Captain America vs. The Human Torch - Which Chris Evans Performance Do You Prefer?

[Call Me Darkman]

Chris Evans has played two Marvel heroes. Which do you prefer?

[Liam_H]

Captain America/Steve Rogers easily for me. His portrayal of an earnest man who just wants to fight for country worked so well. He was great as the Human Torch...best thing about those movies...but this was so much better.

It appears this will probably skew towards the Cap side since we're in his board but what can you do.....

[Spider-Fan]

His Cap was miles better, though he made a good Torch, too. Cap is just a deeper character.

[stickboltman]

I thought he did a great job in both roles. Having said that I definitely prefer Cap and it helps that it's the far better movie. One more thing, both roles are far different. I remember people worrying Cap would be too similar to the Torch's mannerisms and portrayal. Evans is a pretty good actor.

[Marvin]

this should be good.

[Mace Dolex]

Simply put he played the roles as they were meant to be for example he was the right age for Human Torch because HT is cocky and a prankster, but now that Chris Evans has matured he easily can play the boy scout Captain America.

[Tony Stark]

Chris was one of the few bright spots of Fantastic Four, and I thought he did justice to Jonny Storm. However there's really no comparison, Cap is a better movie, he has more to work with, he's able to bring more to the table in this roll, and much more likeable in this roll.

[PSYLENTGuardian]

Human Torch gets no love :whatever: I voted for Cap.

[Upset Spideyfan]

He was good as the Human Torch but he put his all into Cap so Cap it is.

[EliteF50]

He was fantastic as both, but better as the Human Torch, imo.

[herolee10]

The fact that Chris Evans has the skills to effectively portray two characters from the MARVEL Universe that are like Polar Contrasts to each other really says a lot about his acting skills.

I mean, I would have never thought back in the day, that Chris Evans could play Steve so well due to how well he played Johnny Storm. Now, I can't imagine anyone playing Steve rogers other than him.

[Shadowlord X]

Very well said herolee10!!!

I was thinking exactly the same thing.

[The Caped Knight]

Captain America/Steve Rogers, Evans showed he had range and depth to give solid performance that wasn't based in comedy alone . Evans was funny and entertaining as Johnny Storm in The Fantastic Four. But he was 10 times better as The Star Spangled Man

[Timstuff]

Captain America. Evans really sold me on this character who is a superhero in the truest sense-- he's a true role model, and those characters are difficult to sell to the audience without coming across as dull or boring, but Evans owned it. IMO that's a lot harder than playing the lovable douche like he did in Fantastic 4.

[Marvin]

Thinking about it now
He was well suited for the MarvelStudio's version of Cap

but he pretty much nailed the Real Human Torch.

Given both films were actually perfect, I'd rather see him as torch.

[Spider-ManHero12]

Captain America BY FAR.

[CaptainCanada]

He was very good in both, but Captain America gave him more to work with and was a much better film.

[Raiden]

Steve Rogers, without a doubt. Maybe it is because Chris Evans played one too many of those cocky, arrogant characters, but his Johnny Storm seemed like a rethread of other roles he has done. But Evans' Rogers really convinced us that he's an old-fashioned, courageous man who doesn't back down and has that "aw shucks" personality, and they are quite different than the Chris Evans that we thought we know. Therefore, I'm way more impressed with his performance as Steve Rogers.

[Suzanne78]

He was Steve Rogers, just as he totally embodied Johnny Storm in the FF films. I mean, I see Johnny in the comics, and I see Chris. Now, though, when I read Captain America comics, I'll see Chris as Steve.

That said, I voted for Captain America, as it was the better overall movie.

[RedSkull]

He's fantastic as cap...it requires more heart and more acting too. Evans is no Captain America in real life, even though he seems like a down to earth guy. He disappeared into the role for me

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I loved him in both roles. I'll pick Cap because it's actually a good film while FF was entertaining but bad.

[Iron_Stark]

There was nothing entertaining about the Fantastic Four movies. That talentless hack director wouldn't know how to spell 'entertaining'.

That said, Captain America by far. Evans shot this out of the park, he owned the role.

[Leenie]

Cap! Easily. He was fantastic as The Human Torch, but he had better material to work with as Captain America (because it's a better movie on all levels).

[Suzanne78]

Shouldn't the poll also ask Captain America vs. Human Torch vs. Lucas Lee?

Because I don't know about any of y'all, but Lucas Lee kinda rules my heart ;)

[Spidey 2007]

"Is that a trick question??"

he is Captain america now

[Spider-Vader]

His Cap was amazing, he did a pretty good Johnny Storm though. Torch & Thing were the only good things about those awful movies.

[DarKush]

I think he did a good job with both, but I liked his Human Torch better. I got to give him credit though, he really pulled off Steve Rogers.

[Doctor Jones]

The fact that Chris Evans has the skills to effectively portray two characters from the MARVEL Universe that are like Polar Contrasts to each other really says a lot about his acting skills.

I mean, I would have never thought back in the day, that Chris Evans could play Steve so well due to how well he played Johnny Storm. Now, I can't imagine anyone playing Steve rogers other than him.

Exactly. If you look at him as Johnny Storm now, and think to yourself the same guy is playing Steve Rogers, you can't believe it or see it. But then when you actually watch him as Rogers, you absolutely believe it and you forget he is Johnny Storm.

[bell110]

I went Torch. He's good at cocky characters and has good timing. He was good as Cap, but I really think other people could have played that role just as good. So I'd prefer Evans as Torch over Cap, as I would prefer Reynolds as Deadpool over GL.

[CaptainStacy]

Cap by a mile.

His Johnny Storm was just a bit too much of a dick, but i guess that was more because of that horrible script than Chris' actual performance...

[Frodo]

Cap by a mile.

His Johnny Storm was just a bit too much of a dick, but i guess that was more because of that horrible script than Chris' actual performance...

I agree. In my eyes , he's Captain America and that's it. He brought such a heart and humility to a character that has often been portrayed as a cardboard cut out . Evans is by far the best actor to play this role. I'm glad they went with him .

[The Chris]

Cap

Maybe it's because the character itself and the fact that I can totally buy large groups of men following him into war and giving their lives, or maybe it's because everything that came out of Evans' mouth felt completely genuine and real. He was so likable and I can relate to him so much when he was the little guy who may have always lost the fight physically but never lost the fight mentally, because he never gave up. Then he became so admirable and inspiring as Captain America, finally having the physical attributes to match the heart that he had. None of this would shine through if Evans didn't shine. He was one of the few good things about the fantastic four movies, but he owns this. I feel vindicated too, because I kept telling my friends he can do it. I kept saying watch Sunshine, watch Street Kings. There's more to him than the smart mouth punk. He proved me right and more.

[Dark Raven]

He was admittedly good in both roles. He completely embodied the personality of Johnny Storm in the FF movies, but that seems to be closer to his personality in real life. I guess he showed more range in Cap but I wouldn't have minded seeing more of his humour than just trying to portray Steve Rogers's earnestness and humility. At least he wasn't constantly hitting on Hayley Atwell in Cap and making lewd comments, which is what Johnny Storm would've been doing the whole time. Had he been Johnny Storm, I think Peggy would've not warmed to him at all for most of the movie, and it would've been the typical cliche of girl giving guy the cold shoulder, but finally giving in to him. As Rogers, Peggy always seemed fairly open to him but maintained a professional relationship too, except for the part where she caught him kissing the other girl and thought he had changed. However, it seemed as if she could still believe him when he said that it wasn't his doing and she realised that he was still as clueless about girls.

[Kurosawa]

His Torch was Great with the capital "G". He was the best thing about the FF movies. His Cap is even better. The guy can act, and he made the Cap movie work. It's just like the Original Star Wars trilogy-although it had a ton of things going for it, if Mark Hamill had not played Luke Skywalker as great and as sincerely as he did, it would have been corny and fake. I love good guy characters, and I put Evans' Cap in the same class as Hamill's Luke and Christopher Reeve's Superman. Without Evans performance, Cap would have been a fun movie. With his performance, it was a great movie.

[hugekent]

Captain America but in my mind it's not as easy a choice as the poll suggests. He was pretty perfect as the Human Torch but it is no where near as difficult a role as Cap.

[Pinky021]

I think he played both roles very well, but as Cap it totally sold it for me, so I voted for Cap,, also is by far a better movie than F4...

[The Morningstar]

He portrayed both characters brilliantly I thought. But his Cap is better because it was written as a more three dimensional role.

[3dman27]

"Is that a trick question??"

he is Captain america now

qft

[Fudgie]

Cap.

His Johnny Storm was a shallow douche.

[Captain27]

I didn't even realize Chris Evans was the guy who played the Torth until after I had already seen the movie twice - That is how well he pulled off cap, that not a bit of any of the Torch came through.
I was shocked when I found out he was in fantastic four, because I had seen both of them and did think he pulled off his character well, but never would have imagined based on those performances alone that he would make a good cap.

[Captain27]

He was admittedly good in both roles. He completely embodied the personality of Johnny Storm in the FF movies, but that seems to be closer to his personality in real life. I guess he showed more range in Cap but I wouldn't have minded seeing more of his humour than just trying to portray Steve Rogers's earnestness and humility.

There was humor, it just came out in different ways.

Like when he was getting heckled by the crowd, or when that one secretary was coming onto him strongly and he didn't know how to react.

Both were well executed, funny, and demonstrated a nice part of about cap's character, that his humility and meekness can actually be a comedic attribute in contrast with the fact that he's an ass kicker on the battlefield.

[dark_knight08]

:cap: Chris Evans performance as Steve Rogers/Captain America was brilliant.

[wolferine]

100% for Steve Rogers.
That earnest man who wants to protect his people more than himself is very attractive.
Not saying that Torch sucks though, but it pales in comparison to Captain for Chris Evans at least

[Vartha]

I think his Cap was better and I loved his Torch.

[Mauser9910]

I say "tie", he did 100% of what both roles required.

[Slushy]

I loved him as Captain America, but I prefer his performance as The Human Torch, which was spot on! :word:

[November Rain]

I think he fits the torch role better. He's naturally comedic

I just can't see steven rogers or captain america when he's wearing the suit. To me it felt like a satirical character playing a serious one.

now don't get me wrong, i'm removing the quality of the films away from this equation. chris got far more screen time and much better quality scenes in cap which may swing his role but I still think if we were to replace actors in both roles, his johnny role would be harder to fill rather than his cap one.

I never got the essence of soldier from him in cap. I suppose it didn't help showing a large proportion of his missions being montages, I think we could have coped with one more raid being highlighted

maybe with the reality of the avengers coming out, i can't see chris confidently standing among all those great actors and coming across as commanding them through (or eventually leading them through if they break away from shield).

[jld17]

Definitely Captain America - Better movie all around. I didn't care much for the Fantastic Four movies - His character was the best acted and most believable though.

[Ultra Lantern]

He was good playing both The Human Torch and Captain America.

[Ursa]

Although he was the best thing in FF, Cap. America is one of his great performances.

[Superhero 101]

He really was funny in FF movies and he really played an amazing Cap

[Zap]

He was the highlight of both films for me, so tough call. Though I'd have to go with Cap just because I wasn't 100% sold on him playing the Captain at first, so I went in with lower expectations, and he proved to be the best Cap I could imagine, beyond words. Though I still have to strongly admire him going through the transition between Steve and Johnny. That was truly a feat, and that takes acting skill to play diverse roles such as those. Well done, Evans.

[Panthro]

He was great in both parts, though I'm more likely to buy Cap for repeat viewings.

[Shadowlord X]

He played both roles excellently. He was the only highlight of the FF movies, and brought a really 3-dimensional, human, relatable, CAPTAIN AMERICA to the screen.

[Ultra Lantern]

Captain America showed Chris Evans serious side,while The Human Torch showed his comedic side.

[actionavenue]

Captain America hands down.

[Deathlok]

Captain America, without a doubt...

[Mr. Fixit]

He was one of the better parts of the awful FF movies. He did a cool job as Human Torch.

But I'd also have to go with him as Cap. Not only was it a better film, it was a tighter performance.

[Batman4ever]

Couldn't stand him as the Human torch. Captain America all the way!

[Axl Van Sixx]

I was flipping channels recently and passed the original FF movie. It was weird to see Evans with the buzzed brown hair as Johnny Storm, cracking jokes and being a ladies' man, because I was so occupied with him as Cap over the course of 2011.

Regarding the main question, there's no debate: Captain America was a better character in a better film, and Evans played him to perfection, so you gotta give it to Cap. But Evans really showed his talent and range as Steve Rogers (remember how concerned everybody was before the movie that he would be constantly joking, hitting on chicks, wearing a permanent smirk?). I hope he gets good parts in other movies because I've really grown to like him as an actor.

[ThDWgeek]

While he played both parts in a way that was true to their characterisation in the comics, I'm gonna say I liked his performance as Cap the best. He was likable in the role, and he had a lot more depth to the character.

[warhorse78]

Easily Captain America, but Evans pulled off Torch smoothly as well. I just think he is one of them rare actors where his good looks tend to over shadow his versatile acting talents.

[Steampunk Ghost]

im gonna go with Cap. :cap:

[uniqueweasel]

Captain America

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I just think he is one of them rare actors where his good looks tend to over shadow his versatile acting talents.Agreed.

[MarvelKnight]

He played Human Torch??? lol, That feels like a lifetime ago. He IS Captain America. In every sense of the word.

[psylockolussus]

Unpopular opinion here.

But he's better off playing Human Torch, I just don't buy him playing Captain America. And he made cringe when I saw him being a goody-good person.

[BH/HHH]

Chris Evans was perfect for the Human Torch and strangely also perfect for Steve Rogers aka Captain America. His performance(s) as Cap have been exceptional, I really do consider this as one of the best superhero castings since Chris Reeve as Superman.

[Bruce_Begins]

For me prefect casting -

Chris reeve - Superman.

Huge Jackman - Wolverine.

Robert Downey - Iron Man.

Chris Evans - Captain America.

Christian Bale - Batman.

James Marsden -Cyclops.

Although, it is most difficult to get a correct Batman, Bale is the closest, not 100 % perfect but near 75 %.

[JAK®]

He was great as both, but Cap was a better role than The Human Torch.

[hopeisreal]

He was pretty good at the Human Torch but I mean, for a character that on paper is supposed to be the square-jawed and boring type...he has DONE VERY WELL as Cap. Very surprised as I thought it was a bad choice to begin with

[Soundwave88]

Never read a Fanatic Four comic but I read some Cap's and Avengers so... For me the vote has to be Cap, I can't really see Human torch being THAT immature, Hope the reboot FF4! Would be great to see them and the Avengers in the same world I think.

[bertezza]

Apparently majority voted that Chris Evans played well and fitted perfectly as the cast of Capt America, I agree as well. Here's a hypothetical question, what if the Avengers Initiative (as referred to Marvel Movies) consists of Fantastic Four? Who would be the best cast for Human Torch?

[NewYorkSpider]

Captain America.

[Visualiza]

I was skeptical when I found out he was cast as Cap, but all doubts were laid to rest after seeing the movie. He really hit it out of the park in both TFA and Avengers. Marvel has been pretty good about casting their leads thus far though, let's see if they can keep it up with GotG.