RSSCaptain America Heads to Great Britain
May 21
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The filming of Captain America: The First Avenger has been moved entirely to London to capitalize on a 25% tax break for a film that is loaded with a reportedly $140 million budget. Originally slated to film most of the film in Los Angeles (part of the film is actually set in London) the move was in response to California’s burdensome levy on films. In the wake of economic stress from all corners of the globe, producers are looking to cut whatever corners can be cut.
It is purely a business move, but for some, it raises the question of patriotism in America’s stalwart patriotic superhero. Los Angeles may be sorry to see the film head overseas, but it’s unlikely to have an impact on the film’s success. The film will be judged on the quality of the storytelling and the ability of star Chris Evans to distinguish Captain America from his last superhero role as the Human Torch (also a Marvel Comics character). If the Fantastic Four meet Captain America (likely, if at least off screen) can he pull off both? And if, like the Iron Man franchise, Captain America: The First Avenger can extend its influence beyond the fanboy comic crowd, no one will remember one day that the story of Captain America was of decidedly British origin.
