Civil War (2024)
“Civil War” is a 2024 film directed by Alex Garland. It is a dystopian thriller set in a future America where a civil war has erupted, with secessionist movements challenging the authority of an authoritarian federal government led by a third-term president
. The film premiered at the South by Southwest festival on March 14, 2024, and was released theatrically in the United States by A24 and in the United Kingdom by Entertainment Film Distributors on April 12, 2024.
The movie explores the themes of war journalism and the virtues and risks associated with it within a domestic dystopian backdrop. It follows a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach Washington, D.C., before rebel factions descend upon the White House. The film stars Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson, and Cailee Spaeny.
“Civil War” has received generally positive reviews from critics and has been praised for its technical achievements. However, some reviewers have noted that the film lacks bold storytelling and fails to provide easy answers or demonize any particular group of citizens.
