CIVIL WAR - Movie Review

[brianurbina]

I have to disagree I think it resonated deeply in that the point was how it showed how during such events, man loses their humanity and gets to a very animalistic us vs them.

It felt very realistic and reminds us of the pain that comes from such chaos

[elemunt-vbgn]

Garland has always been a filmmaker more interested in raising interesting questions to us viewers rather than dishing out definitive answers, so this movie is the logical endpoint to this idea by literally putting us in the shoes of people whos job is to show lifes tragic glorious truths to us and let us decide what it means. In this case the journalists I guess Garland can see as himself in a way, I don't necessarily need a film to have a thesis, theme is something I appreciate a lot in film, be it in the subtext or metaphors, but it's not something I necessarily need, its certainly poked at, but character serves the movie enough for me here

[Vortexfilmclub]

thanks again for the great review! it said a lot about the age of cameras, the new recruit using an old film camera, and the veteren using digital, we had an interesting conversation with an historian for those who want to know more.

[pedrorocha]

What's with movies these days? They fail at being good, and they fail at being bad. It's all so.... zombie like.... no passion.

[randyorr]

This was one of the strangest moves that I have ever watched. Not strange as in strange, but strangely empty. All of your analysis was spot on. I wanted to like this movie so much but I really do struggle and have to go to lengths to find any meaning. On the other hand, it is an interesting and timely concept, the actors are good, the filming and production value is quite good, the war scenes are quite visceral but, but, there is something very important missing in this movie, just can't put my finger on what it is. It's like the story is missing. Like when they went into the town that was oddly normal they commented that it was like the twilight zone I really perked up thinking oh boy, something odd and strange is about to happen ... then nothing. big sigh...

[luke-oakley]

Hi there, can't wait to watch this one on the big screen. I love listening to your thoughts on various topics and movies, even tho I don't agree a 100% all the time, I feel it challenges me to take a closer look and reflect on my opinions much more. So thank you for that!

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[ttjztmt]

"I do struggle with this a bit" - well that's unusual

[scottb]

Excellent review! Thank you for your points to ponder, and your own insights!

[rics]

Excellent thoughtful review as always. The depth you go to explain crux of the films is truly envious. Something is lacking these days from movie critics.

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[ClearCritique]

Well-articulated as always. I quite enjoyed your lightbulb analogy. I may use it on my channel (with credit). Civil War almost seems like it would be better as a series or even a video game. There is much to dig into while still being apolitical, and it sounds like this fell short.

[useofthirds]

Saying Civil War is apolitical is like saying the Zone of Interest is apolitical.

[jasonkraley]

thank you for your down-to-earth review.. i haven’t watched this movie yet, & i really wanted a review - esp after watching an interview w/Alex Garland regarding his intentions w/o any spoilers.. i’m VERY impressed/glad you brought up & elaborated on “Children Of Men” - one of my “rare/unheard of” film suggestions to others.. i rented that film when it came out in a video store, not knowing anything about it & was impressively surprised! you’ve helped me balance expectations vs the director’s stated intentions back into “neutral” & unknowing of anything about the film - just like “Children Of Men”.. i will rent this when the rental costs aren’t equal to purchasing the physical version of it on bluray.. again, much thanks..

[smfboqt]

I loved your review, I found it insightful. I have not seen Civil War but based on your reviews of Garlands previous films, I will add this. His films do not have answers. They are questions about who we are and what we are becoming…. I love his films because of this. I don’t need to be told how I feel or what I need to believe. Paint me a picture and let me discover my own answers…. The big questions in life have no answers, only choices.

[stefannelson]

I am glad I saw your review. I felt pretty much the same way after I recently watched it. I could not really articulate in my head what it was that I was having issues with but I think you summed it up quite nicely. I would also still recommend it but I would not build it up too much. Thanks really enjoy your reviews.

[WeylandLabs]

Its so interesting seeing your commenters not being able to conceptualize the true point of the movie, and wanting to be told how to think and being told to choose a side. Human life should be the side, and that's what the director kind of emphasises in the film. The more I read YT reviews to this makes me sad that people cannot create their own thoughts about this and understand the value of the film.

[SpeedbirdConcordeOne]

Your channel is like a breath of fresh air. Many thanks for these reviews. I crave balanced, Intelligent and engaging opinions and you deliver every time.

[JandoMorales]

You mentioned All Along The Watchtower… are you referring to the Jimi Hendrix version?

[Mavisdundundunnnmanston]

I'm seeing this tonight! I'm so excited. I have so much respect for war journalists, and read the ap every day. Thats my main reason why I want to see this film.

[LFPAnimations]

I watched Civil War after watching a few interviews with Garland where he explained his intent with the movie. This might have been why going into the film I didn't have the expectations that other people did about how political it would get. He has been very clear this film is meant to be a warning about how division is bad in a society and also about how we need to respect the free press. It is a timely message and if he had made it too relevant to modern politics that message would fall on deaf ears of the people who need to hear it.

[cristanero]

I found myself feeling very human during & especially after the viewing. I didn't expect to have such an emotional response in the parking lot on my way out. "What was it really all about?" Idk, but I feel a strengthened conscious appreciation for nature & the simplicity of life. Some moments in the film granted us this relief. Not much I wanna dissect here, instead, just feel. It was heavy, not the brightest or fully realized story, just simple heavy stuff. & I think it's open ended world-building/lore leaves for a more emotional impact. Excellent Sound design.