Movie basic details
Current status - Released
Total runtime - 109 mins.
Release date - 10-04-2024
Release year - 2024
Genres - Action, Drama, Top Trending Movies, War
Overall ratings and scores for Civil War:
Happiness Score - 7.409/10, World Popularity Score - 54.1412/100, IMDB Score - 7.6, Metascore - N/A, Internet Movie Database - 7.6/10, .
Civil War movie has Total Global Votes - 575, Total IMD Votes - 37,955
Civil War Movie Introduction: Movie Civil War, release year 2024 is written by Alex Garland and directed by Alex Garland. The leading star-cast in this movie are Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny along with the other stars and crew members.
Trailers, Clips, Featurettes and Behind the Scenes
Official Final Trailer
Official Trailer 2
Official Trailer
Alex Garland on Civil War | BFI IMAX Q&A
Alex Garland Interview
First Look
Movie overview and plot by Anagha Shashank
Movie in-short: A journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.
Movie story-line: In the near future, a group of war journalists attempt to survive while reporting the truth as the United States stands on the brink of civil war.
Movie synopsis: A journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.
Highlights - Civil War (2024)
Total budget - $50,000,000.00
Total revenue - $72,245,095.00
Produced by - DNA FilmsIPR.VC
Produced in - FinlandUnited Kingdom
Available languages - English (English),
Homepage URL - https://a24films.com/films/civil-war
Awards won / Nominations - 1 nomination
Certificate(s) - AR : +16 AU : MA 15+ BR : 18 CA : 14A CZ : 15+ DE : 16 DK : 15 ES : 18 FI : K-16 FR : 12 GB : 15 HK : IIB HU : 18 IE : 15A IL : 16 IT : 6+ MX : C NL : 16 NO : 15 PH : R-16 PR : R PT : M/14 RU : 16+ SE : 15 SG : NC16 SK : 15 TH : 15 TR : 16+ TW : 6+ US : R US : R US : R
Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of Civil War (2024)
Lead Actors - Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny
Writer(s) - Alex Garland
Director(s) - Alex Garland
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about Civil War (2024)
What is the release date of Civil War (2024)?
Release date of Civil War (2024) is 10-04-2024.
What is the total runtime of Civil War (2024) in minutes?
Total runtime of Civil War (2024) in minutes is 109 min.
What is the budget consumed to produce Civil War (2024) movie?
The budget consumed to produce Civil War (2024) movie is around $50,000,000.00.
How much revenue is expected from movie Civil War (2024)?
Expected revenue from movie movie Civil War (2024) is around $72,245,095.00.
What is the pupularity of Civil War (2024)?
Worldwide pupularity of Civil War (2024) movie is 54.1412%.
What is the name of the production company of film Civil War (2024)?
Production company of film Civil War (2024) is/are DNA Films, IPR.VC, .
Which country the film Civil War (2024) is produced in?
Film production country for the film Civil War (2024) is Finland, United Kingdom, .
Which language the film Civil War (2024) is produced in?
Film Civil War (2024) is produced in English (English), language(s).
Which Genre the film Civil War (2024) belongs to?
Movie Civil War (2024) is categorized under Action, Adventure, Thriller genre(s).
Who are the lead actors of the film Civil War (2024)?
Lead actors of the film Civil War (2024) are Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny.
Who is the writer of the film Civil War (2024)?
The writer(s) of the film Civil War (2024) is/are Alex Garland.
Who is the director of the film Civil War (2024)?
The director(s) of the film Civil War (2024) is/are Alex Garland.
Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by Civil War (2024) movie?
Movie Civil War (2024) has 1 nomination awards and nomination in it's profile.
What is the story of Civil War (2024) in-short?
Short plot of movie Civil War (2024): A journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House..
What is the full story of Civil War (2024) movie?
Full plot of movie Civil War (2024): A journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House..
Where to find full details of Civil War (2024) movie?
You can find the full details of movie Civil War (2024) at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17279496
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List of full Starcast and crew members of Civil War (2024)
Full Starcast:
Name: Kirsten Dunst
Character: Lee
Name: Wagner Moura
Character: Joel
Name: Cailee Spaeny
Character: Jessie
Name: Stephen McKinley Henderson
Character: Sammy
Name: Nelson Lee
Character: Tony
Name: Nick Offerman
Character: President
Name: Jefferson White
Character: Dave
Name: Evan Lai
Character: Bohai
Name: Vince Pisani
Character: Concierge
Name: Justin James Boykin
Character: American Soldier (Middle East)
Name: Jess Matney
Character: Checkpoint Soldier
Name: Greg Hill
Character: Pete
Name: Edmund Donovan
Character: Eddie
Name: Sonoya Mizuno
Character: Anya
Name: Tim James
Character: Hanging Captive
Name: Simeon Freeman
Character: Commercial Soldier Mike
Name: James Yaegashi
Character: Commercial Corporal
Name: Dean Grimes
Character: Commerical Soldier #1
Name: Alexa Mansour
Character: Aid Worker Refugee Camp
Name: Martha B. Knighton
Character: Elderly Woman
Name: Melissa Saint-Amand
Character: Shop Assistant
Name: Karl Glusman
Character: Spotter
Name: Jin Ha
Character: Sniper
Name: Jojo T. Gibbs
Character: WF White House Sergeant
Name: Jared Shaw
Character: WF White House Assaulter #1
Name: Justin Garza
Character: WF White House Assaulter #2
Name: Brian Philpot
Character: WF White House Assaulter #3
Name: Tywaun Tornes
Character: WF White House Assaulter #4
Name: Juani Feliz
Character: Joy Butler
Name: Jesse Plemons
Character: Militia Soldier (uncredited)
Name: John Newberg
Character: Rose Garden Man (uncredited)
Name: Kevin Howell
Character: Western Force Army Soldier (uncredited)
Name: Ernest 'Scooby' Rogers
Character: Riot Police / Army Soldier (uncredited)
Name: Robert Perry Bierman
Character: Airline Passenger (uncredited)
Name: Joe Manuel Gallegos Jr.
Character: Air Steward (uncredited)
Name: Christopher Cocke
Character: Airport Customer (uncredited)
Name: Ryan Austin Bryant
Character: WF Marine (uncredited)
Name: Jeff Bosley
Character: SFC Brown (uncredited)
Name: Brent Moorer Gaskins
Character: Injured Marine (uncredited)
Name: Evan Holtzman
Character: Secret Service Agent (uncredited)
Name: Lauren Marie Gordon
Character: Female Marine (uncredited)
Name: Kevin Kedgley
Character: Western Forces Marine / Flag Detail (uncredited)
Name: Timothy LaForce
Character: Milita (uncredited)
Name: Cora Maple Lindell
Character: Dying Refugee (uncredited)
Name: Cody Marshall
Character: Soldier (uncredited)
Name: Randy S. Love
Character: Soldier (uncredited)
Name: Petey Nguyễn
Character: Marine (uncredited)
Name: LePrix Robinson
Character: Female Army Soldier (uncredited)
Name: Kim Rosen
Character: Airplane Passenger (uncredited)
Name: Daniel Patrick Shook
Character: Guard Marine (uncredited)
Name: Robert Tinsley
Character: Marine (uncredited)
Name: Jaclyn White
Character: War Journalist (uncredited)
Name: Temper Lavigne
Character: Refugee (uncredited)
Crew Members:
Name: Andrew Macdonald
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Allon Reich
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Gregory Goodman
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Alex Garland
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Director
Name: Rob Hardy
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of Photography
Name: Jake Roberts
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor
Name: Caty Maxey
Department: Art
Job/Role: Production Design
Name: Mark Dillon
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Direction
Name: Jason Vigdor
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Direction
Name: Lizbeth Ayala
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Decoration
Name: Meghan Kasperlik
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Design
Name: Deena Adair
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Key Makeup Artist
Name: Alex Breijak
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist
Name: Crystal Broedel
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hairstylist
Name: Ashley Levy
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Department Head
Name: Amy Wood
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hair Department Head
Name: Lee Alan McConnell
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Special Effects Coordinator
Name: J.D. Schwalm
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Special Effects Supervisor
Name: Mike Prawitz
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Pyrotechnician
Name: Michelle Rose
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects Producer
Name: Jeffrey J. Dashnaw
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunt Coordinator
Name: Janelle Beaudry
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunt Double
Name: Christian Brunetti
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunt Double
Name: Luis Fernández
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunt Double
Name: Jeff Galpin
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunt Double
Name: Tyler Galpin
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunt Double
Name: Crystal Hooks
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunt Double
Name: Remington Steele
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Ryan Staats
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Felipe Savahge
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: John Santiago
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Dalton Rondell
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Adam Rivette
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Jennie Shea
Department: Sound
Job/Role: ADR Recordist
Name: Robby Brown
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley Editor
Name: Zoe Freed
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley Artist
Name: Danny Freemantle
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Effects Editor
Name: Glenn Freemantle
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Supervising Sound Editor
Name: Glenn Freemantle
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Designer
Name: Nick Freemantle
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Effects Editor
Name: Glen Gathard
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley Mixer
Name: Naomi Graham
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Dialogue Editor
Name: Rebecca Heathcote
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley Artist
Name: Dayo James
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Effects Editor
Name: Robert Malone
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Effects Editor
Name: Ian Morgan
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Dialogue Editor
Name: Chris Navarro
Department: Sound
Job/Role: ADR Mixer
Name: Stephanie Logan
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Supervisor
Name: Janelle Beaudry
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Richard Arnold
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Best Boy Grip
Name: William Justin Aycock
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Lighting Technician
Name: Zach Beahan
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Electrician
Name: Kelly R. Borisy
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Dolly Grip
Name: Hugh Braselton
Department: Camera
Job/Role: "B" Camera Operator
Name: Coy Breaux
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Lighting Technician
Name: Michael Cape
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Grip
Name: Murray Close
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Still Photographer
Name: Sam Coody
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Rigging Grip
Name: Brian Dennis
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Rigging Gaffer
Name: Fred Duffer
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Video Assist Operator
Name: Chris DuMont
Department: Camera
Job/Role: "C" Camera Operator
Name: Mike Flores
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Dolly Grip
Name: Stoy Fulcher
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Rigging Grip
Name: Dylan Goss
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Aerial Director of Photography
Name: Daniel Guadalupe
Department: Camera
Job/Role: First Assistant "B" Camera
Name: Grayson Guldenschuh
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Second Assistant "C" Camera
Name: Matthew Haskins
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Second Assistant "A" Camera
Name: Todd Heater
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Gaffer
Name: Jeremy Hereford
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Rigging Grip
Name: Nicole Higgins
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Rigging Grip
Name: Mat Irby
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Additional Grip
Name: Breona Jones
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Camera Technician
Name: Stephen Lamb
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Grip
Name: Jason Lancour
Department: Camera
Job/Role: First Assistant Camera
Name: Bruce Leefook
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Lighting Technician
Name: Joseph Mason
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Lighting Technician
Name: Adam Meadows
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Video Assist Operator
Name: Dehaven Moore
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Lighting Technician
Name: Tony Murima
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Rigging Grip
Name: Louie Northern
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Drone Pilot
Name: Beaux Petit
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Electrician
Name: Mackie Roberts
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Key Grip
Name: Tori Roloson
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Grip
Name: Logan Russell
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Grip
Name: Terrance Smalls
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Electrician
Name: Don Steinberg
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Focus Puller
Name: David J. Thompson
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Camera Operator
Name: Rick Turner
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Rigging Grip
Name: Jeff Wallace
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Assistant Chief Lighting Technician
Name: Kaley Boerneke
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting Assistant
Name: Yasmeen Griffin
Department: Production
Job/Role: Extras Casting
Name: Laura Mengoni
Department: Production
Job/Role: Extras Casting
Name: Stacia P Clarke
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Set Costumer
Name: Madison Divergilio
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costumer
Name: Kassia Dombroski
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Coordinator
Name: Brianne Freeman
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costumer
Name: Megan Fudge
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Set Costumer
Name: Benj Gibicsar
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Set Costumer
Name: Emily Good
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costumer
Name: Jennifer Hryniw
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Assistant Costume Designer
Name: Jared B. Leese
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Tailor
Name: Chelyse Abrams
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Dailies Operator
Name: Jens Baylis
Department: Editing
Job/Role: First Assistant Editor
Name: Johnathan Wei Dickinson
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Digital Intermediate
Name: Heidi Jacobo
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Dailies Operator
Name: Gareth Parry
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Online Editor
Name: Alan Pritt
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Digital Intermediate Producer
Name: Noah Rodden
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Dailies Operator
Name: Sam Shelton
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Assistant Editor
Name: Asa Shoul
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Digital Intermediate Colorist
Name: Saffron Weaver
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Assistant Editor
Name: Austin Armstrong
Department: Production
Job/Role: Location Production Assistant
Name: Andrew Devlin
Department: Art
Job/Role: Location Scout
Name: Lindsay Henefer
Department: Production
Job/Role: Location Assistant
Name: James Billy Hill III
Department: Production
Job/Role: Assistant Location Manager
Name: Lowell Lambert
Department: Production
Job/Role: Assistant Location Manager
Name: Hana Lowe
Department: Production
Job/Role: Assistant Location Manager
Name: Kellie Morrison
Department: Production
Job/Role: Location Manager
Name: Melissa Mortensen
Department: Production
Job/Role: Assistant Location Manager
Name: Cherie New
Department: Production
Job/Role: Assistant Location Manager
Name: Alex Olino
Department: Production
Job/Role: Location Assistant
Name: Angeline Santivasci
Department: Production
Job/Role: Assistant Location Manager
Name: Daniel Sortet
Department: Production
Job/Role: Location Coordinator
Name: Jeff D Williams
Department: Production
Job/Role: Assistant Location Manager
Name: Michael Woodruff
Department: Production
Job/Role: Assistant Location Manager
Name: Simon Astall
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Music Supervisor
Name: Rachel Park
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Music Editor
Name: Amber Harley
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Script Supervisor
Name: Natasha Negron
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist
Name: Alex-Michael Petty
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist
Name: Carla Wallace
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist
Name: Deena Adair
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Key Hair Stylist
Name: Clare St. John
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Post Production Consulting
Name: Kenneth Yu
Department: Production
Job/Role: Unit Production Manager
Name: Craig Comstock
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Assistant Director
Name: Chayse Banks
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Assistant
Name: Eric Heffron
Department: Directing
Job/Role: First Assistant Director
Name: Gregory Santoro
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Second Assistant Director
Name: Suzanne Bonanno
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Scenic Artist
Name: Darby Abraham
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Decoration
Name: Dan Branciforti
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Dresser
Name: Lawson Bruen
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Property Master
Name: Brett Fahle
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Dresser
Name: Christopher Ferris
Department: Art
Job/Role: Construction Coordinator
Name: Nelson Hagood
Department: Art
Job/Role: Leadman
Name: Kelly Harrell
Department: Art
Job/Role: Props
Name: Madelyn Kahn
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Department Assistant
Name: Pike Kanjanampa
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Department Coordinator
Name: Tyrone Lee
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Armorer
Name: Alexander Linde
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Art Director
Name: Jim Magdaleno
Department: Art
Job/Role: Storyboard Artist
Name: Emily Minnick
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Dresser
Name: Brynna Norvell
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Art Director
Name: Dan Riker
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Armorer
Name: John Sanders
Department: Art
Job/Role: Property Master
Name: Brian Calvin Smith
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: On Set Dresser
Name: Zack Timms
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Dresser
Name: Willow Watson
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Designer
Name: Ben Barker
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Supervising Sound Editor
Name: Jennie Breckenridge
Department: Sound
Job/Role: ADR Recordist
Name: Gillian Dodders
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Supervising Dialogue Editor
Name: Gillian Dodders
Department: Sound
Job/Role: ADR Editor
Name: Chico L. Jones
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Driver
Name: Charles Skip McCoy
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Driver
Name: Huelon F. Thrift Jr.
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Transportation Coordinator
Name: Hannah Brunner
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Assistant
Name: Tarn Harper
Department: Production
Job/Role: Post Production Accountant
Name: Carson Hicks
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Assistant
Name: Justin Holt
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Assistant
Name: Jenny Kissoon
Department: Production
Job/Role: Assistant Production Coordinator
Name: Samantha Krupica
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Assistant
Name: Grant Lafferty
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Assistant
Name: Jakaila Langston
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting Assistant
Name: Travis Meguire
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Assistant
Name: Margaret Moore
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Assistant
Name: Josh Melo
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Secretary
Name: Marjorie Rudick
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Coordinator
Name: Alex Garland
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Writer
Name: Matt Curtis
Department: Art
Job/Role: Title Designer
Name: Ray Mendoza
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Military Consultant
Name: Geoff Barrow
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer
Name: Ben Salisbury
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer
Name: Elisa Alvares
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer
Name: Timo Argillander
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer
Name: Landon K. Smith
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Special Effects Technician
Name: Jeremy Zamora
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Special Effects Technician
Name: Frederick Mac Browne
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Special Effects Technician
Name: Austin Aplin
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects Producer
Name: Lee Barraclough
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: VFX Artist
Name: Anthony Lowe
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: VFX Artist
Name: Fraser Murdoch
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: VFX Artist
Name: Alex Rabbitt
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: VFX Artist
Name: David Simpson
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects Supervisor
Name: Artem Smirnov
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: VFX Artist
Name: Francine Maisler
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting
Name: Ray Mendoza
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Technical Advisor
Name: Dylan Hice
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Justin Hall
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Linda Kessler
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: T. Ryan Mooney
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Chris Romrell
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Jeff Galpin
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Randy James Beckman
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Sean Paul Braud
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Brandon Beckman
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Gianni Biasetti Jr.
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Branden Arnold
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Alex Martini
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Additional Second Assistant Director
Reviews Section
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/civil-war-review-a-thought-provoking-dive-into-war-journalism-and-moral-complexity/ "Civil War attests to Alex Garland’s fascinating ability to create impactful narratives that provoke deep discussions, beyond his unwavering commitment to the themes and characters at hand, without falling into preachy stances. A film that transcends political boundaries, focusing on war journalism, the moral dilemmas faced by those who risk their lives to tell stories that cannot be ignored, and the personal transformation necessary to carry out such an inhuman task. The character complexity and the chilling intensity of the cinematography and sound production contribute to a powerfully engaging, repeatedly shocking audiovisual experience. It’s a tribute to a profession often forgotten, but equally a challenge for viewers to reflect on critical issues in contemporary society." Rating: A-
Terrific movie! 'Civil War' is a blast from beginning to end, I enjoyed everything about it to be honest. It features an interesting story that is told with excellence. My biggest takeaway is the sound design, which is outstanding; literally from the first seconds post-BBFC black card. It is paced absolutely spot on, the end comes around so quick; probably because I was hooked. The cast do great jobs. Obvious credit to Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura and Stephen McKinley Henderson, they are all ace. Cailee Spaeny is my personal standout though, what an excellent showing from her! Engrossing viewing. Highly recommended. Very much want to rewatch it already.
Nope, sorry, this just didn't work for me. It appears that there is a civil war amongst these United States. California and Texas have seceded from the Union and Florida seems to be having a wobble too. The President (Nick Offerman) makes a speech assuring the rest of his country that they've nothing to worry about, but hardened photo-journalist "Lee" (Kirsten Dunst) and her cohort "Joel" (Wagner Moura) reckon that the conflict is quite likely to come to an altogether different conclusion. They bravely decide to travel the 800-odd miles to Washington DC to try and interview him. Their out-of-shape veteran associate "Sammy" (Stephen McKinley Henderson) thinks they are mad, but also wants in on the trip. Meantime, the enthusiastic young photographer "Jessie" (Cailee Spaeny) has managed to hook up with the team and so, rather implausibly, they agree to take her on this perilous journey. It's that implausibility that carries the whole thing as the completely preposterous scenario unfolds before us. No effort is made to fill us in on the cause of this warfare. Did the President seize power? Was he elected from a party these states didn't vote for? Are they just brutal and well armed revolutionaries? Then we have the ridiculous dialogue - usually from Henderson with his "always take fuel when you can" or "this way only leads to death" type profundities as the group travel through a remarkably stable, well fuelled and provisioned, nation where there's hardly the merest hint of mass migrations, fear or terror. Indeed, their blue "Press" helmets and a little bit of kevlar seem to render them immune to the deadly drama that they are supposed to be experiencing. Jesse Plemons makes a brief appearance - that actually leads to the only vaguely exciting part of this chronology, but otherwise it's all a bit on a non-event. Dunst starts off as a strong and characterful woman but that dwindles away and, well, I was just a bit bored as the denouement hoved into view with all the predicability of the sun coming up. It's bitty, episodic, unrealistic and populated with characters in whom I simply could not believe. Sure, maybe it's supposed to be outlandishly apocalyptic, but it reminded me for the most part of an episode of "Falling Skies" - only without the aliens. Perhaps it might resonate better with an American audience? I'm not one of them and this didn't.
Cautionary tales often have some of the most significant impact when brought to life on the big screen, and that’s certainly the case with the latest offering from writer-director Alex Garland. The filmmaker’s gripping tale of a quartet of journalists (Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Cailee Spaeny) covering a civil war in a dystopian version of America of the near future follows the reporters as they make their way from New York to Washington via a circuitous route that shows them all sides of this nightmarish scenario. Essentially a road trip film, “Civil War” provides the principals and viewers with an array of images and situations graphically depicting what’s left of the US as a distraught population attempts to make sense of the circumstances and find ways to survive. The purpose of the protagonists’ journey is to secure an interview (likely the last one) with a corrupt, egomaniacal President (Nick Offerman) as rebel forces close in on the capital. They set out on this treacherous odyssey despite the dangers involved both in making the trip and in their roles as journalists, who are looked on with suspicion and have been accused of fanning the flames of the hostilities. While some have complained that the film doesn’t provide enough social and political background about the conflict, I submit that this consideration is fundamentally unnecessary: Garland is making an unadulterated statement here that, when the bullets start flying, ideology won’t matter and no one will care, a point driven home with chilling clarity over and over. The madness that consumes the population is all that’s important at that juncture, one driven by bald-faced hostility on steroids both among the combatants and the overzealousness of the reporters in seeking to “get the story,” no matter what. In achieving this end, the filmmaker holds nothing back, making this an often-difficult watch, one definitely not for the squeamish or faint of heart. But the picture’s message is one of grave importance, especially in today’s trying, polarized climate. We’d be wise to pay attention to what’s being said in this important work, handily the best – and most troubling – release of 2024 thus far.
The film, although set in a context of armed conflict, deviates from the traditional war theme to focus on war photojournalists, promoting a perspective on the work of such professionals. Through a series of small scenes, the director seeks to compose a portrait of these professionals' actions on the battlefield without declaring the reasons for the war or identifying the sides involved. Each scene, individually, is well-executed, standing out for the quality of cinematography and an immersive sound work that amplifies the tension. However, these scenes, although effective individually, fail to come together cohesively. The result is a film that seems less than the sum of its parts. The main problem with the film is a lack of depth. Although technically well-produced, particularly in terms of audio, the film falls short of a deeper approach, which could have elevated it from a mere display of impactful scenes to a truly impactful work.
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