Ever the underdog, Steve Rogers single - mindedly focuses on what's best
for everyone else and while subsequent
films introduce more nuance to the character, The First Avenger remains a
fun if somewhat schlocky introduction to what makes Captain America tick.
Both actors are clearly having
fun — in fact,
everyone on screen down to the extras playing extras look thrilled to be there — and Clooney especially enjoys mugging
for the in -
film cameras like a low - rent Clark Gable (whom Whitlock name drops).