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4 The Sun, Wednesday, July 27, 2011 At the Movies I By Inn Black an "Avengers" movie, a kind of Special to The Sun mega-crossover between sev- eral current Marvel franchises. A few months ago, when I After four years of hyping reviewed "Thor," I mentioned and gearing up for it, the fmal that Marvel was gearing up for film to set up this movie has Adult Literacy: Do you know an adult who would 1Lke to learn to read? We will have Adult Literacy curriculum available after August 1, and a trained tutor who is willing to help! Call us if you're interested 503-843-3420. Our library will beCLOSED to the public AUGUST 6- 16 for repairs & paint. We will reopen on Wed. August 17. Gates COMPUTERS win NOT BE AVAILABLE for use on FRIDAY, AUG. 5 (for upgrading.) COMING UP at our library: Wednesday, Aug. 31 • 6:30 pm ° Martial Arts Demo McMlnnviUe Martial Arts. Thursday, Sept. 8 • 7 pm • Paulann Petersen, Oregon's Poet Laureate. 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Thankfully, the feet on a few sparse occasions probably at least heard of Cap- movie takes some divergences (which is more than I can say tainAmerica, but to be honest from the traditional plot here for Thor or Green Lantem), but he isn't one of the most popu- and first sidetracks Rogers by the major problem is 3D mov- lar super heroes out there these having him sent around the ies tend to be way too dark. days. Perhaps that's because he country to promote war bonds. Combine that with the fact that was mostly created for propa- It's a nice touch to make the this filmuses subtle sepia tones ganda, so as a complex charac- period piece more authentic throughout the entire movie to ter and super hero, he may not and adds some humor andconvey the "period piece" na- be all that interesting, clearly sharpens the edge of the lure of the story, and it's not a Studios have tried to make movie, as he is basically turned great combination. If you want Captain America films before, into a performing monkey, my advice, the regular two di- but they've never worked out. After that we get to the main mensions would work just free This current film, however, is plot with evil Nazis (everyone's forthis movie. probably the first one that can favorite bad guys). One particu- "Captain America" doesn't be labeled an honest success, larly evilNazi, Johann Schmidt have the charm of"Thor" or the even if it isn't quite as good as (Hugo Weaving), discovers and wittiness of the "Iron Man" some of the other recent Mar- harnesses the power residing in films, but it is still rather fun to vel outings, an ancient device descended wateh, and I look forward to the This fdm is primarily a pe- from the gods for use inhis own Avengers film in which Steve riod piece, set in the thick of world domination scheme. You Rogers will be participating (in World War II. Steve Rogers probably know where this is fact there's a very brief trailer (Chris Evans) is a Brooklyn going from here, but it is a fun for the film ifyou sit all the way born boy who is too sickly, ride, nonetheless, through the credits). weak and small to join the In truth, much like with Obviously, American audi- Army, despite several attempts CaptainAmerica the superhero, ences are still very interested in at different recruiting offices, there isn't a whole lot to say a patriotic themed hero movie, Despite his lack of physical here. The most striking differ- as evidenced by the robust $66 aptitude, he possesses strong ence from other super hero million weekend, knocking determination and that big films is the fact that this is a Harry Potter 7 offthe top and American heart that we all like periodpiece, and as such we get making the biggest debut of in our idealized heroes, the epic backdrop of WorldWar any of the super hero flicks of When Dr. Abraham Erskine II to embellish the film, and in- the summer. (Stanley Tucci) sees Rogers, he deed that does add plenty of This movie was above av- thinks he might be the perfect spice. The side characters were erage for a summer block- candidate for his new super some oft he better parts of the buster, and it's always nice soldier serum. He believes that film particularly Tommy Lee when an action movie doesn't because Rogers understands Jones, who played Roger's insult your intelligence. Com- being weak and hates bullies, commanding officer and pro- bine that with a fine score by he would respect his new vided a good deal of dead pan Alan Silvestfi and you have a strength and it would highlight comedy, recipe for a good film. his other heroic attributes. I have very little to complain So, more kudos to Marvel and If you've been to an action about with this film. In fact, the let's hope the movies stay good. movie at any point during the only bad part ofmy experience Grade: B+ last four months you've seen was the 3D version. To theEntertainment Value: 8.5 Aug. 13 at SJS Sheridan Japanese School's annual festival moved from spring to fall this year, but now the time to celebrate is here. Obon Matsuri, formerly Haru Matsuri, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13 at SJS, lo- cated at 430 S.W. Monroe St. in Sheridan. The annual event will in- dude fun for the whole fam- ily with carnival games, booths and an inflatable bouncy house. 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