# I Can Do This All Day (DD-247)

> Captain America: The First Avenger, directed by Joe Johnston, was released in the U.S. on July 22, 2011, as the fifth film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Chris Evans plays Steve Rogers, a frail volunteer turned super-soldier in World War II, with Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter and Hugo Weaving as the Red Skull. The line 'I can do this all day' is first said by Rogers in this film. It earned about $370 million worldwide. The Reel is a review with clips; the opinions in it are the Reel's.

- Department: Media
- First published: 2024-05-31
- Last updated: 2024-05-31
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/i-can-do-this-all-day/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## On the timeline

- **July 22, 2011**: Captain America: The First Avenger opens in U.S. theaters

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## Quick facts

- **DD-247-F01**: It opened on July 22, 2011. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (July 22, 2011))_
- **DD-247-F02**: Chris Evans played Steve Rogers. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Chris Evans))_

## Write-up

Captain America: The First Avenger is set mainly during World War II. Hugo Weaving played the Red Skull.

1. **July 22, 2011**: It opened on July 22, 2011.
2. **Chris Evans**: Chris Evans played Steve Rogers.
3. **World War II**: It is set mainly in World War II.
4. **Red Skull**: Hugo Weaving played the Red Skull.
5. **Peggy Carter**: Hayley Atwell played Peggy Carter.

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## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

## Video: I Can Do This All Day: Captain America: The First Avenger Is Set Mainly During World War II

- Duration: 33.0 s · Published: 2024-05-31
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/C7poRNAJf3o.mp4

### Transcript

Captain America, the first Avenger. Released in 2011, this was a solid entry in the MCU that took us back to the 1940s. Chris Evans embodies Steve Rogers perfectly, capturing his courage and determination. The film's World War II settings adds a unique flavor, blending war drama with superhero adventure. Hugo Weaving's Red Skull also makes for a memorable villain, and the supporting cast, including Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter, really pulled her weight. The movie does a great job of building Steve's character, leading to an emotional climax that sets up his role in the Avengers. It's a nostalgic and heartfelt origin story that stands out in the MCU. NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Who played Steve Rogers?**  
A: Captain America. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (July 22, 2011) · Wikipedia: Captain America: The First Avenger)_

**Q: When is it mainly set?**  
A: The 1940s. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Chris Evans) · Wikipedia: Captain America: The First Avenger)_

**Q: Who played the Red Skull?**  
A: The villain. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (World War II) · Wikipedia: Captain America: The First Avenger)_

**Q: Who played Peggy Carter?**  
A: An agent. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Red Skull) · Wikipedia: Captain America: The First Avenger)_

**Q: When was it released?**  
A: July 22. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Peggy Carter) · Wikipedia: Captain America: The First Avenger)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Captain America: The First Avenger](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_America:_The_First_Avenger)

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "I Can Do This All Day." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-247, last updated May 31, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/i-can-do-this-all-day/