Though MCU is currently having a tough time regaining its supremacy among fans, there was a time when MCU was one of the highest-grossing film franchises. MCU has given various superheroes throughout its existence. And one of the Marvel superheroes who has a special place in fans’ hearts is Captain America.
The superhero character got into action in 2011’s Captain America: The First Avenger. Chris Evans played the titular character. With various plot twists, the movie was a massive hit. For those who failed to notice, the film was also a big tribute to Indiana Jones.
The first Captain America film paid tribute to Indiana Jones
Chris Evans‘ character Steve Rogers, a.k.a. Captain America, remains one of the best superhero debuts of the MCU franchise. Any praise is not enough for Steve Rogers, as he has a special place in fans’ hearts. Captain America’s extreme nobility is what makes his fans a favorite. And of course, how can we miss out on his heroic personality?
But wait, is there something that is being missed? Well yes. Being engrossed in the charm of Chris Evans, fans might not have noticed that in the film, Captain America paid homage to Indiana Jones.
Reflecting on the film, the premise of the film narrates the story of a rejected military soldier who transforms into Captain America after consuming a “Super-Soldier serum”. Since the film’s premise is set during World War II, Captain America is seen fighting Hitler’s men. During the war, the superhero encounters one of Hitler’s most fearsome lieutenants, Johann Schmidt a.k.a., the Red Skull (Hugo Weaving).
The connection between Captain America and the Red Skull reconnects to a scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark (an Indiana Jones film) that features Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones. In the movie, there is a dialogue by Red Skull that reminds the audience of the classic Indiana Jones flick.
How is Captain America: The First Avenger related to Indiana Jones
Though Captain America: The First Avenger and Raiders of the Lost Ark are two different films, their historical and thematic elements connect the two movies. In the Marvel film, the antagonist, Red Skull, finds and seizes a blue cube of immense power called the Tesseract.
As he catches sight of the glowing artifact, he mockingly mentions that Hitler is busy digging for “trinkets in the desert”. The phrase is a slight nod to Raiders of the Lost Ark, as in this film, the protagonist, Indiana Jones, embarks on a journey to find the Ark of the Covenant.
The dialogue of the Red Skull in Captain America playfully connects the two scenarios. Since both films revolve around the theme of World War II, it can be said that“Captain America subtly paid homage to the adventure film, Indiana Jones.
Source: Looper
