Captain America: Civil War

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DatamariMay 9, 2016

Excellent!
Captain America: Civil War is easily one of the best comic book films i've ever seen. Everything about this film met my expectations and exceeded them. It was easily paced, had some great character interactions, the action wasExcellent!
Captain America: Civil War is easily one of the best comic book films i've ever seen. Everything about this film met my expectations and exceeded them. It was easily paced, had some great character interactions, the action was awesome, each of the character's motivations were clear, and the lasting value of the movie was fantastic. Even the banter between the characters were entertaining to watch! The directors of the movie knew what they wanted to make, and they executed this movie with near-perfection. Seriously, the airport fight scene was better than the entirety of Batman V Superman. I'm not gonna sit here and try to crap all over BvS, but Civil War was everything that I expected and more. Is it a perfect movie? No, the existence of some characters were pointless, but that's all I can really say negative about the film. Civil War isn't the best comic book film ever made, but is it one of the best i've ever seen? You know, I think it might be.

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VadertimeMay 7, 2016

Folks, this is about as good as it gets. After the Ultron disappointment, my faith in Marvel is restored. Here is a movie with the requisite amount of action and dialogue with a good chunk of emotional gravitas and comic relief thrown in forFolks, this is about as good as it gets. After the Ultron disappointment, my faith in Marvel is restored. Here is a movie with the requisite amount of action and dialogue with a good chunk of emotional gravitas and comic relief thrown in for good measure. Peter Parker is great as is Paul Lang and everyone else pretty much shines. It's a movie that leaves you wanting more. Enjoy.… Expand

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themovieguy123May 7, 2016

This has to be the best marvel movie yet. There was more spiderman than i expected. they were able to have a perfect mix of humour around spiderman which hasn't been done before it just like the comics and the reason why he is such a lovedThis has to be the best marvel movie yet. There was more spiderman than i expected. they were able to have a perfect mix of humour around spiderman which hasn't been done before it just like the comics and the reason why he is such a loved character. the only thing thats confused me is i'm not sure who actually won but rest of the movie was great and would definitely watch again.… Expand

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mrushing02May 6, 2016

After the events of The Avengers, The Winter Soldier, Age of Ultron and the beginning of Civil War itself, the Avengers team find themselves under fire for their unchecked use of power and civilian casualties. As the team divides amongstAfter the events of The Avengers, The Winter Soldier, Age of Ultron and the beginning of Civil War itself, the Avengers team find themselves under fire for their unchecked use of power and civilian casualties. As the team divides amongst itself on the best way to solve this problem, a malevolent force works to tear them apart from the inside out. Civil War is a great superhero movie that asks big questions and still has the heart of the first two Captain America movies. It is a worthy successor to the series.

The Truth is Not Relative

The most powerful scene in the movie comes at Peggy Carter’s funeral. Her niece Sharon Carter gives the eulogy and recounts a conversation she had with her aunt. Peggy told Sharon, “Compromise where you can. Where you can’t, don’t. Even if everyone is telling you that something wrong is something right. Even if the whole world is telling you to move, it is your duty to plant yourself like a tree, look them in the eye, and say ‘No, YOU move’.” Rarely has a comic book movie been more resonant to the times in which we live. The world is upside down and it’s screaming at us that wrong is right every single day. Peggy Carter’s message is a clarion call to us, we must plant ourselves in the truth, like a tree and not be shaken. It’s a clear picture of Psalm 1,

“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; for the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.” (Psalm 1 ESV)
Steve Rogers is a wonderful model for this. His morality and virtue are not shaped my popular opinion or politics, but by something much more foundational and unchanging, knowing that there is right and wrong and that they are not something to be compromised.

Freedom to Choose

There is also another side to the coin. Captain America sees the inherent danger of taking choice away from the Avengers and making them pawns of a political body. He is fearful that they will be asked to stay out of situations they should be in and forced to act in ways they ought not because of prevailing political sentiment. There is a good correlation with the Jedi in the prequels, that allowed themselves to become agents of a government and not what is right. In the end the Jedi became compromised, realizing too late that they’ve been in service to the wrong master all along.

The choice to do what is right cannot be left to a committee and popular opinion, Steve knows this and willingly lives out that principle. In fact, this is the very reason Steve is fighting for Bucky. Bucky is someone who has had choice forcibly removed, enslaved to the will of an evil organization and been made to do terrible things. He is a microcosm of the question facing the Avengers team. Captain America shows his quality once again as he interposes himself between Iron Man and the Winter Soldier, protecting both: Tony from acting on revenge and Bucky from something that is not his fault.

Conclusion

Captain America: Civil War is a fantastic movie and honestly the Avengers movie we all hoped Age of Ultron would be. While I do have some minor quibbles, I feel Spider-man is shoehorned into the film and would have rather had his time devoted to other characters like Agent 13 or Black Panther, it does not detract too much from the enjoyment of the film. This is rated four shields out of five.… Expand

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MEFzelderMay 8, 2016

"Capitán América: Civil War" es una de las mejores películas de super héroes de todos los tiempos y la mejor de Marvel Studios hasta la fecha, la historia narra como los Avengers responde a las Naciones Unidas por los daños colaterales de las"Capitán América: Civil War" es una de las mejores películas de super héroes de todos los tiempos y la mejor de Marvel Studios hasta la fecha, la historia narra como los Avengers responde a las Naciones Unidas por los daños colaterales de las anteriores entregas de Marvel, haciendo que el grupo se divida en cuanto a las decisiones y viéndose obligados a enfrentarse a pedido de la justicia.
La película esta muy bien balanceada en cuanto a acción y drama, cada diálogo sirve para entender mejor las diferencias en los puntos de vista y comprender que ambos bandos tienen en parte razón. Como plataforma para introducir al UCM a Black Panther y Spider-Man es muy buena, ambos reciben un poco de atención para entender sus historias sin irse demasiado por las ramas, en cuanto al villano es por ahí uno de los puntos cuestionables, a mi me gusto, Zemo es una actor que en medio de este dilema solo añade más drama para el quiebre de los grupos siendo un principal artífice para que el Capitán América pelee contra sus amigos.
En general la historia esta bien orquestada y el conflicto esta bien justificado haciendo que no sea forzoso ni aburrido el choque de héroes, mi recomendación es que no se la pierdan, estoy tentado a volver a las salas y darle otro vistazo.… Expand

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EdsonCarvalhoMay 6, 2016

One of the best Marvel movies ever! Just behind The Avengers (which is still invincible). All great actors, specially those who played Black Phanter, Spider-man, Winter Soldier, Captain America and Iron Man.
It's funny, action packed, has aOne of the best Marvel movies ever! Just behind The Avengers (which is still invincible). All great actors, specially those who played Black Phanter, Spider-man, Winter Soldier, Captain America and Iron Man.
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AngelaCollinsMay 8, 2016

As a comic book reader my expectations were really really high but again Marvel didn't disappoint and gave its fans the best adaptation this comic can get.Not even for a moment I was bored,I didn't even blink so ı won't miss a second ofAs a comic book reader my expectations were really really high but again Marvel didn't disappoint and gave its fans the best adaptation this comic can get.Not even for a moment I was bored,I didn't even blink so ı won't miss a second of it.The movie was so action-packed and the fight choreography was mind-blowing.Also it was so intense and showed us each hero has a dark side but at the same time extremely funny.I was having heart attack watching but also laugh my self into tears.This is what you really expect from a movie,to give you a little bit of both.The Russo brothers did an excellent job.Not just bringing all these heroes together but also introducing new ones.It is not easy.They come up with a story that it is not just a political incident but also an emotional showdown.We finally got to see how the world really feels about heroes.We see the damage they have done.Yes they saved thousands but what about the ones we have lost.It was the best answer to the people who think that Marvel isn't realistic.I ask you can they get more realistic?!Another thing that got my attention was we finally got a movie that does not end with saving the world cliche. We also see that heroes does not always win.Another point that needs appreciation was the visual effects.As someone studying software engineering I’m very strict about basic points and they did a great job.Everything looked so real and they gave us a fight scene that will leave its mark in history.To the ones saying there is too much CGI.Try shooting without the CGI and just good luck.I really believe that the visual effects is the thing that gets our favourite heroes out of the comics into the real world.Finally all I ask is just forget about your prejudgements and stop comparing this to BVS.Just enjoy one of the best comic book movies of all time.… Expand

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The_BirmMay 11, 2016

I really enjoyed all aspects of this film. I expected it to let me down, but it never did. Great characterization of all characters used. This film had more heart and action in 15 minutes than all of Batman V. Superman.

Cannot wait toI really enjoyed all aspects of this film. I expected it to let me down, but it never did. Great characterization of all characters used. This film had more heart and action in 15 minutes than all of Batman V. Superman.

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Neon_JonMay 16, 2016

If you are a huge fan of Marvel movies then this is a movie you have to see. I went into it with average standards. I didn't think it would be amazing. I'm happy to say that my expectations were wrong. This movie was FAN-TASTIC. It had greatIf you are a huge fan of Marvel movies then this is a movie you have to see. I went into it with average standards. I didn't think it would be amazing. I'm happy to say that my expectations were wrong. This movie was FAN-TASTIC. It had great humor, intense action scenes, a good plot, and a fun cast of characters. They made a great choice to bring in Ant-Man, Black Panther, and Spiderman, especially since The Amazing Spiderman series didn't go so well. They may have been small adds for their upcoming movies, but it all worked out perfectly. Overall, this movie was great and on par with some of marvel's recent movies such as Guardians of the Galaxy. They took what was great about Winter Soldier and made it better, furthering the story.… Expand

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sebastianglzMay 6, 2016

Even if you're not a Marvel fan, this movie manages the plot very good by letting audience know what they need to know. The analogies between super-hero fiction and terrorism makes you think about what's really going on in the world, plus theEven if you're not a Marvel fan, this movie manages the plot very good by letting audience know what they need to know. The analogies between super-hero fiction and terrorism makes you think about what's really going on in the world, plus the acting is good. It's not what The Avengers was last year, this is not only CGI effects, this is better than that. Maybe the best super-hero movie of this decade.… Expand

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CesarSkywalkerMay 6, 2016

The misleading title is the one complaint the film has to accept: it's certainly no solo adventure for Cap, but that's a good thing. Continuing the thriller style of the critically acclaimed "Winter Soldier" this film juggles even moreThe misleading title is the one complaint the film has to accept: it's certainly no solo adventure for Cap, but that's a good thing. Continuing the thriller style of the critically acclaimed "Winter Soldier" this film juggles even more characters and that is no easy feat… Expand

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dharmaMay 6, 2016

Captain America: Civil War proves that Marvel is virtually unbeatable, both critically and in terms of box office. While not as 'great' as 'Captain America: Winter Soldier', this installment shows you that Marvel really have hit the 'sweetCaptain America: Civil War proves that Marvel is virtually unbeatable, both critically and in terms of box office. While not as 'great' as 'Captain America: Winter Soldier', this installment shows you that Marvel really have hit the 'sweet spot' in term of their projects. There are literally so many balls to juggle in the air, with each different characters having their moments (and action sequences) while focusing on Capt and his relationship with both the Winter Soldier and Iron Man. Let's also not forget two additions to the MCU: the Black Panther and Spider-man. Both are really great by the way. The latter a definitive interpretation of the character. $1 Billion dollars in box office? Seems like a sure thing...… Expand

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edwadokunMay 9, 2016

It's always funny reading low score reviews from people who have no idea what they're talking about. Some guy flipped out about Marissa Tomei being Peter Parker's grandmother.... Yes, you read that correctly. Even though Peter says "Aunt May"It's always funny reading low score reviews from people who have no idea what they're talking about. Some guy flipped out about Marissa Tomei being Peter Parker's grandmother.... Yes, you read that correctly. Even though Peter says "Aunt May" that moron somehow thought it was his grandmother? Shows what kind of idiots are out there.

Anyways, this movie was good. Action was great and stuck true to its predecessors' tone. Black Panther was super bad ass. The choreography for his fight scenes are freaking awesome and his suit could not have been cooler. The strife between Cap and Iron Man was done very well. The movie does a good job on why both sides feels so compelled for their side. Stark has a lot of guilt and Cap doesn't trust the government because he saw Hitler's rise to power.

Zemo as a villain is also very interesting. He's not Loki, Ultron, Hydra or RedSkull. No powers or powerful organization. Just one man. One man who was able to turn a team of super-humans against one another. It just goes to show that the human mind is that much more powerful than super soldier serums, tech and radioactive spiders. Pull on those strings and bam. That's the real power here is his intellect.

There are some things I'd say that don't make sense. Th killing of the Starks in the beginning seemed like such a simple job and not necessary for a secret black operative. Also, a random camera in the forest which I'm guessing is traffic camera for the benefit of the doubt, someone like Winter Soldier would make sure that was out before or picked a spot with no cameras.

Scarlet Witch throwing the exploding Crossbones into a building is just stupid. Couldn't she have just thrown her straight up or done what she did with Vision and push him down into the ground? Was that just an oops?

Airport battle. Great battle but not exactly ideal for Spiderman. They made it work overall but for him, open spaces aren't the greatest for his webbing and swinging.

Overall, a good movie. It has its faults but can be overlooked since the story was done so well. RDJ is awesome as always. Spidey was great. BP... can't wait for that movie. I used to think Chris Evans wasn't the best choice for Cap but I think this movie solidified it.… Expand

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tormysMay 6, 2016

It's amazing that 4 out of 4 of the reviewers that gave this a 0-2 score gave BVS a 10. It's such a shame that a comic book fan would try to sabotage another property because the one they like was not received very positively. This movieIt's amazing that 4 out of 4 of the reviewers that gave this a 0-2 score gave BVS a 10. It's such a shame that a comic book fan would try to sabotage another property because the one they like was not received very positively. This movie does not deserve such BS. It is a well put together action comic book movie. The movie was logical and fun. BVS deserved the negative ratings it got. This movie is not bad so look at the reviewers that give it negative reviews to see what else they reviewed before making a decision from a negative review.… Expand

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familyguyMay 8, 2016

Captian American : Civil wars is the great movie of the year so far. . Full of action and deep fleeing. This movie have a lot of character but wont make it confuse and tight instead of confuse audience. Every character have their ownCaptian American : Civil wars is the great movie of the year so far. . Full of action and deep fleeing. This movie have a lot of character but wont make it confuse and tight instead of confuse audience. Every character have their own spotlight. Especially the rivalry between Iron man and Cap really make sense. Hope DC will pick up on that and make better series in future… Expand

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BertoflyingfoxMay 8, 2016

Another great Marvel film folks. This is not Avengers2.5, although they are central to the plotting (can't have a civil war without characters) they arent the meat and potatoes of this movie. But boy are they fun to watch in differentAnother great Marvel film folks. This is not Avengers2.5, although they are central to the plotting (can't have a civil war without characters) they arent the meat and potatoes of this movie. But boy are they fun to watch in different situations.

The plotting was done very well considering this could've easily become a situation of "too many cooks in the kitchen".
The action was top notch, don't think anyone else in film shows superhero combat as well. The punches look bone crunching and hey look, they actually get damaged when they get hit (unlike some other superhero movie I saw recently)

Let's talk about the villain. Some folks were saying he could've been taken out of the film entirely, which is a ginormous error because it would destabilize the entire plot. Zemo is key, and while his motivations could be "been here, done that", it made his involvement much more important. I would say it's the best villain I've seen in the MCU.

Although there are plenty of other moments I got a kick out of, my favorite has to be Ant-Man in the airport.

To sum it all up: A fun movie that was actually fun to go see in the movies, can you dig it?!?… Expand

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adpirtleMay 10, 2016

As an unabashed DC comics fan growing up, it almost pains me to admit it, but Captain America: Civil War is everything I wished Batman v Superman would have been. It's by no means perfect, but it sure is a heck of a lot more entertaining, andAs an unabashed DC comics fan growing up, it almost pains me to admit it, but Captain America: Civil War is everything I wished Batman v Superman would have been. It's by no means perfect, but it sure is a heck of a lot more entertaining, and both the reason for the conflict and the resolution between Cap and Iron Man were handled infinitely better. Probably my favorite part of the film, though, was Tom Holland's Peter Parker/Spider-man, whose brief-ish appearance steals the show in the same way Evan Peters' Quicksilver did in the last X-Men film.… Expand

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Fabricionet232May 6, 2016

i've seen this movie two times already and i believe it is the best superhero movie ever, up there with TDK and TDKR.
The movie has a more serious tone but it doesn't keep it from being fun, unlike other superhero movie released this year.i've seen this movie two times already and i believe it is the best superhero movie ever, up there with TDK and TDKR.
The movie has a more serious tone but it doesn't keep it from being fun, unlike other superhero movie released this year.
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JohnJamesMay 11, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is by far Marvel's mature film.Characters that are well written and introduced,The conflict was logically impressive and the different ideologies were handled well.

This my favorite marvel film .The reason why? The characters were handled great and have a time to shine.The story was well written and the villain was good not great.Let me say this Zemo is a good villain is because his motivation was clear and his plan might be complicated but was also understandable,The other villain Crossbones was wasted,Frank Grillo for me is a great crossbones but he was ultimately killed in the first act and I was kinda disappointed that my first disappointment. The second one is some CGI are not finished or not yet polished but made it to the cut and that's about it.The new characters Black Panther and spider-man were greatly introduced,spider-man,for me was kind a shoehorned but who am I kidding he is great.Black Panther is bad ass and his character has also a great motivation.The action scenes were great giving some character's time to shine and move the story further.The action scene in the airport was great but one scene that I was invested on is when Bucky,Tony and Steve are in Serbia.That scene was my favorite scene,emotional and the action was well executed.

Some people don't really understand Iron Man,Thinks he is stupid in this film,well,Tony was guilty of everything he had done in the past years and he even regrets it,he found out that innocent people are killed because of them without any supervision and that's why he needs the Avengers to put in check on everything they do.Steve Rogers on the other hand didn't like it because after the events in (CA:WS),shield is now overrun with Hydra and even nick furry said to him that he must not trust anyone that's where Steve learns that even a private organization can be evil and so thus the government.The conflict is simple for some but that simplicity can make a difference of film.It's clear to understand,It's not convulotent.And also Bucky was framed so Steve helps him .… Expand

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LoneWolfSonesMay 8, 2016

Captain America Civil War is an achievement for the superhero genre. Writers Steven McFeely, Christopher Markus and Joe Simon along with the direction of the Russo Brothers have created an incredibly entertaining film.

I initially had myCaptain America Civil War is an achievement for the superhero genre. Writers Steven McFeely, Christopher Markus and Joe Simon along with the direction of the Russo Brothers have created an incredibly entertaining film.

I initially had my concerns that it may feel contrived; as that was how I felt reading the comic it is based on. I can say that I am quite happy with how they handled it all. Every character has their moment to shine on the big screen. One of the other concerns I had was whether Cap would become lost in his own movie. I can also say that despite the large roster of characters it still feels like a Captain America film. Without giving spoilers the plot is largely driven by Cap's relationship with Bucky. Of course this implicates other characters along the way and provides tangible motivations for each character. This is most evident with Iron Man and new addition Black Panther.

Black Panther as well as Spiderman are both introduced in an organic way that feels natural. It doesn't come across as ham-fisted or that they have been shoehorned in. Black Panther looks great on screen. His costume, accent and personality come across as regal which fits him perfectly. Spiderman is perhaps the best interpretation of the character we have seen yet. I couldn't help but smile seeing him in action.

The standout set piece at the airport is perhaps not only the best super hero action scene; but one of the best action scenes yet. The scene itself evokes the full double page spreads in the comics. I was entertained throughout and the film managed to run the gamut of emotional investment. At its core, its central issue is about two very different ideologies. Yet it is able to also provide comedic moments of levity mixed in.

A few of my criticisms would be that there is a bit of shaky cam in the first act of the film. The villain as is the case in many Marvel films isn't particularly great. Zemo and Crossbones have fairly limited screen time. However the bigger antagonists are the heroes themselves. The other criticism would be of the ending. (Don't worry no spoilers here). The ending is a bit of a cliffhanger and I feel that it left me wanting more. I was so invested by that point that I would have liked to have seen a bit more. The biggest take away I had from seeing the film was questioning what is in store for; and the future of the Avengers now?

Prior to seeing Civil War I think the Winter Soldier was my favorite Marvel film. I would say that as a film the Winter Soldier is the better movie. There were so many things I liked about Civil War though that it ultimately takes a close second. My opinion may change after a second viewing. In the end I think Civil War's parts are greater than the sum of those parts; but those parts are damned good.

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TheKavehJMay 11, 2016

I don't think the newest Captain America is even close to being the best Marvel movie, but it's definitely not the worst. The only problem with this movie is it feels like 10 films at once, and most of them are great, but some aren't as good.

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CineAutoctonoMay 8, 2016

"Captain America: Civil War was a great movie, great, but not this like the comic, all did well, the action scenes, and that filled me with emotion were , the fight #TeamCap and #TeamIronMan , and even the fight between and Captain America,"Captain America: Civil War was a great movie, great, but not this like the comic, all did well, the action scenes, and that filled me with emotion were , the fight #TeamCap and #TeamIronMan , and even the fight between and Captain America, Iron Man and Bucky, especially super appearance of Spider -Man, great, even though he has not convinced me see, after the jam with Batman V. Superman, knowing that I like the superhero movie, I could dare to see her and I convinced.… Expand

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DanBurritoMay 8, 2016

Captain America: Civil War is not only the finest instalment in the Captain America trilogy, it's also one of the best Marvel Cinematic Universe films to date. It delivers all the thrilling action and humour we have come to expect fromCaptain America: Civil War is not only the finest instalment in the Captain America trilogy, it's also one of the best Marvel Cinematic Universe films to date. It delivers all the thrilling action and humour we have come to expect from Marvel, while also showing us more human sides of the characters, showing that even popcorn flicks can be smart and mature. The film's only true shortcoming is the villain. He was a good villain in the comics, but here, he's just another one-dimensional MCU villain who can't reach the heights of Loki or Thanos. However, the movie makes up for this with the best on-screen depiction of Spider-Man since Tobey Maguire. Tom Holland's portrayal of the popular character is both funny and endearing, making me even more excited for his upcoming solo movie. In short, Captain America: Civil War is a smart, thrilling and overall satisfying superhero film, and one of the best MCU films.… Expand

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TowelzzMay 8, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While this isn’t the best Marvel movie featuring the Avengers' characters, it is an awesome and epic film from start to finish. The CGI was great and the fight scenes were fantastic. The fight in the airport between all of the characters was epic and stunning in every way and you can't help but marvel at the scene's magnificence. Another feature I liked about the film was that it seemed as the though the script was more mature and serious than some of the previous Avengers films. To be honest, I was getting tired of the constant humor and laid-back attitudes that were in the other films (e.g. Avengers 1) Civil War had humor, but the humor was in MUCH more appropriate places and wasn't so superfluous.

However, this film is not without its flaws - though they are few.

One big issue of mine was the fact that so many of the characters seemed very short-sighted and way too driven on emotion rather than reason. We've had so many movies building up to the fact that these characters are SUPERheroes who should be above succumbing to simple guilt/revenge emotions. But not just the superheroes, I'm also talking about the brain capacity of the civilians
Examples: The civilians who are mad at the Avengers claim they are angry because their loved ones were hit in the crossfire. But what would've happened if the Avengers HADN'T stepped in? This: humanity would be enslaved under either Loki or Shield/Hydra -- or worse, humanity would've been destroyed by Ultron Now it is true that Stark created Ultron, so the lady in the beginning's woes are somewhat substantiated - same with Zemo. But, in virtually every other situation, if the Avengers hadn't gotten involved, the planet would be in a MUCH worse condition. So to those who are angry at the Avengers for the loss of their loved ones: yes it sucks you lost loved ones in the crossfire, but guess what: the alternative ending to those situations would've been much worse had the Avenger not been there! Why could the writers not understand this simple fact?

My next example is Stark at the end: Stark, you're supposed to be a SUPER hero. Yeah, that sucks that Bucky killed your parents, but how the **** is killing Bucky - who you KNOW had his head ****ed with - going to satisfy your revenge? You know damn well it was all Hydra's doing, so why take it out on Bucky? Hell, Stark even says "I don't care" when Cap explains the experiments that Hydra conducted on Bucky. Like wtf?? How the **** are you supposed to convince me you're fighting for a noble cause when your actions lack any solid reasoning and are purely fueled by the revenge emotion? ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU IGNORE FACTS THAT PROVE YOU SHOULDN'T EVEN BE FEELING REVENGE!

My next problem is Cap and Bucky: WHY THE **** DIDN'T YOU TELL EVERYONE THAT BUCKY WASN'T THE ASSASSIN THE SECOND YOU GUYS GOT ARRESTED?? Yeah, they might not have believed you, but the key word is MIGHT. And furthermore, when has CAPTAIN AMERICA ever exhibited qualities of that of a repetitive liar?? So if Cap were to make the unexpected claim that Bucky was innocent of the bombing, there is a good chance that he would've been believed. BOTH Cap and Bucky waited insanely long to tell the others that Bucky was innocent of the Vienna bombing and it drove me nuts.

Another problem: The ending fight ends rather abruptly with a weak resolution or end to any major dilemma -- Bucky still lives, and now iron man doesn't have a suit... its like: "Was that all the fight was about?" Because if so, it seems that the motivation for the fight was weak to begin with - what the hell was even achieved during that ending fight? What dilemma was resolved? Just a good amount of punches and suddenly everyone is ok with each other? The fact that it was only to save/kill Bucky made the fight seem a bit shallow as a whole. However, I guess you could argue that this fight symbolizes Cap's parting from the official Avengers as he leaves Tony and drops his shield.

My last issue with the film is my biggest one:
To be clear, Zemo's objective was to kill the Avengers to quench his thirst for revenge, but in the end he only gets TWO OF THE AVENGERS TO FOLLOW HIM. Did he forget about all of the other Avengers like Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, Hulk, Vision, and scarlet witch?? Even if Cap and Iron man died- what about the others??? Hawkeye, Falcon, and Scarlet witch are all locked up and can't go anywhere. Not to mention the fact that no one knows where Thor and Hulk are. So how are you supposed to kill them? Heck, WAS Zemo even planning to kill the others? Since Zemo was about to commit suicide in the end, it's evident he was satisfied with only Cap and Iron Man's death, which hardly makes sense considering THERE WERE MULTIPLE AVENGERS IN SOKOVIA. So why is he satisfied with only the deaths of Cap and Iron Man?

Even though the film had some annoying and easily avoidable inconsistencies and problems, it was still a kickass film. I really enjoyed the film overall. 4/5 would recommend.… Expand

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AxeloyMay 9, 2016

If there were an option, I would give this an 8.5. Now to the review: I feel Captain America: Civil War is a great movie to kick off Phase 3, because it focuses on introducing the new characters while getting the audience to know the otherIf there were an option, I would give this an 8.5. Now to the review: I feel Captain America: Civil War is a great movie to kick off Phase 3, because it focuses on introducing the new characters while getting the audience to know the other characters more. Civil War does this so well because, in the comic, there are countless characters. However, the movie isn't the most accurate resemblance of the comic (obviously not comparing characters), rather the comic's main focus leads to the main focus of this movie. Overall, I feel that the characters were its first strong-point, the story was decent, and the action was its second strong-point. I do strongly recommend you watch this movie.… Expand

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LuhterJul 10, 2016

I was starting to lose hope in superhero movies. But finally Civil War restored it. I was tired of dumb on dimension superhero plots with a mad supervillan, this move has a smart setup, quality action and good acting. Smart dialogs and plotI was starting to lose hope in superhero movies. But finally Civil War restored it. I was tired of dumb on dimension superhero plots with a mad supervillan, this move has a smart setup, quality action and good acting. Smart dialogs and plot make the actors shine. It felt like a good comic book, where the action is not the main highlight and it's not all about CGI and who has the biggest bad guy… Expand

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CarlGzMay 14, 2016

Captain America: Civil War is the biggest entry of the franchise, and despite that, it's well focused on call it a Captain America movie, the plot is believable, while some elements of the comic would have not been well adapted cause theCaptain America: Civil War is the biggest entry of the franchise, and despite that, it's well focused on call it a Captain America movie, the plot is believable, while some elements of the comic would have not been well adapted cause the relatively low amount of super heroes, it stays faithful to the comic with lots of action and the two new members (black panther and SpiderMan) stealing the show when on screen, Antman did that too when showed off his powers. One thing i think wasnt balanced is that the climactic fight was too kiddy at moments, marvel-disney relies sometimes too much on the comedy and when the fight gets serious, you never kind of feel it serious at all, due lots of one-liners and almost scratching the lapstick comedy. Nevertheless, the film is one of the best of MCU almost on par with Avengers, Winter soldier, Ironman and Guardians of the Galaxy… Expand

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MirijubabaMay 6, 2016

The most disappointing Marvel movie yet , I thought that it was going the best Marvel movie ever , but it's far from that , a good movie , but more of the same "marvel formula" , and if the movies keep being the same thing over and over , IThe most disappointing Marvel movie yet , I thought that it was going the best Marvel movie ever , but it's far from that , a good movie , but more of the same "marvel formula" , and if the movies keep being the same thing over and over , I will start getting worried about the MCU , but , still a good movie.… Expand

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AldenMcDormandMay 7, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Captain America: Civil War is one of the best superhero films of 2016. It has a lot of great action that a superhero needs but it has a deeper plot than most other superhero films, which keeps you more interested in watching it. I found that the introduction of the new avengers Spider Man and Black Panther was great and they fitted perfectly into the plot and had reason to be in the film. The acting from most of the actors in the film was spectacular but I especially applaud Downey Jr, Stan and Holland. The negatives of the film is that it was not really a Captain America film and focused on everyone, instead of just Captain and also that the film seemed to focus more on Bucky than Captain. However this is only a small negative. Captain America: Civil War is a fantastic film that should defiantly be watched.… Expand

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Deadmanshand666May 7, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was great and did a great job of putting all these characters into a story and the story worked all the way through. I just wish they would have gone with the much more intrusting and exciting ending that seemed like it would of been much more exciting instead of the one that was kind of obvious.

If you are reading this and haven't seen the movies stop I don't want to ruin it for you and just explain the only thing that annoyed me about this movie. Obviously a fight with mutiple winter soldiers would of been would of been so exciting and made the end more of an intrusting twist and great climax. I was on the edge of my seat thinking this is going to be way better than expected.

They walk through the door and within a few minutes its explained that someone decided to have the winter soldiers killed off just so they could have cap and iron man fight at the end? I am just saying all that build up around an obvious fight at the end why not forget civil war and just call it Cap vs. Iron Man?

Marvel could of made it so they fought the winter soldiers in the end they changed a lot of the story anyway and it just seemed odd to kill off a better ending abruptly just to seemingly force theirs in. Did anyone else see the winter soldiers killed off and think wow this ending sucks but then we got a good fight between Bucky, Cap, and Iron Man. I just remember sitting through the credits thinking how the ending could have been so much better not that it was bad but could have been so much better.… Expand

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wolfenbrawlerMay 7, 2016

This movie was amazing! It's the best marvel movie so far, the fights are awesome, it has humor where it has to be, the plot is interesting and has great characters. I found myself watching it over and over, is just... I can't get tired of it.

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GalacticCatMay 8, 2016

Civil War changes everything. Our view on the characters, their daily life, their fears. In perspective, the Civil War in the comics is of a much bigger scale than the cinematic adaptation, but still lives to the hype. The debut of PeterCivil War changes everything. Our view on the characters, their daily life, their fears. In perspective, the Civil War in the comics is of a much bigger scale than the cinematic adaptation, but still lives to the hype. The debut of Peter Parker (Spider-Man) and the Wakandan prince (Black Panther) adds up to the Amazing-ness. The return of James "Bucky" Barnes ( The Winter Soldier) and Scott Lang (Ant-Man), also gives us a lively take. The concept of Heroes fighting Heroes gives us fans a very refreshing take on the MCU. The film was totally mastered by the Russo Brothers and Kevin Fiege. I don't really remember if the Hulk or Thor were there in the comics at the Civil War scene, but the exclusion of them gives us an idea that they are preparing for other important events (Thor : Ragnarok!) and maybe World War/ Planet Hulk.… Expand

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HaizeddMay 8, 2016

Amazing movie my favorite super hero movie.It makes see both sides of the argument I was team iron man but it made me see the other side i came out the film still team iron man but i did sway between sides.Black panther is introducedAmazing movie my favorite super hero movie.It makes see both sides of the argument I was team iron man but it made me see the other side i came out the film still team iron man but i did sway between sides.Black panther is introduced brilliantly and is a very cool and well done character and I cant wait too see him in his own movie and spider man is great and i am looking forward to his movie but i'm looking forward to black panther's movie more as I have already seen spiderman and know a lot about him not saying he is bad he's probably one of the best character's in the movie but i haven't seen much of black panther and want too see more.Also the airport fight scene is mind blowing.Baron zemo I thought was also well done and I liked his character and he kind of wins in the movie.So to sum it up all the characters are brilliantly well written excellent dialog love the new character's great action and cgi but as great as the villain was i would have liked to see the what was in the tubes at the hydra base fight and not be wasted.… Expand

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Outsider524May 8, 2016

Easily the most intelligent and cohesive superhero movie mash-up we've gotten so far. Black Panther and Spidey had fantastic intros but everyone in the movie had equal "showstealing" moments and no one was truly overshadowed. At the end ofEasily the most intelligent and cohesive superhero movie mash-up we've gotten so far. Black Panther and Spidey had fantastic intros but everyone in the movie had equal "showstealing" moments and no one was truly overshadowed. At the end of the day, the Cap trilogy was about Bucky and Steve's friendship being the ties that bind and this movie finished that sentiment spectacularly. I hope the Russo brothers are around for Marvel's sake for a very long time; this movie followed WS in breaking tropes and being subversive to the standard stupidity of most superhero movies (and I'm a long time comic fan freely able to admit as much).… Expand

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FadeOutAgainMay 6, 2016

The marvel movie we deserve since Iron Man 1. Disclaimer, I've been sick of Marvel movies since Iron Man 2. Ever since it has felt like pure repetition, with Captain America 2 being slightly above the rest, but not by much. In fact I'd sayThe marvel movie we deserve since Iron Man 1. Disclaimer, I've been sick of Marvel movies since Iron Man 2. Ever since it has felt like pure repetition, with Captain America 2 being slightly above the rest, but not by much. In fact I'd say Captain America would possibly be the dullest Avenger in my opinion.

Somehow, this movie not only manages to best it's mediocre predecessors, it excels beyond them by a huge margin. This is the first time the team up didn't feel like it was meant to sell lunchboxes, but instead use a large ensemble to tell a complex character driven tale. The action is excellent, the cinematography sublime in some shots, and the writing is good. The dialogue won't be Oscar Worthy, but it's good and the plot is well paced.

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GreykingMay 6, 2016

So far this movie is in third place to Guardians of the Galaxy and Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Compared to the 2.5 hour slog that was Batman vs Superman. Civil War managed to be adult, witty, and entertaining,

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BrianMcCriticMay 6, 2016

This movie is flat out awesome. There is so much fun to be had with all of these characters. The Russo Brothers just understand these heroes and allow each one of them to have their moments to shine. Warner Bros. and Zack Snyder need toThis movie is flat out awesome. There is so much fun to be had with all of these characters. The Russo Brothers just understand these heroes and allow each one of them to have their moments to shine. Warner Bros. and Zack Snyder need to take notes on how you can have your darker more emotional moments, but also have just so much joy and fun. Also Spiderman is perfect. A… Expand

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TruejusticeMay 6, 2016

BEST SUPERHERO MOVIE EVER. Its a masterpiece and another proof that Marvel cant have a bad movie... Superhero movies just getting better and better...

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TrevorDevendorfMay 8, 2016

Mad high props go to the Russo Brothers, Joe and Anthony, for directing this golden masterpiece of super-heroes galore!!!! It's Sensational, Vibrant, Brilliant, Mesmerizing and also Therapeutic for me! A+ Gold! 10 out of 10. My excitement isMad high props go to the Russo Brothers, Joe and Anthony, for directing this golden masterpiece of super-heroes galore!!!! It's Sensational, Vibrant, Brilliant, Mesmerizing and also Therapeutic for me! A+ Gold! 10 out of 10. My excitement is through the atmosphere for what next to come... All I want to say now is Marvel has done good finding Joe and Anthony Russo for they are continuing to work on the Avengers Infinity War 2-parter!! Also amazing editors; Jeffrey Ford, Matthew Schmidt and cinematographer, Trent Opaloch. Also loved Spider-Man's parts w/ Tony Stark and, and Aunt May is hot! Now cant wait to see Black Panther and Spider-Man: Homecoming!… Expand

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TheDude-May 12, 2016

an amazingly well put together film with brilliantly executed action sequences, in depth character development and intense amounts of conflict. 10/10.

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FuturedirectorDec 18, 2016

Despite its mistakes and inappropriate beginning, Captain America: Civil War easily lives up to its name, thanks to its impressive moments, entertaining story-telling, terrific interpretations and a surprisingly shocking ending that supportsDespite its mistakes and inappropriate beginning, Captain America: Civil War easily lives up to its name, thanks to its impressive moments, entertaining story-telling, terrific interpretations and a surprisingly shocking ending that supports this film to be the best of Marvel yet.… Expand

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WheelzFourReelzMay 10, 2016

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is back with the best movie in the franchise yet, consisting of a surprisingly deep story with believable motives behind each decision the characters make. Plus, we have great action scenes, gorgeous specialThe Marvel Cinematic Universe is back with the best movie in the franchise yet, consisting of a surprisingly deep story with believable motives behind each decision the characters make. Plus, we have great action scenes, gorgeous special effects, amazing stunts, and an all around phenomenally fun watch. This is one of the greatest superhero films of all time.… Expand

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horizonbtsMay 8, 2016

I grew up on comic books almost 50 years ago, and now I really enjoy all the Marvel movies coming to life. This one for me felt just a little off kilter and I can't totally put my finger on all of it. The action and the characters were goodI grew up on comic books almost 50 years ago, and now I really enjoy all the Marvel movies coming to life. This one for me felt just a little off kilter and I can't totally put my finger on all of it. The action and the characters were good and the scene's were well choreographed. I also enjoyed the new additions-Spiderman featuring Tom Holland was a bulls-eye for me (they finally got the casting right, even though he might be a tad young), Paul Rudd as Ant-Man is a total hoot, and the new character Black Panther was an awesome addition. The storyline was a little deep and at times hard to follow, I do get it what the writers were trying to accomplish, but still I thought it took away from the sheer fun of the movie and made it somewhat a drag. A good storyline is essential, but the best ones for me seem to flow well when we have good against villains/bad guys. For me that is what a Marvel comic is all about, good against bad, not our superhero's against each other. Teaming up yes as The Avengers, but against each other NO. Still gave it a 7 as my comic book characters of my childhood years are well cast as they now come alive on the big screen!!… Expand

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RudigerXMay 7, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Went into this movie as something to do having not watched any trailers or read any info and I really enjoyed it. I enjoyed the other Captain America movies more and I still think "First Avenger" is the best but this movie seemed important in the Marvel continuancy and it's introduction of a new character and the conflict between those already present was good but it still felt like something was missing.

Iron Man is really starting to give me the **** he is just to self righteous.

I think the X-Men movies are more innovative in and that the Avengers could learn from then as it doesn't always have to be a Michael Bay type spectacle.… Expand

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SolInvictaMay 10, 2016

Marvel continues the trend of upping the stakes by pinning our heroes against each other: Captain America and Iron Man. There are a lot of other characters, but unlike Age of Ultron, this is controlled chaos. You understand each of theMarvel continues the trend of upping the stakes by pinning our heroes against each other: Captain America and Iron Man. There are a lot of other characters, but unlike Age of Ultron, this is controlled chaos. You understand each of the characters' ideologies - why they disagree with each other, why they're on the sides that they're on, why they're fighting for what they're fighting for - and they're each given enough screen time for us to care. It's political, it's personal, it's fantastic.… Expand

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PeterAlexanderJun 28, 2016

Civil War takes the Captain America franchise to darker and more sizeable proportions. Whilst the stakes are high from the off and grow all the way up to the conclusion, it is the smaller personal stories that embody the films main strengths.Civil War takes the Captain America franchise to darker and more sizeable proportions. Whilst the stakes are high from the off and grow all the way up to the conclusion, it is the smaller personal stories that embody the films main strengths. A blend of dark themes and funny dialogue help to immerse the viewer from the awesome opening sequence to the thrilling battle between the divided heroes.… Expand

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Panda-PandaMay 12, 2016

I'd name this movie Avangers 3....Its cool and fun. Spider-man is realy good. Cool jokes, cool visuals, not bad story. NOT mindblowing, NOT amazing, but GOOD.
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JetSetGoMay 15, 2016

Civil War highlights the absolute best and worst aspects of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. You know you're going to get mega-flashy action sequences, lots of costumed cameos, and the occasional glib humor that steals the show (ex. Bucky andCivil War highlights the absolute best and worst aspects of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. You know you're going to get mega-flashy action sequences, lots of costumed cameos, and the occasional glib humor that steals the show (ex. Bucky and Falcon in the car together). but you're also getting a movie where the stakes could have been so much higher but was too afraid to take serious risks since these same characters will inevitably be used in the next mash-up. Civil War could have been a serious turning point in the franchise, which is what it's somewhat marketed to be, but instead settles for being another loud summer film. Though as far as loud, flashy summer movies go Civil War was undeniably fun.… Expand

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marykaymyloveMay 12, 2016

I'm glad that the Russo brothers did not overshadow Captain America despite the numerous characters in this film. Each hero stole the spotlight for every screen time they had. I had every reason to smile and be swayed.

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bfoore90May 6, 2016

A drastic improvement over Age of Ultron, The Russo brothers have truly and yet again outdone themselves with a truly emotional and the most character driven film that Marvel has released thus far. As the movie progresses, you really beginA drastic improvement over Age of Ultron, The Russo brothers have truly and yet again outdone themselves with a truly emotional and the most character driven film that Marvel has released thus far. As the movie progresses, you really begin understand both sides of the argument over the Sokovia Accords and whose really right and whose really wrong. Should the Avengers be held accountable for their actions? Should the Avengers answer to higher powers with their own ever shifting agendas? These are important questions that the movie goer will come across as the Avengers pay the ultimate price with almost every action that they take. This movie is overall a really good watch, Black Panther, Hawk eye and Ant-Man really stood out the most for me. Holland was solid as Peter Parker/Spider-Man but he almost felt forced into the movie as a last minute edition.I honestly still prefer The Winter Soldier over this in terms of film quality.… Expand

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hannsMay 6, 2016

Captain america civil war IS THE BEST SUPERHERO MOVIE EVER!!!!
i love the action scenes and the movie is very thrilling,exciting and mind blowing,
every moment in this movie is interesting and it gets better and better,the story is veryCaptain america civil war IS THE BEST SUPERHERO MOVIE EVER!!!!
i love the action scenes and the movie is very thrilling,exciting and mind blowing,
every moment in this movie is interesting and it gets better and better,the story is very well
written,the characters are all best but spider man/tom holland steal's the show he rocks
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SchroederRockMay 7, 2016

Civil War is the best non-Avengers movie since the first Iron Man debuted so many years ago. The plot develops very well as the movie deals with a lot of rather serious issues for a comic book adaptation and tackles a detail that I neverCivil War is the best non-Avengers movie since the first Iron Man debuted so many years ago. The plot develops very well as the movie deals with a lot of rather serious issues for a comic book adaptation and tackles a detail that I never fully stopped to consider before: the collateral damage and after-effects of all-out war. The public image of The Avengers is questioned heavily as the world attempts to have some say in how superhumans operate and serve in the defense of mankind. It's these much more mature themes that lend a lot of quality to Civil War. Equally impressive is the director's ability to have so much star power/super heroes on screen at once and never feel like any of it's over-gratuitous. It all makes for a great blend of action, fun and story development. While Chris Evans' Captain America is meant to be the primary focus in this adventure, it's the multitude of other characters that really help this movie shine brighter than even The Winter Soldier. Marvel/Disney have yet another winning movie adaptation on its hands and leaves a lot to be excited about over the eventual Avengers 3 two-part, sort-of finale to this part of the Marvel universe (at least, the assumed end as Disney/Marvel haven't signed the main actors beyond the next Avengers movie).… Expand

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DenisgordienkoMay 7, 2016

This is the one of the best Marvel studios films. Characters are good. The characters are the best ,especially cap and spider man.The final part is spectacular. Thats all.

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nahtan1244May 7, 2016

Wow what a movie. critics are calling it marvels most mature and thought provoking movie yet and i could not agree more. The whole cast is fantastic. The gigantic battle with all the heroes is exciting and intense. The Russo brothers knowWow what a movie. critics are calling it marvels most mature and thought provoking movie yet and i could not agree more. The whole cast is fantastic. The gigantic battle with all the heroes is exciting and intense. The Russo brothers know how to film action and they made that present in captain america the winter soldier. The humor was sprinkled well throughout and mixed well with the serious tone. There is one gripe i have. That being spider-man. The scene with him and tony stark was funny but i felt he didn't really belong in the story. The actor who played him was not that great and he did not add much to the film. Other than that It was great to see the ever so funny ant-man and the new addition of Chadwick boseman was phanominal as black panther. So great story, drama, and thought provoking themes mixed with intense action make this a must watch… Expand

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NeelyryMay 6, 2016

Hands down the best marvel movie ever made. By an extreme long shot. Avengers one doesn't come close. The combat in this is nuts. Anyone who gave this a bad review is just a troll that didn't actually see the movie.

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T-rodneyMay 6, 2016

Straight off the bat Captain America Civil War is worth the hype,it's dark,grounded,action packed,emotional and very fun.

First off the Russo brothers,these guys have to be praised because of they way how they handled each and everyStraight off the bat Captain America Civil War is worth the hype,it's dark,grounded,action packed,emotional and very fun.

First off the Russo brothers,these guys have to be praised because of they way how they handled each and every character in this film no matter how much of a big or small role they had everyone fit perfectly,because not only was this a Captain America sequel but this felt like an Avengers sequel as well,and the film is just handled perfectly.

So this movie starts off there winter soldier and Age of ultron picks off with the Avengers team still being intact and doing their missions then as the movie goes by you start to see that the Avengers aren't so perfect as events from the first Avengers movie,Age of Ultron,Winter Soldier and Civil War it's self,reveal that people have died during these Avenger encounters and it was really never touched upon in past movies as they made it seem the Avengers saved everything and everyone with no added consequences and this is one of the things the movie does well in exploring what has happened in the past to determine everyones motivation in the film and thus the world starts to question the Avengers' methods and the civil war between the Avengers begins.

What really impressed me was how solid everyones reason for being on either team Captain America(against the government) or team Iron Man(with the government) was,and what I found amazing was how no team was villainized as both sides remained neutral and the decision was really left to the audience as both sides were correct and again the points and reasoning for each side is spot on(well done again Russo Brothers).

Now there are some new characters in the movie namely Black Panther and Spiderman.Chadwick Boseman nails it as T'Challa/Black Panther as he has his own agenda in the film and he is just epic as you follow him and his story throughout the movie as he is one of the best things in the movie because he was so different from any other superhero we've met before.Spiderman,man Tom Holland's performance as Peter Parker/Spiderman is just amazing and you enjoy seeing him for every minute in the movie from start to finish and I definitely can't wait to see more of Spiderman in the future.Baron Zemo is the villain in Civil War,before I saw this movie I questioned whether this film needed a villain,but Baron proved to be a good villain with good motivations.What I also found surprising is how grounded the villain was as he wasn't overblown or overcomplicated,he was just a regular guy who was against the Avengers for a justifiable reason.

The Action in this movie is wonderful as Captain America:Winter Soldier had some of the best Action sequences in the MCU and I proudly say that Civil War has better,more epic and bigger action than any other comic book movie.The Airport fight scene is just incredible it's fun and heavily entertaining and it's not that one fight scene alone that's done so well as Civil War has great balance with action sequences and character interactions and with all the Avengers including Antman,Black Panther and Spiderman,Civil War is a great visual feast.

The Balance of tone is near perfection as the movie is dark and grounded in some scenes,then just shifts to a light and fun tone with some humor as you laugh multiple times in the film and when the movie needed to be emotional and dramatic the Russo brothers made it that way.

Since this is a Captain America film,the focus always goes back to Steve and his journey after Winter Soldier and his relationship with Bucky/Winter Soldier.Their relationship is also one of the strong points in this movie as Captain America never gives up of his friend Bucky and their relationship is tested in many ways in the movie.Sharon from Winter Soldier is back and plays as Steve Rogers' love interest which was a welcome surprise too and Sharon also has something to do other than being a love interest too.

Now the movie isn't perfect(but it's really close),the Ironman introduction into Civil War at the beginning of the movie was a bit sluggish and although Baron Zemo was a good villain,but his end game at the near end of the film is a bit lacking and somewhat plot-device- ish as he makes the Avengers come into quarrel and you just find Zemo's methods questionable in order to move the movie along.

So at it Captain America Civil War is a film about friendship and family which comes with the struggles of it,one thing I have to point out without giving too much away is that the friendship message is wonderful crafted in the third act and in my opinion that's were the "Civil War" begins as the tag lines suggested in the posters and trailers "United We Stand,Divided We Fall", and this message is conveyed beautiful in the movie along with some epic action,fun moments combined with some emotional moments too.

A great movie and definitely one of the best Comic book movies ever made.Can't wait for Avengers Infinity War.… Expand

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MattBrady99May 6, 2016

Even friends can be your biggest enemies.

Captain America: Civil War is behind "Iron Man", "Winter Soldier", and "Guardians of the Galaxy" of being the best movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Or MCU for short). The movie has it'sEven friends can be your biggest enemies.

Captain America: Civil War is behind "Iron Man", "Winter Soldier", and "Guardians of the Galaxy" of being the best movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Or MCU for short). The movie has it's flaws, but that doesn't stop me from liking it. I don't know about you, but the Captain America series are the only movies in the MCU that actually get better with it's squeals. The action, the effect's, the humor, the characters, and it's stunt work has improved from the first movie.

What this movie dose so well is that it's really hard to pick a side, because both sides have a very good reason to be at each others throats. One minute I'm rooting for Tony, and the next I'm rooting for Cap. It's conflict like this that I couldn't decide for myself on who side I was on or who was right, but that's just the fun of it.

Tom Holland as Spider-Man might be one of the best adaption of the character that we've had. Sony studios has made over five Spider-Man movies and the two actors who played Spider-Man (Maguire and Garfield), did their very best of what their got, but didn't quite capture the character that we know and love. But the Spider-Man in this movie has a screen time of 30 minutes or more, and Holland managed to capture the character so perfectly that it makes Sony studios look lousy. He was excellent in the role and I would go as far to say that he was a billion times better than Maguire and Garfield (In my opinion). I can't wait to see more of him in "Spider-Man: Homecoming" that's out next year.

Speaking of good casting - Chadwick Boseman was pretty damn awesome as Black Panther. Boseman can basically play anything and I'm not kidding you when I say that, as he played Jackie Robinson, James Brown, and now Black Panther. Chadwick Boseman has some crazy talent and him as Black Panther was spot on casting. I'm looking forward to seeing his solo film coming out in 2018.

If you thought the stunt work in "Winter Soldier" was outstanding, then wait until you see the stunt work in this movie, as it was just....INCREDIBLE! All the heavy praise belongs to the stunt team for doing the impossible.

Now for the problems: Daniel Brühl is a boring villain. I honestly can't remember much about his character in the movie and that's because he was pretty forgettable. That came across a bit too harsh didn't it? It really sucks for me to say that, because Daniel Brühl is great actor and sometimes he can be the saving grace for a movie that's either good or bad. He wasn't awful or anything like that, it's just that I didn't find him treating at all.

Martin Freeman is a great actor and I'm glad he's getting more meaty roles, but he doesn't do anything special or interesting in this movie. Yes, I know his character is probably going to developed more in the next movies, but my problem here is that he really felt out of place in this movie. At times the movie itself completely forgets about him, so every time he popped back up on screen I was like "Oh, Martin Freeman is in this movie, I totally forgot about that". But that's just me.

The story was a bit meh and there was a little bit too much quick cut edits in the fight scenes that I couldn't get all that infested with. Now don't get me wrong, I like the airport fight and the Iron Man V Cap fight, because those scenes didn't have stupid quick cuts and I could easily see whats happening. I think it's the hand-to-hand combat fights that are too cutter for me to see what's going on. That's just my opinion.

Overall: "Captain America: Civil War" lives up to the hype of being a great superhero movie and being a good movie on it's own. Marvel is having a great track record thus far- with the box office success, great reviews, and many upcoming spin offs. Civil War is most likely going to win every fanboys heart and it's not hard to see why.… Expand

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RvwFromUpHereMay 6, 2016

Who: Captain America, Iron Man, Black Widow, Spider-man, Vision, Black Panther, Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, Ant-Man, War Machine, Falcon, and Sebastian Stan as The Winter Soldier
What: The best, and arguably most important Civil War ever toWho: Captain America, Iron Man, Black Widow, Spider-man, Vision, Black Panther, Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, Ant-Man, War Machine, Falcon, and Sebastian Stan as The Winter Soldier
What: The best, and arguably most important Civil War ever to happen
Where: A truly wonderful part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe where Aunt May is actually hot
When (Can I watch again): Anytime, anywhere
Why: Honestly, if the "Who" description above doesn't make you want to see this movie, there's nothing anyone can do to help you… Expand

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chunami111May 11, 2016

For those who write a bad review about this movie, you guys are probably a **** Batman vs Superman fangays, this movie is probably the best action movie i've seen yet also the best super hero movie...i can't believe ppl writing bad thingsFor those who write a bad review about this movie, you guys are probably a **** Batman vs Superman fangays, this movie is probably the best action movie i've seen yet also the best super hero movie...i can't believe ppl writing bad things about this movie....… Expand

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FarhanFirozMay 6, 2016

Civil War is definitely one of the greatest comic book movies ever made. Civil war is violent , character driven , gritty and brutal. With mind blowing action sequences ever brought to big screen and great performances by everyone exceeds theCivil War is definitely one of the greatest comic book movies ever made. Civil war is violent , character driven , gritty and brutal. With mind blowing action sequences ever brought to big screen and great performances by everyone exceeds the expectations. With great plotting and proper character development with difference in ideologies makes the movie fast paced. Black panther and Spiderman's justice done to the fans is definitely a dream come true .… Expand

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diogomendesMay 6, 2016

A return to form for Marvel after disappointing movies like Age of Ultron and Ant-Man.

Pros: - Loved the themes about patriotism and liberalism, they really were thought-provoking to the point you question which side is the mostA return to form for Marvel after disappointing movies like Age of Ultron and Ant-Man.

Pros:

- Loved the themes about patriotism and liberalism, they really were thought-provoking to the point you question which side is the most righteous. For one, Tony Stark defends heroes should be controlled/monitored by the government, and that's fine but it prevents these "vigilantes" from having the rights to choose, and that could be deadly if they don't have much space to stop "the bad guys". On the other hand, Steve thinks they have the right to choose what they do. The conversations we have about these two themes never get repetitive and it builds up the conflict between Stark and Rogers just fine. Those two were never best buddies, despite Stark's "So was I [your friend]" assertion. They were also measuring d*cks back in 2012's The Avengers.

- Once again, the Russos Brothers nailed the action and visual panache that made "Winter Soldier" so robust. The best action in the film includes a 15-min battle in an airport, when heroes go toe-to-toe.

- Crammed the characters excellently. The movie never felt, for a minute, overloaded or messy. The conflict was streamlined enough to make the movie more focused than "Age of Ultron" ever did. Additions like Black Panther were a nice touch, and allowed for some nerdgasm moments.

- Spidey!! Despite only a half hour of screentime, his presence was the thing I was most excited about this movie. And it surely paid off. Tom Holland so far nails the character, and Marisa Toomey as Aunt May is good too, even if the actress is a little bit young for the role. And just seeing Spider-Man fight Bucky, Falcon, Ant-Man and Cap himself was a joy I never thought I would experience in a live-action movie. For those who haven't seen this movie yet, be sure to stick around after the credits (not mid-scene, AFTER) to see a special tidbit that happens to Peter.

CONS:

- Weak villain. His plan is ultimately disappointing, and the backstory as to why he becomes so dangerously mad is half-baked.

- Third act. Very disappointing.

Overall, the third Captain America adventure fulfills its promise and delivers blend of drama, comedy and action. It features old and new characters, and most important, it is not overstuffed and is surely an exciting, well-directed and acted piece of gem worth watching.

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Silverscreen91May 7, 2016

The newest installment into the Marvel Cinematic Universe that kick-starts the Phase Three movies with a very big shoe to fill because this movie is pretty damn amazing. I’m going to do my best to keep this review as spoiler free as possibleThe newest installment into the Marvel Cinematic Universe that kick-starts the Phase Three movies with a very big shoe to fill because this movie is pretty damn amazing. I’m going to do my best to keep this review as spoiler free as possible because there are quite a few twists. For that reason I’m not going to actually give detail on the story because a lot of it DOES rely on spoilers.

That said, I will give my thoughts on the story, and those say that the story flows very well. I know that some critics and reviewers thought that the beginning was a little too slow and they pushed the morality questions a little too much, but I completely disagree. The story moved with a good pace in a very understandable way and I was thoroughly engaged in it just as much as I was with everything else. I found it difficult to find plot holes in the film after watching it and I wasn’t bored for a moment. As always there are mid-credit and after-credit scenes. Not sharing what they are because spoilers but they are wonderful teasers and one a possible plot point in a future movie.

The film features not one main super character, not six or even seven, but TWELVE of Marvel’s biggest name heroes in, as you’d guess, an all out Civil War. On one side of the conflict you have Iron Man, War Machine, Black Panther, Black Widow, Vision and Spider-Man (Not a spoiler since he was revealed by the trailer). On the other side you have Captain America, Falcon, Winter Soldier, Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, and Ant-Man. Surprisingly every single one is actually given a fair amount of screen time. No character is overlooked and they all stick to the personalities we’ve come to know and love them as. Special mention goes to Panther and Spider-Man both making their debut appearances in this film and both having their characters done perfectly. I was absolutely sold on both of these heroes from this film alone and now I’m eager to see their own movies.

Of course, being a movie with “war” in the title, it’s got to have action in it, and this movie delivers in a massive way. These are without a doubt the best action sequences Marvel has ever put out, and not just because there are a lot of characters involved. The Russo brothers took their time to ensure that every single character fights exactly as you’d expect them to based on who they are and how they became these super-powered characters. The choreography, style and actions are all brilliantly done to emphasize the individual fighters rather than just using some bland one-size-fits-all fighting. And it’s not just fighting as the action. There are several chase scenes throughout the film that keep your heart pumping, again emphasizing on each individual’s strengths and weaknesses in the best way possible.

The effects are just great. Of course there are things here and there that are obviously CGI, but for the majority of the film, I can’t tell what is CG and what is practical effects. However, there is a glaring issue with one specific set of CGI, and that is from the captions. For some reason Marvel thought that its entire audience has gone blind between this movie and Ant-Man and decided to make the caption of each location HUGE, WHITE, ALLCAPPED LETTERS that were plastered over the entire screen. Why they did this, I will never know, but it is the only time I was completely distracted from the rest of the film as it was painfully distracting.

Captain America: Civil War was absolutely amazing. It didn’t take any of the twists or turns that I was expecting, but that just made it all the more engaging for those that I didn’t expect. Aside from the mentioned caption problem, I can only nitpick to find problems with this film. If you like heroes, if you like drama, if you like story, if you like good characters, if you like action, if you like any of those and don’t mind the rest, then GO SEE THIS MOVIE as soon as you can.

Side note: I didn’t see the film in 3D, I only saw it in 2D. From what I saw, though, the 3D won’t add much, so you don’t have to see it that way.… Expand

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MarcoYoloMay 6, 2016

Entertaining throughout, great action and excellent "OH MY GOD" moments comic book fans will love. Most returning characters get flushed out a bit more rather than just serving as standard supporting characters which gives the film a bit moreEntertaining throughout, great action and excellent "OH MY GOD" moments comic book fans will love. Most returning characters get flushed out a bit more rather than just serving as standard supporting characters which gives the film a bit more of an "Avengers" vibe than "Captain America." That being said, however, you feel more invested in the conflict as a result because you connect with the characters. It does a great job of setting up some upcoming solo films, but not too much in the direction of Infinity War (or whatever the Russos change the name to) which is OK for me.

TL;DR Fun movie that you can relate to and gets you ready for new characters to take the spotlight.… Expand

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blue-ninjaMay 9, 2016

I have watch this Cap 3 Civil War movie twice, i can say this is Amazing Perfect & Brilliant MCU movie after Cap 2 The Winter Soldier when Story is look Great and 12 Character Superhero in Airport scene action is look so balanced. RussoI have watch this Cap 3 Civil War movie twice, i can say this is Amazing Perfect & Brilliant MCU movie after Cap 2 The Winter Soldier when Story is look Great and 12 Character Superhero in Airport scene action is look so balanced. Russo brothers is the best director MCU, can't wait the next project Avengers Infinity War part 1 & 2… Expand

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EnerTomasinoMay 10, 2016

There is one thing in the movie and overall scenario that, MARVEL took wrong characters to face each other. Captain America is so lame, so most of the viewers gonna support Iron Man. Everybody love Tony Stark, ROBERT DOWNEY JR whatever he is.There is one thing in the movie and overall scenario that, MARVEL took wrong characters to face each other. Captain America is so lame, so most of the viewers gonna support Iron Man. Everybody love Tony Stark, ROBERT DOWNEY JR whatever he is. If not, he's better then Captian anyway.… Expand

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DavidV293May 9, 2016

The action scenes are beautiful and just so fun to watch that I actually would want to watch it 6 or 20 more times. It's a great start up for future Marvel movies and it's so amazing that they hired great actors to play badass super-heroes.The action scenes are beautiful and just so fun to watch that I actually would want to watch it 6 or 20 more times. It's a great start up for future Marvel movies and it's so amazing that they hired great actors to play badass super-heroes. Even Spider-Man is a badass and oooh boy, Black Panther is a hell of a fighter. You can't choose a side because both Iron-man and Captain America are incredible and entertaining. GO WATCH IT GUYS!!!… Expand

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muzmuzMay 13, 2016

Definitely one of the best movies of the MCU with a deep emotional plot and an overwhelmingly significant impact on the entire Marvel Cinematics Universe.

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DarrenlikemovieMay 13, 2016

this is the best comic book movie yet with all these characters and action and the story is done really really well. i knew this was going to be good but when i watched it was AMAZING!!

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sandbornMay 6, 2016

Overall, this is an awesome movie! It has great action sequences; great stunt work; and a great cast! Every superhero is perfect. Black Panther and Spider-Man steal the show, but Ant-Man is sure to charm you silly. I realize some people haveOverall, this is an awesome movie! It has great action sequences; great stunt work; and a great cast! Every superhero is perfect. Black Panther and Spider-Man steal the show, but Ant-Man is sure to charm you silly. I realize some people have issues with the plot, specifically what starts the civil war in the first place. The way I look at it is this: the reason for the civil war is just an excuse to get the Avengers fighting with each other. Yes, there are plot holes and things that may not make sense; but you just got to overlook that and enjoy the heart of the movie. Heck, logically speaking, the Avengers could have avoided the whole war altogether, but what kind of movie would that be?

There is one flaw to this movie, and I think it's a big one: the new villain. He's just some guy with an understandable hatred for the Avengers. However, his reason for his hatred is unoriginal and thus uninteresting to me. Marvel Studios just seem to have trouble creating and maintaining compelling villains in most of their movies which seems bizarre since they have a wealth of super villains to choose from. If you're going to have superheros, you might as well have at least one super villain, right?… Expand

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farzyy12May 7, 2016

While it may not adapt too much from it's comic book counter-part, it is well crafted and consistently engaging. The Russos have yet again crafted one of the most compelling films out of a moral and emotional conflict which builds fromWhile it may not adapt too much from it's comic book counter-part, it is well crafted and consistently engaging. The Russos have yet again crafted one of the most compelling films out of a moral and emotional conflict which builds from previous films in the MCU.

Each character stands on their own, with each of them getting ample screen time. Chadwick Boseman and Tom Holland stand out from the rest as Black Panther and the new Spider Man respectively. (We have found our Spider Man finally!)

The action scenes are an upgrade from The Winter Soldier, and are worth the price of admission (That airport sequence is unbelievable). Everyone pretty much kicks all kinds of ass, even though it's against each other.

The humour is done superbly, didn't feel out of place and added that much fun into the film. Obviously Spider Man will definitely get the honourable title of having the funniest moments (Which isn't exactly surprising, but man it's so awesome).

The story may not have had the same effect as it's comic book counterpart, however it made sense to follow in this direction considering the past consequences from previous films.

Daniel Bruhl's Helmut Zemo was quite not the original character. More manipulative rather than the scientific mind with expert hand-to-hand combat skills. It was certainly the darkest Marvel villain yet and certainly leaves the film with some kind of damage against the Avengers, however he was overshadowed by the ongoing Civil War plot line. Much more manipulative than previous villains in the MCU, however he still falls to the ongoing problem of not memorable villains.

Overall, this is perhaps the greatest film by Marvel yet. As a team-up film, definitely the best, however as a Captain America film, it falls short to The Winter Soldier. Definitely a must-watch.… Expand

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TVJerryMay 10, 2016

This sequel picks up where "Avengers: Age of Ultron" left off. Their villian-fighting good becomes controversial because of the collateral damage left by their epic battles. As a result, the world votes to regulate their services, whichThis sequel picks up where "Avengers: Age of Ultron" left off. Their villian-fighting good becomes controversial because of the collateral damage left by their epic battles. As a result, the world votes to regulate their services, which causes a split in the ranks: some agreeing with the new controls, others resisting. Ultimately, a dozen Marvel universe superheroes duke it out, using their assorted powers to keep it interesting. At 146 minutes, it's too long: the dialogue often drags and every action scene (although edited with dizzying velocity) runs longer than necessary. In its favor are some expectedly neat special effects and a likeable cast. Each member gets to create a few moments of character (esp. the new Spidey delightfully played by Tom Holland). This movie crams a relatively simple story with too much clutter (vs. the cool simplicity of "Deadpool"). Fans of the genre will find plenty to like, but in the big picture (pun intended) this blends into the formula.… Expand