A look into something very real Civil War is a film that will shock you, even apart from the gruesome images you will see. It will shock you emotionally.
Civil War is a film about an America that has become so divided that a Civil War broke out. You follow a couple of photo journalists who travel from New York City to Washington D. C. to get a final interview with the president. The journey that they need to take is dangerous and they stumble on horrible scenes, all to get a perfect shot and get the price. A photo of the president.
Civil War is a beautiful, horrific, but very real story. The intensity of the photographers that are in the middle of the battle, for that perfect shot, keeps you on the edge of your seat for the whole duration of the film. You can see the shock, the adrenaline and almost the desire to make what they see into a picture. It gives ordinary people a look into the work that journalists in war zones have to deal with, the emotions that also get to them eventually but also the urge to keep reporting on what they are seeing. Especially in these times with genocide/war in Gaza, war in Ukraine, Myanmar and around the rest of the world it gives a horrific but beautiful insight.
Cinematography wise it isn't necessarily anything special, except for photos that are put throughout the film, which makes it more interesting visually to watch it.
I would absolutely recommend anyone to watch this film. But I would warn anyone to emotionally prepare themselves because this isn't a "fun" film.