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10 best MCU movies of all-time, ranked

Let's take a look at 10 Marvel Cinematic Universe movies that do that stand out as the best MCU movies to date.

By Camila Domingues

Marvel Studios' AVENGERS: ENDGAME..L to R: Okoye (Danai Gurira), Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Gamora (Zoe Saldana), Pepper Potts in Resue Suit (Gwyneth Paltrow), Wasp (Evangeline Lilly), Mantis (Pom Klementieff), Shuri (Letitia Wright) and Nebula (Karen Gillan)..Photo: Film Frame..©Marvel Studios 2019
Marvel Studios' AVENGERS: ENDGAME..L to R: Okoye (Danai Gurira), Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Gamora (Zoe Saldana), Pepper Potts in Resue Suit (Gwyneth Paltrow), Wasp (Evangeline Lilly), Mantis (Pom Klementieff), Shuri (Letitia Wright) and Nebula (Karen Gillan)..Photo: Film Frame..©Marvel Studios 2019 /
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5. Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Captain America: Civil War, sitting proudly at number 5, is much more than just a superhero showdown - it's a complex, character-driven story that dives deep into the moral and ethical dilemmas of being a hero.

This film takes a bold step in the MCU, transforming a traditional good vs. evil storyline into an intense internal conflict among the Avengers themselves. The beauty of Civil War lies in its ability to humanize these larger-than-life characters. We see Tony Stark and Steve Rogers, two pillars of the MCU, clash over their ideologies, giving us a rare glimpse into the vulnerable, conflicted sides of their personalities. The movie brilliantly balances personal demons with broader implications, making the conflict feel intensely personal but universally relevant. The airport battle scene is a testament to this balance, offering not just an exciting and intense action spectacle, but also displaying the emotional turmoil and reluctance of the heroes as they face off against each other. It's this emotional depth, combined with all the action, that cements Civil War as a standout in the MCU.

But Civil War isn't perfect, and it doesn't quite reach the top of the MCU rankings, and here's why. While the movie excels in character development and moral complexity, it sometimes struggles under the weight of its own ambition. In its effort to juggle multiple characters and their arcs, some moments feel rushed, leaving certain characters and subplots underdeveloped.

Civil War occasionally feels like it's biting off more than it can chew. Also, the film's villain, Helmut Zemo, lacks the commanding presence of villains like Thanos or Kang, making the central conflict more of a philosophical debate than a battle against an intergallactic big-bad. Despite all that, Captain America: Civil War remains a critical and fan favorite, praised for its daring narrative choices and its significant role in setting the stage for the climactic events that follow in the MCU saga.

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