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Film Review - Civil War

Film Review - Civil War

Alex Garland's dystopian thriller imagining of America at war with itself eschews politics but gets top marks for shock and awe

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Apr 12, 2024
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I recently had a conversation with someone who insisted it is an insensitive and irresponsible time to release a film like Civil War, given that this is an American election year. I completely disagree. An American election year is the perfect time for a film like Civil War, especially after what happened on the 6th of January 2021. Why? Beca…

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