The Marvel Cinematic Universe has seen its fair share of ups and downs (perhaps more downs than ups in the past two years), with each release under intense scrutiny from its fans and critics alike.
As the multi-billion-dollar cinematic universe moves on towards its next phase, the next Captain America film, officially titled Captain America: Brave New World, which stars a new Captain America in Anthony Mackie, seems to have a knack for finding itself at the center of controversy even before its release.
Case in point, the film's most recent test screenings have sparked conversations about its future and how its impact on subsequent MCU films.
As per Oh How I Marvel At Those Marvels, the initial reactions from test screenings are indicating a mixed response, particularly concerning the film's action sequences and the chemistry between Mackie and his love interest. However, it is the handling of political content that seems to have disappointed audiences the most. Viewers are said to have described the political themes as "uninspired and unengaging," expressing concerns over its lack of nuance and its tendency to bog down the pacing of the film with overly expository dialogue.