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Post by IanTheCool on Apr 7, 2019 12:22:28 GMT -5
I'm going to post my top ten marvel movies, one by one. Feel free to join in. 10. The Avengers 2012 The Avengers was a big deal when it came out. It pulled together four heroes who each had already had their own movies and built a larger cinematic world. The Avengers isn't perfect, but it is an entertaining spectacle which really feels like a comic book come to life. The beginning has some parts which lean more to the uninteresting end of the spectrum, like the theft of the tesseract at the beginning, but the introduction of Thor, the battle of New York, and the overall humour between the characters makes this a winner. If this movie had not been a success, movies would be in a very different place right now (whether you think that is a good or bad thing...).
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Post by Neverending on Apr 7, 2019 12:58:18 GMT -5
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Post by IanTheCool on Apr 7, 2019 16:25:46 GMT -5
9. Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse 2018 This may seem like a rash choice, what with the film being so recent. It may also seem like I'm jumping on the hype train of hyperbole which so many movie fans have been using with this film in the last few months. I'm not necessarily on the same page as declaring this "best comic book movie of all time!" (clearly as its ta 9), but there is no denying its strengths. It tells a really personal story from the point of view of a great main character, while introducing a lot of wackiness and vigor to the Spider-man franchise. The blend of various animation style is also to be commended. |
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Post by PhantomKnight on Apr 7, 2019 17:12:35 GMT -5
Oh, so these aren't JUST MCU Marvel movies.
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Post by 1godzillafan on Apr 7, 2019 17:17:16 GMT -5
Howard the Duck better be in the top three.
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Post by IanTheCool on Apr 7, 2019 17:21:56 GMT -5
Oh, so these aren't JUST MCU Marvel movies. No, sorry should have mentioned. Everything post-Blade. |
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Post by Wyldstaar on Apr 7, 2019 18:49:21 GMT -5
Oh, so these aren't JUST MCU Marvel movies. No, sorry should have mentioned. Everything post-Blade. So, no Howard the Duck then. You don't know what you're missing! He knows Quack-Fu! |
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Post by Neverending on Apr 7, 2019 18:59:37 GMT -5
Oh, so these aren't JUST MCU Marvel movies. All of SnoBorderZero’s favorite 2000’s films will be included. |
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Post by IanTheCool on Apr 7, 2019 21:59:52 GMT -5
8. Spider-Man 2002 One of the first big hits of the superhero movie movement, Spider-Man really showed the potential of what these films could do. Sure, there is a lot about it that seems dated now, like some of the CG, the design of the Green Goblin, and that some of the music choices. But all of that is on the periphery. The reason Spider-Man remains a great film is because it really invests in its characters and has a lot of heart at its core. Sam Raimi knows how to tell the story of Peter Parker in an intimate way that few other comic book directors do, and still makes it a fun, light piece of entertainment at the same time. The upside down kissing scene has entered film history as one of its iconic moments, perhaps more so than any other Marvel movie moment (though we'll see how the Thanos snap holds up). And the Uncle Ben story-line remains the best superhero origin story. |
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Post by Wyldstaar on Apr 7, 2019 22:20:15 GMT -5
Does Spider-Man know Quack-Fu? I think not!  |
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Post by thebtskink on Apr 7, 2019 22:45:37 GMT -5
8. Spider-Man 2002 One of the first big hits of the superhero movie movement, Spider-Man really showed the potential of what these films could do. Sure, there is a lot about it that seems dated now, like some of the CG, the design of the Green Goblin, and that some of the music choices. But all of that is on the periphery. The reason Spider-Man remains a great film is because it really invests in its characters and has a lot of heart at its core. Sam Raimi knows how to tell the story of Peter Parker in an intimate way that few other comic book directors do, and still makes it a fun, light piece of entertainment at the same time. The upside down kissing scene has entered film history as one of its iconic moments, perhaps more so than any other Marvel movie moment (though we'll see how the Thanos snap holds up). And the Uncle Ben story-line remains the best superhero origin story. Not the best Spider-Man movie in my opinion, but still compellingly made. The Raimi energy works quite well for the story. The power ranger crap brings the film down, and the hokeyness of Maguire can get too much at times, but the film openly embraces the energy of comics in a way that few films are successful at. RIP Macho Man. |
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Post by Neverending on Apr 7, 2019 22:53:51 GMT -5
8. Spider-Man 2002 One of the first big hits of the superhero movie movement, Spider-Man really showed the potential of what these films could do. Sure, there is a lot about it that seems dated now, like some of the CG, the design of the Green Goblin, and that some of the music choices. But all of that is on the periphery. The reason Spider-Man remains a great film is because it really invests in its characters and has a lot of heart at its core. Sam Raimi knows how to tell the story of Peter Parker in an intimate way that few other comic book directors do, and still makes it a fun, light piece of entertainment at the same time. The upside down kissing scene has entered film history as one of its iconic moments, perhaps more so than any other Marvel movie moment (though we'll see how the Thanos snap holds up). And the Uncle Ben story-line remains the best superhero origin story. Not the best Spider-Man movie in my opinion, but still compellingly made. The Raimi energy works quite well for the story. The power ranger crap brings the film down, and the hokeyness of Maguire can get too much at times, but the film openly embraces the energy of comics in a way that few films are successful at. RIP Macho Man. |
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Is Jonah Hex Marvel or DC? DC |
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Post by IanTheCool on Apr 8, 2019 19:05:09 GMT -5
7. Avengers: Infinity War 2018 Again, I'm going recent with this one. And again, its not a perfect movie by a long sight. But what Infinity War is is a complete encapsulation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Everything they had done in the decade previous was building up to this smorgasbord of comic-y plot and action. They brought their biggest and baddest villain yet into the fray, presenting the heroes' biggest threat and highest stakes. We end up with a bunch of great pairings, from Iron Man, Dr. Strange and Spidey, to Thor and the GOTG. The story-line will conclude at the end of April with End Game, but Infinity War really went all out. Many people may have thought it to be a clusterf***, and who knows what someone who has never seen a Marvel movie would think about it, but I thought it really embodied the idea of a long-form, comic book crossover. |
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Post by IanTheCool on Apr 9, 2019 8:01:44 GMT -5
6. Guardians of the Galaxy 2014 Among all the MCU films, Guardians seems to be the one that has the most individual style. From the vibrant colours, cool soundtrack, and interesting cast of characters, Guardians does a lot of things right. To be fair, it doesn't feel like a superhero film at all, but it certainly feels more in the vein of a Star Wars movie and really works as such. Chris Pratt gained superstar status with this film, while Gamora, Drax, Rocket and Groot were also great characters in their own right. Its hard to find a Marvel movie with as much humour and as much of a sense of fun as Guardians of the Galaxy. |
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Post by IanTheCool on Apr 10, 2019 7:54:49 GMT -5
5. X-Men: Days of Future Past 2014 Days of Future Past is like the infinity War of the X-Men franchise. It was a conglomeration of all that came before it. It meshed the old and new crews together in a double layered story of past and future. On the future half, we see some crazy mutant power action as the remaining X-Men use their powers in creative ways to defeat the Sentinel killing machines. I love when hero powers are used creatively and in ways that make sense, not Just overpowered people causing everything around them to fly up in a debris chaos (cough, X-men Apocalypse). In the other half of the movie, Wolverine has his consciousness sent back in time to stop a crucial moment from happening that would mean doom for mutant-kind. This movie is full of great moments, character arcs, and, like the Avenger's films that would come after, a wonderful representation of the crossover event. |
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Post by PhantomKnight on Apr 11, 2019 11:36:01 GMT -5
Good call on Days of Future Past.
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Post by IanTheCool on Apr 11, 2019 18:49:52 GMT -5
4. Logan 2017 Say what you will about the X-Men franchise, but they aren't afraid to try something different now and then. Sure they have some bad films, but they also have some great ones. This only happens when you take risks; for example, having a movie centered around your most popular character as an aging recluse pondering his own existence and importance. Logan is a superhero movie unlike any other superhero movie. Its dirty, its contemplative, and its more concerned with character growth than action and cool-looking visuals. It takes a character we have known for over 16 years (two characters actually) and places them in a more relatable and realistic situation than we have seen thus far. Thew journey of Wolverine comes to its conclusion in a way that is both surprising and satisfying. |
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Post by PhantomKnight on Apr 11, 2019 21:52:06 GMT -5
Only number 4? Interesting.
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Post by Neverending on Apr 11, 2019 22:51:32 GMT -5
Only number 4? Interesting. #4 too high |
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Post by PhantomKnight on Apr 11, 2019 23:12:43 GMT -5
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Post by IanTheCool on Apr 12, 2019 7:49:18 GMT -5
3. Iron Man 2008 The MCU's first movie remains its best. Iron Man is just a solidly plotted and paced film. Its a great character journey which sees Tony Stark embrace his role as the eventual headliner of the Avengers. They don't rush through this journey, but give it the time and detail it needs. Iron Man is just a really strong, really focused movie. I know I'm not really selling its spot this high on the list, but I do feel it is one of Marvel's best, I really do. |
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Post by IanTheCool on Apr 13, 2019 8:30:42 GMT -5
2. X2: X-Men United 2003
This one kind of surprised me when I was ordering my list, but the second X-Men film is a really strong movie (despite its horrible title). The film explores themes of xenophobia and isolation while also being a great action-adventure. The powers are used interestingly and each charcter is played to their strengths. Wolverine being forced to take the role of protector is awesome to watch, while Nightcrawler provides an interesting look at a faith-based mutant. Throw in that dramatic ending, and you have one fantastic comic book movie on your hands. |
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