Captain America: The Winter Soldier
*Spoilers Ahead*I feel as if the subheading for this movie could be, "The Ends Will Never Justify The Means." and then expect to spend two hours watching how this plays out for everyone. By the end of the movie, there isn't a single character who doesn't seriously question their motivates for what they do and how they do it. Setting aside for a moment the obvious influence events like WikiLeaks and Edward Snowden, the movie addresses themes which deal with the heart of conflict and freedom. Are we truly free if everything we believe in and fight for as nothing more than elaborate lie. Certainly Captain America isn't the place to question the stars and the stripes, but with a bold and daring script, Chris Evans and company attempt to do just that.
At a point in the movie, Nick Furry attempts to save S.H.I.E.L.D from being completely dismantled, but ultimately gives in and sees it as the only option. I found myself at times wondering if the church could benefit from something like this. Could we all just start over? No more denominations, no more division, just because we disagree over silly things can we all not get along. The movie honestly inspired me to remember how much romanticism goes on in our own country and just how sobering it could to do so in the context of church history.
A less obvious and more subtle theme especially for comic readers of the original "Winter Soldier" story arc is how Steve Rodgers deals with first finding out his best friend is still alive and second that he has to fight him. He chooses to get the mission accomplish and show mercy when possible. I think Captain America in this sense, displays qualities that would satisfy both the Sunday school teacher and Drill Sergeant side of him.
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