The script draws from the Winter Soldier story arc in the comic books written by Ed Brubaker as well as conspiracy fiction from the 1970s such as Three Days of the Condor (1975).

The Winter Soldier has two main themes throughout the movie, the necessity of true human connections in our lives, and the reconstruction of societal structures that were based on totalitarianism.

Washington DC Two years after the events of The Avengers (2012), Steve Rogers, a.k.a. Captain America (Chris Evans) has settled down in Washington DC, doing field work for S.H.I.E.L.D., while adjusting to modern life after seventy years in the ice.

Great acting, great story, great action, great EVERYTHING. Marvel Studios continues to improve upon and expand this superhero universe and it shows with Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The action is turned up, the performances are top notch, plus with the addition of Robert Redford raises the bar yet again.

Natasha Romanoff While under control of the Russians, Barnes meets and begins falling in love with Natasha Romanoff, who goes onto become the Black Widow. He reunites with her after regaining his senses in the modern era.

Thor, the god of Thunder, was undoubtedly the most powerful member of the original Avengers. His power continues to grow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Steve Rogers, a rejected military soldier, transforms into Captain America after taking a dose of a "Super-Soldier serum". But being Captain America comes at a price as he attempts to take down a warmonger and a terrorist organization.

Steve RogersCaptain America. Recipient of the Super Soldier serum, World War II hero Steve Rogers fights for American ideals as one of the world's mightiest heroes and the leader of the Avengers. 240 lbs.

The protagonist, Steve Rogers, is from Brooklyn, New York.

Captain America: The First Avenger (released in 2011) The Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline officially beings in the 1940s when scrawny Steve Rogers (Chris Evans if he were 5'4″ and didn't have a gym membership) gets rejected by the army.

Between Captain America and Iron Man, Steve has an edge in tactical skills. Although Tony Stark has all heroes beat in intellect, he is also a narcissistic egomaniac that often led the group to danger. Cap has always kept the team vigilant through his moral virtues.

As much as The Winter Soldier provided expertly choreographed fight scenes and larger-than-life action set pieces, the movie took pleasure in the quieter, more human moments between its characters. The shift in tone was much needed to give Captain America: The Winter Soldier the punch that left a lasting impact.