Captain America: Civil War Super Bowl Spot - 10 Things You Need To See

"United we stand. Divided we fall."

Once again it's that very special time of year when movie fans the world over feign a passing interest in American football, if only to enjoy the many TV spots gifted to us by Hollywood. Perhaps most anticipated - inevitably - is the second round of footage from Captain America: Civil War. Considering how well regarded the original Civil War event is, Marvel have their work cut out for them in more ways than usual. Not only do they have to ensure this film is a logical, organic chapter in their ongoing Universe, but they have to satisfy fan expectations for what is arguably the most popular storyline they've attempted to adapt so far. Luckily, from the look of things we look to be getting a pretty solid offering, if not the most accurate retelling. Civil War was never going to be an easy animal to tackle, considering half the character rights are owned by different studios. It's actually a comfort that Marvel have decided to go rogue and use the over-arching themes of the comic to tell a story that obviously fits in far better with their cinematic U, and the more they show us of Civil War, the more it looks like it's going to be a great standalone film. So what did the new footage bring, aside from an ominous chanty soundtrack?
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