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Captain America: Civil War
2016 147 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★7.9
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
🎭 Based on
«Captain America»
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Description
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.
Budget:
$250M
US Gross:
$408.08M
Worldwide:
$1.16B
Starring
Chris Evans
Actor
Robert Downey Jr.
Actor
Scarlett Johansson
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2017
— Best Young Performer
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2017
— Best Stunt Ensemble
Saturn Awards 2017
— Best Production Design
Saturn Awards 2017
— Best Actor
Saturn Awards 2017
— Best Comic Book Adaptation
Saturn Awards 2017
— Best Supporting Actor
Saturn Awards 2017
— Best Director
Saturn Awards 2017
— Best Film Editing
Saturn Awards 2017
— Best Supporting Actress
Key opinion
Captain America: Civil War is widely considered a high point in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, praised for its serious tone and the emotional depth brought to the central conflict between Steve Rogers and Tony Stark. While some critics point to uneven character motivations and a bloated narrative, most viewers and reviewers appreciate the successful introduction of new characters and the film's ability to balance a large ensemble.
| Acting | Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther and Tom Holland's Spider-Man are standout additions that provide fresh energy to the ensemble. | |
| Direction | The Russo brothers successfully pivot the MCU toward a more serious, grounded, and dramatic tone compared to previous franchise entries. | |
| Screenplay | The script provides meaningful character development for Tony Stark, grounding his motivations in past guilt and emotional evolution. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing and narrative structure are viewed differently; some appreciate the deliberate build-up, while others find the runtime exhausting and the exposition rushed. | |
| Theme | The motivation for the central conflict is polarizing, with some finding it a compelling ideological clash and others seeing it as thin or inconsistently applied to the supporting cast. |