This film–as with the other MCU entries–is more about storytelling than it is action.Īs someone with geeky propensities, I’ve really enjoyed how Marvel has built this universe, and used the films to engage in a sort of long-form storytelling. This lack of familiarity made me a bit apprehensive that the premise would be little more than a pretext for an undue super hero throw-down. I have no knowledge of the underlying conflict in the comics upon which Civil War is based. Point being, my familiarity with the characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe extends only to the films in which the characters appear. Rather than reading super-hero comics and watching Lord of the Rings in high school, I was reading Calvin & Hobbes and collecting Criterion Collection DVDs (that’s probably dorky more than geeky, but we’re splitting hairs). While this “never-ending” comment could be construed as a jab, when it comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Disney and Marvel have done an excellent job structuring the MCU, creating action-packed films with heart and humor, and even different genres, all of which has helped prevent super hero “fatigue.” Civil War is no exception.ĭespite my undeniable geekiness, somehow, that never extended to some “typical” interests. This review takes a spoiler-free look at Captain America: Civil War, the latest film in what seems like a never-ending stream of super hero films.
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