This is an absolutely stunning movie filled with political and moral commentary about a future in which America tears itself apart. Filming it from the perspective of neutral journalists was Garland's masterpiece stroke. Rather than pitching the film as a story between opposing political factions, which would draw too many contrast with being Democrat or Republican, Garland delivered a narrative filming from the perspective of armies
militias seeking to control America.
Civil War's cinematography was outstanding - the film contrasted American everyday culture against the backdrop and horrors of war for example Winter Wonderland, Main Street, a water sprinkler, JC Penny and skipping ropes.
And I suppose the only criticism I had about the film if any was, it was just too short and needed more detail and time to really go deep on some of the subplots in this incredible narrative - perhaps conjoining all of those subplots into a big "Aha!" moment at some point, which would help the view to connect aspects of their history with in parallel with America's march towards its second civil war.
Even then, for history and political junkies this is a film to watch - watch it twice, watch it three times and encourage your friends and families to see it as well. It's the only way that will actually make sure that people realize that democracy is fragile and could easily lead to war, if the checks and balances are dismantled.
Civil War's cinematography was outstanding - the film contrasted American everyday culture against the backdrop and horrors of war for example Winter Wonderland, Main Street, a water sprinkler, JC Penny and skipping ropes.
And I suppose the only criticism I had about the film if any was, it was just too short and needed more detail and time to really go deep on some of the subplots in this incredible narrative - perhaps conjoining all of those subplots into a big "Aha!" moment at some point, which would help the view to connect aspects of their history with in parallel with America's march towards its second civil war.
Even then, for history and political junkies this is a film to watch - watch it twice, watch it three times and encourage your friends and families to see it as well. It's the only way that will actually make sure that people realize that democracy is fragile and could easily lead to war, if the checks and balances are dismantled.
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