In this post, you'll read some teases straight from the Russo brothers.
- This is a “sprawling, epic film” says Joe Russo. There’s also the challenge of turning former protagonists into antagonists, adds Anthony Russo.
- They see Se7en as a reference for this movie because it’s a “sensitive, complicated character thriller.” They also noted Fargo and The Godfather as influences, not in terms of quality, but because Godfather is a “sprawling film with a lot of characters that tells very intricate stories. Each character has an arc.”
- De Palma is also an influence for how he’s good at creating tension and using empty space.
- They’re also referencing westerns because of the character showdowns.
- They spent a year and a half with the screenwriters and producer Nate Moore combing through the script to make sure each character’s emotional arc tracked correctly. However, they cautioned that at some point “you have to sacrifice logic for expediency” otherwise you end up with a three and a half hour movie.
- They’re aware of the challenge of upending a character with a strong moral center like Cap. “We found a way to really get at the heart of who Cap is to shake his foundation, push him somewhere I think that’s going to surprise a lot of people,” says Anthony. Joe adds that you’re also going to see a side of Tony you haven’t seen before in the movies.
- They say that Boseman adds real gravitas to the role of Black Panther. He’s also “got a movement style that he brought because he has a background in martial arts and it’s fascinating. He moves like none of the other characters in the universe.”
- They’re going to try to bring in other characters to fit the tonal universe they created with Winter Soldier. For example, because their sensibilities are more post-modern than Silver Age, Vision walks around the Avengers compound in normal clothes, not a cape.
- They also like for characters to have limitations to their powers. Vision specifically will be learning the limitations of his powers.
- Black Widow has a tricky arc to track in this film, and Black Panther was tough too because he’s an outsider in the midst of a “family fight”.
- They had a lot of freedom with crafting Black Panther and didn’t have to worry about his upcoming solo film.
- The movie starts quickly and the complications follow soon after. Black Widow and Scarlet Witch open the movie together.
- This will open with an intimate battle similar to the one in Winter Soldier. “It’s a very specific mission at the beginning of the film and specific characters involved on that mission, something happens on that movie that triggers the events of the movie,” says Joe.
- They acknowledge that it will be easier for the audience to get behind Cap because it’s his movie and he has the most screentime. “However,” says Joe, “Tony has the most emotional motivation in the film. The most human motivation. Cap’s is philosophical.”
These are only 14 of the 23 bullets points provided by Collider. Click here to read the rest.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR releases on May 6.
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