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Captain America - When former Marine Steve Rogers is in an accident, his only hope for recovery is an injection of the FLAG super-serum created years ago by his own father which enhances each of his senses, as well as gives him great strength and fast reflexes. And to help him bring his attackers to justice, a government agency outfits him with a motorcycle and powerful shield, then turns the newly formed Captain America loose on the nation s enemies.
Captain America II: Death Too Soon - Captain America returns to carry on the legacy of his father and defend the country this time, however, he faces off against the terrorist known only as Miguel and the threat of a chemical agent that rapidly ages those who come in contact with it.
Captain America II: Death Too Soon - Captain America returns to carry on the legacy of his father and defend the country this time, however, he faces off against the terrorist known only as Miguel and the threat of a chemical agent that rapidly ages those who come in contact with it.
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By Tom Potter
Format:DVD
This is a review of the recently released Captain America/Captain America II: Death Too Soon DVD. The movies starred Reb Brown as Steve Rogers/Captain America and Len Birman as Dr. Simon Mills.
I grew up watching these films when they first aired on television in the late '70's. I had a great time watching them then and I had a great time watching them again this past week after I purchased this DVD.
Are the films perfect? No, not at all. But if you watch the films for what they're intended to be, notably a fun campy romp a la the 60's Batman series, I think you'll enjoy them more than if you watch them in a serious manner.
I was also pleased to see that the films are included in their entirety. They're not chopped up like they were when Syfy broadcast them last summer before Captain America: The First Avenger premiered in theaters.
On to the review of the disc itself. Equipment used to watch this DVD was a Sony HDTV, Sony 3D Blu-Ray Player and Sony 6.1 home theater surround sound.
I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the presentation. The films looked pretty good for material that was shot for television over 30 years ago. I did find myself wishing that some extra work could have been done to make them even more colorful.
The sound left a lot to be desired in my opinion. I wish the audio on these two movies could have been released in better fidelity (5.1 sound, as they were broadcast on Syfy last summer). As it is, the films are presented in a 2.0 soundtrack which I think is ok but it's nothing special.
When you take into consideration the amount of dubbed in sounds such as Captain America's motorcycle, explosions & gunfire, etc. it would have enhanced the viewing experience significantly had more work been done for this DVD. It's too bad that Shout! didn't deem the extra effort as being necessary.
I am docking this release 1 star because this disc is just a bare-bones release. I feel that Shout! really dropped the ball with this by not including any interviews with Reb Brown or any other stars who were in these films. If they could include cast interviews for their Street Hawk release, they surely could have done so with this release too. As it is, all you get are the two films and that's it.
If you enjoyed seeing these films growing up in the '70's, then yes I would add this to your collection. It's not a perfect release by a long shot but it is a great way to relive some fond childhood memories.
I grew up watching these films when they first aired on television in the late '70's. I had a great time watching them then and I had a great time watching them again this past week after I purchased this DVD.
Are the films perfect? No, not at all. But if you watch the films for what they're intended to be, notably a fun campy romp a la the 60's Batman series, I think you'll enjoy them more than if you watch them in a serious manner.
I was also pleased to see that the films are included in their entirety. They're not chopped up like they were when Syfy broadcast them last summer before Captain America: The First Avenger premiered in theaters.
On to the review of the disc itself. Equipment used to watch this DVD was a Sony HDTV, Sony 3D Blu-Ray Player and Sony 6.1 home theater surround sound.
I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the presentation. The films looked pretty good for material that was shot for television over 30 years ago. I did find myself wishing that some extra work could have been done to make them even more colorful.
The sound left a lot to be desired in my opinion. I wish the audio on these two movies could have been released in better fidelity (5.1 sound, as they were broadcast on Syfy last summer). As it is, the films are presented in a 2.0 soundtrack which I think is ok but it's nothing special.
When you take into consideration the amount of dubbed in sounds such as Captain America's motorcycle, explosions & gunfire, etc. it would have enhanced the viewing experience significantly had more work been done for this DVD. It's too bad that Shout! didn't deem the extra effort as being necessary.
I am docking this release 1 star because this disc is just a bare-bones release. I feel that Shout! really dropped the ball with this by not including any interviews with Reb Brown or any other stars who were in these films. If they could include cast interviews for their Street Hawk release, they surely could have done so with this release too. As it is, all you get are the two films and that's it.
If you enjoyed seeing these films growing up in the '70's, then yes I would add this to your collection. It's not a perfect release by a long shot but it is a great way to relive some fond childhood memories.
17 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By B. Betz
Format:DVD
I remember watching this (and the first Captain America movie) on CBS in the late 1970s. I thought it was the coolest thing. Reb Brown looked like Captain America should look. I had a chance to watch both movies again over the summer on the SyFy Channel and still enjoyed them. Yes, Reb Brown can be wooden at times, but I totally buy him as Captain America. It's good fun! Don't take it so seriously and you'll enjoy it!
24 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
For all of you being so overcritical of this 70's version of Captain America, just get over it. Watch it for what it is. It is easy enough to look back 35 years at a show through the eyes of someone in 2011. I enjoyed it back then as a kid and it is enjoyable now. Just like with the 70's Spider-Man, Incredible Hulk and Wonder Woman, they are all dated but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy them thoroughly. I won't disagree that Reb is not a great actor but you know that is the same criticism many have leveled at Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher for the original Star Wars trilogy for years. So either you just sit back and enjoy it, flaws and all or just be miserable. I for one am happy that it is coming out on DVD, now if we can just get the Nicholas Hammond Spider-Man series out on DVD.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
great dvd's
i always liked Captain America, I liked this 70's version and the cast, great acting, plot and version to the original story plot
Published 25 days ago by Eric M. Bell
4.0 out of 5 stars
nice product
product was nice and was very well done for its time. highly recommend this product to people interested in super hero flicks of different eras.
Published 1 month ago by Brian E. Myers
1.0 out of 5 stars
Worst acting ever-dumped it
The acting was so bad I could hardly continue watching and when it came to the second movie, I dreaded it just as much. Read more
Published 3 months ago by johnnyphoenix
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great TV movie
After watching this movie for myself , I like it and highly suggest to anyone wanting to fill their captain america movie collection
Published 3 months ago by poetwriter
4.0 out of 5 stars
Captain Amedica/ Captain America II: Death Too Soon
Good Movie, I liked it, Great Flim
I like the depictation of a Comic Book Character.
You get two movies in one Package
I like the depictation of a Comic Book Character.
You get two movies in one Package
Published 4 months ago by Laurent E. Foisy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Memories
I like these movies. They are so yesterday. But I love that kind of stuff. I also enjoyed the Spider-Man as well. The best of the bunch is the Incredible Hulk. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Hulk11
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great great great
Reb brown is the real deal ! When I think of the cap I always think of reb he didn't do much else but this role he was made for wow .
Published 4 months ago by James J. Gross
5.0 out of 5 stars
Captain America
It was good for the time period for which it was made however it is so loud u can turn down the volume to hear it
Published 6 months ago by David E. Owens
5.0 out of 5 stars
Captain America/Captain America 2: Death Too Soon..
These are pretty good movies. captain america is one of my favorite superheros. i do belive that these movies are just episodes from a tv show. Read more
Published 7 months ago by David A. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
I love super heros and I love this movie this movie it is vary good thank you for sending this to a big fan of Super hero
Published 10 months ago by Michael L. Waters
