Captain America: Civil War is a Great Date Night Movie

Sides have been chosen, shields shined, and the war has begun. Captain America: Civil War is now in theaters! I got the chance to screen the film while in LA a few weeks ago but, mind control power has kept my lips sealed. Until now!

Those are a few words that come to mind when I think about Captain America: Civil War. I enjoyed it so much that I’m going again on Saturday morning with my husband and son. Civil War is a great family film and I’m excited to see what my son thinks, and I’m sure I’ll be watching him reenact battle scenes at home with his friends. But, a little secret? I want to go see it a third time with just my husband because Captain America: Civil War is a Great Date Night Movie and I’m giving you 4 reasons why, and some Captain America: Civil War Fun Facts!

4 Reasons Captain America: Civil War is a Great Date Night Movie

#1 Swoon-worthy

Attractively handsome and gorgeous superheroes with super powers on both sides. Scarlett looks AHmazing in her Black Widow suit and I can not talk about Captain America flexing in Civil War enough. You are going to think I’m nuts but, I wasn’t swoony for Chris Evans until that moment. His biceps and triceps and every inch of him flexing and straining to hold the helicopter down….I’m telling you what. Guys if you are reading this, do your girl a solid and give her a little flex while holding her arm during that scene. 😀

4 Reasons Captain America: Civil War is a Great Date Night Movie + Fun Facts

Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War Photo Credit: Film Frame © Marvel 2016

#2 One Hot Kiss

The romance in Captain America: Civil War isn’t mushy or even a hugely obvious part but, it’s there, and it’s nice to have from a woman’s perspective. The kiss between Cap and Agent 13 got me dreamy, and made me want to squeeze my hubby’s hand while loosing myself in his eyes….if only he had been with me. Add in Vision’s story-line and by the time the credits were rolling, my heart was over flowing. Having a lady with an overflowing heart at the end of date is never a bad thing.

Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War
L to R: Agent 13/Sharon Carter (Emily VanCamp) and Steve Rogers/Captain America (Chris Evans)
Photo Credit: Film Frame
© Marvel 2016

#3 Edge of Your Seat Popcorn Hand Bumping Action

Motorcycle chase, mind-blowing airport battle, hand-to-hand combat, superhero power against superhero power, and the ultimate showdown between Captain America and Iron Man. At least once every 7 minutes you will be so enamored by the action that you have the prime opportunity to bump hands while grabbing popcorn. I don’t know about you but, even after 12 years of marriage I still get the tingles from unexpected touches from my husband.

#4 Arguments Gone Wild

What one calls arguement, I call a discussion that gets heated, in more ways than one. If you read my Russo Brothers Interview yesterday, you may remember Joe Russo mentioning, “The intent with the film was to hopefully, when you’re done watching the movie, you leave the theater and you argue with your family and friends about it.” Trust me you will, in a friendly way. She will say how she is Team Cap and you will explain how you are Team Iron Man, then you will say that she just picked Team Cap because he’s hot, and then she will say that no one’s hotter than you, and boom. You’re welcome. 😉

Captain America: Civil War
L to R: Captain America/Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) and Iron Man/Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.)
Ph: Zade Rosenthal
©Marvel 2016

In all seriousness, there is no bad way to see Captain America: Civil War. Alone, with your spouse, with your kids, in 3D, and with or without popcorn, Civil War will not disappoint you. You’ll enjoy it so much that you may come home wanting a little something special to remember the day by and for that, you can head to the Personalization Shop at DisneyStore.com! They recently add all sorts of products that you can customize, including home decor, art, tote bags, and pillows like the Iron Man Pillow I personalized for my son. That’s right, you can curl up with your very own Iron Man and he will even say your name! 😉

Captain America: Civil War Fun Facts

#1 To bring “Captain America: Civil War” to the big screen, the filmmakers had to figure out which Avengers would side with Team Cap and which ones would ally with Team Iron Man. After careful consideration, the filmmakers decided on a split of characters that would find Sam Wilson, Bucky Barnes, Hawkeye, Ant-Man and Scarlet Witch following Captain America, with Black Widow, War Machine, Vision and Black Panther following Tony Stark.

#2 With the “Captain America: Civil War” story taking place all over the world, the production would find itself based in familiar territory, anchoring at Pinewood Atlanta Studios with various units shooting in Germany, Austria, Iceland, Puerto Rico, Indonesia, Brazil and the United Kingdom during the film’s production schedule.

#3 In addition to the soundstages at Pinewood, filmmakers were able to utilize locations around the Atlanta area for several scenes. One such location was a big, empty gulch in downtown Atlanta where they built Lagos, Nigeria. Between the locations team, art department and set decorators, filmmakers were able to bring an authentic texture to the environment and by casting hundreds of extras it came alive as the vibrant city of Lagos.

#4 On June 18, 2015, on the backlot of Pinewood Atlanta Studios, the first scenes of the historic Civil War mash-up began shooting, pitting the Avengers against each other with teams led by Captain America and Tony Stark. Filmmakers nick-named the classic battle the “Splash Panel,” because it was like a double-panel illustration in a comic book. The “Splash Panel” is one of Marvel’s most epic scenes with the most interaction ever seen in a Marvel
film. The sequence was shot on IMAX cameras to give fans an unforgettable immersive experience.

#5 The film also features one of the most advanced automobiles in the world, which T’Challa/Black Panther drives. The filmmakers turned to Audi, who provided the production with their newest hi-tech concept car for the shoot. The stunning car has all the newest technology that Audi has but it has never been put into production. Keep an eye out for it in the movie—you won’t see it anywhere else.

#6 The German portion of the shooting schedule was a homecoming for cast member Daniel Brühl, who lives in Berlin and owns his own restaurant in the city. Shooting in Berlin gave Brühl the opportunity to return some of the southern hospitality he was shown by his 2 fellow cast members in Atlanta by inviting them to his tapas restaurant for a night of dining and fun.

#7 A new Super Hero is introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in “Captain America: Civil War”—T’Challa, the Black Panther, played by Chadwick Boseman. The highly anticipated character comes in not agreeing with either side in the Civil War because he has his own agenda. Black Panther will feature in his own standalone film in 2018.

Marvel's Captain America: Civil War Black Panther/T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) Photo Credit: Film Frame © Marvel 2016

#8 Captain America’s fighting style is based in old-school martial arts like Judo, Karate, Tae Kwan Do and Aikido. But, Black Panther, one of the best martial artists in the Marvel Universe, has more of a flowing martial arts style based on Capoeira, which is a form of Brazilian martial arts that combines acrobatics, dance and music. There is also a Chinese influence in his style with the use of Kung Fu.

#9 The Black Panther costume was carefully designed to incorporate a panther, cat-like vibe with African aspects in the embellishments. With minimalist shoes that add a stealth element and root the costume to the ground, it also has a ninja feel.

#10 Hawkeye returns with some new weapons, including a collapsible baton for close-in fighting. His iconic bow has undergone some modifications as well. It is now left-handed for the actor, lighter in weight and easier to handle. He also sports a different look, with a fullsleeved jacket instead of a vest, as well as a return to the more traditional purple color.

#11 Brock Rumlow/Crossbones, played by Frank Grillo, has new jackhammer-type gauntlets that amplify the power of his punches.

#12 Anthony Mackie is very happy with the upgrades to his Falcon suit. He feels much more like an Avenger now that his suit is more high-tech and streamlined, not to mention his favorite part—some flashy red on the wings.

#13 With Scarlet Witch now a full-fledged Avenger, Elizabeth’s Olsen’s costume received an upgrade equal to her new status. She now has a leather Super Hero outfit with a coat designed with movement in mind.

#14 Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man suit received some tweaks for “Captain America: Civil War.” The new suit is streamlined and looks more high-tech to fit the times. The helmet no longer has cables that snap into the back of it and antennas shoot up from the bottom. The regulator also has no dial on it.

#15 When a wire rig could not be used, Paul Bettany used an AirBoard to float around as the Vision. The AirBoard is pressure-plated with the toes and the heel, so it mimics a hover board and can go up to 12 miles per hour. It took Bettany only a few minutes to learn how to use the AirBoard and it definitely helped to frame the character’s intangible floating.

Hopefully you have already sent a text to your date for Captain America: Civil War because I’ve given you some great reasons to! 😀 I don’t want to give any of the movie away, but I do want to remind you not to get in a rush to leave the theater. There are TWO end credit scenes in Captain America: Civil War that you DO NOT want to miss! Plus, stayed tuned for a review from my 10 year old son on Saturday! 😉

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Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” finds Steve Rogers leading the newly formed team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. But after another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps—one led by Steve Rogers and his desire for the Avengers to remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other following Tony Stark’s surprising decision to support government oversight and accountability.

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