Honest Trailers Season 1 Episode 13 Captain America: Civil War - Honest Trailers
- September 13, 2016
Honest Trailers is a hilarious show that takes on the challenge of delivering honest - and often brutal - criticism of some of the most popular movies and TV shows. In season 1 episode 13, the show sets its sights on one of the biggest superhero movies of all time: Captain America: Civil War.
The episode starts off with the Honest Trailers narrator admitting that despite the title of the movie, it's actually more like "Avengers 2.5" - with a cast that includes almost all of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's heroes (with a few exceptions). The narrator then launches into a detailed breakdown of the plot, characters, and themes of this hugely successful movie.
One of the highlights of this episode is the narrator's take on the movie's two leads. On the one hand, there's Captain America (played by Chris Evans), who the narrator calls "the ultimate boy scout." Cap is portrayed as the most earnest and sincere of all the superheroes, with a strong sense of morality that sometimes gets in the way of doing what needs to be done.
On the other hand, there's Iron Man (played by Robert Downey, Jr.), who is characterized as a rich, egotistical jerk who always gets his way. The narrator jokes that Iron Man is "like if Richie Rich grew up to be the Phantom Menace." Despite this, the show acknowledges that Downey's performance is one of the highlights of the movie.
As the episode goes on, the Honest Trailers narrator takes on some of the movie's other notable characters, like Black Panther, Spider-Man, and Ant-Man. He also dives deep into some of the movie's key themes, like the conflict between freedom and security, and the dangers of vigilante justice.
Throughout the episode, the Honest Trailers team keeps the jokes flying fast and furious. They take aim at everything from the movie's action scenes to its dramatic moments, making fun of everything from Cap's shield-throwing skills to the convoluted plot twists and turns. Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will find plenty to laugh at in this episode, while also appreciating some of the more nuanced commentary on the movie and its themes.
Overall, season 1 episode 13 of Honest Trailers is a must-watch for anyone who loves superhero movies (or really any kind of blockbuster action movie). The show's irreverent humor and honest analysis make for a compelling and entertaining commentary on one of the biggest movies of the year. Whether you're a die-hard Marvel fan or just someone who likes to laugh at cheesy action movies, this episode is sure to deliver plenty of laughs and entertainment.