Rating: A+
The UN is calling for the registration and employment of super powered people, making them accountable to something more than their own moral compass. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) believes this is the right course of action, considering the lives lost due to the battles caused, attracted and fought by the Avengers. However, Captain America (Chris Evans) believes that the best hands are their own, arguing that world leaders have specific agendas which would prevent them from helping some and forcing them to help others. The Avengers are split down the middle as to whose side they are on; Captain America’s, or Iron Man’s.
Soon after this debate, Bucky (Sebastian Stan), the Winter Soldier and Captain America’s old friend, is accused of attacking a meeting hosting world leaders discussing this issue. Captain America goes to Bucky’s defense, and everything escalates very quickly.
The basic premise very similar to the comic version, but the film is successful in executing the concept believably. The debate between the two sides was convincing and the tension was palpable. I could honestly believe this was group of friends morally disagreeing with each other. Though Captain America is the titular character, it was not entirely in his perspective. While ultimately I agree with him on this one, I can easily see why one would side with Iron Man’s pragmatism.
Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) were both interesting, awesome female characters with their own motivations and interests. I particularly enjoyed watching Black Widow beat the living shit out of multiple people. The Vision (Paul Bettany) was adorable in his sweaters, attempting to cook for Scarlet Witch and emulating humanity.
The fight choreography was well executed and each character had their own, distinctive combat style. The fight scenes featured a lot of dialogue, so you weren’t just watching people punch each other for long sections of the movie. There was a lot of room for jokes and humour, which was handled well without taking away from the more serious parts of the film.
Oh and, Spiderman (Tom Holland) was AMAZING - the best version of Spidey to grace our screens yet.