So after 3 re-watches, I feel more convinced that the movie was more CA than an Avengers movie. I'll eleborate on that once I get internet back and can use a keyboard.
Meanwhile, quick comments in response to your thoughts:
1. With the villain, I assummed that he was flexible with how the Avengers destroy themselves. He's shown changing his plans from getting info out of hydra goon to getting it out of WS instead. So the final result of the plan was more coincidence rather than deliberate. Zemo probably counted on dissension over WS to break Avengers, whether bc of accords or otherwise. In fact, it seems like the final fight was more of a failsafe than ultimate goal, since the airport battle could have ended up much worse. Technically, once Ross put all the TeamCap into the Raft, the final Steve/Tony fight was just gravy.
2. Airport fight: I like that everyone was pulling punches. It's clear both sides have reservations and don't want to resort to violence, but still convinced enough to fight for doing what they think is right.
3. Ending: honestly, I think it actually opened up lots of starbuck opportunities. Wakanda is plenty advanced enough to figure out how to fix Bucky's brainwashing and has enough vibranium to make Buck a new arm. Plus Steve can get a new shield. And teamcap is on the run, so plenty of time for hijinks.
4. Not enough Starbuck: agreed, but would want longer movie, since I like that everyone got their own character arc. Also need roadtrip fic.
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Date: 2016-05-30 10:59 pm (UTC)Meanwhile, quick comments in response to your thoughts:
1. With the villain, I assummed that he was flexible with how the Avengers destroy themselves. He's shown changing his plans from getting info out of hydra goon to getting it out of WS instead. So the final result of the plan was more coincidence rather than deliberate. Zemo probably counted on dissension over WS to break Avengers, whether bc of accords or otherwise. In fact, it seems like the final fight was more of a failsafe than ultimate goal, since the airport battle could have ended up much worse. Technically, once Ross put all the TeamCap into the Raft, the final Steve/Tony fight was just gravy.
2. Airport fight: I like that everyone was pulling punches. It's clear both sides have reservations and don't want to resort to violence, but still convinced enough to fight for doing what they think is right.
3. Ending: honestly, I think it actually opened up lots of starbuck opportunities. Wakanda is plenty advanced enough to figure out how to fix Bucky's brainwashing and has enough vibranium to make Buck a new arm. Plus Steve can get a new shield. And teamcap is on the run, so plenty of time for hijinks.
4. Not enough Starbuck: agreed, but would want longer movie, since I like that everyone got their own character arc. Also need roadtrip fic.