![]() Stark does not, as well as several other members of the team. ![]() Steve believes that the Soldier, his dearest 'Bucky' is being manipulated. Like a puppet master, he is pulling the strings towards a secret agenda. The Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) has become the pawn of a mysterious enemy - Helmut Zemo (Daniel Brühl). While the Avengers debate the issues, a sinister deed from the past has resurfaced. Recent events, and reflection on his losses, have uncharacteristically made the rebel a conformist. Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) not only disagrees, he has helped to orchestrate the agreement. He knows that politicians should never have the reins of such a powerful group. Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) is totally against it. It would give the United Nations control over the Avengers. Named after the tiny country that was destroyed in their battle against Ultron. ![]() Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross (William Hurt), now Secretary of State, presents the team an ultimatum - The Sokovia Accords. The world has had enough of their heroics. They apprehend him, but at a tremendous cost of innocent lives. Tom Holland, you're about to be a mega-star.Ĭaptain America: Civil War opens with the Avengers tracking an old enemy in Lagos, Nigeria. Spider-Man has NEVER been this good on film. This review is spoiler free except for one declaration, which will have fan boys beaming from ear to ear. I wish they had scaled back a bit here, because they could have had a comic masterpiece. It seems each of these films has to set-up a dozen others down the road. It is not flawless, suffering from the bloat of cramming in multiple storylines. Directors Anthony and Joe Russo have crafted a mind-blowing action film with a deep, personal connection. ![]() It tears the Avengers apart, turning the most stalwart allies into bitter enemies. Where that utterly failed, Civil War succeeds in a dark and thoughtful way. We got a hackneyed attempt to address this issue in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Captain America: Civil War is the first superhero film to skillfully depict the consequences of collateral damage. ![]()
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