Last night the social media embargo lifted on CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR, which is very, very early for any blockbuster movie and shows extreme signs of confidence from Marvel Studios for this movie.
Here's the spoiler-free social media reviews from the biggest news outlets and blogs and they are exactly what you would expect from the studio.
‘Captain America: Civil War’ is so good, it’s a better Avengers movie than the last Avengers movie.— Mike Sampson (@mjsamps) April 9, 2016
The big battle scene in #CivilWar is an absolute blast. Spider-Man, as you'd expect, steals the show. Ant-Man, as you might not, a close 2nd— Mike Sampson (@mjsamps) April 9, 2016
I honestly don't know how Civil War works. There's so much going on but it does. Spidey is AMAZING. Made me smile & laugh till my face hurt— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) April 9, 2016
I'll also admit, after 1 viewing, I have some small issues with the film. I'm guessing they'll shrink after a 2nd viewing to unpack them tho— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) April 9, 2016
Oh yeah, the big fight in Captain America: Civil War is cinematic joy. And Spider-Man is so great. He's in it more than I thought he'd be.— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) April 9, 2016
First things first: we finally have the perfect Spider-Man and the greatest Peter Parker.— nived (@devincf) April 9, 2016
Next: Black Panther is incredible. Boseman plays him as both regal and full of rage. The most serious character in the film.— nived (@devincf) April 9, 2016
You have only seen 1% of the airport fight. The action is incredible. There's a staircase fight that turns into a chase that's an all timer.— nived (@devincf) April 9, 2016
Finally: the last fight between Steve and Tony is unlike anything you've seen in a Marvel movie. They're both right. You just want them— nived (@devincf) April 9, 2016
CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR is literally going to make all the money.— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) April 9, 2016
CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR is a Barry Bonds steroids hitting home-run by Marvel & Russo Brothers. And I LOVED Spider-Man in the film. LOVED.— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) April 9, 2016
Chadwick Boseman is fantastic as Black Panther. Can't wait to see his solo film. He absolutely nailed the role.— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) April 9, 2016
CA:CW is fantastic. Flat out fantastic. Either my #2 or #3 favorite Marvel film so far. Better than BVS, not quite as good as Deadpool.— John Campea (@johncampea) April 9, 2016
Winter Soldier had a better of a story, Civil War better action and set pieces... I'll give a SLIGHT nod to WS over CW, but CW is incredible— John Campea (@johncampea) April 9, 2016
It's the darkest Marvel movie yet, but it's emotionally dark. The scope is bigger, and the stakes are more personal than any Marvel film yet— Alex Welch (@AlexRWelch) April 9, 2016
There is an airport action sequence in CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR that I would pay full price to see on loop for 3 hours.— Kevin McCarthy (@KevinMcCarthyTV) April 9, 2016
Epic Nerd Tears!
But not everyone loved it and there still seems to be a villain issue Marvel Studios has been trying to deal with in their recent film releases.
I have to admit it. Captain America: Civil War a letdown after the high of Winter Soldier. It's a better, smarter version of BvS.— Jim Vejvoda (@JimVejvoda) April 9, 2016
Zemo is another wasted Marvel villain whose scheme is, while not as crazy as Lex's, isn't much more coherent or less convoluted— Jim Vejvoda (@JimVejvoda) April 9, 2016
Civil War is not a bad film at all. But it's not the great movie I'd hoped it would be. It's a good movie with many OK & a few great moments— Jim Vejvoda (@JimVejvoda) April 9, 2016
The plot has problems in #CaptainAmericaCivilWar, no doubt about it. So do the plots of most superhero movies. But when it's fun, it's FUN.— William Bibbiani (@WilliamBibbiani) April 9, 2016
So to wrap it up: it's not perfect, but it's a blast. Better than Age of Ultron. Not as cohesive as Winter Soldier. #CaptainAmericaCivilWar— William Bibbiani (@WilliamBibbiani) April 9, 2016
And then there's this.
I don't want to drop any #CaptainAmericaCivilWar spoilers but have to get off my chest that I'm pretty sure Vision shops at Banana Republic.— Kevin Polowy (@djkevlar) April 9, 2016
CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR releases on May 6.
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