Marvel Cinematic Universe movies have—with a couple of notable exceptions (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Deadpool and Wolverine)—been depressingly slight and subpar. Thus, it’s a relief to discover that Captain America: Brave New World,

Brave New World” is, by official count, the 35th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that began in 2008 with “Iron Man.” It’s also the fifth in the series of interconnected storylines known as MCU’s Phase 5,

“This isn’t an instruction manual for the current president,” he said. “It’s simply a story about a group of people in tight suits who can fly, as part of the wonderful imagination that the Marvel Cinematic Universe provides. It’s primarily an escape from reality.”