Captain America is the best avenger.

Rating: 10/10 (19 January 2019)

Captain America: Civil War marks the third instalment in the Captain America trilogy, and in my opinion is the best movie of the three. With Avengers Infinity War on the horizon, Marvel Studios made the great choice of tearing the avengers apart, before facing their greatest threat so far. Joe and Anthony Russo had the massive task of bringing together majority of the heroes within the MCU together as well as introducing two new superheroes, while also having to tell a coherent and compelling story that continues the path of Steve Rogers. This film is a success in so many ways, and has a weight to it that will impact the history of comic book movies forevermore.
If I had to pick out my most favourite facet of this film, one which I find the most powerful, it's that the Russo brothers depict Captain America perfectly. We're shown that despite what the name 'Captain America' insights, he doesn't just stand for patriotism and the American way, but for freedom and the urge to do the right thing. He is integral to not only the MCU, but to everyday life itself, which I feel is something that many people can connect with and relate to.
There is a huge amount of super people in this movie, more than had ever been on screen together in that time. This may sound overcrowding, though it definitely doesn't feel that way. The film is balanced when it comes to its characters, no one has too little or too much screen time, everyone is there for a reason and when we need to see them, we see them. It hurts to witness this team of heroes split and turn against each other and I'm glad it does, because it pays off for how we've grown to love these characters. You feel and understand why Steve Rogers and Tony Stark are on opposing sides of this 'Civil War' and can relate to their motives.
Despite the huge roster of superheroes in this movie, I would argue this still feels very much like a Captain America story, and rightfully continues the narrative we've been following since his first solo film in the MCU. I would even go as far as to say that having all these characters here actually benefit the story. We see how each event occurring in the film affects both sides, which is crucial to witness for story purposes. The story has two main plot points that seamlessly blend together. They are both clear, exciting and relevant. As always Marvels visual effects are off the bloody scales, and though their film scores can be a little forgettable I really enjoyed the score to this film.
If the Russo brothers have proved anything, it's that they can translate characters from comic books to film with perfection. Making each superhero feel real and relatable, Captain America: Civil war embodies just that. The film is a comic book story adapted into a well paced, action packed yet heartfelt superhero drama. It questions the responsibilities and liabilities of such heroes and who their affairs may concern, that being us. A powerful and exciting movie everyone must see.