A few weeks after Batman and Superman squared off, it’s now time for Team Cap and Team Iron Man to battle in Captain America: Civil War. The only difference? This time, the critics actually have good things to say. After its early screenings, Captain America: Civil War has netted a universal positive response, with many critics saying that the longest Marvel movie ever is also one of the best.
100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
The most mature and substantive picture to have yet emerged from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. ~Variety
“the best Marvel Studios movie yet,” in the studio’s 13 film oeuvre ~Empire
“Civil War” strikes that admirable balance: serious-minded action that never forgets to indulge in serious fun. ~ Dave White, The Wrap
‘Captain America: Civil War’ Wins Crown For Best Pure Superhero Movie ~Forbes
A “damn-near-perfect popcorn crowd-pleaser.” If 2011’s The First Avenger was a war movie, and its 2014 sequel a paranoia-fuelled thriller, Civil War starts as a muscular crime movie in the mould of Michael Mann’s Heat, the Russo brothers significantly upping their game in terms of high-impact, shield-slinging action. ~Jordan Farley, Total Film
“Five stars – The best Marvel film yet.” Who needs a villain when you have Steve and Tony? Both protagonists. Both antagonists. And drawing other power-people to their cause in surprising ways. The clashes go far beyond the set-up squabbles of Avengers Assemble. Or even that other big 2016 superhero showdown. Forget Batman v Superman. Here you get Ant-Man v Spider-Man, Hawkeye v Black Widow, Scarlet Witch v Vision, The Winter Soldier v Black Panther and (well, duh) Captain America v Iron Man, all rolled into one. And that is what you call the ultimate Marvel superhero event. ~Dan Jolin, Empire Magazine
Outstanding performances from Chris Evans as Steve Rogers and Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark and “ a goldmine for Marvel nerds”. ~ Brian Truitt, USA Today
Call it “civil war” or call it brand extension; call it a “cinematic universe” or a corporate behemoth – the latest Marvel extravaganza furthers the studio’s cross-pollination of action franchises in a way that’s sure to satisfy devotees. ~Sheri Linden, Hollywood Reporter
A gargantuan entertainment that finds room for a little emotional resonance underneath the sterling spectacle, “Captain America: Civil War” is a well-paced, thoroughly satisfying, completely overstuffed action-thriller. ~ Tim Grierson, Screen International
“Captain America: Civil War isn’t just a great Marvel movie, it’s a great movie.” ~ Vulture