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7 reasons to be on #TeamCap when Captain America: Civil War releases on 28 April

Trust us, you'll want to watch what is probably the best Marvel movie to date
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We can never understand why Iron Man would want to punch Captain America and his perfect teeth. But that won't happen (cue sigh of relief).

But what you can expect to see is a heartbreaking showdown between the Avengers in the upcoming Captain America: Civil War. Whether you're on #TeamCap or #TeamIronMan for Marvel's upcoming superhero movie, there's one guaranteed thing: you're in for the ride of your life.

At least, that's how we felt after last night's media screening followed by a press conference with director Joe Russo and the stars on #TeamCap, Chris Evans, Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan.

If you need more reasons to catch the movie when it opens on 28 April, spare us a few minutes and we'll tell you why.

It has a lot of heart

You might have guessed from the trailers that the premise of the movie is the internal struggle Captain America (Chris Evans) faces against protecting his old friend, Bucky, or now widely know as The Winter Solder, from his current BFF, Iron Man (Robery Downey Jr).

And you're not far off. But this is more than just a fight between jealous friends. Without giving you spoilers, we can tell you this: it explores the dynamics of the team, placing a lot of emphasis on their humanity. Rather than make a superhero movie with the human touch, directors Joe and Anthony Russo went for a human movie with a superhero feel.

By the end of the movie, you'll be pretty conflicted on whose side you're on.

It's the most realistic Marvel movie ever

Not just in the technical aspects of the movie but the plot and themes behind it. War is ugly and it brings with it collateral damage.

Take a look at the superpowered Avengers, who crank it up a notch with their destructive powers in the name of good. Considering how they've decimated New York, Washington DC, and Sokovia, there is just cause from the United Nations to keep their powers in check.

It's this realisation that brings Iron Man to the understanding that it's time to reel the Avengers in. But true to his belief, Cap is still fighting for the little guy, believing that it's the heart that really matters. No agenda, no motives, just doing the right thing.

Wars are really a difference in ideals. And the worst kind is the one that pits two friends against each other. 

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