Throughout the history of comic book films in MCU, DKUand beyond there were many sequels that turned out to be disasters. While many MCU films have been huge successes, this is not the case for all comic book films. While many films based on comic book source material are critical or box office successes, there are cases where such films have been disastrous successes. Throughout the history of DC films and the chronology of MCU films, there have been many instances where sequels to successful or respectable cinematic efforts have failed to live up to their predecessors. Some comic book…
Author: Niall Gray
Summary Superman’s movie history has a selection of quotes that have aged poorly. Some quotes have aged poorly because of the movie they take place in and their continued perception. Other quotes have aged poorly because of evolving attitudes towards Superman, and societal expectations. Although Superman is undeniably one of the most iconic figures in pop culture, some of his movie quotes haven’t aged particularly well. As the man of tomorrow has always proven to be the quintessential superhero, it’s no surprise that he has been the figure at the center of the superhero genre since its cinematic inception. From…
Tim Burton Batman Movies have become a key part of the Caped Crusader’s cinematic history, with specific scenes standing out as particularly rewarding to revisit. As iconic as the Dark Knight has become, it only seems natural that many actors have played Batman in live action. However, few can claim to be as inspirational or groundbreaking as Michael Keaton’s iteration of the vigilante hero, first brought to life in Tim Burton’s Batman in 1989 and then again in 1992 for the sequel, Batman Returns. Over the years, Tim Burton’s Batman movies have proven to stand the test of time, and…
Christopher Nolan The Dark Knight trilogy was groundbreaking in its approach to Batman, and there are many things with the character that have yet to be recreated. As one of the most iconic superheroes in pop culture, many actors have played Batman in live action, just as many filmmakers have tried their hands at adapting the Caped Crusader to the big screen. However, few have done it in a way that achieved the levels of success enjoyed by Christopher Nolan with his Dark Knight trilogy. Nolan’s vision and execution of his three-film Batman adaptation remains a landmark piece of superhero…
with The penguin Ranked as one of Batman’s most iconic foes, it’s no surprise that the character has delivered many memorable quotes throughout his movie and television appearances. The Penguin has been a staple of Batman stories on both the page and screen for decades, and is an instantly recognizable character from the Dark Knight’s mythos. Many actors have played the Penguin in live-action, each bringing something different to the role in their respective incarnation of the infamous villain. With so many unique names on the character being brought to life over the years, the penguin is represented in a…
Throughout the cinematic history of the DC UniverseA handful of movie villains stand out as some of the best to ever grace the big screen. Long before the movies of the DCEU, DC characters were shaping the comic book genre in theaters around the world. Although heroes tend to get the attention of the majority of audiences, no protagonist is complete without an opposing force to overcome. In essence, that’s why every good superhero movie needs a great villain. Throughout the DC movie timeline, many villains have been adapted to the big screen, with mixed results. For example, some Batman…
Tim Burton’s two Batman Movies have many great characters, and also a number of excellent lines of dialogue across the two-film arc. In 1989, director Tim Burton took on the delicate task of adapting one of the most iconic superheroes of all time to the big screen. His two films are often seen as two of the best Batman movies, with both Batman And Batman Returns Being decidedly old and helping to shape the modern superhero genre. As well as proving to be another pair of collaborations between Tim Burton and Michael Keaton, Burton’s Batman movies featured many excellent moments.…
Throughout the history of comic book movies in the MCUThe DCUAnd beyond that, there were many sequels that turned out to be disasters. While many of the MCU movies have been massive successes, that’s not the case for all comic book movies. While many films based on comic book source material are successful with critics or at the box office, there are times that have seen such movies disastrously. Throughout the history of DC movies and the MCU’s movie timeline, there have been many instances of the sequel being a successful or respectable cinematic effort that didn’t live up to…
Tim Burton’s two Batman Movies have many great characters, and also a number of excellent lines of dialogue across the two-film arc. In 1989, director Tim Burton took on the delicate task of adapting one of the most iconic superheroes of all time to the big screen. His two films are often seen as two of the best Batman movies, with both Batman And Batman Returns Being decidedly old and helping to shape the modern superhero genre. As well as proving to be another pair of collaborations between Tim Burton and Michael Keaton, Burton’s Batman movies featured many excellent moments.…
Ahead of the release of Deadpool & WolverineThere were many exciting rumors that proved fruitless, and while some would have been great, others would have been terrible if they came to pass. With Deadpool’s third major cinematic outing promising to bring the Merc with a Mouth into the MCU, anticipation was incredibly high for the movie. As with many other movies in the MCU, speculation about potential cameos and plot threads has been rampant, fueled by widespread excitement for Deadpool’s franchise debut. Rumors about a movie often spread quickly before its release, and Deadpool & Wolverine was no exception. Potential…