Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: May 6, 2016
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Alcard9May 6, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Except for the opening scene and the 40 minutes ranging from Spiderman recruitment to the end of Rissone in the airport, the film is shot with a field equal to that of a style TV series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. He does not have the breath of cinema. He does not have the eye of the cinema. It has not the time of cinema. And 'a film thought in 4: 3, with a depth of field and width of production from Netflix look.
Not that this is necessarily a bad thing (especially when an episode of a serial has never been so beautiful) but we are at the movies **** not in front of the TV. Pretty much the only good thing left of Age of Ultron was thrown away (where Whedon, despite his past as filmed cable, a bit of cinema has tried to do so).
The two storyline of the film, although intertwined very well unlike film as BvS, have succeeded in half: the Zemo plan is uncertain to say the least, the bad fact won the uselessness of the film award and all the events related to Bucky, in my opinion, too much attention away from the concept of "civil war" and, in the first part, I have also quite bored (and I was not the only room). The storyline on the Civil War, although very interesting and presented in an almost excellent, with all the motivation consistent for each character to be part of one side or another, is developed very little and absolutely so flat and not very brave. Do not you feel the climate of "civil war" (I do not speak of rissoni cartoon, but the background that reigns around crossover that gave a unique feel to the reader, plunging him also it into a civil war, where the enemy are not outsiders but people who until recently were brothers), the protagonists often get lost in idle chatter and exchange flips. It lacks the drama, lacking the excitement and miss the involvement of the viewer (that's why I say that is cool)
Then in truth there is the opening scene and especially those 40 minutes mentioned above that are a different story. All defects already explained that in my opinion are present in this film magically disappear, and the film becomes what it should be: an exciting, technically perfect and thrilling clash-encounter between supertizi. in short, a masterpiece (if you notice, also and above all from the point of view of directing the film changes a lot bringing us abruptly to the movies).
After the airport scene, the situation is as before but with very muted aforementioned defects (the direction changes again!).
The conclusion I consider it a less courageous film TWS and therefore do not live up to its predecessor.
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RynoahMar 15, 2017
Ey, Tony how are you yeah... Ye.. Yeah, interesting, yeah... Your fathers are dead? oh, god... Yeah Steve... Hum.. You have a nice Chin, yeah sure... i'll going to sleep.
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Debaser7Oct 12, 2016
I really liked Winter Solider, so i was excited to see Civil War, but i ended up being very disappointed. The film tries to be funny, but the jokes are stupid and full of cringe. The plot doesn't make any sense under any level of examinationI really liked Winter Solider, so i was excited to see Civil War, but i ended up being very disappointed. The film tries to be funny, but the jokes are stupid and full of cringe. The plot doesn't make any sense under any level of examination and is full of plot holes. Only kids or man children could like this dumb film. The only positives i could give this movies is it's good action (the airport fight is the weakest) and performances. The guy who plays Spider-man was good, but a majority of his dialogue was awful, and sounds like he was written by a fifty year old trying to sound like a teen "have you guys seen that really old movie Empire Strikes Back" No teenager talks like that. There is also a lot of unfinished, weak CGI in this movie. Watch crude, hilarious Deadpool, or intelligent masterpiece BvS UE instead. I seriously don't understand why critics or anyone else gave this film positive reviews, but i guess critics also gave the terrible F&F7 positive reviews as well. Expand
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faienorenMay 25, 2016
Spider-Man's engaging body stuck with me the whole movie. He is so gay, so he is my type. I love this movie, I give it a solid 2/10 for being the best movie of all time. My toes itch.
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Bob198Jun 7, 2016
over stuffed with charters and ok acting this SGI mess is just a way for the MCU to make money. You really can not take the film serious you know how will live and die and the plot line is bad with under developed characters. There are one orover stuffed with charters and ok acting this SGI mess is just a way for the MCU to make money. You really can not take the film serious you know how will live and die and the plot line is bad with under developed characters. There are one or two good fights and thats it . Expand
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LerritsnowDec 18, 2016
Painfully boring with the exception of the airport scene. Spider-Man was pretty irritating, not sure if I could stomach a whole film with him. The villains plot is the dumbest thing I've ever heard. And please , just stop putting Black WidowPainfully boring with the exception of the airport scene. Spider-Man was pretty irritating, not sure if I could stomach a whole film with him. The villains plot is the dumbest thing I've ever heard. And please , just stop putting Black Widow and Hawkeye in these films Expand
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Benkoko11Feb 23, 2017
I watched Civil War the way it should be experienced; hungover in my bed on New Years morning. There is really nothing new here. If you enjoy big budget superhero flicks filled with head-spinning action and humdrum one-liners, you'll likeI watched Civil War the way it should be experienced; hungover in my bed on New Years morning. There is really nothing new here. If you enjoy big budget superhero flicks filled with head-spinning action and humdrum one-liners, you'll like Civil War. If you're looking for something deeper, look elsewhere. But you knew that. Expand
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MomasMar 28, 2020
This movie simply made me hate a lot of the MCU characters as they behave like dumb childeren that are not capable of basic communication. The plot and the interaction between the characters make zero sense. Now it's hard for me to watch theThis movie simply made me hate a lot of the MCU characters as they behave like dumb childeren that are not capable of basic communication. The plot and the interaction between the characters make zero sense. Now it's hard for me to watch the Avenger's movies without rooting for Thanos. Expand
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RandUm801eeeSep 23, 2022
This is supposedly a movie dealing with superhero regulation, but instead of exploring it in any way, the filmmakers just move their characters into empty, gray parking lots. If there's anything you hate about the MCU as a franchise, it isThis is supposedly a movie dealing with superhero regulation, but instead of exploring it in any way, the filmmakers just move their characters into empty, gray parking lots. If there's anything you hate about the MCU as a franchise, it is prominently featured in Civil War. Expand
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roscoeswaffleMay 8, 2016
Hi, it's me, Captain America. I'd like to be your next president. I'm running on what I like to call the capping platform. That's right, capping, as in capping the budget for all movies in the Marvel universe at $999,999.

Seriously, this
Hi, it's me, Captain America. I'd like to be your next president. I'm running on what I like to call the capping platform. That's right, capping, as in capping the budget for all movies in the Marvel universe at $999,999.

Seriously, this $250,000,000 catastrophe generated such vibes of disappointment and resentment in the audience at the 5:15 showing at the Arclight this evening that I actually thought half of the audience would...secede.

I leave the specifics of the failure to the professional critics. I'll just say that the 3-mile walk to the Arclight is always a pleasure and so is the 3-mile walk back.
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MetaHumanCriticMay 6, 2016
Robert Downey Jr is great in this film as always. The action scenes are good and the movie is entertaining and fun for the most part. Problem for me is the act has worn thin. This is Marvel's 14th or 15th film in this universe and they areRobert Downey Jr is great in this film as always. The action scenes are good and the movie is entertaining and fun for the most part. Problem for me is the act has worn thin. This is Marvel's 14th or 15th film in this universe and they are trying to try to shake things up and try something new but it's become really throwaway popcorn fare. You are entertained while you watch and it's well produced but there is nothing compelling or interesting anymore about the Marvel universe that makes you want to watch it over and over again. I am not really invested or compelled by the characters. There is an effort here to create a conflict. Superheroes governed and monitored by an elite government like agency and the differences between who wants to go fall in with authority and who doesn't. It doesn't really resonate for me. It seems forced. The fun guys trying to be more serious. On a positive note, The new Spiderman has real potential going forward. It might end up being the most entertaining spiderman on film. Kids will love this film. It's easy to follow and fun to watch. Great style, forced substance. Expand
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saintfooMay 6, 2016
Action was nice and safe i.e. no danger feel and very kids friendly. Zemo ultimate plans reveal was as bad as the fake mandarin. Nonetheless, a movie for the kids and general audience, zero enjoyment for the people who want a strong plot.Action was nice and safe i.e. no danger feel and very kids friendly. Zemo ultimate plans reveal was as bad as the fake mandarin. Nonetheless, a movie for the kids and general audience, zero enjoyment for the people who want a strong plot.

Antman and spiderman participating in the war due to being starstrucked was ridiculous as scott land would definitely stay out of trouble with the law after finding redemption in his own movie while Peter Parker is definitely misuing his power to impress his idol instead of being responsible.
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OCVMay 13, 2016
Civil War is overrated, overhyped, dissapointing and above all, really realy boring.
There are some really good marvel movies like Winter soldier, Iron Man and Guardian of the Galaxy. So for that reason i cant understand how some people love
Civil War is overrated, overhyped, dissapointing and above all, really realy boring.
There are some really good marvel movies like Winter soldier, Iron Man and Guardian of the Galaxy. So for that reason i cant understand how some people love this movie, is not even marvel´s best, it has A LOT of problems, e.g. bad CGI, shaky camera, Spider-man, Ant-man and other characters were ridiculously shoehorned for the airport fight, (by the way a fight with no tension, thanks to the continuous jokes) the script is all over the place, a complete mess, and makes no sense. By the end of the film no one remembers the sokovia accords, and the moral differences that fuels the feud between Tony and Steve are completely forgotten.
But to me the biggest problem is that like the majority of the marvel movies, in the end nothing really happens, there is no stake, there is no consequences, and because of that there is NO TENSION. Marvel never takes a risk. This film could very well not exist, and it would not affect the MCU in any way.
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LaSh4wn328Dec 18, 2016
The vaunted big confrontation at the airport was a huge dud. The characters basically admit they're not even trying to hurt each other. I'm really tired of all these same-y Marvel movies; they were fun for a while but there's way too manyThe vaunted big confrontation at the airport was a huge dud. The characters basically admit they're not even trying to hurt each other. I'm really tired of all these same-y Marvel movies; they were fun for a while but there's way too many characters now and instead of coming up with good villains they just keep blaming everything on Nazis. Expand
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namelessMay 21, 2016
If you want a movie with lots of fist fights this is your movie. The movie starts weak then goes downhill from there. Some of the basic components of any good story were left out: Rising Action...nope, the highest level was in the middle.If you want a movie with lots of fist fights this is your movie. The movie starts weak then goes downhill from there. Some of the basic components of any good story were left out: Rising Action...nope, the highest level was in the middle. Something at stake... nope, never felt any one or any ideas was at risk except their moodiness. Any dimension to the characters, nope... they were all caricatures, without anything beneath the surface. The Russo Brothers use to know what to do but I'm thinking the studio or producers took control or these guys have really lost it. The acting was the only thing that saved the film - though I lost a bit of respect for most of the actors for selling out (yes, they are crying all the way to the bank). Robert Downey Jr. use to be able to act, his one dimensional character was the most cliche because he was overacting most of the time. The first act is probably the worst, it was all over the map with political statements and cliche dialogue. It was like they took the headlines in mass media today and put them in a blender and then stuck them in this movie. I am more than disappointed, I feel downright cheated. The critics should be ashamed for their high reviews. This is one more nail in the Marvel coffin before we all stop going. After this movie you can forget me going to X-men. I will wait for Doctor Strange that hopefully has something more than this... Expand
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MrShmooveAug 8, 2016
This movie was by FAR THE worst movie of the year! They stole from Batman vs Superman...had ALL kinds of plot holes. Jokes fell flat. The movie was just...plain...aweful!!! Stay away from this piece of trash! I wanted to gouge my eyesThis movie was by FAR THE worst movie of the year! They stole from Batman vs Superman...had ALL kinds of plot holes. Jokes fell flat. The movie was just...plain...aweful!!! Stay away from this piece of trash! I wanted to gouge my eyes out half way through this trash! Expand
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high90Sep 4, 2016
Terrible or great I think depends on your point of view. if your a teenage boy then im sure imaging yourself fighting along side these characters this movie or any of these films, they are essentially all the same must be a wonderful way toTerrible or great I think depends on your point of view. if your a teenage boy then im sure imaging yourself fighting along side these characters this movie or any of these films, they are essentially all the same must be a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. If your an adult then don't expect much because there really isn't much worth talking about. Action and a steam of bad jokes and basically no story or at least no story that makes any sense in the real world. Expand
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OrientCypress3Jan 14, 2018
Too much going on that they forgot to make a compelling story. Makes me want to watch the Phantom Menace...
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TyronJamesMay 21, 2016
It is as bad as Batman v Superman.To many characters that maybe have given to shine but was underdeveloped and spider-man is pretty much annoying unlike it's predecessors.Black Panther is boring as hell with no charisma.The movie felt soIt is as bad as Batman v Superman.To many characters that maybe have given to shine but was underdeveloped and spider-man is pretty much annoying unlike it's predecessors.Black Panther is boring as hell with no charisma.The movie felt so forced,forced to hate each other,forced to fight each other and forced to the avengers to disassemble.With another confusing motives of a villain.Captain America Civil War is the worst Marvel film,and I don't even like Marvel nor DC.The two company just stop making movies and leave the film industry alone. Expand
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weirdcryoAug 30, 2016
This movie has the worst plot ever, how can someone watch a movie based on the idea of superheroes are bad because they can't save everyone.
"11 people died while the good guys saved thousands and fight against the bad guys".
The plot is
This movie has the worst plot ever, how can someone watch a movie based on the idea of superheroes are bad because they can't save everyone.
"11 people died while the good guys saved thousands and fight against the bad guys".
The plot is plain stupid, nothing else to add.
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aholdenMay 13, 2016
Super safe and super little kid friendly. Boring. Disney. Spider-man and Black Panther were probably the best parts. I'd wait for Redbox if you wanna see it.
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maydaforthMay 6, 2016
Really getting bored of these now, but possibly not as bored as RDJ and Chris Evans look in one of the most crushingly bland films you'll ever see. To be fair, its better than BvS but that's the only positive thing I can say about this.Really getting bored of these now, but possibly not as bored as RDJ and Chris Evans look in one of the most crushingly bland films you'll ever see. To be fair, its better than BvS but that's the only positive thing I can say about this. Spider-Man is just flat out irritating and the way he is shoehorned into the story is horrible. Black Panther is just - nothing. Every 'joke' fell flat with the half empty audience I watched it with, and I've never seen so many punters take a loo break, and no one seemed to be saying nice things on the way out so don't think I'm alone in my thinking. Kids will be bored to tears until the airport scene. Admittedly, that scene will entertain the young, but they'll probably be asleep or on their smartphones by the time it arrives. Expand
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stop9091Jun 5, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yet Another Superhero Movie; same soup, rehashed.

Interesting bit: in the airport fight, Vision essentially doesn't fight. This shows how the screenwriters were too busy drinking beers instead of focusing on writing, because using the character in the brawl was obviously challenging.

= SPOILERS ===

At the end of the movie, the Avengers are "irreversibly fractured". Yeah, my ***. On the next movie, there will be another, invincible foe, and they'll be all bros again.
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tv12May 10, 2016
What a waste. A tedious film with endless fight scenes and flat uninspired dialog. I guess this is now enough to attract summer audiences but there are better ways to waste 2.5 long hours than watching 2 dimensional superheros square offWhat a waste. A tedious film with endless fight scenes and flat uninspired dialog. I guess this is now enough to attract summer audiences but there are better ways to waste 2.5 long hours than watching 2 dimensional superheros square off against each other for reasons that are poorly explained. Expand
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LeoZamprognoJun 1, 2016
I do not know what I found most ridiculous in this film, if was was the giant ant man imitating the kung fu panda, or the little truck that grows and explodes, or the spider man mimicking the Empire Strikes Back or the villain, that wasI do not know what I found most ridiculous in this film, if was was the giant ant man imitating the kung fu panda, or the little truck that grows and explodes, or the spider man mimicking the Empire Strikes Back or the villain, that was certainly the worst villain ever created for a hero film, with the more stupid story ever ... how he would know that the winter soldier had killed the parents of iron man ??? How do he would know the heroes would arrive together in the Syberias base? worst story ever! Expand
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Husky92Jun 10, 2016
Finally, after IronMan3, Thor2 and The Avengers 2, Captain America is back! And after Winter soldier i thought it was a good thing because it was one of the best movies in the saga!

Everything was allright, the story looked really complex
Finally, after IronMan3, Thor2 and The Avengers 2, Captain America is back! And after Winter soldier i thought it was a good thing because it was one of the best movies in the saga!

Everything was allright, the story looked really complex and good written. The drama grew with the tension and the feeling that something terrible and awesome was going to happen! But then... they came...

First: Burton, who suddently came and ruined the situation with his humor... meh... after that, without any good reason, IronMan called Spiderman to help him, and HE-RUINED-EVERYTHING!!! Everything builded in 90 minutes totally destroyed by an annoying and not funny teenager that ruined and cancelled all the tension and the drama created in almost 2 hours of movie, why? No one knows... because he disappeared after 10 minutes... In the end it started again to look good BUT suddently Tony Stark came out of his character and did something absolutely weird ( the fight with Winter Soldier to vengence his family... why? ) So, a movie with potential but ruined by bad comedy / humor and stupid action sequences.. i felt disappointed, offended as fan and this was the proof that this saga is not good. Not anymore.
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hjrockJun 30, 2016
Well
The Avengers - Iron man VS Thor and Hulk VS Thor
Age of Ultron- Iron man VS Hulk Well MARVEL at this point -"well there has never been Iron Man VS Captain America so lets do this." The movie is no civil war People are fighting for
Well
The Avengers - Iron man VS Thor and Hulk VS Thor
Age of Ultron- Iron man VS Hulk
Well MARVEL at this point -"well there has never been Iron Man VS Captain America so lets do this."
The movie is no civil war
People are fighting for no reason in the second act.
There was good emotional fight at the end but it was based on a assumption that Iron Man will somehow show up .
CGI was crappy
For god sake this movie cost $250 million dollars , use it.
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RDec 2, 2016
Even though most marvel makes no sense it does not matter. With great action sequences and a great storyline and made even better with a great feeling to the movie. I do recommend getting this movie even if don't want to
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MindtricksJan 21, 2017
Captina america Civil War personalmente me dejo un mal sabor de boca, Las escenas de accion y ejecuciones de personajes estuvieron muy bien ejecutadas, pero, hay Muchos Problemas en esta pelicula, Como la introduccion de Black Panther que laCaptina america Civil War personalmente me dejo un mal sabor de boca, Las escenas de accion y ejecuciones de personajes estuvieron muy bien ejecutadas, pero, hay Muchos Problemas en esta pelicula, Como la introduccion de Black Panther que la muerte de su padre fue tan forzosa solo por unico motivo para que entre en la pelicula, muchos superheroes desapercibidos como ojo de halcon scarlet witch, visionm war machine ( que no hubo lamento en su lesion), ant man obligando a utilizar una habilidad planeada ser mostrada en su secuela y la introduccion forzosa de spiderman solo para que se asemeje al comic donde fue basada la pelicula; Cuando Hablamos de villanos nos damos cuentoa que es lo peor que sabe hacer el UCM un crossbones que tuvo solo 10 min de pantalla para morir de una manera tan irrelevante que senti que nunca estubo en la pelicula, y zemo al tener un nuevo estilo de personalidad , estaba muy relacionado a los acontecimientos de Ultron que de Cap America, el guien predecible y siguiendo la tan aclamada Formula Disney,deja en clar Que los Hermanos Russo Solo conocen al cap. america mas no a los avenger que esta pelicula les sirva de leccion para mejora en su siguiente pelicula Infinity War y dejen de sobrexplotar que en un incio fue clave de su exito "la formula disney", donde terminando la pelicula sales con dos nuevos titulos, o Avengers 2.5 : Civil War O Iron Man 4: Civil War. Expand
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Sorry_I_SuckJul 26, 2018
I feel insulted. I cannot even begin to describe how historically inaccurate this movie is. First of all, there were no giant "Ant-men" during the Civil War era. Those were not developed until at least World War 1. I can't even go on anymore.I feel insulted. I cannot even begin to describe how historically inaccurate this movie is. First of all, there were no giant "Ant-men" during the Civil War era. Those were not developed until at least World War 1. I can't even go on anymore. Just know that this very poorly represents the Civil War and America's historic struggle. Expand
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Thegame123Mar 26, 2019
This one of the worst movies I've every seen. I just don't understand why so many other people like it. the plot was every where, the ending was very disappointing, and the action scenes are only OK at best. I am a marvel fan, and I do enjoyThis one of the worst movies I've every seen. I just don't understand why so many other people like it. the plot was every where, the ending was very disappointing, and the action scenes are only OK at best. I am a marvel fan, and I do enjoy marvel movies. I just didn't enjoy this. If you liked this that is fine, but in my opinion it is very bad. Expand
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DazarJun 20, 2019
So, I am going to honest here. I can't really critique the movie as I didn't watch the whole thing. It was on netflix. I watched about 30 minutes. I got bored and then I did something else.
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Dostoyevsky3May 11, 2020
People love to watch pointless and disconcerting films about superheroes fighting each other. I don't because I actually like superheroes and their relationships with each other.
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noob328Dec 8, 2020
civil war was a bit disappointing. the action are superb and so were the performances but the plot is extremely flawed
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Ascended333Oct 25, 2021
The bigger these movies become, the smaller they feel. The more aggressively they
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