Captain America: The First Avenger.
7/10
While it is one of Marvel's better movies, Captain America suffers from the usual origin story pitfall of spending so much time on the creation of the legend that the final climax is left underdeveloped. Hugo Weaving's performance as Red Skull is also held back by an incredibly forced German accent. I would have found him much more intimidating had Weaving just used his normal voice. And even though it's explained in the movie, there is just something incredibly jarring about seeing Nazi soldiers wielding directed energy weapons. It makes the movie feel more modern than perhaps it should.
That said, the acting in general is amazing. Chris Evans should effectively silence his detractors as he gives an incredible performance as Steve Rodgers/Captain America. In fact, he does so well that I felt like I was watching a completely different actor than the one who played Johnny Storm in the Fantastic 4 films. Tommy Lee Jones is also a true scene-stealer. It's also amusing to watch a young Howard Stark display similar behaviors to his famous son.
The film also delivers one of the better quality 3D showings. It gets a little gimmicky with Cap's shield throwing, but it doesn't get too in your face since it's part of the character's fighting style. And apart from some lazy green screen work during the climax, the effects are very well done.
Be sure to stay after the credits for a brief teaser trailer for The Avengers. Yes, with actual footage from the film.