"Why not?"
"I've got homework!"
Civil War continues down the stylistic path set by The Winter Soldier, which initially is a little worrying, as the first half is a particularly gloomy affair which pays little attention to non-Marvel followers - death is everywhere, the grey/green look is oppressive, and what is presented is a great but rather talky adult thriller (which will probably bore children rigid) punctuated by bouts of frantic but extremely well edited and choreographed fights. The second half is a different matter altogether - the seemingly disparate narrative ideas pay off superbly in massively enjoyable big-screen entertainment, from the stunning airport superteam smackdown (just wait til you see what Ant-Man can do!) to the brutally painful (emotional and physical) Captain/Bucky/Tony confrontation. The Russos are now so confident with what they can achieve on screen which is evident throughout, and the speed and quality of the effects work is terrific. This film is all about making it personal - loss, grief, inner demons, choices, responsibility and accountability - providing some real dramatic meat for the terrific ensemble (just watch Johannson quietly steal the early round-table scene, or the interplay between Evans and Downey Jnr in the 'pen' exchange). This movie also serves as a surprisingly excellent introduction to Black Panther/Wakanda and the new Spiderman, who are clearly wonderful additions well-served with action (unlike the lip-service introductions to future Justice Leaguers in Batman v Superman). The laughs are few and far between, but when they come they are very strong indeed. Civil War delivers many treats, from a terrifying re-activated Bucky/Winter Soldier to a narrative that doesn't always go to where it seems to be leading, and this movie will bear further viewings.
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