Civil War
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Civil War

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2024 • 109 min • War · Action · Drama

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Synopsis

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.

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Top billed cast

Director: Alex Garland • Crew: Alex Garland

Trailers & clips

So Other People Ask - Official Clip

Official Preview

Alex Garland on Civil War | BFI IMAX Q&A

Official Final Trailer

Alex Garland Interview

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Critic reviews

fresh

75/100 4 reporters document their journey through the war torn U.S. on the way to Washington D.C. to interview the president. This was a brutal and intense film coldly depicting the barbaric horrors of warfare between Americans consumed with hate and racial fear.…

fresh

A horrifying yet amazing ride from start to end Full of amazing shots,heart breaking deaths and a take on film making I’ve never seen I loved almost every second of this film. I would like to know more about the before and after of the film though

rotten

I was very interested in watching Civil War for a number of reasons. Mainly I wanted to see how the various political sides were portrayed in the very divided "United" States. Indeed, there are many countries in the world that are near evenly split amongst two groups: High Government Involvement (money, immigration, etc.) vs. Free Market Capitalism.…

fresh

This film is wonderfully chilling, with an atmosphere that haunts you long after the credits roll. The familiar settings of cities, towns, and roads serve as a stark backdrop to a raging war within the United States, creating a sense of unsettling normalcy disrupted by chaos. The film’s atmosphere is one of its strongest elements, expertly crafted to keep viewers on edge.…

fresh

I wonder if the older guy gets with the young lady. He definitely worked for it. Bet he knows exactly how many near death experiences it takes before they fall into his arms. Seems like a lot just to bang someone, though. News, news, news. Gotta get that story.

fresh

**Not bad** I stared with low expectations, but this movies indeed turned out to be a good one. Fantastic story, acting, direction. No major complaints. Entertaining and thought provoking. Well done!

fresh

In spite of its pretensions, Civil War is essentially a derivative affair filled with calculatedly disturbing visuals and violent exposition. Character development and a functioning back story are largely absent, from Civil War. This is an exposition driven road trip from hell, with a nihilistic objective, that plays out to a predictable conclusion.…

fresh

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.…

fresh

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.…

fresh

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.…

freshTop critics

Terrific movie! <em>'Civil War'</em> 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.…

freshTop critics

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.…

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