"Captain America: Civil War" came out this week. I'm sure the entire world gasped with excitement. First question: would I recommend it? Absolutely! It was everything I'd hoped it could be, and the mega-story Marvel is telling is finally showing real fruit. We already know the backgrounds of the characters, already sympathize, and already understand the stakes. So, things get rolling right away and wow does it keep moving. "Civil War" is definitely a movie you'll want to see more than once--I'm sure I didn't catch all the subtexts this first time.
Previews to "Civil War" asked us to pick a side, either Captain America or Iron Man. But, this is really too simplistic. There are huge issues at stake. Are superheroes free to do whatever they want? If not, then who should watch over them? Like all good stories, this one is filled with issues we can relate to: friendships, loyalties, fear, hope. There is significant impact in the final scenes--power that only comes from going through a long journey with close friends.
One aspect I particularly enjoyed was how convincing the plights of Captain America and Iron Man are. They are both fiercely loyal, yet see things from different perspectives. Iron Man is a haunted man, while Captain America is an idealist. But, they both want to make the world a better place. They demonstrate that alternate views aren't necessarily bad things. Yet, circumstances can quickly spiral out of control when someone throws a wrench in the works. <No, I won't give away any plot details, but a story isn't a story without conflict and this movie has plenty of conflict.>
Back when Marvel announced its multi-year, multi-movie, story it was considered a really risky maneuver. Now, I think it's safe to say they've been proven correct. People want bigger stories and worlds that continue between movies. Audiences expect huge stories in television, so why not movies too? I wouldn't be at all surprised if other studios follow the same path.
Go see "Captain America: Civil War" before your friends ruin it for you. Experience the story yourself. I loved it.
- M
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