A new era? Not quite.

Marvel’s “Captain America: Brave New World,” released on Feb. 14, attempts to pass the shield to Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie). However, it falters in its predictability and pales in comparison to previous “Captain America” movies.

The plot follows Sam as he steps into the role of Captain America, where he confronts the discovery of “adamantium:” a rare, strong metal only found on the moon and everyone scrambling to get control over the resource.

The scrambling devolves the world into a hierarchical geopolitical nightmare. The newly-elected president Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford), also known as “Thunderbolt,” proposes an international treaty to distribute the “adamantium” to allied nations. But his intentions aren’t as pure as they seem.

Visually, the film is as expected — it has intense battles and realistic special effects. I didn’t care for them much, though, because I was focused on the weak narrative foundation and plot. While the action scenes are pretty, they lack an emotional weight that should come with every well-developed story. The plot fails to achieve its intended depth, and it weakens the entire movie — making it subpar and boring.

Compared to other “Captain America” movies, such as “The Winter Soldier” and “Civil War” — which balance intricate political narratives in the plot with its action scenes — “Brave New World” falls short. While the idea of the plot meets the mark of a deep story, the execution doesn’t. Some scenes feel forced and rigid, boring scenes drag on for what feels like hours and decent scenes feel lightly brushed over.

Overall, “Brave New World” was a disappointment, especially knowing what Marvel is capable of. It wasn’t absolutely horrible to watch — it just didn’t meet the mark.