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Deep Dive - MCU: Captain America: Civil War



Scoring


We polled our entire team and ranked every MCU film across six categories. We weighted each category based on their overall value to the success of the movie.

  • Plot - 25%

  • Character Development - 20%

  • Villain - 20%

  • Action - 12.5%

  • Intangibles - 12.5%

  • Supporting Cast - 10%


Overview


Film: Captain America: Civil War

Release Date: May 6, 2016


Reception

  • IMDB: 7.8/10

  • Rotten Tomato - TOMATOMETER: 91%

  • Rotten Tomato - Audience: 89%

Box Office

  • Budget: $170,000,000

  • Opening Weekend: $94,320,883

  • Gross US: $333,176,600

  • Gross Worldwide: $774,176,600


Trailer:


Plot


Synopsis: Political involvement in the Avengers' affairs causes a rift between Captain America and Iron Man.


Analysis: One of the most thought-provoking superhero stories we've ever seen on the big screen that really gets into real world consequences of superheroes' actions. The Russos did a great job telling this in a way that you can see the validity of both sides and had fans truly split between #TeamCap and #TeamIronMan. Some of our friendships still haven't recovered.


Grade: 9.5/10


Character Development



Analysis: Even though there are a lot of characters involved, this is Cap's movie, so we're looking mostly at his character development. It was clear to him what he was in his first movie, then he questioned everything when having to adapt to a different world in Winter Soldier, now Steve has to stand up to his closest allies to maintain his principles and protect his lifelong friend. Civil War is an emotional roller coaster that tests just how far Captain America will go to fight for his beliefs, which we find out is all the way. That's the Cap we know and love.


Grade: 8.5/10

Villain



Name: Helmut Zemo


Bio: Sokovian citizen who lost his family in the destruction caused by the Avengers.


Evil Plan: Make the Avengers hate each other by revealing that Bucky killed Tony's parents.


Analysis: It took a lot of effort to get the information he needed and to get all the pieces in place just to reveal that VHS tape. You have to respect this guy's persistence. Zemo's plan mostly did what he intended, so he was more successful than most other MCU villains.


Grade: 8.5/10


Supporting Cast


Gym Selfie


Iron Boy


I Plead The Fif


Simba


Black Widow by Iggy Azalea


Fly Like A Falcon


Shot Through The Heart, And You're To Blame


When I Come Back Like Jordan, Wearing the 4-5, It Ain't To Play Games With You


The Vision Collection at J.C. Penny


Oops!... I Did It Again


Honey, I Blew Up The Kid


Tobey Garfield


Meet The Carters


Analysis: This is an unprecedented cast for a "solo" movie. In addition to all of the returning heavy hitters, this is the film that introduced us to Black Panther and Spider-Man in the MCU.


Grade: 9/10


Action


Analysis: It could only be the airport scene, but the end fight deserves some recognition as well. There is great action throughout the movie with so much emotion and stakes in every conflict.



Grade: 9.5/10

Intangibles





Analysis: We hate seeing our favorite heroes fight each other, but the action is so amazing that we can't help but nerd out and enjoy every second of it. We've grown so close to Steve and Tony over several years and movies at this point, so Marvel is able to use that against us and really hit us square in the feels. KO.


Grade: 9/10


Best Moments


Comic Pages Come To Life


Final Score


Analysis: There's a reason this film is often referred to as "Avengers 2.5". There are so many characters involved, but this also acts as the perfect cap on Cap's trilogy. It's safe to say the Russo's did justice to one of the most iconic comic book storylines in this adaptation. Even if you aren't a comic book fanatic, this movie is thoroughly enjoyable and one of the MCU's very best.


Grade: 8.99/10


Image Credits: Disney

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