1. Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Captain America: The Winter Soldier changed everything in the MCU – from the tone of the movies, to the themes, to the action. For that matter, it is a political thriller that, accidentally, features superheroes. If you didn’t know who Captain America was and that he has superpowers (meaning that he can kick major ass and he has the ultimate Frisbee), you wouldn’t say that it is a superhero flick.

And it is clearly set in the MCU – and not just because of the Easter-Eggs and the returning characters. It is set in the MCU because it is clearly a Captain America story, which continues the arc of the superhero described during his first two appearances in the shared universe.

And none of the actions are taken lightly – there is a reason, obvious or not, for everything that is happening. Furthermore, it is the most up to date of all of the MCU flicks, with the themes it approaches.

Of course, it has its WTF moments, such as when Black Widow reveals that she can physically imitate everybody (or when Steve Rogers hides the memory stick where, basically, everybody can find it). But these are minor mistakes.

And for that, Captain America: The Winter Soldier is, for me, the best movie in the MCU. Do you agree?

Check out the next page for the honorable mentions!