Captain America: Civil War

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Pseudolus2015May 16, 2016

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Great. Now that you're past the buffer, let's talk about this movie. Captain America: Civil War is the ultimate movie in a trilogy of Cap movies in Marvel's Cinematic Universe. Many people are labeling it Avengers 2.5, but I see it as the future of Marvel movies to come.

Before I rave about this movie, let's talk about some downsides. There were a few moments where I was thrown out of the action (and I don't mean the Jason Bourne-type action you may be thinking about, I mean the plot, the general action of the movie). One was near the end of the airport scene (which will be discussed) where Scott Lang is taken down and gives a crummy quip. This is pretty nitpicky though. Second was the moment where Cap and Sharon Carter share a kiss. Cap says it was a long time coming, but this moment had little setup. Their relationship started in the last movie with them being neighbors and did not range farther than that. In this movie, Sharon is an ally to Cap. I believe that had they strengthened the relationship in the previous movie or simply laid more groundwork in this one for a connection, the moment might have been more believable. NITPICKING! Lastly, the camera movements regarding the action sequences at the mission in Lagos is dizzying, and not in the good, filmmaker way. I've seen Cap 3 twice and both times I got nauseous just trying to follow Black Widow with my eyes. But again, nitpicking.

Now I've heard the argument from some people that it is unfair to have such connected movies in this Cinematic Universe because the emotional and storytelling heavy lifting has already been done in previous movies that have come out years before. I think that argument is utter bulls**t. It is. Let's get a reality check: people go and see these movies. Not just some, not just comic book fans, but a LOT. OF. PEOPLE. This movie as of now worldwide is on the verge of a billion dollars and is only on its third week of release. Both Avengers movies grossed over a billion dollars and the previous Captain America movies have made bank, not to mention every other MCU film. No film in the franchise has been a flop, not one. And in this culture we live in today, infused with fame and pop culture, there are enough people out there willing to help those who can't see the movies prior.

Think of it like this. You're reading Harry Potter. All the books in the Harry Potter series are part of a shared universe, you gotta read them in order to understand the emotional weight of the story, not to mention the bare bones logic. You wouldn't read Order of the Phoenix without reading Prisoner of Azkaban and Goblet of Fire. You would be lost, seeing two years go by of story.

And so it is with the MCU. While Marvel has done a stellar job with making great movies that standalone, the cohesion of the universe only ever adds to the power of the story and Captain America: Civil War is a testament to that. First spoiler of the day: The "twist" at the end of the movie that gets us our final fight in Siberia was actually shown to us very subtly in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Had you not seen that movie, then you still weren't left out to dry because Civil War had enough setup to understand Tony's relationship to his parents and Bucky's involvement in the Winter Soldier brainwashing program. Having watched the previous movies only adds to involvement of the audience.

Let me say this of the MCU before I move on. I heard some people I knew who watched the movie say that it was very confusing (they hadn't watched anything but Avengers movies) and what they were confused by was where characters were at in their story. I say that this is not an issue of the filmmakers but rather the audience. When you walked into the theater to go watch The Hateful Eight and you see a snowy mountain and Tarantino doesn't outright tell you where the carriage is that's traveling on this mountain, you don't get to complain about not understanding what's happening. It's all in the discovery. I'm gonna leave it at that.

Now time for praise. If you'll sit back and relax, you will get so much out of this movie. If you are on the edge of your seat, the same will happen. There are so many moment that are just eye-popping. The soft moments are tender, sweet, and necessary for the wonderful pacing. The actors are stellar, especially RDJ in what is my favorite performance from him yet. Seriously guys, that **** killed his mom. Root for RDJ once in a while. Zemo is a bit confusing on the first watch, but is so much better on the second. GUYS!!! Watch movies more than once. You're supposed to. You can't get everything out of one watch.

Now for the highest praise out of the whole movie: Three characters. Spiderman. Black Panther. And Giant Man. You heard me. I won't say more because you just have to experience the dedication these characters add to this movie.… Expand

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RiftGFXMay 20, 2016

First and foremost I want to say that this movie is just flat out fun.
In addition to being an incredibly enjoyable film, it's also a rather tear jerking one. Whether that be from uncovering the truth surrounding The Winter Soldier's past,First and foremost I want to say that this movie is just flat out fun.
In addition to being an incredibly enjoyable film, it's also a rather tear jerking one. Whether that be from uncovering the truth surrounding The Winter Soldier's past, which made me shed a tear of remorse. Or from laughing at the constant stream of jokes and references coming out of (my favourite Superhero) Spider-Man's mouth, during quite possibly one of the most epic and fun to watch fight scenes in MCU history.
This film sure does do a great job with evoking an emotional response.

Not only does the film capture your attention and make you emotionally invested from the get-go, but it also succeeds in including and introducing one of the biggest ever line-ups of characters in a single Superhero movie.
Even without the inclusion of Thor and The Hulk, Civil War manages to bring together an all star cast, and an all superpowered roster of bad-ass heroes.
Every character plays a part in the progression of the story, and not one character feels as if they're unnecessary.. While some characters such as Ant-Man don't have the biggest impact, they still help add to the atmosphere and contribute to the "Ultimate Super-Hero Showdown" vibe that the film goes for.
Some people are also saying that Spider-Man didn't have much of a role, of that he felt to immature or young.. That's because he is. The film introduces quite possibly the best bigscreen Spider-Man adaptation to ever happen. With Tom Holland performing so well that I now have a rather large crush on him and his take on Peter Parker.. It's not weird... I'm his age anyway so it's not weird...I hope...

And last but not least, mainly because I realise I have a horrible style of writing. The story of the film works well. Finding a way to logically include all of the characters presented. Drawing in your attention and making you invested in what's to come. And ultimately showing the deep relationship that each character has with each other, and hints at how this one movie will affect the Avengers for an unforeseeable amount of time.

CIVIL WAR IS A GOOD FILM. A **** GREAT FILM!
SPIDERMAN IS AWESOME!
THE FILM WAS WELL WRITTEN... GO AND WATCH IT!!

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dianstMay 23, 2016

Such an amazing movie! Way better than Batman v Superman, which I thought would be better than Marvel's Civil War. That's definitely one of the best comic book movies of all time! It has a lot of action, awesome effects and just a little bitSuch an amazing movie! Way better than Batman v Superman, which I thought would be better than Marvel's Civil War. That's definitely one of the best comic book movies of all time! It has a lot of action, awesome effects and just a little bit of humor somewhere in the movie. The only thing I wish they would do is to add more and more superheroes in the film supporting the side that they prefer. Marvel started brilliantly the year with Deadpool and now they show up with that awesome movie! Good work :) 9 out of 10… Expand

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RodandoMay 24, 2016

This was a really great movie so far the best Captain America, the combination of the superheroes was great, they just did a fantastic job, i hope Marvel keep this line in future films because i really didn't like the last avengers movie.This was a really great movie so far the best Captain America, the combination of the superheroes was great, they just did a fantastic job, i hope Marvel keep this line in future films because i really didn't like the last avengers movie.

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whatdafrakJun 2, 2016

I haven't had this much fun at a movie in a very long time! The plot gets a little thin toward the end, but the character and action and humor definitely make this a must see.

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superbatMay 31, 2020

Civil War was one of the most entertaining comic book movies ever, and a welcome addition to the MCU. Rather than the threat of Earth's destruction, the Avengers face a more intriguing challenge; internal conflict created by the clashingCivil War was one of the most entertaining comic book movies ever, and a welcome addition to the MCU. Rather than the threat of Earth's destruction, the Avengers face a more intriguing challenge; internal conflict created by the clashing ideologies of Captain America and Iron Man. Each character's motivations are clear, and neither is completely right or wrong. Zemo, an ordinary man, proves to be more effective at trying to tear the Avengers apart than Loki or Ultron. Though the story is darker and heavier, Civil War is still as entertaining as any other Marvel movie. It doesn't lack action, and the new additions Black Panther and Spider-Man shine in their limited screentime. Personally, Civil War is my favorite MCU film.… Expand

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miccaelApr 28, 2019

Perhaps one of the best Marvel movies, I think just as good as Winter Soldier. Feels like small "Avengers" movie. I don't think "villain" was needed for the plot, and the sides of Captain America and Iron man were quite reasonable. EnjoyablePerhaps one of the best Marvel movies, I think just as good as Winter Soldier. Feels like small "Avengers" movie. I don't think "villain" was needed for the plot, and the sides of Captain America and Iron man were quite reasonable. Enjoyable movie. Also good intro to Black Panther.… Expand

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UNARMED_JORDJun 20, 2016

a truly worthy entry into the MCU, it's both an entertaining and thought provoking its just an awesome film to watch and enjoy, see it if you haven't seriously

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itsrenanyallJun 23, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loved it. It gets a little boring after the big fight cause you realize it's a captain america movie, it starts to focus on him. But still it's amazing, Black Panther and Spiderman's introdution could not be any more perfect. Best Marvel's movie so far.… Expand

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movieconsultantJun 26, 2016

Great emotion-driven story and a "family" conflict.Not the greatest superhero movie of all time but among the top 5.Over the top action but the name of the movie could be misleading.Spider-man,black panther and iron man stole the show fromGreat emotion-driven story and a "family" conflict.Not the greatest superhero movie of all time but among the top 5.Over the top action but the name of the movie could be misleading.Spider-man,black panther and iron man stole the show from Captain America.… Expand

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MrWillJun 27, 2016

More of the vibrant comic book action than we've usually come to expect from Marvel Studios' efforts but at the same time, with more emotional conflict and higher personal stakes than ever before. The world isn't threatened by an unstoppableMore of the vibrant comic book action than we've usually come to expect from Marvel Studios' efforts but at the same time, with more emotional conflict and higher personal stakes than ever before. The world isn't threatened by an unstoppable force but the dynamic of the Avengers is challenged more than ever before. A near flawless time at the movies.… Expand

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Xmenfanboy2000Jun 30, 2016

This movie was fantastic just wow i though that maybe this movie wasnt gonna be that good i thought i was gonna be dissapointed but no this was awsome my god spiderman stole the show he was so good and the action is nice i knew that thisThis movie was fantastic just wow i though that maybe this movie wasnt gonna be that good i thought i was gonna be dissapointed but no this was awsome my god spiderman stole the show he was so good and the action is nice i knew that this was gonna be good and i know alot of people did complain about zemo he wasnt that bad he was very mysterious and he wasnt that bad but still i thought that ajax was a much better villain.
Was it better than deadpool ? Look i loved deadpool but this one was just so good and i gave it a 10 because of the airport battle and that amazing finale battle.
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willmJul 2, 2016

Captain America: Civil War is a unique spin on the Marvel Cinematic Universe that we've come to know. While Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans and crew give their usual acting skills, it's definitely Tom Holland's portrayal of Spider-Man, PaulCaptain America: Civil War is a unique spin on the Marvel Cinematic Universe that we've come to know. While Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans and crew give their usual acting skills, it's definitely Tom Holland's portrayal of Spider-Man, Paul Rudd's Ant-Man, and Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther that absolutely steal the show. The screen time for all three actors are very minimal but are definitely the most exciting, I can't wait for the supers to team up for Avengers: Infinity War… Expand

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MasterRileyJul 23, 2016

Captain America: Civil War raised the bar for what fans expect of a Marvel movie. It has a large emotional impact that most Marvel films lack. It also has great writing, great performances, great music, great effects, great action, greatCaptain America: Civil War raised the bar for what fans expect of a Marvel movie. It has a large emotional impact that most Marvel films lack. It also has great writing, great performances, great music, great effects, great action, great comedy, great editing, and great cinematography. Whether you're a superhero fan or not, you should check out this film.… Expand

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Lone_Wolf_SonesAug 7, 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.… Expand

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ke3bzAug 8, 2016

The only thing that kept this movie from finding itself into perfection is simply the speed of relational deterioration and the incredible fizzle instead of bang that the "bad guy" climax moment offered. The main antagonist's story relied onThe only thing that kept this movie from finding itself into perfection is simply the speed of relational deterioration and the incredible fizzle instead of bang that the "bad guy" climax moment offered. The main antagonist's story relied on so many 'if's' that the plot was a game of Jenga and the block that held it together was the insanely powerful moments shared in combat that this movie absolutely excelled in displaying and choreographing. Loved watching it and each character's time on screen was impact-full (ie Hawkeye and Ant Man), definitely better than both Avengers movies.… Expand

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selim99Aug 10, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Captain America: Civil War is the best installment in Marvel Cinematic Universe and arguably the greatest Marvel movie ever. It is fun and full of action, but it also contains mature themes and emotional moments. This is a great introduction to MCU's Phase 3 and I cannot wait to see what else is next.… Expand

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voxottoAug 31, 2016

feared the worst but came out epic, the action scenes are great and the story is thick and juicy. seeing spiderman and antman was also a treat.now on to wait for the next movie

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bestreviewereveSep 1, 2016

This movie is very good. It is an action scene, so let us talk about action first. The explosions and fighting in this film were very good. Now, let us talk about the characters. Captain America was the hero everyone wanted him to be, andThis movie is very good. It is an action scene, so let us talk about action first. The explosions and fighting in this film were very good. Now, let us talk about the characters. Captain America was the hero everyone wanted him to be, and Iron Man was the semi-villian, semi-hero everyone wanted him to be. Spiderman lines up very closely to what he does in the comics, his looks, his personality, his jokes, everything. Scarlet Johansson is very good in this movie, as is Elizabeth Olsen and really, every other character in this movie.… Expand

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katze300Sep 14, 2016

I watched it the first time and I wasn't pleased... I expected a serious movie about a big issue...

Then I watched it again knowing that it wasn't about a big issue but two personal stories clashing in a bigger CONTEXT and I enjoyed itI watched it the first time and I wasn't pleased... I expected a serious movie about a big issue...

Then I watched it again knowing that it wasn't about a big issue but two personal stories clashing in a bigger CONTEXT and I enjoyed it

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alejandro970Sep 15, 2019

The aftermath of Winter Soldier and Age of Ultron could not be easier. The world mightiest heroes team is broken by themselves and a witty scheme; the sequence of the freeway and the airport are heart-pounding, specially with new incoming characters.

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eva3si0nMay 13, 2022

Captain America: Civil War is the best film in the Captain America trilogy. A great sequel to Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Strong confrontation between the main characters, A well-written plot that reveals the characters. One of theCaptain America: Civil War is the best film in the Captain America trilogy. A great sequel to Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Strong confrontation between the main characters, A well-written plot that reveals the characters. One of the best films in the Marvel film universe.… Expand

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SuperAquaLuigiMar 3, 2017

This very well might be the best movie in the MCU yet. It had great and memorable action, a very interesting debate with compelling arguments for both sides, and excellent characters with good reasons for them picking their sides, and it didThis very well might be the best movie in the MCU yet. It had great and memorable action, a very interesting debate with compelling arguments for both sides, and excellent characters with good reasons for them picking their sides, and it did a very good job integrating almost all of the Avengers into a movie that was mainly about Captain America.… Expand

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MonkiReviewsMay 31, 2017

I loved the first two, and was excited to see this. The fight scenes, were the best I have ever seen, especially the amazing airport scene. Then I think about the rest, and how the story was one of the best Marvel has made. It was excitingI loved the first two, and was excited to see this. The fight scenes, were the best I have ever seen, especially the amazing airport scene. Then I think about the rest, and how the story was one of the best Marvel has made. It was exciting every second. The villain was very smart, even without powers. Of course, having so many heroes in the fights, was amazing. One of the best Marvel movie of all time.… Expand

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KervJMar 25, 2017

At this point you know that you should have high expectations when going to see a marvel film and Captain America Civil War delivers in spades. This movie manages to bring a whole bunch of super heroes without the plot imploding in on itself.At this point you know that you should have high expectations when going to see a marvel film and Captain America Civil War delivers in spades. This movie manages to bring a whole bunch of super heroes without the plot imploding in on itself. Of course the humor is there and there is plenty of action to keep you indulged for the entire 2 hours+ that you are there. In all honesty, this should have been an Avengers movie rather than a Captain America movie because he shares the screen equally with other characters such as Iron Man, Bucky, and the newcomer Black Panther. Something that is worth noting is that this movie will not have your typical villain. Overall a fun ride through and through but then again, that's to be expected.… Expand

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flylexMay 17, 2017

The film starts well, developing credible solutions and keeps the viewer focused on the whole plot, the motives of each character are at least compresiveis, the film works well the plot of Steve Rogers that this time has a slightly sharperThe film starts well, developing credible solutions and keeps the viewer focused on the whole plot, the motives of each character are at least compresiveis, the film works well the plot of Steve Rogers that this time has a slightly sharper performance due to the motivations Robert is very cool, arrogant and mischievous of Tony the film has a great direction photography and plot, mainly in the scene of the airplane that is one of the best scenes in what is said films of super heois, the henredo is brave Convincing and very well built, note 91… Expand

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robertoiglesiasJan 6, 2018

Outstanding and splendid movie Captain America: Civil War is. It is very spectacular and makes Marvel look wonderful.

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Bugger217Sep 14, 2017

Anthony and Joe Russo impressively balance the largest character roster of any MCU movie yet, all while delivering thrilling action, a thought-provoking story, and a refreshingly-grounded climax. This is one of the best films the franchisesAnthony and Joe Russo impressively balance the largest character roster of any MCU movie yet, all while delivering thrilling action, a thought-provoking story, and a refreshingly-grounded climax. This is one of the best films the franchises has seen, up there with The Avengers and Captain America: The Winter Solider. There's really not much more to say. Do you love the character dynamics of the Avengers movies? Do you love the political intrigue of the Winter Solider? Then this is probably for you.… Expand

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spacebear1Dec 14, 2017

The Russo Brothers' Captain America: Civil War is a great start to Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This film has a truly great story, amazing action sequences, wonderful characters, and a surprising amount of humor. Usually withThe Russo Brothers' Captain America: Civil War is a great start to Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This film has a truly great story, amazing action sequences, wonderful characters, and a surprising amount of humor. Usually with the Captain America films, I don't have too many problems with the villains, and this film certainly didn't disappoint me with it's compelling villain, Daniel Bruhl's Helmut Zemo. In the end, this is a great concluding chapter to the Captain America trilogy. I'm going to give this film a 9.4/10… Expand

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myneeshDec 20, 2017

Yes, its as good as the trailers make it out to be! Possibly the best Marvel movie. You really feel for both Cap and Tony - both trying to do the right thing..
Infinity war has to do alot to improve on this!

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amheretojudgeJan 15, 2018

Russo Brothers are six-pack energy drink full, the after party is too much and fortunately the phrase, the more the merrier, against all logic, works.

Captain America: Civil War Russo Brothers is painting the best of what this franchise canRusso Brothers are six-pack energy drink full, the after party is too much and fortunately the phrase, the more the merrier, against all logic, works.

Captain America: Civil War

Russo Brothers is painting the best of what this franchise can and does offer. This peak of MCU pulls every cat out of the bag they can, with political correctness that it breathes and a thrilling blood for blood revenge that it dwells on. This sci-fi genre that MCU has been claiming it so arrogantly uptill now comes alive in this final chapter of Steve Rogers. The film is not only confident but thought provoking where the makers being aware of the influence of these characters over the decades, crafts into the storytelling wisely; one of the primary reason why Zack Snyder's Dawn Of Justice fails to communicate with its momentum.

What Joss Whedon failed to do in Age Of Ultron, Russo Brothers, the directors, does it with such ease that the previous chapter seems like a joke. The depth that this film breeds in this accused franchise is impeccable in context to the passion of finally even attempting to raise bigger questions that not only puts its banner on trial but also exhales satire in those dinner table conversations. "..and conflict breeds catastrophe" so obvious is that conversation yet so enlightening on reaping the flag with a propaganda written in bold for each character in that room that may or may not emit their views.

"It must be hard to shake the whole double agent thing, huh?" whips Downey to Johansson that has a much more gasping effect than any of the staged battles in the film. Probably the most underrated antagonist in the franchise, all his clips edited and sprinkled on the storyline is much more nuanced that your usual scenarios in MCU, "there is a little green in your blue eyes.." he concludes and you know then and there with a satisfying feeling that the film has succeeded along with Daniel Bruhl that spirals out what they call it Civil War, he, an empire fallen.… Expand

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devilskryptoFeb 3, 2018

What can I say about this movie? This was the greatest mash up of comic book characters ever! I am a huge Captain America fan and this movie was a long time coming. The Avengers a pretty much torn in two with how things have been going. HalfWhat can I say about this movie? This was the greatest mash up of comic book characters ever! I am a huge Captain America fan and this movie was a long time coming. The Avengers a pretty much torn in two with how things have been going. Half of the team is with Tony Stark aka Iron Man and half are with Steve Rogers aka Captain America. What we see in this film is how friendships can begin and end just by different ideals. This is a great hero movie and a must watch in my books. If you want non stop action and a somewhat easy story to follow go ahead and buckle up for this wild ride.… Expand

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MarvelJoeMar 13, 2018

It's basically Avengers 2.5 but your favorite superheroes are fighting each other. It ain't much but I have faith for the Russo Brothers. Love how they broke the Avengers apart but still remand friends.

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FenomenApr 7, 2018

Already almost 2 years have passed since the release date of the film.
I liked the movie, I advise

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4zaApr 12, 2018

With Mark Millar's Civil War being the first comic I ever read, that story holds a deep place in my heart. I felt going into this movie that I would be disappointed, but I'm glad to say that this movie blew me away. This is the 2nd best MCUWith Mark Millar's Civil War being the first comic I ever read, that story holds a deep place in my heart. I felt going into this movie that I would be disappointed, but I'm glad to say that this movie blew me away. This is the 2nd best MCU movie right behind The Winter Soldier. This movie closes out the best trilogy of movies in the MCU. The movie can be surprisingly dark at some points which I honestly loved. I feel like even though most of the Civil War book was ignored, it still held the same key points enough for it to warrant the title. A very worthy successor to The Winter Soldier. (oh and that airport scene is incredible).… Expand

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ErikTheCriticSep 25, 2018

Simply put, this is one of the best comic book films ever made. With a more serious and darker tone than most Marvel movies, "Captain America: Civil War" manages to deliver incredible action and intrigue.

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Kirollos-NoahNov 29, 2018

This one was really close to be the best MCU movie, but then it just went in a very wrong direction that I really hated... And this very wrong thing is, the length.
I think that it really wasn't necessarily to be 146 minutes, cause I wasThis one was really close to be the best MCU movie, but then it just went in a very wrong direction that I really hated... And this very wrong thing is, the length.
I think that it really wasn't necessarily to be 146 minutes, cause I was bored sometimes, and actually it's the same problem with most of the MCU movies.

The roles -as always- for me aren't good, the performance of most of the cast is very poor! Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow is bad as always, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier is getting worse every movie, Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa/Black Panther WAS totally a fake-act and Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America is ridiculously serious as always.

But some roles I really adored, and comes in number one Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man as always, then Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man, Paul Bettany as Vision, Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch and Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Falcon.
The others were equal to me.

The action sequence was really epic, the CGI was stunning too, it had a slight sense of humor and the story was iconic!

Captain America: Civil War is definitely a great, stunning, epic and unwell-ed most of the performances movie!… Expand

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CooperReviews44Dec 6, 2018

Captain America: Civil War, is one of the greatest crossovers in super-hero history. The way this film really tears apart beloved characters and adding political messages without shoving them in your face is amazing. The moment to momentCaptain America: Civil War, is one of the greatest crossovers in super-hero history. The way this film really tears apart beloved characters and adding political messages without shoving them in your face is amazing. The moment to moment action is beautiful, fast, fun, and is shot rally well. The new introduced characters are really enjoyable additions. Spider-Man came back home her and they brought in Black Panther. There is never too much going on because the film has a consistent narrative. The villain is never fighting the heroes yet he is their greatest foe. His backstory and motives make sense and how we see him bring down the Avengers is super entertaining. The humor and writing are all almost perfect. Characters aren't rushed in and the film takes time without going to fast. The plot with the other Winter Soldiers is used a diversion and subverts expectations. The emotional ending is the cherry on top the already amazing film. Zemo's plan however feels very strange and he just isn't in the film as much as he should be. Overall one of the best marvel has made.… Expand

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RadReviewerFeb 8, 2019

Heartrenching, powerful and a great segway into what is to come. Enjoyable from start to finish and is a great showcase of the world Marvel has built

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MahmusOct 26, 2020

First things first, this is an Avengers movie in disguise. Sure, Captain America is somewhat the focus, but the emotional core of the story comes from the conflict between every member of the team, especially Steve and Tony.

This movieFirst things first, this is an Avengers movie in disguise. Sure, Captain America is somewhat the focus, but the emotional core of the story comes from the conflict between every member of the team, especially Steve and Tony.

This movie surprisingly holds back on the action to give us many scenes of characters talking and debating. That's not to say that there's no action, 'cause there's still a lot, but the main conflict comes from the more relatively quiet scenes. The action is just a culmination of the tension set up there.

I really love how the big bombastic battle isn't the climax. The climax is instead a more personal and visceral fight between three characters. Also, Zemo is one the franchise's best villains.

It's just a great movie all around and possibly my favorite MCU movie. RIP Chadwick Boseman.… Expand

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GeorgeClarkJan 19, 2020

I was loving every second of it! Fascinating action scenes, and it all came down to the point where all the Marvels heroes must fight to prove a point. All I can say is that I enjoyed the movie, and will definitely watch it again.

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KevinRodriguez1Jan 19, 2020

Marvel did it again! Captain America: Civil War is a thrilling, action-packed Marvel movie that will surely entertain you through and through. The MCU became more tense because of the plot of the movie, and loyalty and friendship were putMarvel did it again! Captain America: Civil War is a thrilling, action-packed Marvel movie that will surely entertain you through and through. The MCU became more tense because of the plot of the movie, and loyalty and friendship were put into jeopardy, and this one fractured the team to 2 sides.… Expand

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BrianLewisJan 19, 2020

Kudos to the Russo brothers for making a great Marvel movie again. Amazing choreography, fight scenes, chase scenes, and great stunt work.

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RonaldWalkerJan 19, 2020

Both the mental and internal conflicts for this movie were so great! After the events of Age of Ultron, this pushed for the amendment of the law which was the catalyst for the splitting of the Avengers into two. Simply amazing!

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TimothyHallJan 19, 2020

I might give this movie an A+ rating. It is a great film, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thumbs up!

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GaryWrightJan 21, 2020

Civil War is just like the prequel for the Infinity War, where a lot of Marvel's heroes are showcased. More hyped to see what will happen after the Avengers were disbanded.

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r96skJan 19, 2021

Awesome! My new favourite, so far at least.

What an absolute joy 'Captain America: Civil War' is! It made 147 minutes feel like so much less. Great action, enthralling story, sharp humour and some impeccable use of the many, many characters;Awesome! My new favourite, so far at least.

What an absolute joy 'Captain America: Civil War' is! It made 147 minutes feel like so much less. Great action, enthralling story, sharp humour and some impeccable use of the many, many characters; even introducing two new faces to the MCU. I won't spoil who, but they are massive additions and I love what they give to this.

It gives the perfect amount of screen time to all involved, there is no-one I wanted to see more or less of - it all felt very natural too, big kudos for that. Chris Evans is terrific, this is his best performance as Captain America thus far in my opinion. Robert Downey Jr. continues to impress, as expected.

Sebastian Stan as Bucky also sticks out, I didn't love that character in his preceding appearances but in this I really did connect with his story. Anthony Mackie and Don Cheadle remain good fun, while Daniel Brühl plays his role very nicely. Elsewhere, Paul Rudd's inclusion is amusing.

The whole film, as is normal in these productions, looks stunning. They are incredibly well made. As noted at the top, this is more new favourite from the MCU - surpassing 'Captain America: The First Avenger'. I guess there's no hiding who my standout avenger is, eh?

The only 'but' I have for this is the title. It's practically an avengers film. I'm not saying it's an ill-fitting title, I get it's the titular character's arc, but I feel like it does the film a slight disservice - it's impacts much more than Captain America.

That's not a big deal, at all, though. No doubt in my mind: this is superb!… Expand

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IAmaMovieGeekApr 23, 2020

Captain America: Civil War is a great film that is very enjoyable. The action scenes were cool, the humor was funny, and it all let up to one of the best hero fights in the MCU. Great film! 9/10

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pur__0_0__Jun 16, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Back when I had watched Batman v Superman and Captain America: Civil War for the first time, my verdict was absolutely clear: Batman v Superman is clearly the superior one of the two. In Batman v Superman I wanted Batman to win and that's what happened, while in Captain America: Civil War I wanted Iron Man to win but he lost. So I had already made up my mind - I was gonna hate every scene, every character and the whole story of this movie. I completely ignored what made this movie so great, just because it showed Captain America win. I had initially given this movie only 3 stars, but now that I gave it a rewatch, I have realised how wrong I was.

The thing that made this movie so great is what the stakes were. After the destruction that had happened in Age of Ultron, the Sokovia Accords were introduced. By convention anyone would think that Steve Rogers will support it being the patriot that he is, while Tony Stark will oppose it being the capitalist that he is. And if that had happened the entire movie would have come crumbling down. But instead, the opposite happened. Steve opposed it since he had seen what the Nazis were capable of, while Tony supported it since he was feling guilty of what happened over there. So here instead of their differences being created on the basis of their superficial ideologies, it changed to their personal ethics.

The team that they assembled was not based on similar reasons though. Spider-Man, War Machine, Black Widow, Vision, Scarlett Witch, Falcon - all of them took their sides based on their likeablility. Peter and Rhodes, for example, liked Tony so they took their sides while Wanda and Clint liked Steve more so they took his side. As a result the airport battle resulted in Black Widow changing sides. If she had taken sides with personal reasons, she'd have never done this. Black Panther was the only one who had gone against Captain because of his father's death, and he wanted revenge.

Zemo was also a great villain. He was very underappreciated until Falcon and the Winter Soldier came up. He really deserved a lot of praise for his master plan. He made the Avengers fight among themselves, tortured officials and finally made Tony try to kill Bucky. Unlike Ultron, who was the previous big villain, Zemo actually seemed like someone who could do something on his own because he had a complete idea of what he was fighting and what all could be put on the stakes if he really wants to create a rift among the heroes.

The fight scenes are the only thing I have a problem with. All the fight scenes which have Black Widow or Hawkeye in them always have tons of jump cuts. This was quite visible in the fight from the beginning of the movie. In the end however, the fight of The Winter Soldier alongside Captain America against Iron Man was pretty well choreographed. The makers of this movie didn't make it seem like Iron Man was weak. The situation was created such that Iron Man couldn't win. His suit was uncharged, he was emotional, they were in close range and he only wanted to incapacitate Captain America. If it had been a proper fight Tony wouldn't have wasted a second to turn them both into pulp.

And finally what satisfies me the most is the comeuppance. Captain America and everyone who sided with him got arrested. It felt so good seeing Black Widow get what she deserves. This is probably one of the only MCU movies that actually had a consequence, something which only started happening in MCU after this movie took the bold step. The bad things that happened in this movie affected what will happen in the future. Otherwise one only those characters used to die who had been introduced in that very movie, bad guys always lost, the characters who had died came back to life (looking at you, Infinity War; especially Loki and Gamora).

Now that I have learnt to appreciate the good movies, I ahve seen that Captain America: Civil War is actually a very powerful movie. This is a term I use for movies which look great and are great, overall a masterpiece. It's one of the most memorable and impactful MCU movies out there. I'm really sorry about trashing this movie previously. Now that I've grown up, I've also grown into liking it.… Expand

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Fatbob15Oct 21, 2022

Yeah it's a good movie, and it puts DC in it's place, I love almost everything about this movie

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Luisalfredo3066Aug 28, 2021

This movie confirms what many of us have thought for a long time.
Captain America is the character with the best trilogy in the MCU.

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RexloxSep 28, 2021

Civil War is the film that made people have the interest again to continue seeing more of their cinematographic universe.

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TheQuietGamerDec 25, 2016

The most compelling part in Civil War is that both sides have views you can get behind. Given that you can be just as easily swayed by either teams opinion, the conflict has more weight. It's a battle where no one is right, and no one isThe most compelling part in Civil War is that both sides have views you can get behind. Given that you can be just as easily swayed by either teams opinion, the conflict has more weight. It's a battle where no one is right, and no one is wrong. That's because The Avengers are finally seeing some consequences to their actions. Yeah, they were saving the world, but in the process they inadvertently caused a lot of civilian casualties. Casualties that, as Vision puts it, might have been avoided had none of them existed in the first place. It's nice to see a little more maturity, seriousness, and believability injected into the MCU.

Civil War doesn't skimp out on the excitement either. All the promise of seeing your favorite superheroes clash onscreen is delivered upon. So is the promise of new faces entering into the MCU for the first time. Chadwick Boseman nails it as the savage Black Panther and Tom Holland's Spider-Man is the highlight of the movie.

Needless to say Civil War is just as exciting, action-packed, and fun as you would expect. So what about it's issues? Well, there are few. Not enough to ruin the movie by any means, but enough to keep it from reaching it's true potential.

For starters the special effects aren't that great. The main issue is that the plot running in the background that actually causes the Avengers to clash with one another is kind of disappointing. The villain is just another guy ticked at superheroes because of the destruction they unintentionally caused in the two Avengers movies and seeks revenge. Haven't we seen that before?

There's also the fact that things wrap up a little too easily. By that I mean that the whole thing ends on a note where the Avengers can get back together, no real hard feelings, to fight the next global threat. It's another example of these movies not really having any stakes. No real consequences, despite the synopsis telling us there was/is.

So yeah, it's got some disappointments. However they all fade away when you're watching the heroes do battle with one another, both physically and verbally. A fight that's complete with humor and spectacular depictions of the characters powers. It's also great to see the MCU expand with faces we've all been asking for a while now. Civil War delivers on it's promises. It's another exciting entry in the MCU and shows that that the superhero genre hasn't run out of steam yet. It's not the best jumping on point for newcomers, but it not going to disappoint longtime fans.

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TokyochuchuMay 26, 2016

Captain America: Civil War had a lot to live up to, as it's predecessor Winter Solider was absolutely amazing. Thankfully, Civil Wars delivers on it's promise and is arguably the best Marvel movie yet. It's a whole ton of fun and slapped aCaptain America: Civil War had a lot to live up to, as it's predecessor Winter Solider was absolutely amazing. Thankfully, Civil Wars delivers on it's promise and is arguably the best Marvel movie yet. It's a whole ton of fun and slapped a smile on my face from start to finish. Excellent stuff and a truly worthy sequel to Winter Solider.… Expand

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drlowdonDec 18, 2021

One year after defeating Ultron, the Avengers are attempting to stop a terrorist from stealing a biological weapon in Lagos. In an attempt to kill Rogers one of the terrorists blows himself up, and in telekinetically diverting the explosionOne year after defeating Ultron, the Avengers are attempting to stop a terrorist from stealing a biological weapon in Lagos. In an attempt to kill Rogers one of the terrorists blows himself up, and in telekinetically diverting the explosion Maximoff accidentally destroys a nearby building killing several Wakandan humanitarian workers in the process. The event leads to the United Nations seeking to have greater control of the team and creating a divide between them.

Featuring a plethora of Marvel characters (both old and new) Civil War is an Avengers movie is all but name, and with the characters facing up against each other it certainly feels different from other movies in the MCU.… Expand

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RtheomMay 8, 2016

Not perfect, by any means, and it could have been about a half hour shorter and I would have been happy, but overall pretty good. This is the movie we needed as Avengers 2, not the Mess of Ultron. I'd also argue the "Civil War" is a bit of aNot perfect, by any means, and it could have been about a half hour shorter and I would have been happy, but overall pretty good. This is the movie we needed as Avengers 2, not the Mess of Ultron. I'd also argue the "Civil War" is a bit of a misnomer here. It felt more like "Captain America: Unrest and Awkward Uneasiness". The "Civil War" fight was the best part of the movie, but it really didn't feel like they were actually fighting each other, more like doing a training exercise.… Expand

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Tss5078May 9, 2016

As someone who isn't crazy about superhero movies, I can't help but be impressed by Marvel, and just how far their stories and characters have progressed in such a short time. Arguably the best of those characters is Captain America, simplyAs someone who isn't crazy about superhero movies, I can't help but be impressed by Marvel, and just how far their stories and characters have progressed in such a short time. Arguably the best of those characters is Captain America, simply because he's the one character people are most likely to relate to. The Captain isn't a billionaire or a king, and he doesn't have super abilities from another planet, he's just this wholesome, level headed guy, who you can't help but like. In his third feature film, Captain America (Chris Evans) comes into conflict with other members of the Avengers, as following a tragedy, the world governments decide the Avengers shouldn't be free to do whatever they want anymore. Some of them agree, some of them don't, and that's where the split occurs, leading to one of the best fight scenes I have ever seen. When I saw the previews for this film, I couldn't understand why the story wasn't used for an Avengers film. Even while watching it, I noticed that much of the focus isn't solely on Captain America, and I became even more convinced. This film was not a true stand alone like we've seen in the past, and that's because I think it was more of a transitional project than anything else. Clearly it seems as though Marvel is putting Captain America on the shelf for a while and trying to draw our attention to the new Spider-man series, starring Tom Holland. I must admit, I have never really liked Spider-man. I always saw him as bland and weak compared to the rest of the Marvel universe, but Tom Holland changed my mind in this film. He was all personality, in a way that Toby McGuire and Andrew Garfield couldn't even imagine. The charisma this good looking young actor puts out there should be enough to get anyone excited for the new series. As far as this film goes, the story was a bit complicated, and in my opinion there are far too many characters involved for this to be titled Captain America. In that sense I was disappointed, because I love the character, and was looking forward to another feature film about him. On the other hand, amazing new characters were added, a major story line was introduced into the Avengers genre, and I got to see the best action sequence I've ever seen, so while it wasn't what I expected, I still highly recommend seeing this film.… Expand

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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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MattyiceMay 7, 2016

Captain America: Civil War was great, but could have been legendary. The acting all around is fantastic, the action is top-notch (the airport fight is one of the best action scenes in the whole MCU), and the new characters and plot line areCaptain America: Civil War was great, but could have been legendary. The acting all around is fantastic, the action is top-notch (the airport fight is one of the best action scenes in the whole MCU), and the new characters and plot line are great too. My only problems are the ending and the fact that if you have not seen a marvel movie, you will likely be confused. Overall, however, this is a thinking man's superhero movie and I personally think Marvel has done it again.… 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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LeZeeOct 4, 2016

The heroes're divided and so the fans!

Before watching this I thought what the Avengers are doing here. I believed they got the title wrong. Once I watched it, I'm still the same. Because it did not look like the Captain America's film, heThe heroes're divided and so the fans!

Before watching this I thought what the Avengers are doing here. I believed they got the title wrong. Once I watched it, I'm still the same. Because it did not look like the Captain America's film, he never was dominated, so calling it as his film totally inappropriate. Technically, it is a third Avengers film and well done. I liked it, it was entertaining. But the Civil War means it's nothing a nation's war within, just these super-guys fight for themselves against what kind of administration they want to come under.

I think they have heard that people's complaint about blowing up the buildings during reviewing other films by bringing up this one. So they finger pointed those events in this narration and that is one of the reasons for the Civil War to take place. Particularly disturbing the public and loss of many lives when these powerful men fighting the bad guys. The fun part is they are off the street and had a most important confrontation of the film in a deserted airfield. So does it make people who were whining about that be happy?

I don't know, but as an entertaining film, it did everything it can give the best for the viewers. Like the title and posters reveal, the heroes are divided here and probably you're going to take a side. Like usual, I'm with the Stark. So if you're like me, then you would feel the annoyance with the opposite team, particularly like Antman and obviously Captain America's rebellious decision. It was like the world versus United States, because only Americans are behind Captain America. Anyway, I did not like dividing the fans and what this film has been a serious damage. I hope the fans won't take it seriously.

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LBJ6May 15, 2016

Another great release for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and an excellent conclusion to what I think is their strongest lone superhero films: the Captain America trilogy. I believe the first Captain America film was another fun MarvelAnother great release for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and an excellent conclusion to what I think is their strongest lone superhero films: the Captain America trilogy. I believe the first Captain America film was another fun Marvel superhero movie, but with Winter Soldier and now Civil War the bar was certainly raised for the MCU. Within Civil War there is the classic humor, but it still maintains a much more serious and pressing plot, pitting friends against each other and dividing the Avengers team. The film's action is unparalleled as far as the rest of the Marvel films and Downey's Iron Man performance as well as Evans and the rest of the cast's acting is great. I thought the creators did a very good job of letting all the superheroes have their moments of glory, as well as introducing new players like Black Panther and Spider-man (both awesome), while still keeping the primary focus on Captain America and his loyalty to Bucky, his lifelong friend. A must-see for general movie fans, not just superhero fans. 8.5/10. Side note: the airport scene is incredible.… Expand

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TimW001May 16, 2016

Very fun movie, tight action sequences, good pacing. Two separate plot lines which convene in the end with a twist. Not confusing or convoluted. Follows a good pattern of superhero movies, a great addition to Marvel's lineup.

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SmoothrunnerMay 13, 2016

The "Civil War", of course, can't avoid comparisons with the recent "Batman v Superman" film. In both films their authors decided to create confrontation between "good" heroes, thus adding philosophical depth and psychological authenticity toThe "Civil War", of course, can't avoid comparisons with the recent "Batman v Superman" film. In both films their authors decided to create confrontation between "good" heroes, thus adding philosophical depth and psychological authenticity to the heroes. Also both films have raised up a problem of the so-called "collateral damage" and responsibility for consequences of superheroes actions.

While not referring to the question "which movie is better", I'll try to ask myself a question "why the theme of confrontation between the "forces of good" appeared in the film adaptations now?" I think the answer lies in the domestic US problems. Criticism of Bush's foreign policy and national security measure, I think, were essential in raising "collateral damage" problem and control of power in original comic book series. Coming to power of the "leftist dove of peace" Obama that has transformed now into a crisis of the US political establishment, manifested in the appearance of presidential candidates like socialist Sanders and populist Trump, tells about upcoming serious reformatting of traditional American values. What twenty five years ago has seemed unshakeable foundation of the US - individual freedom, liberalism, individualism, Christianity, reliance on the middle class, the belief in the "American mission", the constitutional rights, the right to freely carry weapons, the belief in the intransigence of good and evil (so- called "freedom values") - is increasingly shifting now to the so- called "safety values" - strengthening of state control and regulation, taxation, reliance on large corporations on the one hand, and people with low incomes, on the other, with the simultaneous impoverishment of the middle class, atheism, restriction of the right to carry weapons, moral relativism, non-interference in the affairs of third countries. This US' "offset of values", with the polarization of the supporters of "freedom values" and supporters of "safety values", I think, is reflected by the both blockbusters.

In the previous Russo's work with Captain's story we already saw clash of these values when heroes revealed that evil has grown up inside of SHIELD and its operatives and head were converted to the HYDRA's side arguing that security and control will finish the world's chaos. In this Captain's story the same message was hidden by Ross brothers more subtly, when right and wrong sides are not so clear. As in life, it is difficult to see the evil in someone everyone accustomed to consider to be a hero and who considers himself to be good (as well as all villains).

On the one hand there is Captain - the embodiment of the "freedom values" - who believes that you can not shift the responsibility for your actions on others including the state (like, for example, the Nazis did) or a coalition of states, knows that there "at the top" just ordinary people with their ambitions and desires, and that he won't become a puppet in the hands of cynical politicians only in order to get rid of guilt and absolve himself of responsibility. He is the embodiment of belief in uncompromising, absolute good and evil, inviolability of principles, justice, even if they are not supported by the majority, which out of fear is ready to give up freedom in exchange for security, to exchange risk-taking birthright for a guaranteed onion soup. On the other hand there is the Iron Man, oddly enough, the epitome of the "security values" - he comes from large corporations, he wishes to subdue the group's activities to external control, to absolve himself of responsibility, and thus in some way (how?) to protect others from "collateral damage".

If motivation of Captain America is transparent - responsibility, adherence to the principles and concepts of good and evil, even if they are contrary to written laws, as well as loyalty to friendship, the Stark's motivation is questionable. Does he made his decision due to the conscious or unconscious desire to split the group and take the leadership from Captain America, isn't there monstrous selfishness hidden behind the rantings about the need to "control" (again, it is not clear how such controls could prevent "collateral damage"), maybe it is thirst for power and, at the same time, desire to absolve himself of any responsibility for the "collateral damage"? Look at the motivation of the real villains (Commies, Nazis) - they wanted to create a perfect system with total control for the "security" of common fellows, who they sought, were unable to bear the burden of freedom. Ultron was alike, but he grabbed his delusion ideas from Stark. For me, Stark is the main villain of the film. He begins to pursue those who disagree with him - put a pressure on them, put them (Wanda) under arrest. It is similar to most of the tyrants, a typical villain who wants to trample his opinion as one and only and to eliminate all who disagree.

Behaviour of Black widow seems illogical - she is a clear candidate for Captain's team (unless she has stayed with Stark for sabotage like in the hangar scene). But suffering from guilt Wanda would rather choose Stark's side that allows her to shift responsibility to someone else. But she has chosen the right path of "growing up" - accepting responsibility. In the "Age of Ultron" she had read Stark's mind and warned Cap that Stark is "capable of anything".

Distracting from the current political and philosophical background of the film, it may be noted that in terms of action this Marvel's cinema-comics keeps the style and the brand - despite the seriousness of the plot, Marvel's ease and jokes are still there even during fierce battles. The flick is dynamic and quite fun, though perhaps not as deep as the "Batman v Superman", but more fully revealing of the motivation of the main characters.… Expand

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AlexanderLuthorMay 13, 2016

Overall, a very enjoyable addition to the Marvel catalog. That being said, I thought the character playing the new Spiderman was weak, more character development was needed for the Black Panther, and more time dedicated to Captain AmericaOverall, a very enjoyable addition to the Marvel catalog. That being said, I thought the character playing the new Spiderman was weak, more character development was needed for the Black Panther, and more time dedicated to Captain America given that it is, after all, his film. Finally, the rift between Captain America and Iron man seemed a little too contrived, not painful or long lasting enough to make the needed impression on the audience.… 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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TheApplegnomeJul 25, 2016

Marvel continues its renaissance of great directing -- and in this case a story of the characters, and the characters alone.

Captain America: Civil War is a fight that stands on its own. It’s a personal fight -- of emotions. That’s new toMarvel continues its renaissance of great directing -- and in this case a story of the characters, and the characters alone.

Captain America: Civil War is a fight that stands on its own. It’s a personal fight -- of emotions. That’s new to the MCU. Moral questions, logical character motivations, splendid chemistry and they even put old events in a brand new perspective. Marvel finally hits on all fronts. The film is spent more on character depth rather than on humor -- it’s a more mature and serious film than what we expected to see. Team Cap vs Iron Man is full of characters yes; but it surprisingly wasn’t that messy as one might suspect. Too many? Yes. But worth it? Ohh yeah! This film and its events are all greatly motivated -- both characters and action. The action might not be top-notch due to some lack of uniqueness and long term entertainment. Too long and meh for my taste. Add some expositions, shaky-cam and a less great ending -- well it’s not a perfect film. Still; it’s one heck of a superhero flick -- a flick that’s not only action and CGI, but most important -- it's a film of characters.

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fusion_13Jul 18, 2016

Captain America: Civil War is probably the best Marvel film to date.

The story line was pretty good, everything came together quite naturally, although I found Baron Zemo to be quite useless and was unnecessary (another poor MCU villain).Captain America: Civil War is probably the best Marvel film to date.

The story line was pretty good, everything came together quite naturally, although I found Baron Zemo to be quite useless and was unnecessary (another poor MCU villain). The action was decent but lacked that wow factor, other than the airport scene of course which was amazing. I absolutely loved the new characters introduced, Spider-Man was fantastic and he was really the highlight of the movie for me. Black Panther was also great, although a bit dull; he was a welcome addition to the list of MCU heroes. Once again, strong performances from Evans (Cap A) and Downey Jr (Ironman) heightened the quality of the movie.

Its biggest weakness for me was that it was too safe & too formulaic. I was disappointed they didn’t have the guts to kill off War Machine. The action for the most part was decent but felt generic, especially when you look at the action in recent comic book movies like Batman V Superman and Deadpool. But the worst offender was the constant jokes and quips. Most of the time they just fell flat and were forced, I’m really getting sick of this and this was one of the more mellow MCU films in that regard.

Overall I still enjoyed this very much and am now excited for the next Spider-Man movie. 8.4/10… Expand

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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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BadAidsMay 16, 2016

Marvel's path to comic-book film dominance was made a great deal easier after DC's Batman V Superman virtually took a **** in the pockets of those that paid for their tickets last March. Nonetheless, after 2015's bland Avengers sequel I wasMarvel's path to comic-book film dominance was made a great deal easier after DC's Batman V Superman virtually took a **** in the pockets of those that paid for their tickets last March. Nonetheless, after 2015's bland Avengers sequel I was a little apprehensive about the quality that would be presented in Civil War, these concerns were soon forgotten about.
With the Russo Brothers at the helm, as expected, Civil War is essentially a hybrid of previous films; The Avengers and Winter Soldier. The action scenes are grounded in a contextual reality that is reminiscent of Winter Soldier but incorporates the ensemble cast with a fluidity similar to the Avengers Assemble. The finished product is an extremely well balanced action film that keeps your attention from beginning to end and considering this is Marvel's longest film to date, it achieves this with a certain sense of passivity.
The film is proficient at preserving the relationships that it has established throughout it's predecessors while harmlessly introducing MCU newbies Black Panther and Spiderman. The casting of these two characters is impeccable and I eagerly await the solo films that will ensue.
Any criticisms that arise throughout the film are of the nitpicking variety and mostly consist of some convenient plot points and the occasional flat scene.
Civil War justly deserves a seat in the higher echelons of the already over-saturated genre and the Russo Brothers have set the standard for all future Marvel films.… 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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ahnehnoisMay 6, 2016

It's pretty much as good as one might have hoped. Unlike the last Captain America, this is basically an Avengers movie with a central thread built around Cap and his bro Bucky. However, it is much, much better than the last Avengers was.It's pretty much as good as one might have hoped. Unlike the last Captain America, this is basically an Avengers movie with a central thread built around Cap and his bro Bucky. However, it is much, much better than the last Avengers was.

The movie's downsides are its lack of focus; there is a balance between characters and storylines but they all go by really quickly. Also, like its competitor Batman v Superman, this movie is predicated on the odd conceit that the violence of the previous movies suddenly counts. Flipping the switch to suddenly have people care about death and mayhem is a bit awkward, as is the conflict in engenders, but if you're willing to go along for the ride, it's a fun ride.

The movie's upsides include possibly the best superhero action Marvel has put out and some pretty intriguing character introductions. It seems a strange choice to introduce a new Spider-Man by shoehorning him into a movie with a boatload of less popular characters, but the new take on the character is refreshing, genuine, and funny. Finally, a kid playing a kid. Black Panther is slightly less exciting and is walking on ice a little bit, but I felt the character worked and would want to see his solo movie.

The direction is slick, the mix of humor and action should appeal to most any audience, and the effects are great. But perhaps the biggest surprise (and maybe it shouldn't be) is that like the last movie in the series, this one really advances the continuity. The Marvel universe changes after this movie, in ways far deeper than a simple apocalypse averted or character death would suggest. All in all, it's a satisfying ride.… Expand

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rafaeljose0407May 6, 2016

Very satisfying superhero movie. The story is interesting and character driven. The action is top notch. There is a nice mix of humor and drama. It has its flaws of course, but it is certainly the best superhero movie of the year so far.

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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.

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- 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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HealingToolbox1Aug 27, 2016

Hmm I see no mention yet of a truth I perceive. The better a super hero movie script is, the more it will be about the wins and losses of choice, as perceived from the viewpoint of the ego.

Not the first super hero movie to highlight theHmm I see no mention yet of a truth I perceive. The better a super hero movie script is, the more it will be about the wins and losses of choice, as perceived from the viewpoint of the ego.

Not the first super hero movie to highlight the sordid choices and recriminations; as well as the heights of victory of egotistical choosing, this movie definitely highlights ego struggles the LONGEST of any such movie in my memory. Without a whiff of transcendent surrender of hardened ego positions, I found it wearying after a time.

I also did not see mentioned elsewhere yet the fact of FIVE second unit directors. When this happens you almost always get an over-long movie with too much plot. I first noticed this on some James Bond pics.

As film-production it of course spectacular. Let's also note the car chase in the underpasses is one of the most complex chases ever staged as I can recall. What it unfortunately suffers from is lack of clarity in the blocking of the pre-vis. It's not clear the chase changes direction on the highway one or more times, perhaps three times. This was not made clear visually somewhat spoiling a historically ambitious chase sequence.… 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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RobobobAug 13, 2016

On paper, this movie should have looked like a disaster: We are going to make a Captain America sequel, but he'll be starring along side Iron Man in an adaption of the massive comic-book-universe spanning Civil War. We are going to addOn paper, this movie should have looked like a disaster: We are going to make a Captain America sequel, but he'll be starring along side Iron Man in an adaption of the massive comic-book-universe spanning Civil War. We are going to add nearly every available hero as well, PLUS Spider-man and Black Panther are making their debuts. Most people who throw up their hands and say no way this is going to work.
Well, it worked. You have to hand it to the Russos because they juggle all of the super personalities almost better than Joss Whedon. Everyone is fully fleshed out and has justified reasons for being on the side they choose. No decision was made lightly. Then when the fun starts you can't help but smile at all of the geek moments you have been waiting to see on the silver screen. This is what shared cinematic universe are made for.
A minor quibble. Marvel better start upping the stakes because with all of these major engagements and few fatalities (outside of Avengers movies) the movies risk becoming stale and cookie cutter. They need some emotional punch otherwise we become complacent when we think there are no risk to the heroes we've grown to love over the last few years. When that punch does come... it'll be a doozy.… Expand

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sscott0829twMay 6, 2016

I am a bit tired when I was watching this movie,so my opinion might not be correct,I’ll go see it again tonight.

Captain America Civil War is everything that Marvel fans deserves. A good story to build up the atmosphere,damn good fightI am a bit tired when I was watching this movie,so my opinion might not be correct,I’ll go see it again tonight.

Captain America Civil War is everything that Marvel fans deserves.
A good story to build up the atmosphere,damn good fight scene mix with amazing camera work.
The characters are all well acting,especially antman and spiderman,their humor just knock it out of the park and just steal the show.Also I really like Zemo in this movie,he act like a really emotional and scary villain.All the action scene in this film is just badass,the airport fight is the best fight I've seen in superhero movies.It is amazing to see so many characters in a movie,and still have their moments to shine.
I took some points away is because I don't like the ending and some of the unnecessary set up scene.
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SeanVincentMay 13, 2016

Captain America Civil War exceeds expectations to everyone waiting for this film for a long time.It's the year's best superhero film so far,out of all superhero films that will be coming out.Captain America third outing brings emotionalCaptain America Civil War exceeds expectations to everyone waiting for this film for a long time.It's the year's best superhero film so far,out of all superhero films that will be coming out.Captain America third outing brings emotional weight and seriousness and it feels more mature than any Marvel film.The action scenes were great and executed well especially the last scene and also the airport sequence.Characters are well written and gives time to shine especially spider-man,who in my opinion the best Peter Parker/Spider-man ever put on screen even if he appears for 20 minutes in length and Black Panther who is such a great addition to the franchise .The story centers in Sokovia accords and also Bucky-Steve friendship,those two plotlines were pretty much well handled and didn't feel out of place.The Villain was good in my opinion, he was given a clear motivation and you can easily follow his plans,well some people may think he is just boring,for me he is interesting.The only problems is that some scenes,The CGI is noticeable.

This film can be a mess like the other film that ha the same premise but because of the level of confidence and love for the film makes this a well written,well performed,well balanced,well paced,well edited and a fun blockbuster film.… 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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ascedentevilMay 10, 2016

More of an avengers film than a third instalment of Captain America, Civil War serves up some great fight scenes, moral choices and introduces some interesting characters along the way.
Given that the MCU has been on-going now for nearly aMore of an avengers film than a third instalment of Captain America, Civil War serves up some great fight scenes, moral choices and introduces some interesting characters along the way.
Given that the MCU has been on-going now for nearly a decade now, we've already got some pretty built up characters and CA:CW takes all of these characters puts all of their relationships to the test and whilst it does not fully follow the comics, it produces something really quite nice to watch.
the introduction of Spiderman is executed brilliantly and he swiftly became one of my favourite characters so kudos to Sony/Marvel/Disney for getting him in there. Black Panther is implemented very well again, with his motivations being cleared up right off the bat. Antman somehow manages to be better in this than in his own film (no surprise there) A fairly simple plot and an antagonist with a clever but simple goal, makes this film easy to digest and just plain fun to watch.
Overall, a great superhero movie, much better than DC's latest offering (Yes ,Zack Snyder, I'm looking at your turd of a film for reference here)… 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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Jess_HillMay 14, 2016

This is yet another addition to the Marvel franchise, and it's an entertaining, if poorly paced one. The opening act is laboured, though the final act does make up for this and the film is redeemed by the resolution of the storyline. TheThis is yet another addition to the Marvel franchise, and it's an entertaining, if poorly paced one. The opening act is laboured, though the final act does make up for this and the film is redeemed by the resolution of the storyline. The action sequences are excellent, it's fantastic to see Spidey and Black Panther in action, and the underlying themes of vigilantism and collateral damage are explored in intelligent and considered detail. A witty script provides some fun moments, and whilst not the best film in the ever expanding franchise, it's one that is still worth seeing on the big screen. 8.03/10… Expand

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PipeCMay 6, 2016

"The Opening to Marvel: Phase Three is a simple: Oh, by God!"

"There was no way more perfect and majestic to start Phase Three of Marvel Cinematic Universe" This "Captain America: Civil War" Review contains some spoilers. If you have"The Opening to Marvel: Phase Three is a simple: Oh, by God!"

"There was no way more perfect and majestic to start Phase Three of Marvel Cinematic Universe"

This "Captain America: Civil War" Review contains some spoilers. If you have not seen "Civil War" film, please, do not read, this could destroy it.

A few years ago, approximately, five or six years, Marvel had in its hands one script and one proposal that possessed enough unknowns. That project would receive the name of "Avengers". The biggest concern for the owners of the company was supposed to make a film where not only a hero was the protagonist, may break the story, be boring and completely commercial. Two years later, on May 4, 2012, "Marvel's The Avengers" landed in all movie theaters, solving each and every one of those unknowns on just the first day at the box office. Today, Mayo 2016, "Civil War" increases its number of participants to 12 heroes and 3 villains. Will this be the film event of the year? I don't know, I can only assure, Marvel has lost the fear and perhaps in the next few years its projects could reach total perfection (Avengers: Infinity War Part:1 or 2).

Based on the Comic of 2006-2007, movie serves as a sequel to "Age of Ultron" and "Captain America: The Winter Soldier". After all the fighting and disaster in "Ultron", the Avengers return to discuss issues still more violent than in 2015, the death of innocents (something very, very similar to what we saw in "BvS", with Superman, and then say that they are polar opposites) and the dilemma, Does our help really help?

Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross (William Hurt, reprising his role from The Incredible Hulk) immediately ordered a conference to bring together to acclaimed heroes. After showing the dramatic and terrible consequences of their actions, it opens way for the culprit of this civil war. Sokovia Accords established by the United Nations. That treaty, aims to put each of the actions and missions of the Avengers in the hands of the United Nations for so, take care of each human life, taking into account that it will be them who decide if the heroes can act or not. As expected, not everyone agrees. They needed something for fight, here is their reason. After discussions, different thoughts, ideologies and equations, the decisions are made. 36 hours, two teams, a objective, an end, and Russo Brothers, Civil War has begun!

I affirm with all security and respect that "Civil War" has the best sequences of action of Marvel films so far, with sophisticated and perfect choreographies and training. A true example, and personally one of the best parts of the movie, the fight at Berlin airport. The presentation of both sides, literally, made me cry, its class, its style, its elegance and its professionalism to mix and combine each of the specific abilities (physical and emotional) of the old and new heroes, to create a scene of entertainment, quality and long, long fight makes that truly the public continues to support to "Marvel" for continue, (Curious fact: Directors David Leitch and Chad Stahelski ("John Wick") are part of the second unit of the film).

"Spider-Man is the equivalent to Wonder Woman in Civil War"

Special relevance has the presentation of Spider-man and Black Panther. Their inclusion is appropriate, the first is introduced in way more relaxed and comic, who along with his fight and jokes makes this be the best performance in the Peter Parker story.

Another hero who had appointment was a Black Panther, an heir to the throne full of hatred and pain, perfect for his own movie and with a fresh and innovative appearance. In addition, other friends already seen previously are incorporate to the group as "Ant-Man", associating the world of past facts (seen in the films) with the present, something that really strengthens and gives coherence to the Marvel Universe. While many characters used this as a springboard for their own films (Spider Man - Black Panther), all boils down to the personal conflict revealed at the end between these three men, it is something that goes beyond policies, laws, treaties or rules, this is personal. Russo brothers take the decision after pleasing to the public with that magnificent fight, they there will be no more effects, flying planes, cobwebs, or CGI, for that moment, they weave meticulously a narrow path to focus on the three real protagonist of the story, Tony, Steve and Bucky.

And then, arrive the final fight, "Iron Man" vs. "Captain America" a dispute of friends. The fact that Bucky was defeated and they could fight each other was really fantastic, this is not a trick more to win more money, it is the destiny. Personally, I felt like the final fight between Batman and Superman, that anger but at the same time love, that hate but at the same time forgiveness , it created a swirl of emotions and thoughts that ended in fatalism. "CW" had all the unimaginable, and even the enigmatic and traditional cameo appearance of Stan Lee.

Phase three has begun. If Marvel offers us more equal or better products that this, will sound crazy but, they could reach the level and love of critics and fans to "Star Wars" . Goodbye to the cliché about Marvel films are cheap fiction and paste sh_t, quality exists. "Civil War" gives us a true contrast of "BvS", but is just as tasty, fruitful and exciting. "CW" is the best film of "Marvel" so far. It plants strong and resistant foundations to the future to come, leaving a hard and impossible work for Warner Bros. with "Suicide Squad" and Fox and Marvel (again) with "X-Men: Apocalypse" in May and "Doctor Strange" in November.… Expand

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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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YellowKirbyJul 11, 2016

'Captain America: Civil War' is by far the best movie in the Captain America trilogy, and certainly one of the MCU's greatest entries. It is well acted and brilliantly directed, and shows a more human side to Iron Man, Captain America, and'Captain America: Civil War' is by far the best movie in the Captain America trilogy, and certainly one of the MCU's greatest entries. It is well acted and brilliantly directed, and shows a more human side to Iron Man, Captain America, and the entire Avengers team. The action sequences were brilliantly done, most notably the Airport Battle, where both Iron Man's and Captain America's teams clash, and the final battle between the titular hero and Iron Man. There was (mostly) good chemistry between the actors, with one or two awkward and overly long sequences between Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany. Daniel Brühl portrayed Zemo, the movie's villain, well, but the character was unnecessary and ultimately disappointing. But cons aside, this movie also features the best on-screen portrayal of Spider-Man, and finds a great new hero in Black Panther. This is also a hugely important movie in the MCU; this is what it has been building up to - other heroes joining the cast not in an Avengers movie, but in a standalone superhero movie, in this case a Captain America movie. Next year, we will have Hulk in 'Thor: Ragnorok', and Tony Stark 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' - all these superheroes now co-starring in one another's movies, not a crossover or a team-up movie.… 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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RobBob99May 7, 2016

The Russo Brothers not only managed to craft an incredibly entertaining installment of the MCU franchise with great humor, some of the most breathtaking action sequences in any super movie but make a worthy sequel to Captain America WinterThe Russo Brothers not only managed to craft an incredibly entertaining installment of the MCU franchise with great humor, some of the most breathtaking action sequences in any super movie but make a worthy sequel to Captain America Winter Soldier. Civil War is one of the most mature super films to date that has thought provoking themes and a fantastic emotional core with Tony Stark and Steve Rogers that will leave you undecided on which team should choose to be on… 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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supersonic1059Jul 4, 2016

Si se hubiera llamado de otra manera la pelicula, le pondria el 10. Pero lleva un nombre con gran peso como lo es la obra "Civil War" que al momento de la verdad se queda muy pequeña en comparacion con el material original, y mas con BvS laSi se hubiera llamado de otra manera la pelicula, le pondria el 10. Pero lleva un nombre con gran peso como lo es la obra "Civil War" que al momento de la verdad se queda muy pequeña en comparacion con el material original, y mas con BvS la cual, no solo nos entergo lo que esperabamos, sino que muchisimo mas. Pero, como pelicula en si es muy buena.
Definitivamente el debut del mejor Spider-man que puede ver en mi recochina vida.… Expand

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moothemagiccowMay 11, 2016

I've sat through every marvel movie up til now, and the only one I bothered watching more than once was Iron Man. This one breaks the mold. The only (minor) trouble is, it's incredibly reliant on events from previous movies (the title is aI've sat through every marvel movie up til now, and the only one I bothered watching more than once was Iron Man. This one breaks the mold. The only (minor) trouble is, it's incredibly reliant on events from previous movies (the title is a misnomer, this is a full-on Avengers: Winter Soldier 2) for anything to make sense, and there still, still, STILL isn't a frigging supervillain. Still. Every bad guy is just a good guy having a bad day.
It's funny, it's engaging, and the action scenes actually look interesting, as opposed to the snoozefest of "Captain America beats up 200 normal guys" or "Captain America definitely did not get shot during that hailstorm of bullets." It's slow to start, there are some cheesy bits, mostly involving Black Panther, and each scene contains a minimum of 2 superheroes, but it's actually a fun movie with a good, coherent story (if you still remember the previous.. 4 movies? that weren't that great). Spider-man is a bright spot, and Downey Jr plays a better villain than his last 4 tries as hero.

Rather than being the same predictable formula that's been every movie since Iron Man and Hulk, this one tries to be different and legitimately surprises you in big and small ways. As a payoff or an ending to a series of ok movies, this is great. As a standalone film, god help you.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeMay 6, 2016

I don't really know how to say this in a couple of words due to this movie being my 1,000th movie reviewed on the site, but in any way, who cares? Let's go straight to the movie. Captain America: Civil War is that one movie I was dying to seeI don't really know how to say this in a couple of words due to this movie being my 1,000th movie reviewed on the site, but in any way, who cares? Let's go straight to the movie. Captain America: Civil War is that one movie I was dying to see and finally got the wish to do so. Unlike Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Captain America: Civil War has violence, joy, and power. When the Avengers became two different sides due to extreme disagreement, that's where we're beginning to get real violence like in the comics. Choose your side. I choose Captain America not just because it's his movie, it's that he is doing it for justice and that's what I love about Captain America. I mean I don't want to flame if you join Iron Man, but that's with me. If I had to versus this to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Captain America: Civil War will win 100%. No one was expecting this at all (especially Spider-Man being a show stealer) and that's how Captain America: Civil War becomes another recipe for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and a fresh start to the third phrase. It also introduces Black Panther to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as well. In any way, this felt more like an "Avengers 2.5" movie than a normal Captain America movie, but I still love it regardless of the entire situation. Now this is a movie I would rather stay in theaters for a second or third time.… Expand

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HelenHJun 3, 2016

Definitely better than Batman vs Superman. Good acting, believable script, reasonable pacing to keep the spectator interested. All in all, a film worth watching.

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MD5774Jul 24, 2016

Easily one of the best movies this year. The Captain America series are 10 times better than the Avenger movies put together . The whole entire cast did a great job and the action scenes were great . The movie is long but it's for reasonsEasily one of the best movies this year. The Captain America series are 10 times better than the Avenger movies put together . The whole entire cast did a great job and the action scenes were great . The movie is long but it's for reasons though . If Marvel will just keep making the Captain America movies instead of the Cupcake Avengers series , these superhero movies will be more appreciated… Expand

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BarneyOnMTAug 7, 2016

WHAT I LIKED: The final act of this movie is the real take-away, as the final battle alone is enough to warrant your money. It's emotionally heart-breaking and thankfully proves that Marvel aren't afraid to test the boundaries of theirWHAT I LIKED: The final act of this movie is the real take-away, as the final battle alone is enough to warrant your money. It's emotionally heart-breaking and thankfully proves that Marvel aren't afraid to test the boundaries of their characters and relationships. The gravitas of this though, is only possible thanks to an efficient set-up that the Russos craft really well, that's littered with great action, exciting sequences and touching moments that all really click together.
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE: That super-efficient set-up does strip some life from the movie though, as the Russos don't give long enough in each moment to create real engagement or emotion. This in turn makes it feel a little manufactured, and less human than other MCU stories.
VERDICT: Whilst not quite engaging on such a human level, Civil War is expertly made, and contains the best final act in any MCU movie ever.… Expand

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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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hugoferreiraAug 28, 2018

The best movie of MCU franchise by far. Civil War is fun and entertainment but also sophisticated with some content besides the fact of being a superhero movie filled with explosions and action scenes. The character building is not deep and aThe best movie of MCU franchise by far. Civil War is fun and entertainment but also sophisticated with some content besides the fact of being a superhero movie filled with explosions and action scenes. The character building is not deep and a bit sloppy but the movie has some deeper layers uncharacteristic of your usual superhero movie and can amaze even the crankiest of your typical Sundance/independent movie critic/fanatic. Just sit back relax and enjoy.… Expand

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Jimi360May 13, 2016

Having not been a huge fan of Marvel movies post-Avengers (Guardians of the Galaxy aside), I was intrigued by the concept and tone of Civil War. While watching the movie, I felt something that I had not found in a MCU movie in a while,Having not been a huge fan of Marvel movies post-Avengers (Guardians of the Galaxy aside), I was intrigued by the concept and tone of Civil War. While watching the movie, I felt something that I had not found in a MCU movie in a while, goosebumps.

My initial thought coming out of Civil War, was that it is a more serious Avengers but with a much more interesting story. Though the movie remains a Captain America movie, the addition of the different characters, both familiar and new, does not make it overcrowded, which was one of the major problems with another certain superhero brawl movie that came out this year. The difference between BvS and Civil War in terms of new characters, in my opinion anyway, is that BvS needed half an hour to an hour to establish new characters, and even then the audience may not feel as emotionally invested in these characters. Civil War on the other hand, did not give much screen time to superheroes such as Ant Man or Black Panther, who non-comic fans may not be familiar with, but despite this the audience instantly connect with every character that is on the screen. The performances of the actors as well as brilliantly written dialogue made this possible. Chris Evans is a perfect Captain America, and returning cast members like Jeremy Renner and Scar Jo do not disappoint. Paul Rudd does brilliantly with the amount of screen time he gets, and steals every scene he is in, and that is coming from someone who seriously disliked the Ant Man movie. A special mention also needs to be given to Tom Holland as Spiderman, as I believe he brought the best perks that both Tobey Magiure and Andrew Garfield brought to the role, and brought them together and then some in an excellent cameo as the younger MCU Spiderman character.

Robert Downey Jr impressed me in this movie. I, for one, was beginning to get slightly tired of the sarcastic, arsey Iron Man/Tony Stark who took nothing seriously and found a joke wherever possible. This movie highlighted that RDJ can be much more than that, and the tone of the movie being more serious than past movies involving Iron Man required a different kind of performance here. He delivered. Don't get me wrong, this movie is still hilarious but I welcomed the more serious tone that it provided.

All in all, the choreography and timing of humorous lines and dialogue makes Civil War, and in particular the airport fight, shine. Being more a DC fanboy than a Marvel one, I will easily admit that this is a much better movie than BvS, so I'm sure everyone will have a blast.… Expand

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horrorliefhebMay 13, 2016

-Captain America: Civil War is a 2016 American superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character Captain America, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the sequel to 2011's Captain-Captain America: Civil War is a 2016 American superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character Captain America, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the sequel to 2011's Captain America: The First Avenger and 2014's Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and the thirteenth film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, with a screenplay by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely, and features an ensemble cast that includes Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Renner, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd, Emily VanCamp, Tom Holland, Frank Grillo, William Hurt and Daniel Brühl. In Captain America: Civil War, one year after the events of The Avengers: Age of Ultron, an act regulating superhuman activity fractures the Avengers into opposing factions, one led by Steve Rogers and another by Tony Stark.

-Development of Civil War started in late 2013 when Markus and McFeely began writing the screenplay, which borrows concepts from the 2006 comic book storyline Civil War. The Russo brothers were brought back to direct in early 2014 after positive reactions to test screenings of The Winter Soldier. The film's title was revealed in October 2014 and Downey was added to the cast, with additional cast members joining the film in the following months. The film began principal photography in April 2015 at Pinewood Atlanta Studios in Fayette County, Georgia and the Metro Atlanta area, before concluding in Germany in August 2015.

--Critical response

-The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 94% approval rating based on 83 reviews, with an average rating of 8/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Captain America: Civil War begins the next wave of Marvel movies with an action-packed superhero blockbuster boasting a decidedly non-cartoonish plot and the courage to explore thought-provoking themes." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 81 out of 100, based on 17 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".

-Justin Chang of Variety called it "the most mature and substantive picture to have yet emerged from the Marvel Cinematic Universe." Sheri Linden of The Hollywood Reporter said, "Call it 'civil war' or call it brand extension; call it a 'cinematic universe' or a corporate behemoth - the latest Marvel extravaganza furthers the studio's cross-pollination of action franchises in a way that's sure to satisfy devotees." Robbie Collin of The Daily Telegraph wrote, "This is the cinematic superhero showdown you've dreamt of since childhood, precisely because that's everything - and all - it wants to be." Catherine Shoard of The Guardian called it, "a huge aspartame rush of a film: a giant irresistible snack, not nutritious, but very tasty.

--Future

-According to Feige, Civil War is the conclusion of the Captain America trilogy that began with The First
Avenger. While it is the final standalone Captain America film in Evans' contract with Marvel Studios, Evans stated in September 2015 that he was open to extending his contract past the two-part Avengers: Infinity War, the final films on his contract at the time.… 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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