How Should Cap's Abilities Be Portrayed On The Screen?

[Memphis Slim]

The comics have said that he can run a mile in one minute! Wow! With no fatigue.....

I'd love to see that.

Should he have ulti-cap's strength (lift 2 tons) then he could jump out of planes with no chute.

or 616 Cap strength (500lbs)

It's also been said that his reflexes make things "slow down" for him. thus dodging bullets is no problem.


and should the Shield throwing be a richochet thing or would that be too cartoony?

 

[Lebeau]

I think the scope should be left open for him to do what he wants to do in the range of the scenes he's in. I don't think 2 tonnes of strength is really cool at all, nobody gives a **** about seeing a feat of strength in a CGI film.

I like the ricochet shield. I've always had this image in my head I want to see in the movie where Cap's running through a German castle being fired at, bullets deflecting off his shield. Then he flings the shield at a guard and ducks behind a wall while you hear the gunfire stop in increments as you hear the shield clanging off each of the guards with the camera close up on Cap's face. Then once the last one is taken out, Cap walks out from behind the wall with the camera panning out to see all the downed guards as Cap catches his flying shield.

I'm stoked for this film.

 

[Tag279]

I too am looking forward to the Captain America movie. Cap has been and will continue to be one of my favorite Marvel Characters.

Cap should have 750lb strength in the movie and use Combat-to, Gymnastics, and jujitzu in his fighting style. The shield boomerang effect is essential to the character it would have to be in place.

Keep the minute mile with no fatigue and the chainmail armor. I can't wait till this one comes out!!!t:

On a side note: I want info about the Vibranium and Adamantium shield in the movie (Black Panther Cameo).

 

[Gamingboy]

I'd say something like what he is in 616. I don't think he should be at the level where he can take on Giantman singlehandedly and take him out in a page and a half (as badass as that made him look).

 

[3dman27]

I Think He Should Have The Same Power Level He Had In The Tv Movies from the fulll latent ability gain serum

 

[chiefchirpa]

- Super strength
- Better agility but don't need to get crazy on the acrobatics
- Shield throwing CGI magics
- Better use that leather utility belts (grappling hooks, flares, ropes)
- Cap uses his IQ & know-how to bring down the goons

 

[Kirk Langstrom]

The comics have said that he can run a mile in one minute! Wow! With no fatigue.....

I'd love to see that.

Should he have ulti-cap's strength (lift 2 tons) then he could jump out of planes with no chute.

or 616 Cap strength (500lbs)

I thought 616 Cap could press 800 lbs...

Anyway; the shield-richocheting thing is a MUST, imo...

 

[Memphis Slim]

I thought 616 Cap could press 800 lbs...

Anyway; the shield-richocheting thing is a MUST, imo...

I might be wrong on the lifting....but I definitely want to see him run. Not like the Flash.

But like a cheetah.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJTP9zBflMg&feature=related

 

[Venomfan]

i want him 616 but realistic with the other characters, so he shouldn't be doing things that make him look stronger than Iron Man or Thor, i don't want to see Cap as the best fighter of the bunch because he shouldn't be, it doesn't make any sense, his main thing should be leadership, but he'l get into the fray all the time too, but i don't want to see him fighting guys that Iron Man is having trouble with

 

[Memphis Slim]

i want him 616 but realistic with the other characters, so he shouldn't be doing things that make him look stronger than Iron Man or Thor, i don't want to see Cap as the best fighter of the bunch because he shouldn't be, it doesn't make any sense, his main thing should be leadership, but he'l get into the fray all the time too, but i don't want to see him fighting guys that Iron Man is having trouble with

???????????

Not the best fighter??? A super soldier from WWII? An expert in Judo, Karate, boxing, combat acrobatics and strategy, not the best fighter??

Cap has taken down just about every villain in the Marvel U by himself....even those above of his class.

You don't have to be the strongest to be the best fighter.

Granted, sometimes raw power will trump fighting skill. Ironman and Thor should be able to handle Cap unless he manages to out smart them.

Cap surprises Thor from behind and makes him tap his hammer on the ground. the change to Don Blake makes Thor a sucker for a left hook. Done.

Ironman? He'd need an EMP to knock out his power. Take his helmet off with his Shield before he can reboot. Cold cock Tony in the face.

 

[Savage]

Ultimate Cap's abilities, definitely (although I want 616 Cap's look and personality). It's just more impressive. A lot of the time in the regular books his feats aren't all that impressive. It's his fighting skill that impresses me. But in the Ultimate books it's very clear that this man is a super soldier.

 

[Bubonic]

I have my doubts we will see the feathers on the side of his head, or Thor's helmet in either of the movies, just don't see it coming off well on screen.

Definitely want the 616 personality, and a cross between the Ultimate and 616 look... Plus, do we really need the giant A on the forehead?
The man is wearing a ****ing flag, so I figure having a capital A on his forehead for extra emphasis is overkill.

 

[Memphis Slim]

YES. The "A" is is iconic. One could have said that about Spiderman's "web patterns" on his suit. Too, busy....won't look right. Just do it and write a good script. These characters have lasted for a reason. Stay faithful and let the public decide.

But since we're talking about "abilities", what would you like to see him "do".

 

[TheRunningMan]

captain america was created to be nothing more than human, and that's what I expect in the movie.

 

[TheRunningMan]

captain america was created to be nothing more than human, and that's what I expect in the movie.

 

[chiefchirpa]

???????????

Not the best fighter??? A super soldier from WWII? An expert in Judo, Karate, boxing, combat acrobatics and strategy, not the best fighter??

Cap has taken down just about every villain in the Marvel U by himself....even those above of his class.

You don't have to be the strongest to be the best fighter.

Granted, sometimes raw power will trump fighting skill. Ironman and Thor should be able to handle Cap unless he manages to out smart them.

Cap surprises Thor from behind and makes him tap his hammer on the ground. the change to Don Blake makes Thor a sucker for a left hook. Done.

Ironman? He'd need an EMP to knock out his power. Take his helmet off with his Shield before he can reboot. Cold cock Tony in the face.

There is no Don Blake in the Marvel Movie universe. Thor's biggest downfall is hubris but it takes a big threat to show that drawback. Thor is one of the more DC-like character in the comics, he has no real weakness. Perhaps his on-and-off state is his failing as a member of the Avenger.

Movie universe Iron Man looks to be not that durable. He doesn't have an energy shield which is comic Iron Man first line of defense. What he has are his very destructive arsenals. EMP can take him out easily.

Cap's greatest ability is his leadership, tactical know-how, and bravery. It's not about how strong he can punch or snap the neck of a Rhino class opponent. But how he can manage his team or use the environment to his advantage.

 

[tamron]

Should he have ulti-cap's strength (lift 2 tons) then he could jump out of planes with no chute or 616 Cap strength (500lbs)?

According to Wikipedia, the world record for an unassisted bench is 715 lbs. Cap is peak human, so he should be above that, but not by so much where he's superhuman. So like 750-850 lbs strength limit.

It's also been said that his reflexes make things "slow down" for him. thus dodging bullets is no problem.

That's exactly how it should be presented. They've just got to resist the urge to make it look like bullet-time or something cliched like that.

should the Shield throwing be a richochet thing or would that be too cartoony?

They've got to do the richochet shield. They absolutely have to. I would be so dissapointed if that is not included, as that is Cap's signature manuever.

Cap's greatest ability is his leadership, tactical know-how, and bravery. It's not about how strong he can punch or snap the neck of a Rhino class opponent. But how he can manage his team or use the environment to his advantage.

Well said. I agree.

Cap should wear the classic 616 suit. Wings, A and all.

 

[Savage]

I have my doubts we will see the feathers on the side of his head, or Thor's helmet in either of the movies, just don't see it coming off well on screen.

Definitely want the 616 personality, and a cross between the Ultimate and 616 look... Plus, do we really need the giant A on the forehead?
The man is wearing a ****ing flag, so I figure having a capital A on his forehead for extra emphasis is overkill.

...W-What are you--YES, they should have the wings and A! Come on, now! That letter on his head doesn't stand for France after all.

 

[yoshimura]

The film should have a Saving Private Ryan feel as others have pointed out.

Use the vintage Cap getup. It gives it a Batman Begins element of realism

 

[Savage]

For like...one scene, maybe...

I know I come off as this fanboy that doesn't like change but after Iron Man...why should I accept any less than perfection?

 

[Bubonic]

YES. The "A" is is iconic. One could have said that about Spiderman's "web patterns" on his suit. Too, busy....won't look right. Just do it and write a good script. These characters have lasted for a reason. Stay faithful and let the public decide.

But since we're talking about "abilities", what would you like to see him "do".

No need to be so facetious with me, I just never thought the A was that great, for me it be like sticking a big A somewhere on the American flag... People see the red, white and blue, they see the stars and the stripes, and that immediately invokes America to their minds, no need for a big A, or even little eagle wings on the side of his head.

But I do agree that a great script could make any costume shine, and with todays masterful designers, I'm sure the classic Cap look could be flawlessly achieved.

Personally I'd advise people not to get extremely attached to the notion of either Thor or Cap being completely comic faithful, at least in terms of looks.

...W-What are you--YES, they should have the wings and A! Come on, now! That letter on his head doesn't stand for France after all.

lol, is there a Captain France? Emitting the smell of old brie to subdue enemies in his shining yellow costume, clobbering evil doers with stale bread?

But actually I'll shut up bout France, they got a enough nukes not to want to **** with them.

I get it is an iconic look, and although I wouldn't mind seeing it, I have my doubts.

 

[Kirk Langstrom]

The film should have a Saving Private Ryan feel as others have pointed out.

Use the vintage Cap getup. It gives it a Batman Begins element of realism

Except that's not the vintage Cap getup...That's the Ultimate Cap getup.

 

[yoshimura]

Except that's not the vintage Cap getup...That's the Ultimate Cap getup.

yeah… poor wording on my part.

 

[GhostPoet]

I think everytime he jumps or punches someone...everything should go into slow motion with a cool Bionic Woman sound effect

:P

 

[Memphis Slim]

There is no Don Blake in the Marvel Movie universe. Thor's biggest downfall is hubris but it takes a big threat to show that drawback. Thor is one of the more DC-like character in the comics, he has no real weakness. Perhaps his on-and-off state is his failing as a member of the Avenger.

Says who?? How do you know there will be no Don Blake? He's in the comics even today.


Movie universe Iron Man looks to be not that durable. He doesn't have an energy shield which is comic Iron Man first line of defense. What he has are his very destructive arsenals. EMP can take him out easily.

Well....it was only the first movie. He'll probably develop a force shield of some type later.

Cap's greatest ability is his leadership, tactical know-how, and bravery. It's not about how strong he can punch or snap the neck of a Rhino class opponent. But how he can manage his team or use the environment to his advantage.

Tactical "know how" means nothing if you can't execute it. If he wasn't strong enough or fast enough he'd be dead. I think both are equally of value.