Best Superhero Movie

[dps]

I think it is hard to overestimate the impact and influence of Tim Burton's 1989 Batman in re-launching the superhero genre.

While I would agree with that, it doesn't make it the best of the lot.

[Admiral Yi]

A lot to be said for Michelle Pfeiffer in a rubber suit.

[Oexmelin]

While I would agree with that, it doesn't make it the best of the lot.

I somewhat reluctantly disagree - because it's true that there may be better movies out there (though few) as movies, but few of those better movies are better "superhero" movies. I think "The Dark Knight" is good - but it probably would have worked with non-superhero characters. Other superhero movies that are good rely upon cinematic canons and codes that Burton's Batman had established, or re-established - either those that followed a more cartoony vein, or those that followed the darker path. A lot of the humor of, say, Guardians of the Galaxy, relies on the undermining of the seriousness with which so many superhero movies are now created (which is a newer development than the original kiddy camp). I think Burton's Batman walked the very fine line between dark and broody and campy cartoon.

[CountDeMoney]

No, Burton walked right over it.

[Tonitrus]

Condorman.

[Oexmelin]

No, Burton walked right over it.

Sure. Do you have a pick, or you prefer Saving Private Bigwig?

[CountDeMoney]

Sure. Do you have a pick, or you prefer Saving Private Bigwig?

The Dark Knight is the closest a "superhero movie" will ever get to a "superhero film."  But Deadpool's ability to goof on its own genre takes the cake.

And sometime in the afterlife, CS Lewis and Richard Adams will be waiting for JK Rowland, and will promptly belt her with a folding chair after slamming her into the corner rope buckle.

[Razgovory]

Sure. Do you have a pick, or you prefer Saving Private Bigwig?

The Dark Knight is the closest a "superhero movie" will ever get to a "superhero film."  But Deadpool's ability to goof on its own genre takes the cake.

And sometime in the afterlife, CS Lewis and Richard Adams will be waiting for JK Rowland, and will promptly belt her with a folding chair after slamming her into the corner rope buckle.

Man, you have weird fantasies.

[CountDeMoney]

MIND YER BIDNESS

[jimmy olsen]

Suprised that Seedy didn't pick the Incredibles given that it's all about a middle aged man going through a midlife crisis.

[CountDeMoney]

Surprised you haven't been killed by a rickshaw yet, Limpy McKimchi.

[Ed Anger]

other: I'm a damned adult and have left such kiddie fare behind me.

[CountDeMoney]

Had about enough of your attitude. 

[Ed Anger]

Had about enough of your attitude.

I did like Deadpool at least.

[MadImmortalMan]

The Crow is the only one I ever cared to pay to see. But it's also one of my favorite movies made in my lifetime.

I saw Deadpool on a plane to London. It was pretty funny.