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April 14, 2016 12:45 PM

Is the anticipated "Captain America: Civil War" film worth your time? Check out critics are saying.

Captain America: Civil War

Marvel Studios is set to release

Is the anticipated superhero film worth your time? Check out critics are saying.

"Tear away the powers, abilities and egos, though, and the third Captain America movie is at its core a deep exploration of friendship and family and what sacrifices should be made to hold onto both." - USA Today.

"Directors Anthony and Joe Russo continue to mine their experience with TV comedies, juggling all the members of their superhero family with a playful touch that both informs character interaction and delivers vital breathing room in between battles." - The Wrap.

"Featuring what's arguably the best ever screen depiction of Spider-Man as well as a cool new hero in Black Panther, Captain America: Civil War can't quite recapture the emotional and cerebral strengths of its predecessor." - IGN.

'Captain America: Civil War' Is Great Fun, Even As It Alternates Between Shameless Fan Service Bits And Subversive Narrative Choices." - Forbes.

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"Matching its blockbuster scale and spectacle with the smarts of a great, grown-up thriller, Captain America: Civil War is Marvel Studios' finest film yet." - Empire.

"Call it "civil war" or call it brand extension; call it a "cinematic universe" or a corporate behemoth - the latest Marvel extravaganza furthers the studio's cross-pollination of action franchises in a way that's sure to satisfy devotees." - The Hollywood Reporter.

"The most mature and substantive picture to have yet emerged from the Marvel Cinematic Universe." - Variety.

"April 13, 2016Finally, a big budget superhero sequel that manages to be both effortlessly entertaining and utterly sobering, instead of just one of those things-or, as we've endured too frequently in the past, neither of them. (Looking at you, Batman v Superman.)" - The Daily Beast.

"This is the best Marvel movie so far. This is not hyperbole. I have my doubts they can make anything better." - Uproxx.

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"Captain America: Civil War" is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, and stars

It also stars , , Tom Holland as and Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man.

Synopsis.

"Political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability when the actions of the Avengers lead to collateral damage. The new status quo deeply divides members of the team.

Captain America (Chris Evans) believes the heroes should remain free to defend humanity without government interference. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) sharply disagrees and supports oversight.

As the debate escalates into an all-out feud, Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) must pick a side".

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Watch new "Captain America: Civil War" trailer below.

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