We have the released synopsis for the upcoming Captain America film. The following hookup was made available thanks to our friends at movieweb:
Born during the Great Depression, Steve Rogers grew up a frail youth in a poor family. Horrified by the newsreel footage of the Nazis in Europe, Rogers was inspired to enlist in the army. However, because of his frailty and sickness, he was rejected. Overhearing the boy’s earnest plea, General Chester Phillips offered Rogers the opportunity to take part in a special experiment… Operation: Rebirth. After weeks of tests, Rogers was at last administered the ‘Super-Soldier Serum’ and bombarded by ‘vita-rays.’ Steve Rogers emerged from the treatment with a body as perfect as a body can be and still be human. Rogers was then put through an intensive physical and tactical training program. Three months later, he was given his first assignment as Captain America. Armed with his indestructible shield and and battle savvy, Captain America has continued his war against evil both as a sentinel of liberty and leader of the Avengers.
The plot synopsis sounds good to me. The usage of the shield is what’s going to make or break this film for me. I want to see him throw it lots, smash it against foes and hold it high as a banner of hope to other soldiers in need of motivation. If cap’s shield gets no love, my feelings for the film will swiftly fade. It pleases me to know end that he will have a shield – and I have high expectations that it will be employed for maximum awesome.
It looks like they are going to have the Cap fight Nazis, probably freeze him and then thaw him out in time for the Avengers. That suits me just fine. The avengers can start like the Search for Spock. Upon rediscovery of such a hero, the time to form a supergroup around him would be ideal; Avengers Assemble!
