For the record, I have never read a comic book (sorry, “graphic novel”), yet I find myself an avid fan of the Superhero Movie. Some would say that’s geeky. And I would say, “shut up.”
For you Superhero Movie novices or naysayers, I give you my travel guide to Superhero Movies:
MUST-SEE SUPERHERO MOVIES:
1. Batman Begins: Simply put, the best Superhero Movie ever made
2. Dark Knight (July 18, 2008): Let’s hope this is an ‘Empire Strikes Back’ and not another ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’. (Wow, that was a geeky statement.)
3. Spiderman: Toby McGuire as Spiderman, are you serious? Serious like a fox, and it works.
4. Iron Man: Who would have thought Robert Downey Jr. could play a decent superhero, and yet, here we are.
5. X-Men: It’s strange to think that Wolverine spends most of his time doing musical theatre.
6. Spiderman 2: The awesomeness continues, despite more Kirsten Dunst
7. The Incredibles: Odd that Pixar created a better 'Fantastic Four' than Marvel could
8. X2: X-Men United: What’s with the creepy guy in the wheelchair?
9. Superman Return: As Nikki says, “he’s perfect.” Silly Nikki, don’t you know that Batman is more perfecter?
10. The Incredible Hulk: A HUGE improvement from the previous incarnation. Plus, it opens in Brazil, which was total déjà vu for me, except, of course, the becoming a giant, green monster part.
SUPERHERO MOVIES TO AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE:
1. Hulk (2003): To quote Michael Scott, “Can I just say that, of all the bad movies, in all the bad movie villages, in all the bad movie worlds, you stand alone, my friend.”
2. Daredevil: Two words, Ben Affleck
3. Batman & Robin: Things George Clooney shouldn’t do: spout off unfounded political views and participate in Batman movies
4. Superman IV: A chubby Superman fights a Fabio-esque villain named Nuclear Man – sounds awesome, right? Not so much.
5. Catwoman: A hot Halle Berry in a black, leather suit couldn’t save this train wreck
6. Fantastic Four: An even a hotter Jessica Alba in Spandex couldn’t save this train wreck
FOR A GOOD LAUGH:
1. Superman II: The funniest movie that never meant to be
2. Batman (1966): Featuring the handiest tool in Batman’s arsenal: the Bat Shark Repellent Spray.
3. Steel: And I thought 'Kazaam' was tops
