Review of Captain America: Civil War (2016) by Nicoara T — 13 May 2018

The Russo Brothers return to kick off the third phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and all I can say is that they have outdone themselves. "Captain America: Civil War" acts as both the conclusion of the Captain America trilogy but also as an important chapter in the ongoing shared universe.

It continues storylines from both "The Winter Soldier" and "Age of Ultron", as Steve Rogers is on a mission to find his long lost friend Bucky Barnes, now a brainwashed Hydra assassin named the Winter Solider.

Meanwhile, the Avengers have to face the Sokovia Accords, which will establish a United Nations panel to oversee and control earth's mightiest heroes and that will create a conflict that will split the team into two separate teams, one led by Rogers and the other by Tony Stark.

The ensemble cast of previous films in the MCU returns, with some brand new welcome auditions, as the film marks the debuts of Spider-Man and Black Panther in the franchise. Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr.

continue to impress as their respective heroes. The action is high-octane, even more so than in previous installments, particularly in one iconic sequence. The storytelling is innovative. There is depth, heart, stakes, humor, realism and consequences for the Avengers to face.

The intentions and motivations of all characters are fully established, allowing you to choose your side. The Russos have once again made a brilliant and nearly flawless superhero movie that perfectly represents everything a modern blockbuster should be.