SUMMARY
  • Cobie Smulders names 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' as her top MCU film.
  • Smulders appreciated working with the Russo brothers for the first time.
  • The film’s humor and her chemistry with Anthony Mackie and Chris Evans stood out.

Cobie Smulders, the sharp-witted Maria Hill of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is usually the picture of calm and calculated. However, she has a different preference when it comes to her favorite MCU film.

Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill in Secret Invasion (Credits: Disney+)
Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill in Secret Invasion (Credits: Disney+)

She recently revealed a surprising choice among them, and it turns out that her top pick isn’t quite what you’d expect! Instead of going for an action-packed blockbuster, Smulders opted for a darker, more complex movie. And it’s none other than the Chris Evans and Anthony Mackie starter Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier is Cobie Smulders’ Favorite

Captain America: The Winter Soldier
A still from Captain America: The Winter Soldier (Credits: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

The MCU is famous for its big battles, surprising twists, and deep stories, but it’s the darker, grittier films that usually get the critics talking. So, it’s a bit of a shocker that Cobie Smulders picked Captain America: The Winter Soldier as her favorite. Looks like the 42-year-old has a taste for the darker side of superhero antics!

The film, praised for its dark and neo-noir vibe, is a far cry from the light-hearted tone often associated with the MCU. With its focus on surveillance, government control, and civil liberties, Winter Soldier stands out from the typical superhero fare of the franchise. So, what made Smulders gravitate towards this particular film?

She admitted that working with the Russo brothers was a total game-changer for her. She found the experience to be a breath of fresh air—filled with laughs and good vibes. The chemistry between her, Anthony Mackie, and Chris Evans was electric, and the film’s unexpected jokes were something she didn’t see coming.

Maria Hill was a big shot at S.H.I.E.L.D., right next to Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson). According to Marvel, she’s great at her job, always backing up Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, and Hawkeye. While she keeps things professional, she can’t help but tease about having a crush on Thor.

Cobie Smulders’ Favorite Moment from Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Anthony Mackie and Maria Hill
Anthony Mackie and Maria Hill in a still from Captain America: The Winter Soldier (Credits: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

In an interview with EW, Cobie Smulders shared her favorite Marvel moment as she wrapped up her superhero gig. Even heroes get nostalgic, right? It’s a standout scene from Captain America: The Winter Soldier where she broke into an armored car to help the Avengers. She said:

I did enjoy in Captain America: The Winter Soldier how I broke into that armored car and saved a lot of the Avengers. That was pretty cool because it was a real human moment. That was fun.

Smulders enjoyed being funny in her roles. Although she mostly gave serious information and set up big events, she loved the times when she could make jokes and do her own stunts.

Watch Captain America: The Winter Soldier on Credits: Disney+.

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