Claims that "the MCU is back" with Brave New World ring hollow for two reasons: the franchise has never left during its 17-year run, and while this political mystery attempts to channel Winter Soldier's spirit, it falls short of its predecessor. Sam Wilson's debut as Captain America is undermined by lackluster editing, inconsistent VFX, and dialogue that too often resorts to explicit exposition (the Netflix tell it all to me dialogue).
The film's biggest reveal – Red Hulk's appearance –…
