Not his last film Kristian he confirmed in a interview that the interview from the guardian misplaced his words he says they said he was retiring when in fact he just said he’s not directing for the foreseeable future because he is screenwriting for other films so he can direct a film in the future he just has other screenwriting project responsibilities at the moment
We saw civil war last night. Scary cautionary tale. Also personalizes other conflicts around the world - Could be us. Reminds me to not let our differences outweigh civility. Great movie
I saw Civil War over the weekend. I was blown away. It was stunning and jaw dropping. Insanely intense and harrowing. It wasn't what I expected. Best movie of the year so far..
AhahAh for real? The movie got aggressive by the end only. I think you're very easy to impress. What happened in the movie is just a normal day in Latin America
Out of all the reviewers on RUclips, my tastes and opinions align with Kristian's more than any other. I trust ya man! Thanks for the review, I really look forward to this movie
What people missed is this movie is not about taking side on one band or another. Is about the horror of a internal war. Both sides doing crazy and horrible things. People fighting for ideology, racism, territory, it doesn't matter. People is dying for really nothing, and the travel of these journalist is amazing.
I said from the start when people were complaining the movie was not realistic for having California and Texas together, that the movie was going to avoid left vs right, and go for a completely fictional event, where you may not align with either side, or align with both, no matter your real alignment
Seeing this for my birthday tomorrow! Great review Kristian! Also saw Alex doing an interview on Collider and he said that him retiring was wrong and just for now he wants to screen write and then he'll possibly come back to directing but his primary focus according to him is just to screen write for rn.
Great review Kristian, thanks as ever. I saw it yesterday and can concur with your review. Jessie Plemons was chilling. My only downsides of the movie were the over use of needle drops which I felt didn't always suit the on screen action (Would have much preferred a haunting score) In a recent interview in Empire film magazine, Garland said that one of his biggest bug bears of cinema is how violence (in particular when someone gets shot) is unrealistically depicted. He was determined with Civil War to show violence in a more realistic way, even if it meant it was less sensational than in the traditional movie sense. In order to capture this action he used a new type of camera that melded handheld and Steadicam to capture the urgency of what was unfolding on screen. He also used real military hardware on the sets to get the most authentic performances out of his actors as possible.
Glad to hear it was good as it was one of my most anticipated this year. Sounds like it's more of a commentary on modern journalism and its responsibilities but I'll find that out when I see it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
The reviews have gotten me more interested in the film, but Alonso and Christy had an interesting and contrasting take on the film which I found intriguing as well. They were on opposite sides of liking the film, but Christy liked that they didn't 'take sides' while Alonso thought it was a missed opportunity b/c, w/o that context, this film could have been any other country suffering from internal strife. Anyway, thanks for this review!
I’m looking forward to seeing this tonight at IMAX. I’m doing a double feature with Late Night with the Devil. Also Kristian they just announced the cast of his next movie so he’s not done yet
This felt like a post apocalyptic zombie movie but instead of zombies there is a civil war going on. It actually hits a a lot of the same beats as 28 days later. I feel like he re-wrote it and added a war. Overall I quite enjoyed this one.
Listening to the hype from first reactions to the trailer I was excited. Not only me but pretty much everyone was disappointed especially at the end. Feels like the last scene was cut shorter
It was great if you're looking for a different perspective, and I love the fact it doesn't pick a side, and it just shows what would happen if we were in a civil war.
In a civil war, they're sides. So this is just a movie about people killing for no reason. I guess just listen to what the killers are saying, maybe that's a hint of the side they're on.
Makes total sense not to take sides. We are observing a conflict through neutral photojournalist observers. Taking a side would create too much of a them and us feeling.
There is not taking a side and there is not saying ANYTHING and thats what happened here. May i ask the MESSAGE of this film. Is it just WAR BAD-JOURNALISM GOOD?????
Awesome! I had been on the fence about seeing this movie, but now I'm considering it after hearing what you had to say Kristian. I love the fact that this movie ain't showing favor to any one politically and if so I feel that would only cause more division. I felt that maybe that wasn't where the director wanted to go with it which logically made sense, and if anything show what being in the crossfires of such a event would be like. It was a good idea and if anything it's a movie that might bring more people together than not then.
I saw it yesterday at a screening and really liked it too. My only issue is one character seems to change directions with the way they were previously with no explanation of why.
@@iloveentertainment I feel like it would be a spoiler, so I would rather not say. It's someone who does something in the third act that doesn't line to earlier events in my opinion.
I'm definitely seeing this movie, but I can't help but feel that one movie isn't enough to cover this whole world. Like you said, it probably should've been a TV series, except I think it should be a longform one. I'd love to see everything leading up to the war all the way to how it ends and what comes after. If you're gonna tell a modern civil war story, that's what would make sense to me anyway.
Such a good film to experience in the theater. Beautifully shot, riveting from start to finish, with a constant tension simmering beneath even the scenes included to add levity. And the photograph slowly developing while the end credits play took the film past the finish line. I saw it with two friends with wildly differing political views, and all three of us loved it.
One thing the movie did really well was portray how insanely loud gunfire is especially in enclosed spaces. I was impressed by that. It also drops clues about what brought about the war and who was on which side.
If you have a full fledge imax. Most imax don't have the full imax experience. Dolby is better in those cases. Better sound, better seats, and most theatre's are updated to latest equipment.
I found it pretty good but it got way over-hyped.. i didn’t find it as great as I expected nor as the trailers suggested. There’s a scene involving 2 moving vehicles next to each other, that I found really stupid and not believable, but it ended up tense.. glad I saw this in a theater.. If I’d streamed it, probably would’ve paused/ taken a break at least once
This Movie is Really intense! Great performance from all actors and especially Jessie Plemons! What a horrifying scene ! The sound mixing of the action sequences is incredible, the gunshots just feel REAL! IMAX is also pretty amazing as the entire film filled up the whole screen as it was shot in a taller format which is not the usual 2.35:1. The only thing I think the film can do better is the ending, it’s quite rush and anti-climactic but I get the idea why the movie chose this kind of shocking ending as if felt real and just like something will happen in a real scenario, not a cliche cinematic ending. Definitely go watch it and experience the film!
I don't think this is Garland's last movie. That's not what he was getting at when that first quote was lifted about him never directing again. In other interviews he's said things like (I am absolutely paraphrasing here!!!) "With every movie I make, I always think it's my last. Because the whole process is such an impossible task" That's what he was getting at. I think he even cleared up the confusion with a later statement.
As an American soldier in a combat veteran myself, I have been making videos for the last couple of years talking about the dangers of World War III as well as a civil war because people don't understand what that truly is like and yet we have a group of mouth breathing idiots on Twitter calling for war. I have not seen the movie yet as I'm going to see it tonight, but hearing all these other reviewers talk about how it shows the true brutality of War really makes me happy rather than trying to tell a political message. Because like many have said before and I will say the same regardless of what political side you fall on all of that will fly out the window when bullets are flying at you there's no such thing as right and wrong in war because both sides believe they are doing what's right, but when we go to meet our creator will you be able to confidently say that you did what was right? I can't wait to see the film and I'm glad it does not say a political message or a lean politically in One Direction regardless of my strong political leanings in a Direction. hopefully this will be a wake up call, but I doubt it
Such a great film. Got to see it at an earlier screening at AMC Lincoln Square . The director and cast came out at the end for a Q&A earlier this week. I recommend it.
Alex Garland is one of my favorite autour writer/director's working today. Shame it will be his last direction. For now at least. And it seems like hes going out on top. I am so hype for this. And regarding the message of the film. We all know Alex is a progressive dude. Hes always been very clear as to his politics. But the film is told from journalists perspective as he has massive respect for them and is disgusted by certain groups of people who see journalists as the enemy. I dont need to explain it all. Theres interviews with Alex explaining it all.
I watched her review. My impression was that she was offended by the movie which is why she didn't like it. She didn't understand why american people just ended up behaving like violent thugs slaughtering each other with no clear motivations as to what the civil war was about
Just saw it and wow, it was amazing. Felt so surreal almost to real. 10/10 movie for me, I haven’t given a 10/10 since everything everywhere all at once a24 makes some bangers
I'm Brazilian and I felt very proud when I saw him being cast in the film, Wagner Moura is one of the best actors we have, the guy is incredible, anyone who has seen "Tropa de Elite" (Elite Squad) knows what I'm saying, in the first and second films he is incredible!
5.5/10. Starts well but never quite delivers. Kirsten is one dimensional playing the ‘world-weary jaded’ journalist’ and the character arcs are obvious. Last ‘big’ battle scene is cartoonish and made for the shorts reel. The driving mechanism for the movie - ie everything through the lens of a frontline photo journalist is overplayed. Over and over it’s ’the main characters we care about are taking cover and taking photos’ ..and now, the main characters we care about are taking cover and taking photos…..and, oh yes, now, the main characters we care about are….taking cover and….taking….photos. Yes of course there are such things as front line journos - but these guys in the movie by the end are practically lockstep side by side with the first soldiers in - standing up right next to them in the middle of a FF taking photos…. I couldn’t go with it. And with the movie pausing for a black and white ‘Time magazine’ photo still to tell the audience what they have just seen was ‘significant’. I wanted to know who was going to see all these photos anyway. Just….nah.
Got my IMAX tickets for Saturday. I'm really stoked on this. I'm a huge fan of all of his works and this will be very disappointing if this is his last directed film. For anyone else that is a fan of his, watch his show Devs. It's possibly his best work.
It's such an empty movie with so little context for anything. Dull characters don't help either. Outside of Jesse Plemons, who is great, this film was incredibly disappointing.
I saw this movie Monday in an AMC IMAX in Tysons Corner. This movie is intense and brutal especially the middle to ending of the 2nd act and the entire 3rd act. This movie was apolital which actually hurts it in the end imo. If you're going to do a movie about a civil war at least let the audience know what you're fighting for or trying to protect. Unless I missed it, I didn't see any explanation about why there is a civil war. Senseless murder, not killing, but murder all around especially this one scene everybody will be talking about. Acting was great. Great looking movie. The action in the 3rd act was phenomenal and loud. Some of the music selections were questionable. All in all, I liked the movie. The director played it safe instead of stepping in it politically. I also hated what happened at the end. They were setting it up since act 2 and when it happened, I shook my head. Aren't there tunnels under the White House also.....
@@andrewlaxton50 I get it but I just think the audience should be let in on what's going on or at least what started it. I could easily view this, with the vague info we got, as the President wanted to become a dictator (3rd term) and dismantled the federal gov't (FBI was mentioned) as we know it and three of richest states (Cali, and Florida) in the union said nah son. We have to fight this.
I feel like making an "unpolitical" Civil War movie is actually pretty dumb. I love some of Alex Garlands' previous movies, but acting as though a war like that can just exist in a vacuum without context or explanation...I mean, it's a choice. Not a good one imo, but whatever.
I thought as much too. But when I listen to interviews and hear Alex Garland’s intentions, it brings a different perspective. Oddly enough, it is still impactful and tells a different narrative to what I think everyone thinks. In this context, I love that the movie invites the viewer to think rather than be told. Worth a watch.
I think for one, it's obviously implied and doesn't need much explanation. The movie strips away a lot of the politics and has a few references to certain groups, subtly letting you know that this is a real possibility; all the horror you're seeing I think the fact that it's not as in your face as it could've been just makes it hit even harder when you find this out for yourself. On top of that, the movie itself is just beautiful
I wish the movie was called anything else but civil war but calling it civil war and not even showing how it happened is one of the dumbest decisions in Hollywood .
Man . I loved this film . It was such a great experience for everything it was . Especially as from the uk . It was scary but also thought provoking . The performances were spectacular. And it was best in its quiet moments
One of the OG movie reviewers on RUclips. Keep it up Kristian!
Boss isn’t he.
Not his last film Kristian he confirmed in a interview that the interview from the guardian misplaced his words he says they said he was retiring when in fact he just said he’s not directing for the foreseeable future because he is screenwriting for other films so he can direct a film in the future he just has other screenwriting project responsibilities at the moment
We saw civil war last night. Scary cautionary tale. Also personalizes other conflicts around the world - Could be us. Reminds me to not let our differences outweigh civility. Great movie
I saw Civil War over the weekend. I was blown away. It was stunning and jaw dropping. Insanely intense and harrowing. It wasn't what I expected.
Best movie of the year so far..
AhahAh for real? The movie got aggressive by the end only. I think you're very easy to impress. What happened in the movie is just a normal day in Latin America
"Photo Journaslist" is the term you're looking for.
Out of all the reviewers on RUclips, my tastes and opinions align with Kristian's more than any other. I trust ya man! Thanks for the review, I really look forward to this movie
What people missed is this movie is not about taking side on one band or another. Is about the horror of a internal war. Both sides doing crazy and horrible things. People fighting for ideology, racism, territory, it doesn't matter. People is dying for really nothing, and the travel of these journalist is amazing.
I said from the start when people were complaining the movie was not realistic for having California and Texas together, that the movie was going to avoid left vs right, and go for a completely fictional event, where you may not align with either side, or align with both, no matter your real alignment
Seeing this for my birthday tomorrow! Great review Kristian! Also saw Alex doing an interview on Collider and he said that him retiring was wrong and just for now he wants to screen write and then he'll possibly come back to directing but his primary focus according to him is just to screen write for rn.
Yo, my birthday is tomorrow too!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR 2MORROW!!
@@campbell412 HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR 2MORROW!!
Thanks for the review! I'm seeing it on Saturday
Great review Kristian, thanks as ever. I saw it yesterday and can concur with your review. Jessie Plemons was chilling. My only downsides of the movie were the over use of needle drops which I felt didn't always suit the on screen action (Would have much preferred a haunting score)
In a recent interview in Empire film magazine, Garland said that one of his biggest bug bears of cinema is how violence (in particular when someone gets shot) is unrealistically depicted. He was determined with Civil War to show violence in a more realistic way, even if it meant it was less sensational than in the traditional movie sense.
In order to capture this action he used a new type of camera that melded handheld and Steadicam to capture the urgency of what was unfolding on screen. He also used real military hardware on the sets to get the most authentic performances out of his actors as possible.
Just got out of the theater. I loved it. Great piece of art. The sound is amazing
Glad to hear it was good as it was one of my most anticipated this year. Sounds like it's more of a commentary on modern journalism and its responsibilities but I'll find that out when I see it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Correct. Worth a watch.
@@iloveentertainment will definitely check it out
Love and sub, from an average guy in the UK, keep doing what you do 👍
Seeing this tn! Hyped!
The reviews have gotten me more interested in the film, but Alonso and Christy had an interesting and contrasting take on the film which I found intriguing as well. They were on opposite sides of liking the film, but Christy liked that they didn't 'take sides' while Alonso thought it was a missed opportunity b/c, w/o that context, this film could have been any other country suffering from internal strife. Anyway, thanks for this review!
I’m looking forward to seeing this tonight at IMAX. I’m doing a double feature with Late Night with the Devil. Also Kristian they just announced the cast of his next movie so he’s not done yet
Great double-feature!
This felt like a post apocalyptic zombie movie but instead of zombies there is a civil war going on. It actually hits a a lot of the same beats as 28 days later. I feel like he re-wrote it and added a war. Overall I quite enjoyed this one.
Can’t wait to go see it Saturday.
great review. definitely sounds like it delivers what it promised
Listening to the hype from first reactions to the trailer I was excited. Not only me but pretty much everyone was disappointed especially at the end. Feels like the last scene was cut shorter
It was great if you're looking for a different perspective, and I love the fact it doesn't pick a side, and it just shows what would happen if we were in a civil war.
It stunk it never even distinguished a side
In a civil war, they're sides. So this is just a movie about people killing for no reason. I guess just listen to what the killers are saying, maybe that's a hint of the side they're on.
@@kevinjohnson6177that’s not the point of the movie
@@texascard duh I know that. But you could have shown more in depth look at each faction without revealing their stance
I had a small role on it and was treated like royalty even being a no named talent. I just hope I made the cut. We’ll see tomorrow night
A good movie gets it done. A great movie treats its smallest member of the crew or cast like its greatest members.
Hang in there bud
Let us know if you made it!
You make it in?
Did you make it???
Just saw it and wow yes really enjoyed it and there were several gut-punches and great cinematography
Wow didnt know Kristian was still active on RUclips. I used to watch you 11 years ago!
Yup! this channel is probably the best stuff I have done tobe honest. We are getting new peeps everyday so hope to see you around Landry!
Makes total sense not to take sides. We are observing a conflict through neutral photojournalist observers. Taking a side would create too much of a them and us feeling.
There is not taking a side and there is not saying ANYTHING and thats what happened here. May i ask the MESSAGE of this film. Is it just WAR BAD-JOURNALISM GOOD?????
Reminds me of The Killing Fields (1984). Another in the trenches field journalist movie.
If it’s anything like that film? I’m finding a theatre. I lament to this day not seeing the Killing Fields in the cinema.
Awesome! I had been on the fence about seeing this movie, but now I'm considering it after hearing what you had to say Kristian. I love the fact that this movie ain't showing favor to any one politically and if so I feel that would only cause more division. I felt that maybe that wasn't where the director wanted to go with it which logically made sense, and if anything show what being in the crossfires of such a event would be like. It was a good idea and if anything it's a movie that might bring more people together than not then.
I saw it yesterday at a screening and really liked it too. My only issue is one character seems to change directions with the way they were previously with no explanation of why.
Which character? Or will that spoilt it for others? (I had seen it last night). I either missed it or didn’t see that.
@@iloveentertainment I feel like it would be a spoiler, so I would rather not say. It's someone who does something in the third act that doesn't line to earlier events in my opinion.
@@FuzzyBubbles01 Ok; thanks.. I will think on it, as I am puzzled as to who you refer.
@@FuzzyBubbles01 Which character? I didn't notice it
I'm definitely seeing this movie, but I can't help but feel that one movie isn't enough to cover this whole world. Like you said, it probably should've been a TV series, except I think it should be a longform one. I'd love to see everything leading up to the war all the way to how it ends and what comes after. If you're gonna tell a modern civil war story, that's what would make sense to me anyway.
Such a good film to experience in the theater. Beautifully shot, riveting from start to finish, with a constant tension simmering beneath even the scenes included to add levity. And the photograph slowly developing while the end credits play took the film past the finish line. I saw it with two friends with wildly differing political views, and all three of us loved it.
great chracter and film arcs in this film ... loved it
I can’t wait to go see this!
One thing the movie did really well was portray how insanely loud gunfire is especially in enclosed spaces. I was impressed by that. It also drops clues about what brought about the war and who was on which side.
I’ll probably wait for it to come out, definitely excited for it though
Theater is the way to see it!
@@jraddd3477 a few people have said this to me now, looks like I’m going to have to see it in the theatre
Best image and sound in IMAX Laser.
If you have a full fledge imax. Most imax don't have the full imax experience. Dolby is better in those cases. Better sound, better seats, and most theatre's are updated to latest equipment.
After the review siunds like it shouldve been tv series. Sounds more like Falling Skies with no aliens.
for what it aimed to be, for me it does not match the heights of a film like Salvador (1986)
i will give it a B. i wish they explained how TX and CA joining forces to the point that they can take over 15 or so other states
I found it pretty good but it got way over-hyped.. i didn’t find it as great as I expected nor as the trailers suggested. There’s a scene involving 2 moving vehicles next to each other, that I found really stupid and not believable, but it ended up tense.. glad I saw this in a theater.. If I’d streamed it, probably would’ve paused/ taken a break at least once
I thought it was a great way to tell a story without picking a side! A damn good watch 7/10
Ever seen the Linda Blair movie called " All is normal " ?
This Movie is Really intense! Great performance from all actors and especially Jessie Plemons! What a horrifying scene !
The sound mixing of the action sequences is incredible, the gunshots just feel REAL!
IMAX is also pretty amazing as the entire film filled up the whole screen as it was shot in a taller format which is not the usual 2.35:1.
The only thing I think the film can do better is the ending, it’s quite rush and anti-climactic but I get the idea why the movie chose this kind of shocking ending as if felt real and just like something will happen in a real scenario, not a cliche cinematic ending.
Definitely go watch it and experience the film!
Betting it’s the song choice for the execution scene. It kinda threw me off too.
I am wondering if this was inspired from a Tom Clancy novel.
I don't think this is Garland's last movie. That's not what he was getting at when that first quote was lifted about him never directing again. In other interviews he's said things like (I am absolutely paraphrasing here!!!) "With every movie I make, I always think it's my last. Because the whole process is such an impossible task" That's what he was getting at. I think he even cleared up the confusion with a later statement.
As an American soldier in a combat veteran myself, I have been making videos for the last couple of years talking about the dangers of World War III as well as a civil war because people don't understand what that truly is like and yet we have a group of mouth breathing idiots on Twitter calling for war. I have not seen the movie yet as I'm going to see it tonight, but hearing all these other reviewers talk about how it shows the true brutality of War really makes me happy rather than trying to tell a political message. Because like many have said before and I will say the same regardless of what political side you fall on all of that will fly out the window when bullets are flying at you there's no such thing as right and wrong in war because both sides believe they are doing what's right, but when we go to meet our creator will you be able to confidently say that you did what was right? I can't wait to see the film and I'm glad it does not say a political message or a lean politically in One Direction regardless of my strong political leanings in a Direction. hopefully this will be a wake up call, but I doubt it
Post a review of this movie, once you see it, please!
Could be interesting
Such a great film. Got to see it at an earlier screening at AMC Lincoln Square . The director and cast came out at the end for a Q&A earlier this week. I recommend it.
Just watched Grace Randolph’s review. She’s all salty, hating it. More curious to check it out now!
Grace Randolph is an idiot wrapped in a moron, with the screeching voice of a dying harpie eagle
3:24 facts I’ll enjoy it more if it was a show
In real life, Journalist would be a target. Everyone thinks theyre liars. lol
Because most are.
2:45 I thought that they don’t show you that
Not what I expected, but I appreciate the neutral perspective. hated the music score
This is what comes after LEAV THE WORLD BEHIND scenarios
Great review! Oscar quality film!
Waitin for a FALLOUT review 👌👌
The film is so vague about everything
Alex Garland is one of my favorite autour writer/director's working today. Shame it will be his last direction. For now at least. And it seems like hes going out on top. I am so hype for this.
And regarding the message of the film. We all know Alex is a progressive dude. Hes always been very clear as to his politics. But the film is told from journalists perspective as he has massive respect for them and is disgusted by certain groups of people who see journalists as the enemy. I dont need to explain it all. Theres interviews with Alex explaining it all.
Not what you think it is at all, and that’s the best part. Very good movie
Jessie Plemons was Great.
Who's Bluce Ree
Sounds like they played it safe. Kind of cowardly, but I haven't seen it, so I'll try to keep my opinion in check till then.
Grace Randolph’s review was actually delusional.
I watched her review. My impression was that she was offended by the movie which is why she didn't like it. She didn't understand why american people just ended up behaving like violent thugs slaughtering each other with no clear motivations as to what the civil war was about
@@sebravenWe do that here every day.
@@sebravenwell that’s kind of the point isn’t it?
Liked it...7/10
I haven't seen it yet (got my ticket for tomorrow) but from what I've heard, there's indications that the president's side has January 6 leanings.
it was written prior to J6
Think I'll wait for it to stream
Just saw it and wow, it was amazing. Felt so surreal almost to real. 10/10 movie for me, I haven’t given a 10/10 since everything everywhere all at once a24 makes some bangers
I watched about 30mins it was VERY BORING.
Sorry ya felt that way!
3.75/5 shmoes for me. Ending decision. nearly destroyed the movie
I'm Brazilian and I felt very proud when I saw him being cast in the film, Wagner Moura is one of the best actors we have, the guy is incredible, anyone who has seen "Tropa de Elite" (Elite Squad) knows what I'm saying, in the first and second films he is incredible!
This shxt got a 90 on rotten tomatoes
So the only point this movie makes is that it could happen to us, and we never imagine it happening to us.
So like Red Dawn then
The point it makes is china good, America bad!
I looked around the theater. All dudes.
Sad movie..
Bro this movie was scary af
With the current state of the country I really just have no desire to see this movie. Maybe in a few years I might go back and watch it.
What's the current state of the country?
This movie of remind me of Stanley Kubrick. I thought the movie was great!
Literally I was so hyped for this , it was not what I wanted , I give it a solid 4/10
Great concept but yeah it failed to deliver.
Observing a group of self-absorbed reporters bustling about, I found myself hoping for all of them to meet their demise by the movie's conclusion.
Same same, they played it too damn safe,
It was a 2 at best.
Nah as a part of the military I found it accurate as hell
Buchwick did it bettter
As long as it’s better than Alex Garlands last movie Men, I’ll be happy.
It seemed like a similarly malformed gimmick as "Mother", a well made train wreck with the moral depth of an angsty teen.
I really liked Civil War film. It takes Inspiration from 28 Days Later, Nightcrawler, and a little bit of The Last of Us. Great Review!
Except it sucks unlike those other titles
5.5/10. Starts well but never quite delivers. Kirsten is one dimensional playing the ‘world-weary jaded’ journalist’ and the character arcs are obvious. Last ‘big’ battle scene is cartoonish and made for the shorts reel. The driving mechanism for the movie - ie everything through the lens of a frontline photo journalist is overplayed. Over and over it’s ’the main characters we care about are taking cover and taking photos’ ..and now, the main characters we care about are taking cover and taking photos…..and, oh yes, now, the main characters we care about are….taking cover and….taking….photos. Yes of course there are such things as front line journos - but these guys in the movie by the end are practically lockstep side by side with the first soldiers in - standing up right next to them in the middle of a FF taking photos…. I couldn’t go with it. And with the movie pausing for a black and white ‘Time magazine’ photo still to tell the audience what they have just seen was ‘significant’. I wanted to know who was going to see all these photos anyway. Just….nah.
Got my IMAX tickets for Saturday. I'm really stoked on this.
I'm a huge fan of all of his works and this will be very disappointing if this is his last directed film. For anyone else that is a fan of his, watch his show Devs. It's possibly his best work.
Don’t expect you to be wowed
"The movie Civil War..."
"Which one?"
"No cap."
"...What movie was capping?"
"I actively hate you and your language's timeline"
It's such an empty movie with so little context for anything. Dull characters don't help either. Outside of Jesse Plemons, who is great, this film was incredibly disappointing.
I saw this movie Monday in an AMC IMAX in Tysons Corner. This movie is intense and brutal especially the middle to ending of the 2nd act and the entire 3rd act. This movie was apolital which actually hurts it in the end imo. If you're going to do a movie about a civil war at least let the audience know what you're fighting for or trying to protect. Unless I missed it, I didn't see any explanation about why there is a civil war. Senseless murder, not killing, but murder all around especially this one scene everybody will be talking about. Acting was great. Great looking movie. The action in the 3rd act was phenomenal and loud. Some of the music selections were questionable. All in all, I liked the movie. The director played it safe instead of stepping in it politically.
I also hated what happened at the end. They were setting it up since act 2 and when it happened, I shook my head. Aren't there tunnels under the White House also.....
I don’t think it really mattered what side was which. The point is that a civil war would be terrible for anyone regardless
@@andrewlaxton50 I get it but I just think the audience should be let in on what's going on or at least what started it. I could easily view this, with the vague info we got, as the President wanted to become a dictator (3rd term) and dismantled the federal gov't (FBI was mentioned) as we know it and three of richest states (Cali, and Florida) in the union said nah son. We have to fight this.
I feel like making an "unpolitical" Civil War movie is actually pretty dumb. I love some of Alex Garlands' previous movies, but acting as though a war like that can just exist in a vacuum without context or explanation...I mean, it's a choice. Not a good one imo, but whatever.
I thought as much too. But when I listen to interviews and hear Alex Garland’s intentions, it brings a different perspective. Oddly enough, it is still impactful and tells a different narrative to what I think everyone thinks. In this context, I love that the movie invites the viewer to think rather than be told. Worth a watch.
@@iloveentertainment Hmm, thanks for sharing your perspective. I might watch it after all.
Watch the movie, you’ll see how much better the movie was because it wasn’t political
The movie wasn’t really about the politics. It was more about commentary on war journalism
I think for one, it's obviously implied and doesn't need much explanation. The movie strips away a lot of the politics and has a few references to certain groups, subtly letting you know that this is a real possibility; all the horror you're seeing
I think the fact that it's not as in your face as it could've been just makes it hit even harder when you find this out for yourself. On top of that, the movie itself is just beautiful
I'm looking fwd to this movie
Great concept and that’s it. I had a hard time not walking out after finishing my pop corn and Reese’s Pieces. Yes it’s really that bad
As we usually say in Brazil... "Talvez não funcione com burros"
I wish the movie was called anything else but civil war but calling it civil war and not even showing how it happened is one of the dumbest decisions in Hollywood .
That decision for you to watch it.
Civil War at the 2025 Oscars
Best script
Best sound
Best photography
Best actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best edition
Best direction
I doubt all of that
Worst fucking narrative
UNPLUGWIFI
We don’t even see the sniper in the winter wonderland .
That’s the point of the scene and what makes it terrifying.
Literally could still be sniping lol😂
Movie was ehh
If anyone is smart you'll know EXACTLY what inspired this movie and the atmosphere it's hinting towards...Ronald Dump lol
LieMax 😂😂
I think it's one of the bwst movies in recent years
There's no way Texas would align with California. The most unrealistic part of the movie.
Why because you think California is the pure liberal state? It’s actually a very big gun state
Too funny! lots of Californians now live in Texas. Peoples of the southwest have a lot in common across the board. Catholic country. just my take
I was so dissapointed in it
Man . I loved this film . It was such a great experience for everything it was . Especially as from the uk . It was scary but also thought provoking . The performances were spectacular. And it was best in its quiet moments
Joe Biden is no Abe Lincoln LOL !