My Favorite Super Hero/Comic Book Films
Honorable Mentions: Spider-Man 2, X-Men, and Watchmen.
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- DirectorRichard DonnerStarsChristopher ReeveMargot KidderGene HackmanAn alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest superhero.Christopher Reeve and John William's music alone make this one a keeper. The first twenty minutes with Brando are the best scenes in the film.
- DirectorBryan SingerStarsPatrick StewartIan McKellenHugh JackmanThe X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants.Captain Logan said it best, "I felt like I was watching my two favorite movies simultaneously."
- DirectorJon FavreauStarsRobert Downey Jr.Gwyneth PaltrowTerrence HowardAfter being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.On here mainly because of the strength of the lead actor's performance. Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man is a great character, plain and simple. The film's ability to blend comedy and drama is quite impressive.
- DirectorJames GunnStarsChris PrattVin DieselBradley CooperA group of intergalactic criminals must pull together to stop a fanatical warrior with plans to purge the universe.
- DirectorBryan SingerStarsPatrick StewartHugh JackmanHalle BerryWhen anti-mutant Colonel William Stryker kidnaps Professor X and attacks his school, the X-Men must ally with their archenemy Magneto to stop him.When I was 9 and saw this, I became a fan of the X-Men. William Styker is the best comic book movie villain in my opinion. One of the few films to balance two main villains so well.
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsChristian BaleMichael CaineKen WatanabeAfter witnessing his parents' death, Bruce learns the art of fighting to confront injustice. When he returns to Gotham as Batman, he must stop a secret society that intends to destroy the city.I always forget how good this movie is. Probably because I complain so much about TDKR and love TDK, that this is caught in the middle. For better or worse, this is the new standard of the origin movie.
- DirectorMatthew VaughnStarsJames McAvoyMichael FassbenderJennifer LawrenceIn the 1960s, superpowered humans Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr work together to find others like them, but Erik's vengeful pursuit of an ambitious mutant who ruined his life causes a schism to divide them.Restored my faith in the X-Men films. One of the few films where I honestly wanted it to be longer. Michael Fassbender and James MacAvoy steal the show, and I cannot wait for their return in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past.'
- DirectorGuillermo del ToroStarsRon PerlmanSelma BlairDoug JonesA prince of the mythical world starts a rebellion against humanity in order to rule the Earth. Hellboy and his team must fight to stop him from locating the all-powerful Golden Army.Impressive visuals, a compelling villain, and charismatic lead performance by Ron Perlman makes me wish Del Toro would complete the trilogy.
- DirectorShane BlackStarsRobert Downey Jr.Guy PearceGwyneth PaltrowWhen Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.Yup, it's on the list. Get over it.
- DirectorJames McTeigueStarsHugo WeavingNatalie PortmanRupert GravesIn a future British dystopian society, a shadowy freedom fighter, known only by the alias of "V", plots to overthrow the tyrannical government - with the help of a young woman.One of those odd cases where I enjoy this as much as its source material, because it doesn't feel the need to be a slave to it.
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsChristian BaleHeath LedgerAaron EckhartWhen the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.Not #1 on my list. Has some great acting and ideas, and a worthy follow-up to 'Batman Begins.'
- DirectorAnthony RussoJoe RussoStarsChris EvansSamuel L. JacksonScarlett JohanssonAs Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world, he teams up with a fellow Avenger and S.H.I.E.L.D agent, Black Widow, to battle a new threat from history: an assassin known as the Winter Soldier.