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Into the MCU: "Captain America: Civil War" (2016)

As you can probably tell by the picture heading this article, it's Wednesday- which means that it's time again to romp through the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Also, as you can probably tell, this week's trip involves going to the airport to watch " Captain America: Civil War ". After the destruction of Sokovia, the world governments are thinking of requiring superheros to register and put themselves under the control of their respective countries. But that becomes irrelevant because Captain America needs to rescue his brainwashed former sidekick, Bucky Barnes... If the above synopsis sounds a little harsh, that's because it's accurate.  The story starts out with much the same premise as the Marvel comic event of the same name- the need for superheroes to come under government control and regulation.  But it quickly gets dropped in favor of the heroes being divided over the fugitive status of Bucky Barnes, aka The Winter Soldier.  To put it bluntl...

It's a friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man

I cared less about another cinematic incarnation of 'ole Web Head until the final few seconds of the latest trailer for Captain America: Civil War. Then I was like, all giddy and stuff. 'Cause that little kid who grew up on Spider-Man realized there's a good chance the character will finally be done right now that he's back in the hands of Mighty Marvel. Oh yeah, by the way, there's a new trailer for Captain America: Civil War out. Wanna see it? Course you do.