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Apr 10, 2024 · A review of Alex Garland's sci-fi thriller about four journalists covering a civil war in the US. The film explores the ethics and dangers of reporting in a divided and violent country, with echoes of classic movies and current politics.
Civil War is a 2024 sci-fi thriller about a dystopian America in crisis. Read critics and audience reviews, watch trailers, and see ratings for this film.
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- Alex Garland
- R
- Kirsten Dunst
Apr 11, 2024 · NYT Critic’s Pick. Directed by Alex Garland. Action, Thriller. R. 1h 49m. Find Tickets. When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site, we earn an affiliate...
- Alex Garland
- Manohla Dargis
- 109 min
Apr 11, 2024 · Review: ‘Civil War’ shows an America long past unraveling, which makes it necessary. Kirsten Dunst is a seasoned photojournalist in “Civil War,” a thrillingly dark road trip directed by...
- Joshua Rothkopf
- Film Editor
- joshua.rothkopf@latimes.com
Apr 12, 2024 · Flipboard. Email. This ambitious thriller comes across as an empty stunt — a democracy dystopia that sidesteps the politics of the present moment. But Kirsten Dunst is excellent as a battle ...
Apr 12, 2024 · Strictly as a piece of staging, “Civil War” is as vividly detailed a panorama of destruction as I’ve seen since “Children of Men” (2006), or perhaps the Garland-scripted zombie freakout of “28...
Apr 12, 2024 · The director of Ex Machina and Men makes a speculative thriller about a war in America, but fails to explore the causes and consequences of the conflict. Kirsten Dunst is brilliant as a photojournalist, but the film is too vague and violent to be great.