![]() But the real point of the proceedings is to watch diversely gifted uber-beings pit their outsized powers against each other. On the moral plane, co-directors (and brothers) Anthony and Joe Russo highlight the cost of even well-intentioned mayhem as well as the downside of pursuing vengeance. ![]() Is Rogers’ libertarianism and American exceptionalism meant to stand in - dare we say - stark contrast to Iron Man’s internationalist bent? Is the film’s message that the former is old-fashioned and outmoded, while the latter viewpoint fits with our technology-driven, globalized future? While Rogers, a World War II-era figure cryogenically frozen for 70 years, fears the restrictions that would come with outside direction, industrialist Tony Stark, aka Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), accepts the need for such control - at least reluctantly.Īs Team Cap squares off against Team Iron Man, moviegoers not fully absorbed in the spectacle of it all can speculate as to the possible political analogy underlying the conflict. Secretary of State Thaddeus Ross (William Hurt) to yield to the plan because of the collateral damage their crusades tend to exact. ![]() They’re under considerable pressure from U.S. The plot turns on a split that develops among the “enhanced” warriors who make up the Avengers’ roster as to whether or not the group should submit to United Nations supervision. ![]() If Captain America’s place in the title seems somewhat doubtful, the phrase Civil War certainly does belong there. Additionally, the script does little to bring the uninitiated up to speed.Īt times, the old hawkers’ cry “You can’t tell the players without a program!” springs to mind.Īs for parents, they’ll have to consider carefully before allowing even older teens to view material best suited, in terms of combat scenes and vocabulary, to grown-ups. In part, that’s because the film is more an ensemble piece featuring the whole Avengers crew of superheroes than an outing primarily focused on the titular good guy, played by Chris Evans. ![]() NEW YORK (CNS) - Newcomers to the Marvel Comics universe may find themselves bewildered by the turbulent adventure “Captain America: Civil War” (Disney). ![]()
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