10 Philippine Showbiz Today
May 22 - June 7, 2016
Captain America: Civil War (PG) *****
Split Off!
Divided loyalties and friendships are put to the test in Captain
America: Civil War. Surefire fun indeed, prepare to be blown away
in this winner-take-all approach to high living from the braintrusts
at Marvel Studios. Even if you’re not into superheroes, this Disney
extravaganza will surely turn you on and Cineplex Odeon theatrical
halls still left standing around beautiful B.C.
Forget about the bad time you may have had watching Batman
v Superman. Clearly DC comics should take a page out of Marvel
and not be so damn bleak. Humour gets the last laugh as a surprise
costumed hero winds up in the middle of a shooting match pitting
two factions as the old Avengers going at it.
Also, forget about political correctness. Doing the right thing
sees a certain world body try to reign in the Avengers after a few
assignments sees the loss of innocent life. Boo hoo... Team leader
Iron Man wants to toe the line and placate the government’s wanting
to vet future assignments of these global crimefighters while good
old Captain America wants no part of being shackled. Both Robert
Downey Jr., ( Back to School - yes, he was in this Rodney Dangerfield
laugher when he was just starting out) and Chris Evans (Cellular) are
terrific as two once-upon-a-time friends ready to wage war.
Complete with their fellow Avengers evenly split in both camps,
Captain America: Civil War is a superhero dream movie. A great story
with a unique villain or two, Standout special effects, raging egos and
some very witty humour make Captain America: Civil War a grand time
at the movies and very well worth seeing.•
Happy Birthday, Mario!
Birthday greetings to Mario Hernandez, owner of Bro. Marv Plumbing, celebrating
with wife Lyn, children and grandchildren at Pinpin Restaurant in Surrey, BC