Hilariously, this is not a political film.

As a photographer, I was at the edge of my seat. Every shot was as if the cinematographer was looking right at me and said, here this shot's for you. I was immensely proud of Jesse becoming a photojournalist and also taking everything on a Nikon FA2. So many shots I would love to have taken myself. So many moments where I just felt like the right shot was taken. Moments where I felt myself whispering guidance to Jesse. And it pays off in the end where she becomes actualized.

As a psychologist, I knew what this was going to be the moment Jesse joined Lee's group. A death of an artist, a loss of innocence, and a look into passion of art and storytelling.

As person, I think this isn't for the lighthearted. Not for the ones looking for political intrigue or emotional punches. It's gory, it's raw, and it's just about the mind of an artist. The ppl behind me hated this film because it was boring. It was not an action movie. But for those who seek the stories of the human condition, this was a masterpiece.

Unfortunately; this movie plot could come true. I'm not sure how to anticipate the release of this movie. Propaganda? Awakening?:thinking:

Just saw the trailer and I had no idea Jesse Plemons is in it, I jumped out of the seat when he appeared. It's crazy how criminally underrated Jesse Plemons is as an actor, every time this man is on screen I get chills.

An unsettling and bold war movie taken place in the U.S. This movie should make a U.S. citizen uncomfortable to see what our world could look like if what other countries faced (or is currently facing) happened on our own turf. Great movie to see in IMAX. WARNING: If you are sensitive to war violence this movie may not be for you.

Terribly human, for good and bad, Civil War does not shy away from the message it’s trying to portray. The military action sequences are some of the best I’ve ever experienced, and in IMAX each gunshot rang in my ears.

The music was anxiety inducing, even during the calm moments, we feel the characters stress and emotions.

Fantastic film. I wish there was more explanation and world building so we knew why the country was in this state, but I understand the directors decision not to muddy the waters of what he wanted to say.

The movie is not a bad movie. But it’s not about a Civil War. The marketing was very misleading.

It’s a movie about war photographers and being detached from what’s happening. It’s a movie about not getting involved.

Now I want to actually watch a movie about American Civil war set in modern times, cause this wasn’t it.

_"No one's giving us orders, man. Someone's trying to kill us. We're trying to kill them."_

Quite literally the scariest movie I've ever seen.

I feel like you can always recognize a writer-director. Alex Garland's vision is so confidently realized here. Masterfully constructed all around, from the cinematography to the sound design to the outstanding performances.

I was struck by the way Garland advances his story and lends it weight using tiny, understated moments that hit me like a punch to the gut:
> "300 Canadian."
> "Florida. Central America."
> The two star flag of the WF
> Lee deleting the photo of Sammy

I never call a movie important, but I think this one might be.

People seem to be mislabeling this movie as “apolitical” because it doesn’t say “HEY THIS IS TRUMP!” or “LOOK AT THE BLUE STATES” or whatever but overall it is better for it. It shies away from being eye rolly and just presents a terrifying world at war and the people tasked with documenting it. I think the people upset about it “not picking a side” are the ones that think we are living this reality now and this movie is showing how things could be much worse.

The title is bait and the trailers are misleading, but this is still a pretty good movie about journalism and the personal realities of war in a setting close enough to touch.

This movie is not about a civil war in America. It's about war photojournalism, backdropped by a completely wasted concept.

Civil War is a movie filled with striking images and heart-pounding tension, punctuated by moments of quiet and stillness. With stunning sound design, this movie puts the humans at the heart and center of everything. Based on the title and premise, it would be easy to assume this is a very politically charged movie with a political statement to make. I do not think that's actually the case. Sure, you can fill in the blanks with your ideologies of choice, but at its heart, this movie explores the motivations of journalists and the danger and horror they put themselves in to get the story. While it is certainly a war movie, it is also a road trip movie, set to the tune of folksy music and artillery. Kristen Dunst and Cailee Spaeny are fantastic as well. My only criticism is that despite there being an underlying theme and narrative to the story, at times it can feel a bit like disparate vignettes stitched together. Regardless, I think this is such a strong departure from Alex Garland's usual sci-fi horror, and we are the better for it.

Civil War is violent and bleak. It has no moral center and provokes no positive emotions. The film is gripping, despite the fact that the title completely gives away the plot.