The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) User Reviews

It's a 6,5 and that's probably too much. Main problem: The PLOT.

[ThomDerd · 6/10 · 3 May 2021]

Marvel has spoiled us fans in the past. But this series is just not as good. Its not because of politics or of political correctness or of racial mentions; its because of the PLOT.

Which kinda sucks. Inconsistent and at many times just pointless, the plot seems uninspired and forced, in order to make this series' story move forward.

Here's a few: What exactly was Carly's main motivation? What makes the GRC so bad for Carly? Why don't they work more on the idea of the shield as a mantle? That could have been a great opportunity here.

Why get into the power broker story arc in the first place and not further develop it?

And why spend so much time in the political issues? Is that because the script is just non-existant? Maybe... The dialogue at times is also incredibly stupid...which makes me wonder about the way marvel/disney approach their audience nowadays.

Wandavision was not perfect but it was smart and well made with good dialogue and world building. But this one is more closer to a messy, character-lacking and backstory-missing series.

Now why 6,5? 1-The action sequences are good and the start is impressive. Also there is a few more action sequences further on which are worth it. 2-Stan and Mackie are good action actors and look alright on screen, so its fun watching them and their chemistry is ok. 3-because i m a fan like most people here and i still like watching these stories and I appreciate the effort needed to get these done.

I would just like this one to be better... 6,5/10 for the action.

Half way through and it's...NAWT GOOD. Sorry Marvel, you need to try more!

[ThomDerd · 6/10 · 26 March 2021]

Oh Marvel you spoiled us in the past, but this series is just NAWT GOOD. Still a few episodes to go, but it does not look promising.

I hope they 'll improve it. I guess this is just a sneak peak of what marvel has planned for the future and i do hope it gets much better than this series.

So I am willing to overlook the somewhat incredibly stupid dialogue moments and just go with it.

I give it a 6 because it's bringing back the action and the avengers/captain america films mood. The action sequences are visually stunning, well made and will keep you invested. 6/10.

Looks like Falcon needs a GoFundMe

[butcherbob · 26 March 2021]

So this guy is one of the heroes who saved not just the world but the entire universe...but he doesn't get paid enough to get a bank loan. I know superhero movies are unrealistic but this is just taking the piss and mocking the struggles that real people have.

Leave the politics for the news...

[bertaveira · 6/10 · 8 June 2021]

So much potential. The visual effects are stunning, the chemistry between Bucky and Falcon is pretty nice to see and the fight scenes are on point.

I really like to see more of Bucky and his internal struggles. He is such a badass and interesting character. Also the fight scenes from Bucky are so good that I had to watch them on repeat later on youtube.

Now what ruins the show is the constant intention to smack us in the face with politics. I agree and support the movements but I prefer not to be constantly reminded of all that. I don't need all the TV to be a politically correct advertisement and statement from Disney. I am ok for some subliminar messages but every episode talking about it and centring everything around that is just annoying and takes away from the story. Also the constant dialog about the Black Lives mater movement seemed so cringe. The actors themselves seem to think it to be unnatural and strange. You could literally hear in their voice how unnatural it was for them to say the lines.

For me it ruined the TV show.

Pretty Good

[Supermanfan-13 · 9/10 · 10 December 2023]

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier is everything I thought it would be and more! We learn more about these two characters in the first episode than all the movies they're in combined! Anthony Mackie (The Falcon) and Sebastian Stan (The Winter Soldier) are both phenomenal here! If you didn't like this it's because you didn't want to because it's exactly what's been advertised in the trailers. It feels more like a movie than a tv show as it has the same look and feel of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. I've enjoyed all the Marvel shows, some more than others, and this is definitely one of the better ones. I hope they make another season because this one was pretty good.

Fire the writers. Nevermind it's too late, they've ruined it

[jeffgmck-24766 · 6/10 · 19 April 2021]

Just meh. Action scenes are good. Writing... Not so good.

Entertaining

[Rob1331 · 9/10 · 19 November 2023]

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is a must watch for any marvel fan and a great addition to the MCU! While it's not quite as good as Loki or WandaVision it's still a really good show! It's an action packed thriller from start to finish. This show will grab you and pull you into their world from the very first episode. You'll have so much fun watching this show that before you know it you'll have binged the entire season. Every episode is incredibly written. It had such high expectations and not only met those expectations but surpassed them. There's really nothing else I can say about this show that hasn't already been said.

WAY too political

[LoveofLegacy · 6/10 · 23 April 2021]

I don't even disagree with their politics but it's way too much. It detracts from the storytelling and completely pulls me out of the moment. They should've found a more healthy balance.

One episode gave Sam and Bucky more development in 45 mins than in 6 movies

[wiltonharry · 9/10 · 21 March 2021]

As of writing this there has only been 1 episode released, but I feel confident in saying that this show could very well be one of the best MCU projects ever!

The sheer fact that this one episode has made Sam and Bucky both feel like less of the sidekick character or the cool action character. We see a sophisticated story line with Bucky coming to terms with his past and Sams family.

I thought this show would be carried by its action but if the other 5 eps are anything like this, it will be completely character driven and purely amazing.

This will definitely be better than WandaVision...

I don't get the negative reviews

[samantha-domenick · 9/10 · 9 April 2021]

This is right on par with Marvel. You need to look at this like an extended movie. As the episodes go on it gets better and better. I'm so impressed with the acting here! Wyatt Russell has been fantastic in his role, especially in this latest episode! Daniel Bruhl also has been awesome! I like that we see more drama and sorrow with Sam Wilson and Anthony Mackie has done awesome at exploring that. Sebastian Stan once again shows how great he is at expressing without words. The first scene in this newest episode was both heartbreaking and beautiful and I too my hat to him.

I'm looking forward to the rest of the season and I am just confused by the reaction on here. The first episode was slow, but it has picked up rather quickly. And you cannot compare to Wandavision! It's a totally different type of show.

Low on escapism, just a vehicle to preach.

[nicholasebdon · 6/10 · 25 April 2021]

A good premise that was clearly hijacked before it had even begun, the Falcon and the Winter Soldier set out to make a point, not entertain the people paying a subscription for Disney+. The mediocre action sequences spattered throughout the series seem nothing more than a flimsy effort to keep the viewers tuning in every week so the writers can ram more simplistic preaching down their throat.

Two solid characters and two decent actors totally wasted (along with several collective hours of viewing waiting for something half decent to happen).

Any good series leaves the viewer wanting more. The Falcon perhaps should visit his friends in the richest country on Marvel's fictitious Earth, Wakanda and point out the famine and depravity that they are allowing to happen on their doorstep every day, rather than bleating the America hates black people message we've had rammed down our throats for the last year and are seeking escapism from.

My suggestion is series 2 just be called 'The Falcon and Oprah' and be one long subjective and whiney interview where a repressed billionaire talks to the falcon about their respective mutual struggles in becoming the richest media personality in the world and a member of Earth's Mightiest Heroes.

Excuse me?

[dextermorgan-91603 · 16 April 2021]

When i saw the name as Falcon and the winter soldier i was excited to be treated with breathtaking action and plot. Instead we get garbage. Just how can you waste such good talent ? Making idiotic plots with cringe dialogue. What happened to fast paced action thriller with lots of conspiracy stuff and double agent vibes? Super soldiers, assassins, government funded psycho soldier, terrorists with toppling government agendas, spy and double agents.... how can you go wrong? The performance is really the saving grace but the show is an absolute trainwreck. Even though winter soldier was my favorite movie this is nowhere near that.

Marvel TV

[SnoopyStyle · 7/10 · 30 April 2021]

It's after Avengers: Endgame. Sam Wilson/Falcon (Anthony Mackie) turns down the shield but instead of retiring it, the authorities make American hero soldier John Walker (Wyatt Russell) the new Captain America. Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) can't understand why Falcon turned down the job. Meanwhile, the blip returnees are being marginalized by the world due to legalities and resource limitations. Karli Morgenthau leads a group of revolutionaries called Flag Smashers. Sharon Carter (Emily VanCamp) is hiding in the underworld of Madripoor.

This is a six episode Marvel TV show and probably a limited series. It's meant to lead to a new Captain America movie with Sam Wilson. It's also doing a lot of other things and they are a mixed bag. First, this is about a black man taking over the symbol of American exceptionalism. It hits on that present-day issue hard. I do wonder if it could turn off some people who like the color red. I also do wonder if Falcon is walking that line correctly. In the end, the writers are obviously trying very hard with his climatic monologue. That speech goes on too long. It needs a rewrite and cut in half. What really hits home more is the museum exhibit of Isaiah Bradley. The other story lines are just as ripped from the headlines. John Walker is the cop who goes too far. Karli is some sort of Antifa. It's all a maelstrom of modern day politics. I can see this being off-putting but comic books have often tackled the politics of its days.

There are undeniable problems with this show. I don't think Sharon Carter works in this role. There may be some rewriting going on and she struggles to go along the journey. Emily VanCamp is fine as Sharon but not the Sharon doing this premise. She is trying to be Hayley Atwell in Peggy Carter but that's not her. The other problem is Karli and her story. Her character needs help introducing her side and her people. The show simply doesn't have the time to fill out her story. The show is about six hours or about three Marvel movies. Even with that space, this show feels jammed together at times especially when a quarter is filled with cinematic action scenes. I have to think that the COVID disruption also caused some of the problems. At the end of the day, it does the main things well. Falcon and Winter Soldier are a good pairing. Falcon's journey to become Captain America is terrific and is given real world meaning.

Great Show!

[jkirh-39489 · 10/10 · 30 March 2021]

Please don't listen to these ridiculous reviews about the show regarding race. ITS IN THE COMICS! THEY DISCUSSED RACE IN THE COMICS! Or course it's going to be in the show. This is how you know most people leaving reviews are just fans of movies and not the comics. GET OVER IT ALREADY! It's a great show. Great writing. It's answering all the question most REAL marvel fans wanted answers to. Keep up the good work Disney/Marvel!

Can't believe the negative reviews

[steinchen-54311 · 7/10 · 9 April 2021]

This is so, and I cannot stress this enough, SO much better than WandaVision. Finally we get characters with depth and multi-dimensional villains that have actual motivations and aren't just evil for the pure sake of being evil (I'm looking at you, Agatha). Lack of character development and motive has always been THE major problem in Marvel Movies. It's so refreshing to watch a Marvel show that is actually trying to make me care about it's characters (or as another user put it "One episode gave Sam and Bucky more development in 45 mins than in 6 movies").

However, I do agree with some of the criticism regarding The Falcons financial situation. Seems a bit far fetched.

Good show, sadly predictable reception on here.

[sipepper58 · 7/10 · 25 April 2021]

Solid show, great chemistry between the leads, 4 great episodes that build nicely but it does have a slightly flat finish.

I don't think the antagonists motives are made clear enough which is a shame as they ask interesting questions around the politics post "The Blip".

As for the raft of reviews stating too political or "woke":

Take a look at yourself as to why you found this offensive, that's why stories like this should be told.

Try considering the positive impact to black American kids to see a black Captain America.

Bad Reviews are Americans who are uncomfortable with talking about race or racial history in the US.

[johnso-harrison · 10/10 · 14 April 2021]

Good fight scenes, interesting to learn more about The Winter Solider and what he did in Wakanda. Zemo is really sophisticated and smart/ incredibly manipulative. Falcon is the poor man's iron man. Someone get him a helmet or a real suit LOL All of the racial themes are really well done. Not too subtle, not too vague.

I Lost interest after the first episode

[AnimatedCritic · 6/10 · 29 April 2021]

At first, I was really excited about this show, with Sam and Bucky on a mission. But after the first episode, I lost interest quickly. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier just didn't keep me hooked like WandaVision did. Not to mention that the fight scenes are even a bore. This is my least favorite entry in the MCU.

Pleasantly surprised

[stinky_monkey · 8/10 · 24 March 2021]

Consider myself a fan of Marvel movies, watched the first episode and wasn't expecting much to be honest. Glad to say I was happily proven wrong in my apprehension about this TV show. Enjoyed both the story line and action thoroughly.

Haven't watched or planned to watch wanda vision, but now I probably will because I was so impressed by this.

Kind of Boring

[heidibokor · 6/10 · 25 April 2021]

Started out interesting with some good fight scenes, but started getting "preachy" and boring. Then it turned into a racial project by Disney. "I never knew a black man could be Captain America!" Really! Why couldn't it just be about the falcon becoming Captain America and not throw the race card in there. I get they are making it about the times and what's going on in the world, but I want to escape from the world and enjoy something without an agenda. That being said, the entire series is not like this....just the last few episodes. So this series was just alright.

Fantastic show! Ignore the low scores!

[bvrnxld · 10/10 · 4 April 2021]

This show is two episodes in, and it is brilliant! Racism has been a huge issue throughout history, and last year was no exception. I think it is great that Marvel is using their platform to highlight many real issues the black community has faced throughout history. The depiction of Isaiah felt real and was incredibly moving - what an incredible performance from Carl Lumbly! Short yet so impactful.

I'm shocked that people are giving 1-star reviews to the entire show because they didn't like a couple of scenes which demonstrated troubles faced by the black community - and the fact that Marvel's inclusion of these topics reduces many fans' enjoyment of the show... which is actually quite alarming.

What is the director thinking??

[irinacepoi · 6/10 · 3 April 2021]

The actors are doing a splendid job, adding nuance where there is none. Mackie and Stan have such great chemistry that just isn't at the forefront, it's just clumsily inserted here and there, just to tick the box. The dialogue is expositive, redundant. The show lacks direction. The light hearted back-and-fourths between Buck and Sam land flat, like the actors were led to believe they were in an entirely different context than what we see in the final cut. I'm seriously wondering if the director is at all familiar with the Marvel Universe, they should absolutely get someone else if there's ever a 2nd season.

Just tried too hard to be message for the world

[stephenw-83296 · 6/10 · 25 April 2021]

The show was ok but think it lacked a strong enough villain for 2 avengers to deal with. They tried too hard to make this a political message, with everything that's going on in the world, people need a break from it. WW84 tried to do the same thing, trying to deliver a real world message doesn't work.

A good Marvel show

[admash · 8/10 · 19 March 2021]

A great show, has everything you expect from a marvel show Amazing action Thrilling moments Good acting Good characters A good show to watch if you are Marvel fan

Overrated

[ronvv-23868 · 6/10 · 19 March 2021]

A lot of reviews are way too high. Must be great for marvel fans but I didn't read the comics myself. I have seen all movies, love most of m and especially was overwhelmed positively by WandaVision. Action and cgi is okay. Acting is meh (by the supporting roles), story and setting are meh. Maybe it will get better but I have a feeling it will stay like this.