It's all about the bad guy - But Killmonger he aint!

Rating: 7/10 (3 April 2018)

Upon my first viewing of this movie I loved it. Frenetic action, great comedy, and a good plot to keep you engaged. 10/10 on my first view.
However, on second viewing realised the film was not just a vacuous super hero romp. The film does have a message. And like Black Panther, where the character Eric Killmonger stole the show, the hidden depth of this film is presented by the villain, Zemo. Also, like Panther, I found myself siding with the villain.
So, Zemo sets events in motion to ensure the Avengers set upon themselves. His aim is to make the Avengers implode. But what is interesting is his motivation for doing this.
Sokovia, a fictional European nation, is all but destroyed after the events of Age of Ultron movie. And our villain Zemo, loses his entire family due to the actions of American Avengers in that movie.
So, Zemo life is destroyed his entire family killed. Collateral damage due to the actions of well intentioned Americans trying to 'make the world a better place'. Sound familiar!
I think it is refreshing that Marvel/Disney are taking this approach to story telling. The Last Jedi also impressed me with the introduction of Benicio Del Toro character, DJ, who questions rebels involvement arms trading.
Zemo is not as good as a character as Killmonger. He not as engaging and we do not spend enough time to fully feel his rage. But much like Killmonger, he has a point!