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Captain America: Civil War

Captain America: Civil War

Adventure · Action · Science Fiction · 2016

Following the events of Age of Ultron, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarizes opinion amongst the Avengers, causing two factions to side with Iron Man or Captain America, which causes an epic battle between former allies.

Movie details

Captain America: Civil War

“United we stand. Divided we fall.”

2016 Adventure · Action · Science Fiction 2h 27m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.5 / 10

Community rating

Following the events of Age of Ultron, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarizes opinion amongst the Avengers, causing two factions to side with Iron Man or Captain America, which causes an epic battle between former allies.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Joe Russo · Anthony Russo

Written by

Christopher Markus · Stephen McFeely

Chris Evans

Chris Evans

Steve Rogers / Captain America

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Tony Stark / Iron Man

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson

Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow

Sebastian Stan

Sebastian Stan

Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier

Anthony Mackie

Anthony Mackie

Sam Wilson / Falcon

Don Cheadle

Don Cheadle

Lieutenant James Rhodes / War Machine

Jeremy Renner

Jeremy Renner

Clint Barton / Hawkeye

Court is in session

Put Captain America: Civil War on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.