The films of Marvel Cinematic Universe and other films based on Marvel properties occasionally cast the wrong actor as a major antagonist. Since the beginning of the MCU film timeline, the franchise has introduced some truly notable antagonists in live action. Adapting characters from the pages of Marvel Comics isn't always an easy task, as getting them right requires careful consideration and often smart casting choices. Both in Marvel films in the MCU and outside of the franchise, sometimes the wrong actors are chosen to play a villain. Sometimes this is the result of a creative risk that doesn't pay…
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THE X-Men have a long and turbulent cinematic history, and many decisions made in the films starring the characters have aged poorly. First adapted for live action in Fox's X-Men film franchise, Marvel's eponymous mutants have proven to be some of its most prolific protagonists. First appearing in 2000 X-Menthey've remained a staple of the superhero genre ever since, making regular appearances in Marvel films across three distinct decades. Considering the length of the X-Men movie timeline on the big screen, it only follows that some decisions may not have aged very well. Some of these are behind-the-scenes decisions related…
The Financially Disappointing Superhero Movies of the Year UCMthe UDCand other franchises sometimes deserve to have achieved much more tangible success. The MCU films may have cemented superhero films as the most financially successful genre in cinema history, but it wasn't always that way. Despite the record-breaking success of some superhero films, there are always those that don't live up to the expectations placed upon them. Big budgets mean big returns are needed for a superhero movie to be considered a financial success. This isn't always viable, and sometimes – as with some DCEU films – it can lead to…
The films that adapt the heroes of DC Universe I've seen many characters make decisions that have aged poorly. Even before the start of the DCEU film timeline, DC film adaptations were bringing DC Comics heroes to life on the big screen. Featuring several iconic characters such as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman, films set in the DC Universe feature some of the most recognizable characters in pop culture. However, these characters don't always make the best decisions. The DCEU films have seen many characters make certain choices that turn out to be terrible in the long run, or be…
superhero movies UCMthe UDCand other franchises often feature post-credits scenes, but some of them are truly horrible. Long before the MCU films made the genre the most successful in modern cinema, superhero films adapted characters and stories from popular comic books for the big screen. With many iconic heroes appearing in live-action films, the superhero genre has always been one of Hollywood's grandest. One of the staples of the genre is the inclusion of a post-credits stinger to tease future sequels or narratives. The popular MCU post-credits scenes may have popularized the phenomenon, but they existed in the years before…
Despite being released over a decade ago, the depth of The cabin in the forest', the horror satire and the ending are still generating discussion. Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon The cabin in the forest It bends the horror genre in a way that's rarely done well, introducing a subtle but persistent satirical subtext into what appears on the surface to be a relatively simplistic horror. The cabin in the forest the ending leans into the film's subversion while also delivering one of the most crowd-pleasing horror endings of all time. Despite starting out as a seemingly mundane slasher, The…
Summary Thor’s MCU story has some lines that have aged poorly over the years. Some comedic lines have aged differently because of the tragedies throughout Thor’s life. Thor’s growth as a character also means that some moments look very different years down the line from his earliest MCU appearances. Although the character has become a mainstay of the MCU, there are many Thor Quotes that haven’t aged particularly well. Since the introduction of the hero in the MCU movies in 2011 ThorMarvel’s God of Thunder played a big role in building the franchise. As a primary Avenger and a consistent…
THE Marvel Cinematic Universe is full of great moments, but there are only a few that never really get old. Since the beginning of the MCU timeline, the franchise has built a reputation for incredible superhero action and pivotal moments of levity. Bringing Marvel Comics stories and characters to life on the big screen has seen many iconic moments happen in the franchise. Of these remarkable moments, only a few manage to maintain their quality over the years. The MCU films and TV shows have provided many unforgettable scenes, whether of epic scale, narrative importance, or awe-inspiring execution. In a…
Throughout the history of the MCU, The Avengers appeared in a number of remarkably repeatable film scenes. The MCU films have introduced many powerful and exciting heroes, but the Avengers remain the biggest name in the franchise. The team comprises some of Marvel’s all-time greatest heroes and has been shown on several occasions coming together to combat threats to Earth and the wider universe. Earth’s Mightiest Heroes have enjoyed several memorable moments throughout the MCU movie timeline. Of these moments, not all are as replayable as others, as only a select few possess the unique qualities that make them enjoyable…
Although the Marvel Cinematic Universe achieved enormous success, some of its actors also appeared in other terrible comic book films. The MCU films have had many actors employed to bring Marvel Comics characters to life on the big screen. With so many heroes, villains, and supporting characters featured in the ever-expanding franchise – especially since the introduction of its Multiversal variants – many of its actors feature faces familiar to comic book movie fans. While the MCU’s film timeline has proven to be a huge success, that’s not always the case in the broader comic book genre. Many terrible comic…