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There have been tons of Superhero films over the ages. From the famous and fantastic Superman, to the dodgy Punisher movie, many of the comic book heroes have had their exploits put onto celluloid with differing results.
The first one I remember watching was Superman. The magic that it produced on the cinema screen was fantastic, and not knowing anything about blue screen or other cinematic effects, I was so impressed when I saw the flying sequences. Now, this film has been overshadowed since its release, but it still remains one of my favorite superhero films of all time. Instead of being dark and menacing, Superman was the archetypal hero, almost the essence of goodness in a world that contained evil villains like Lex Luthor. Christopher Reeve was perfect for the role. Nowadays we see Clark Kent as a slightly more sophisticated journalist, able to solve problems without ever changing into the famous red and blue suit, but back then he was slightly bumbling, but realistic and charming at the same time. It was a perfect cover for Superman (if you ignore the fact that they looked exactly the same sans glasses!) as his character was a mile away from the costumed hero.
Maybe all that saccharine style goodness is gone from Superhero films these days. It seemed to start with Batman, the 1989 Tim Burton movie. Fair enough, Batman was always supposed to be the dark hero to balance DC’s other hero, Superman, and it worked well in the film, despite a few niggling errors such as Batman using guns and actually killing people. But it seems that at the moment all hero films are heading this way, whether the heroes themselves are dark or not. Hopefully the new Spiderman film won’t have to tread this route. Spiderman has always been a wise cracking optimist and Peter Parker has many similarities with Clark Kent, so hopefully it will be a fairly bright film. The Hulk may lend itself more to the dark side of Superhero movies, however, as it involves the darker side of human nature and a struggle to suppress it.
I think that X-men got the mix just right. There are some good comedy moments, as well as the emphasis on the mutants as ‘outsiders’ and their struggle to come to terms with this. The film isn’t overly dark, but does have elements of Batman style brooding moments. Hopefully the other directors of new Superhero films have taken notes as well as doing their homework on the background of the characters (another pet hate of mine, why do they see the need to change fundamental elements of our favourite heroes?)
Next on the list, after the Hulk movie gets underway, will probably be another Fantastic Four movie, preferably a light hearted film, as in the style of the comics, and then, I hope, someone will see fit to bring Wonder Woman back, especially after the success of Charlie’s Angels…Drew Barrymore as the lasso swinging heroine, anyone?!
The first one I remember watching was Superman. The magic that it produced on the cinema screen was fantastic, and not knowing anything about blue screen or other cinematic effects, I was so impressed when I saw the flying sequences. Now, this film has been overshadowed since its release, but it still remains one of my favorite superhero films of all time. Instead of being dark and menacing, Superman was the archetypal hero, almost the essence of goodness in a world that contained evil villains like Lex Luthor. Christopher Reeve was perfect for the role. Nowadays we see Clark Kent as a slightly more sophisticated journalist, able to solve problems without ever changing into the famous red and blue suit, but back then he was slightly bumbling, but realistic and charming at the same time. It was a perfect cover for Superman (if you ignore the fact that they looked exactly the same sans glasses!) as his character was a mile away from the costumed hero.
Maybe all that saccharine style goodness is gone from Superhero films these days. It seemed to start with Batman, the 1989 Tim Burton movie. Fair enough, Batman was always supposed to be the dark hero to balance DC’s other hero, Superman, and it worked well in the film, despite a few niggling errors such as Batman using guns and actually killing people. But it seems that at the moment all hero films are heading this way, whether the heroes themselves are dark or not. Hopefully the new Spiderman film won’t have to tread this route. Spiderman has always been a wise cracking optimist and Peter Parker has many similarities with Clark Kent, so hopefully it will be a fairly bright film. The Hulk may lend itself more to the dark side of Superhero movies, however, as it involves the darker side of human nature and a struggle to suppress it.
I think that X-men got the mix just right. There are some good comedy moments, as well as the emphasis on the mutants as ‘outsiders’ and their struggle to come to terms with this. The film isn’t overly dark, but does have elements of Batman style brooding moments. Hopefully the other directors of new Superhero films have taken notes as well as doing their homework on the background of the characters (another pet hate of mine, why do they see the need to change fundamental elements of our favourite heroes?)
Next on the list, after the Hulk movie gets underway, will probably be another Fantastic Four movie, preferably a light hearted film, as in the style of the comics, and then, I hope, someone will see fit to bring Wonder Woman back, especially after the success of Charlie’s Angels…Drew Barrymore as the lasso swinging heroine, anyone?!
my favourite superhero is Eric Draven
I think the new Spider Man movie will be awesome!!
I like Bluntman and Chronic.
There have been tons of Superhero films over the ages. From the famous and fantastic Superman, to the dodgy Punisher movie, many of the comic book heroes have had their exploits put onto celluloid with differing results.
The first one I remember watching was Superman. The magic that it produced on the cinema screen was fantastic, and not knowing anything about blue screen or other cinematic effects, I was so impressed when I saw the flying sequences. Now, this film has been overshadowed since its release, but it still remains one of my favorite superhero films of all time. Instead of being dark and menacing, Superman was the archetypal hero, almost the essence of goodness in a world that contained evil villains like Lex Luthor. Christopher Reeve was perfect for the role. Nowadays we see Clark Kent as a slightly more sophisticated journalist, able to solve problems without ever changing into the famous red and blue suit, but back then he was slightly bumbling, but realistic and charming at the same time. It was a perfect cover for Superman (if you ignore the fact that they looked exactly the same sans glasses!) as his character was a mile away from the costumed hero.
Maybe all that saccharine style goodness is gone from Superhero films these days. It seemed to start with Batman, the 1989 Tim Burton movie. Fair enough, Batman was always supposed to be the dark hero to balance DC’s other hero, Superman, and it worked well in the film, despite a few niggling errors such as Batman using guns and actually killing people. But it seems that at the moment all hero films are heading this way, whether the heroes themselves are dark or not. Hopefully the new Spiderman film won’t have to tread this route. Spiderman has always been a wise cracking optimist and Peter Parker has many similarities with Clark Kent, so hopefully it will be a fairly bright film. The Hulk may lend itself more to the dark side of Superhero movies, however, as it involves the darker side of human nature and a struggle to suppress it.
I think that X-men got the mix just right. There are some good comedy moments, as well as the emphasis on the mutants as ‘outsiders’ and their struggle to come to terms with this. The film isn’t overly dark, but does have elements of Batman style brooding moments. Hopefully the other directors of new Superhero films have taken notes as well as doing their homework on the background of the characters (another pet hate of mine, why do they see the need to change fundamental elements of our favourite heroes?)
Next on the list, after the Hulk movie gets underway, will probably be another Fantastic Four movie, preferably a light hearted film, as in the style of the comics, and then, I hope, someone will see fit to bring Wonder Woman back, especially after the success of Charlie’s Angels…Drew Barrymore as the lasso swinging heroine, anyone?!
The first one I remember watching was Superman. The magic that it produced on the cinema screen was fantastic, and not knowing anything about blue screen or other cinematic effects, I was so impressed when I saw the flying sequences. Now, this film has been overshadowed since its release, but it still remains one of my favorite superhero films of all time. Instead of being dark and menacing, Superman was the archetypal hero, almost the essence of goodness in a world that contained evil villains like Lex Luthor. Christopher Reeve was perfect for the role. Nowadays we see Clark Kent as a slightly more sophisticated journalist, able to solve problems without ever changing into the famous red and blue suit, but back then he was slightly bumbling, but realistic and charming at the same time. It was a perfect cover for Superman (if you ignore the fact that they looked exactly the same sans glasses!) as his character was a mile away from the costumed hero.
Maybe all that saccharine style goodness is gone from Superhero films these days. It seemed to start with Batman, the 1989 Tim Burton movie. Fair enough, Batman was always supposed to be the dark hero to balance DC’s other hero, Superman, and it worked well in the film, despite a few niggling errors such as Batman using guns and actually killing people. But it seems that at the moment all hero films are heading this way, whether the heroes themselves are dark or not. Hopefully the new Spiderman film won’t have to tread this route. Spiderman has always been a wise cracking optimist and Peter Parker has many similarities with Clark Kent, so hopefully it will be a fairly bright film. The Hulk may lend itself more to the dark side of Superhero movies, however, as it involves the darker side of human nature and a struggle to suppress it.
I think that X-men got the mix just right. There are some good comedy moments, as well as the emphasis on the mutants as ‘outsiders’ and their struggle to come to terms with this. The film isn’t overly dark, but does have elements of Batman style brooding moments. Hopefully the other directors of new Superhero films have taken notes as well as doing their homework on the background of the characters (another pet hate of mine, why do they see the need to change fundamental elements of our favourite heroes?)
Next on the list, after the Hulk movie gets underway, will probably be another Fantastic Four movie, preferably a light hearted film, as in the style of the comics, and then, I hope, someone will see fit to bring Wonder Woman back, especially after the success of Charlie’s Angels…Drew Barrymore as the lasso swinging heroine, anyone?!