Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) ✦ Full-Length Watchalong Reaction
Added 2023-02-04 22:49:39 +0000 UTCHey everyone! Here is the full-length reaction to the second Captain America movie! Considering what I explain in the intro and during the credits of this film, I hope this reaction turned out okay. Trust when I say that I had a good time and enjoyed myself as much as I could. As soon as I turned the camera off, I think I cried for an hour or maybe more. Time is going at 3x the speed it should today. I'm trying to be optimistic, but I also need to be realistic. Three surgeries on my poor dog in the last 10 months, and I think her body might be telling both of us that enough is enough. I don't know, guys. Grief is hitting me hard today... grief for her younger self, grief for who she was just two days ago. I am looking forward to reading your comments about this movie and reaction as a good distraction from the heavy IRL stuff. [Direct link here.]
Thanks for choosing to be here, for being so kind and wonderful, for everything.
✦ KL
Comments
Thanks Absher! Things are much better now. I think the medication just really had a large effect on her this time around, but we're both doing very well now. That was a rough weekend though LOL. But an incredible movie certainly helped.
kaiielle
2023-02-16 15:15:16 +0000 UTCSo sorry about Ella. I wish you didn’t feel pressured to get content out. You’ll never have to worry about that with me, I’m just here enjoying the ride and honestly having a hard time keeping up with the pace you’ve been pushing content out. I think this is one of the better marvel movies. Really enjoyed the reaction. Thanks again Kaiielle and please take care of yourself first. You’re mental well being is more important than any of this.
Absher
2023-02-16 14:56:22 +0000 UTCOh Rune, thank you so much for sharing that and I'm so sorry for your loss. That sounds so tough and heartbreaking but you gave her such a good life! Yes, I've had Ella for just over 6 of her 13 years. I adopted her shortly after she turned 7 years old. Her 7 year old pictures, she looks like she's 2 years old. I have no idea how much of her life is left so I'm just loving each day every day.
kaiielle
2023-02-06 02:47:14 +0000 UTCGiven the circumstances you held up admirably 💜 In the summer of 2016 me and my mom were vacationing at the family farm (has not been an active farm in my lifetime, but it is where my father grew up and the farm house is like a second home to me) and we noticed a cat roaming around the area, begging people for food. She was very skinny and quite scared. It seemed that the only thing that made her even consider approaching a human was pure desperation. So, we felt sorry for her and started feeding her. As we was only going to stay there a few weeks and she was in no condition to survive the winter alone, we moved the feeding location to just outside the back door. Then after a few days we moved the bowl to just inside the door, and one day I closed the door when she was eating. Naturally she freaked out when discovering there was no escape but after some time she settled down. We took her to the vet to have her checked out and also to see if she was chipped in case she had an owner that was missing her (she wasn't), and apart from being underweight and full of ticks and fleas, she was in decent shape and estimated to be about 1 year old. So we got her chipped and got medication to get rid of the ticks and fleas and left the vet as new cat owners... For the first year or so, she was still quite scared of us humans and spent most of her days to herself, but we made a routine out of giving her a treat every evening and she would overcome her fear whenever she knew it was time for some goodies, and about 6 months into the first year, it was even possible to lightly pet her (until she was done eating, then she ran off again). We kind of started to think she would always be feral and never truly trust us. But the following year she warmed up a little more, and the next year a little more. By 2020 we could finally say she had fully accepted us. Even if she still was a bit skittish, she was now the one coming to us to demand cuddles. And if I was doing something outside (when we were at the farm, where she could be outside), she would often follow me around like a dog. walking right next to my feet, laying down and watching me work. She had integrated to be a part of the family. So, last summer we noticed that she wasn't as active as usual. Also she was eating less. Some food she simply stopped eating. We knew she had weak teeth (every time we went to the vet, she came home with one or two less teeth), so we wondered if maybe a tooth or two was causing her pain when chewing, so we took her to the vet again. The vet found that she had a tumor in her throat, causing her issues to swallow and also restricted her breathing and there wasn't much he could do about removing it. So within just a few minutes it was decided that the best thing was to put her down. It all happened so fast, so there and then I was just mentally numb but understood what had to be done and gave the OK. The reaction came later, when we were back at the farm, looking for a nice place to bury her. She was a very kind hearted cat, even in the early years when she was the most wild and scared, she would never bite. If we overstepped her boundries, she would strike at our hands with her paws, but never with her claws out. And as painful as it is that we only got to have her with us for such a short time, I also know that she would have starved or frozen to death if we hadn't taken her in. And for the time we got to spend with her, I believe she had a pretty good life, at least after she overcome her worst fears of us. Now, I really really hope Ella will recover. I do remember you've said she is a rescue, so if she doesn't and as painful as that is, you have given her a good life and cared for her for as long as she has been with you. And that is something to be proud of 🥰🐶
Rune
2023-02-06 00:20:43 +0000 UTCThanks Steve ☺️
kaiielle
2023-02-05 20:53:49 +0000 UTCNothing but love and good thoughts for you and your pup...
Steve Mercier
2023-02-05 20:53:00 +0000 UTCOh right, I forgot Alan Dale voiced Miranda's dad! So cool! Glad you enjoyed it Morgan, and thanks for the kind words and for being here. 💙
kaiielle
2023-02-05 14:46:21 +0000 UTCDon't apologize Sean, your comments are fine! I just had some interesting comments on YouTube this past week that set an interesting tone and then Ella's health on top of that just made me want to say something. I appreciate the kind words from you and everyone else here. I'm glad you enjoyed this reaction and I'm looking forward to Guardians too!
kaiielle
2023-02-05 14:45:49 +0000 UTCThanks so much, I appreciate that. No direct help that I can think of right now... but these comments are definitely helping.
kaiielle
2023-02-05 14:44:24 +0000 UTCOoh thanks Kat! Def didn't make that connection about the knife. Thank you for the kind words and I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. ❤️
kaiielle
2023-02-05 14:43:07 +0000 UTCRight on for the Russo Brothers shoutout! I would add a big nod to the writing team of Markus & McFeely. All of them are MCU behind the scenes legends!
CheshireKat528
2023-02-05 14:26:52 +0000 UTCThis film is great due in no small part to the Russos' directing prowess. They will return several times in future MCU films. Also I had no idea you were a Mass Effect fan. I just finished my fourth play-through of the trilogy yesterday (Legendary edition).
MotoDork
2023-02-05 14:20:22 +0000 UTC“Don’t bring a knife to a Captain America fight.” 🤣🤣🤣 Love it! “Carbon polymer. Should withstand your average German bayonet. Although Hydra's not going to attack you with a pocket knife.” -Howard Stark in CA:The First Avenger Hydra then proceeds to attack him with THE BEST knife wielding fighter in the MCU, in my humble opinion. Nice call back. Now that we are deep into sequel territory, lots of call backs and references to be found. Happy Hunting in the edit 😁 I am so happy you have met The Winter Soldier and gotten reacquainted with SGT. James Buchanan Barnes!!! The only character that could give Loki a run for his money at being my top favorite character in the MCU 😜 On a personal note, thank you for sharing some of your entertainment experiences with us. I hate that you have had pressure put on you in this hard time. I agree that the well being of yourself and your family always comes first and foremost in life. Today, February 5th 2023, my first born son would have been 20 years old. His passing was sudden and very unexpected. I know and completely understand the value of those last days with a loved one coming to the end of their physical journey thru life as we know it. Cherish all the time you can with your Ella Girl, and we will all be here waiting to welcome you back when the time is right for you.
CheshireKat528
2023-02-05 13:43:41 +0000 UTC*hugs* Please feel free to drop everything else if you need to, Patreon included. I won't tell you to not soldier on because sometimes it is the only way we have to keep moving, but you and your loved ones come first and we'll be here when you get back. If that means leaving in the middle of a reaction, so be it. Your patrons are here because they chose to support you how they can, not because they're buying a product, so please don't ever feel bad for postponing or skipping something because life gets in the way or just decides to hit you hard. Feel free to let us know if there are additional ways to help with Ella's situation.
Gath Bard
2023-02-05 11:52:20 +0000 UTCI wanna start off with saying I’m genuinely so sorry if you felt I was pressuring you to upload this at a certain point etc, I didn’t intend for it to be in a rude manner or anything of the sort. My heart absolutely shattered in the credits of this reaction, having to try and even fathom the thought of letting go of a pet is gut wrenching, I had to do that last year and it absolutely destroyed me, I’m praying things will get better with you and Ella, please don’t feel pressured to upload literally anything if you’re struggling mentally in any capacity. So movie wise, I think this is a 4/5 for me, it’s thoroughly entertaining and has a much more serious tone which I really appreciate. The villain this time was top tier, having a villain directly relate to/being connected to the hero is villain writing 101 and this film runs with that concept to great success. Really looking forward to the next MCU reaction, Guardians is one of my personal faves! Also with you taking an extensive break during the movie, I didn’t even notice, and even though I could tell you weren’t feeling the best from the start, your energy was really consistent (: Really enjoyed this reaction, KL
Sean H
2023-02-05 11:43:02 +0000 UTCWonderful reaction vid, KL :) It's been ages since I watched this movie so it was fun coming back to it after about 8 years. Almost immediately before you mentioned the Kai Leng vibes with the Winter Soldier, I had the same thought. There seemed to be a few Mass Effect motifs in this movie that I only managed to catch this time around: Alan Dale was also in Mass Effect 3 as Miranda's dad, and the score when Bucky pulls Steve out of the river was very similar, at least to me, to the score at the end of Mass Effect 3. Completely coincidental but it still amused me. Take as much time as you need with your reaction videos, especially with everything happening with Ella at the moment. They were good comments about Patreon not being a transactional relationship and people putting stress on you to push out reactions isn't fair. Please look after yourself <3
Morgan Bridgland
2023-02-05 10:46:43 +0000 UTCAppreciate that, thanks. Overall, I am glad I watched the movie today. It was def the high point of the day and I'm excited to get the video out for you all.
kaiielle
2023-02-05 05:51:26 +0000 UTCThanks so much for the kind words. And YES, I could make out his face a little bit in that scene. Very cleverly done.
kaiielle
2023-02-05 05:50:47 +0000 UTCI, like others, didn't even notice the cut, so well done there, but also please never feel pressured to make these, they can wait, we always appreciate them but they are not as important as the rest of your life. Wishing the best for Ella. Fantastic reaction, im glad you enjoyed it as much as I did, im amazed you pegged Bucky in the house meeting scene, first person i know who has, normally its not obvious till the face mask comes off, glad it still had the full impact even if you caught it early haha
Tesh
2023-02-05 05:49:33 +0000 UTCLoved the reaction. My heart broke during the credits scene. I’m sorry you felt pressured or obligated to put this content out during such a rough period. Patreon is not just as a place to support creators but to respect them too. I’m just one person, a stranger in the end, but know I respect what you’re doing here and appreciate being a small part of it as a patron.
Bryan Dempsey
2023-02-05 05:25:59 +0000 UTCThanks Joits! Appreciate that a lot.
kaiielle
2023-02-05 04:42:38 +0000 UTCGreat reaction! I didn't even notice that you had cut away. Wishing all the best for Ella. I have two dogs approaching their twilight years and I'm savoring all the moments. Please take all the time you need and you do not have to apologize when it concerns a member of the family. Anyone who doesn't understand that can suck it.
Joits
2023-02-05 04:31:59 +0000 UTCThanks Tyler, I was really hoping the reaction would look and feel that way. And I definitely didn't catch it, but I'll look for that when I edit that scene tomorrow.
kaiielle
2023-02-05 03:43:46 +0000 UTCThanks so much.
kaiielle
2023-02-05 03:42:34 +0000 UTCThanks Jim! Glad you enjoyed the reaction and thank you, me too! I'm looking forward to the rest as well.
kaiielle
2023-02-05 03:42:24 +0000 UTCI am sure this is not hugely important to you in this moment, but I will say that if I had seen this video without the intro and outro, I would have had no idea you were so emotionally compromised by what's going on with Ella. Fingers crossed that things turn out as well as they possibly can. I will save some of the comment for the final video on YouTube, but I was wondering if you were going to catch the little wink toward your FAVORITE MOVIE Pulp Fiction on Nick Fury's fake tombstone.
Tyler Foster
2023-02-05 03:38:13 +0000 UTCHeartbreaking to hear that Ella isn't doing so well... I wish you both well 🧡 Other than that, I'm glad you enjoyed the movie.
BratPfanneTV
2023-02-05 03:30:28 +0000 UTCMy first full length watch-along and it was great. You're so insightful and articulate. I was sorry to hear of your current challenge, hoping it resolves as best it can. I do look forward to your continuing MCU journey, as well as other new content. Hugs...
Jim Schmitz
2023-02-05 02:46:13 +0000 UTCThanks Tommy! So happy that you enjoyed it. And thank you for the kind words.
kaiielle
2023-02-05 02:18:18 +0000 UTCThanks Trey! So glad you enjoyed it. And thank you for the kind words.
kaiielle
2023-02-05 02:18:08 +0000 UTCThank you for another fantastic reaction, have been looking forward to this one. My heart goes out to you knowing what you're having to go through. Your hard work is appreciated, at whatever pace you feel comfortable providing it. Best wishes.
Tommy Pitts
2023-02-05 01:37:27 +0000 UTCFantastic reaction Kaiielle, looking forward to Guardians when you get to it. I hope that Ella gets better soon, I'm sorry it's been such a hard week. I know I've told you this before, but never feel pressured to do these reactions if you're not feeling up to it. We know your personal life takes precedent. 🙂
Trey Gibbons
2023-02-05 01:33:48 +0000 UTCThanks for sharing Jason. I'm so sorry for your loss of both of them. 18 is such a long life and I know he had a good one! I completely agree with everything you've said. I have given some thought over the years to this kind of stuff. I believe my vet offers at home euthanasia, so that will be my option if I can have it. Otherwise, I'll haul all of Ella's blankets to the vet's office and make her as comfy as I can. As I type this, she just ate a big dinner (yay!) and am about to give her some more pain meds. 💙
kaiielle
2023-02-05 00:45:55 +0000 UTCOn Ella… As someone who’s had and lost a lot of pets, including three cats, I’ve distilled what I’ve learned into one thing. Given how much they enrich our lives just by living theirs alongside us, our primary responsibility to them is providing the best quality of life we know how. If we can do that, until the end, then the bond we’ve shared with them is upheld. Forever. When I was a kid, all I wanted was a cat. I never got one; my mom didn’t want one in the house. When I moved in with my future wife, one of the first things we did together was adopt two kittens. One, Franklin, gravitated toward her. The other, Teddy, was my cat, and he became one of the best friends I’ve ever had. We lost Franklin at age 9 to cancer. Teddy lived to be 18. Long before he died, I decided I wanted to be the last thing he would ever see. So, when we made the decision to let him go at 18, I got down on my knees next to the vet’s table, level with Teddy’s face, and stayed there talking to him until he was gone. Teddy’s been gone for about eight years now. I love him, and I miss him. But I know we did right by him, all the way though, and that’s always been, and will always be, meaningful. It’s the best we can do.
Jason Chirevas
2023-02-05 00:18:42 +0000 UTCGreat point!
kaiielle
2023-02-04 23:48:07 +0000 UTCI've always liked this movie as it's the first one that shows they can tell stories from other genres within the context of a superhero movie, something that if they were unable to do I don't think the MCU would have lasted as long as it has.
Den
2023-02-04 23:27:15 +0000 UTCThanks Galen! Completely agree on the chemistry between them.
kaiielle
2023-02-04 23:09:43 +0000 UTCHappy you liked it. Its my personal favorite in the MCU, like Spythrillers a lot. Chris and Scarlett have a really good chemistry, not only in the movie but also in real life and you truly see it. Anthony Mackie is also a nice sidekick and the introduction of new Characters brings some new elements to the MCU. Sidenote: Take all the time you need. Wish you both all the best. I know how hard this can be from my own experiences in my private life and my job. Never bow or bend to anyone. Thanks for the reaction.
Curaitis
2023-02-04 23:06:03 +0000 UTC
