Civil War is an arresting journalism film lacking a real thesis

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 17:00

The Verge

A woman wearing slacks, a long-sleeved shirt, a vest, and a camera attached to a shoulder around her neck. The woman is standing in an unorganized office in which the United States flag can be seen in the background. — Image: A24

Director Alex Garland’s new dystopian thriller seems like it has something to say about American society, but it doesn’t have the guts to articulate a cohesive, thoughtful point.

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Civil War is an arresting journalism film lacking a real thesis