Review of Captain America: Civil War (2016) by Brady L — 30 Apr 2017

In my opinion, this is 2nd only to Dark Knight when it comes to superhero movies. This is a fun movie to watch even on multiple viewings. The storylines allow for the characters to be going in several different directions mentally and emotionally throughout.

The titular character loses his long time girlfriend Agent Carter, Iron Man is going through marital problems, emotional stress due to being confronted with the death of a young innocent man due to Ultron and has to relive his parents untimely death.

Bucky has to constantly be reminded that he was a brainwashed soldier for Hydra that did some of the most despicable things imaginable. Black Widow is torn between her friends and her duty. Vision is still unsure of his position in the team and who he is as a person.

Scarlet Witch has her overpowered body to contend with and her emotional stress due to unfortunate events in Lagos. Watching these characters deal with their own inner turmoil and watching the situation be constantly manipulated by Zemo in his attempt to destroy the Avengers for mostly selfish reasons.

The introduction of Spider-Man, his uncharacteristically attractive Aunt May, Black Panther and the knowledge of the Winter Soldier program make this movie a must see.