing something bad, Isaiah Bradley shouldve been the most bitter character 00:39:16 Music Choices Tame Impala, Kendrick Lamar 00:39:42 Expectations, Disappointments 00:40:25 Weaker Villain, Unclear Motivations 00:41:32 Thor: the Dark World Comparison 00:42:01 Red Hulk CGI Quality, Rubble Concerns 00:42:53 Tone of Blandness, Lack of Roadblocks 00:43:50 Hulk Fixed Heart 00:44:56 Friendly Slaveowner Ross, Leader 00:45:59 Ross Lack of Empathy 00:46:23 Would Sam have stopped Django 00:47:04 Overall Performance Grade 00:47:25 Thunderbolts, Misfit Groups Movie fails, but hopefully Thunderbolts is a chance for MCU redemption 00:49:05 Movie is bad because cant just have bad guys 00:50:03 Repetitive Post-Credits Scene 00:50:55 Bad Indication Of Who Is The Villain 00:51:17 Angela Bassett Exec Producer 00:51:51 Lab Investigation Bad 00:52:51 First Fight Scene 00:53:34 Weird Brainwashing 00:54:09 Favorite Scenes 00:57:00 Ratings 00:57:59 Hancock (2008) Next