Captain America: Civil War
The Avengers were born to protect and make the world a safer place. However things get complicated for the beloved superheroes. The United Nations wants to make an agreement which will establish a group to oversee and control the superheroes. This causes problems for the heroes; Captain America (Chris Evans) believes they should remain free without government control, and Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) strongly disagrees, he’s okay with government involvement. Now the superheroes are divided and in an all out civil war. They’re not only fighting the bad guys, but they’re fighting each other.
Rating: 3 and 1/2 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: September 13, 2016
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 13+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drug and Alcohol Content: None
Will Kids/Teens Like It? Yes
Talking Points:
Sexual Content: Mild
- We see a couple kiss.
Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive
- There are several intense and brutal fights throughout the film. Characters are beaten up, kicked, punched, thrown around, and shot to death.
- A man is tortured and drowns as he’s hung upside down- above a sink full of water.
- A man is found dead in a bathtub.
- Superheroes fight with one another and fight bad guys.
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
- We hear “sh-t,” “a–,” “b–ch,” “d–n,” and “h–l,” throughout the film.
Drug and Alcohol Content: None
Will Kids/Teens Like It? Yes
Overall this is an action packed film. Depending on the child this is appropriate for kids ages 13 and up. Parents need to be aware of the excessive violence throughout the film.
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