willheim on Nostr: Just watched "Civil War" and I gotta say, the vast majority of reviewers had it all ...

Just watched "Civil War" and I gotta say, the vast majority of reviewers had it all wrong. Yeah, "America" was the setting but it wasn't at all the story. The real story is photojournalists surrounded by death and affected by what they've witnessed yet they pursue on in the documenting of death for the thrill. Like a junkie chasing the dragon they're looking for the ultimate high in the "money shot" (actual quote and referencing the death of a President). This theatre of death and violence they thrive in is barely acknowledged by the public or awards. They care little for the accolades. They only want to be the witness of violence and destruction to feel something again.

I guess the teachers who wanted to rile up a base decided to pitch it as some sort of TDS infused commentary but none of that exists. It could have been any country but America is far more marketable a setting on the global stage. Again, the setting had very little to do with the film. In fact, you may pick up on several influences such as Apocalypse Now, especially the directors cut Redux, with one scene very clearly reminiscent of the French Plantation in a feel and design of harmonious escape from the chaos in the middle of the film.

Would in recommend it? Meh. It's ok. Neither ground breaking nor original but it isn't bad.