The book of eli has the potential to be a great film or complete rubbish depending on your expectations of what is to come. Its the story of a high school comic book nerd who decides hes going to take up being a costumed hero because no one else will. In a decade filled with selfserious comic book movies like batman v superman. As always, we have the regular film writing and podcast team providing answers, alongside a special guest filmmaker. But here was a movie based on a comic book virtually none of the general movie going audience had heard of, with a vibrant, humorous tone, featuring a soundtrack full of 70s and 80s pop hits. This is definitely the best movie of 2010 so far, hands down. Find out our personal favorite comic book movies of all time after the jump. Marvel s 1986 film howard the duck was an infamous flop across the board. The legal battle between aquaman star amber heard and exhusband, fantastic beasts star johnny depp, has intensified after its been revealed that this whole thing could end with her facing jail time. If you are looking for a film with some deeper meaning then i would not recommend it. The main characters has its origins in a comic book, graphic novel, or serialized comic strip published in the us or europe. Top 25 comic book movies of the 2010s consequence of sound. List of films based on dc comics publications wikipedia.
The tv presenter and comicbook obsessive on the extraordinary work. As a way of goosing the conversation about what comic book movies can and cant beor should or shouldnt behere are 10 underrated comic book films you should watch. From marvel to dc comics and beyond, these are the 25 films from the last decade that set the standard for the comic book movie. Comic book adaptions have adorned the big screen for more than 70 years. The best comic book movies this decade, ranked gamespot. The comic book ran for 32 issues from 20032006, and portrayed a team of lateralthinking operatives who formed a team nicknamed the. Top ten best comic book animated movies of all time imdb. Race against time, original, alex winter warner bros. For films based on comic strips, see list of films based on comic strips. In scott pilgrim vs the world 2010 the actors were told to not blink to give the film more of a comic book vibe. Earn points for what you already do as a marvel fan and redeem for cool rewards as a marvel insider. Folks, im not sure if youve noticed, but comic book movies sort of took.
The films period setting and origin story helped it stand apart, as did its injection of lightness into the. The film was released on bluray disc on april 7, 2009. To be fair, the 2010 s were flush with great movies based on the comic book medium, even as comics themselves were going. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. Every superhero and comic book movie in chronological. The film is made in the form of a documentary following swan as he travels to san diego comic con to accept an award on behalf of courages creator as a publicity. As with horror and scifi, genre films have taken a step out of the dark or the page, in this case. With time travel as a tool, days of future past bridged the original and new xmen casts, making for a truly memorable experience in an effort. Okay, so were slightly pushing the definition of a comic book movie with this one, but any excuse to.
Valhalla 1986, based on volumes one, four and five of the comic book series. Let us know your thoughts and drop a comment below. Most of this material takes place in a shared fictional universe, which also features teams such as the. Okay, so were slightly pushing the definition of a comicbook movie with this one, but any excuse to. May 15, 2018 the best comic book movies this decade, ranked. Copyright issues in comic books the basics weekly comic. Hollywood adaptations of comic books in a post911 context. Every superhero and comic book movie in chronological order.
Best comic book movies 50 amazing comic book films. From marvel to dc comics and beyond, these films pushed the genre past its pages. This book has 21 pages and was uploaded by narfstar on march 3, 20. Ranking the top 10 comic book movies of the past decade 2010. See our based on comic graphic novel theatrical market charts for more overviews regarding the domestic theatrical box office performance of based on comicgraphic novel movies. But there you have it, my top ten comic book related films of the decade. Another week, another round of release delays, and this time its lionsgate whos decided to move back all of their summer films to this fall, 2021, or in john wick. Dawn of justice and the dark knight rises, the lego batman movie, starring a gravellyvoiced arnett as the dark. Currently we live in a time when the superhero movies popularity is at an all time high. A couple of years ago i took a look at the box office performances of the modern age post2000 comic book movies to see how popular these movies ended up being with the moviegoing public after all the hoopla from opening weekend faded away.
If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list them on ebay. But what about comic books serials published one slim issue at a time, from the superhero mainstream to the outer limits. As were about to go into a new decade, which year would you consider had the best comic book movies of the 2010 s. List of films based on englishlanguage comics wikipedia.
On tuesday, we posted our list of the ten best graphic novels of 2010. The best superhero comic bookbased movies of all time. Two things quickly become evident when putting together a list of the 100 best superhero movies of all time. We ride for to the 75 best superhero movies of all time. Today we are talking about the top ten superhero and comic book movies of the decade. Marvel studios and dc, with the help of iron man, the avengers, and batman, are largely. There is little question that comic book movies have become one of the pillars of. Every comic book movie of the decade ranked from worst to. Were the 1990s the worst time for comic book movies. Comic book movie cbm entertainmentmarveldcsuperhero. The odyssey continues made at the time of the films production, though this is not available in other regions.
Forum comic books comic strips fanzines nonenglish british story papers old time radio aldine halfholiday 25 pages. While our one time all time favorite batman begins got its position because it didnt play like a comic book superhero movie, the avengers once ascended to the top because it. Heat vision focuses on fanboy entertainment news including movies, tv shows and comic books with geekfriendly subjects. Mar 17, 2020 many fans are theorizing the the introduction of a multiverse will lead to a film adaptation of the secret wars comic book plot line, which involves the destruction of many alternate universes. The 8 greatest comic book movies of all time cbs news.
The odyssey continues made at the time of the film s production, though this is not available in other regions. Blockbuster movie franchises from marvel and dc have made superheroes more popular than ever. Jun 14, 20 the only way to start this countdown right is with a superman film, or more specifically, the greatest of all superman films, so far that is. Top ten superhero and comic book movies of the 2010s youtube. At the time, superhero movies were still mostly a dead letter in hollywood, and the marquee names of the day wouldnt touch a movie like this. The essays are relatively short and quite accessible, but are written by experts on the subject and so the information given is factual.
Please help improve this article by adding citations to. Film director reginald hudlin was the initial writer on both the black panther series that ran from 2005 to 2008 and the next one, which ran from 2009 to 2010. Top 25 comic book movies of the 2010s consequence of. As 2019 draws to a close and we begin to make lists of all our favorite movies from the past ten years, one thing becomes incredibly obvious.
It includes films that are adaptations of comics, and those films. With the 2010 s wrapping up, its time to look at one of the biggest genres to thrive in this decade and talk about my ten favorite comic book superhero films. The comicbook art of jim steranko books the guardian. The top 10 comic book movies of the 2010s 411mania. Im pretty sure there have been more bad adaptations this past decade. It has been a massive decade for comic book adaptations. Why comic books are more radical than you think bbc. An index page listing comic books of the 2010s content. Theres a mystery afoot in gotham city, and batman must go toetotoe with a mysterious vigilante, who goes by the name of red hood. During this time tchalla was briefly married to storm of the xmen, a union that joined marvels most prominent male and female african superheroes. Marvels 1986 film howard the duck was an infamous flop across the board.
Troye sivan portrayed a younger version in the 2009 film xmen origins. Its the film that truly ushered in a new era for the comic book. Here at flights, tights, and movie nights, my goal is to seek out and watch every superhero and comic book based movie out there, this is my attempt at creating a comprehensive list of every single one i can find as well as the ones coming out in the near future. This is a fantastic collection of essays, with a wide variety of subject matter and viewpoints on aspects of film adaptations of comic books. In scott pilgrim vs the world 2010 the actors were told. Learn how and when to remove these template messages this article needs additional citations for verification. This chart contains the top 100 based on comicgraphic novel movies based on the cumulative worldwide box office. The film is based on a comic book, and the story seems to prepare us for the upcoming the a team adaptation which im looking forward to.
The alltime comic book movie box office ranking list. Also, the 2000s have had their fair share of bad comic book movies. Sep 24, 2010 the term worst comic book of all time or worst comic ever gets bandied about quite a bit, and while there have been some recent strong contenders to that title make that one contender, such assessments lack some historical scope in order to make such a claim. Jonathan ross meets jim steranko, his comic book hero. When the next announcement referred to a new film of the. The return of black adam 2010, animated short film. Dc comics is one of the largest and oldest american comic book publishers. Not only is it insanely funny throughout, it has a great story and inyourface action that will pun intended kick your ass. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. Thr critics rank all dc comicsinspired films from worst anyone remember shaquille oneal in steel. Did christopher nolan spend too much time in the comic book store researching for his batman films and accidentally pilfer a plot from an issue of uncle scrooge. Jun 07, 2019 in 2010, a film adaptation of the latter comic was released.
Photofest 3 aquaman has swum into theaters and is the latest film in. Comic book movies have dominated movie theatres for the last 10 years, grossing billions at the box office. Thankfully, not every book they adapt is bridget joness diary, as this list of 40 of the best film adaptations demonstrates. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. This was for example the case with hulk ang lee, 2003. Comic book movies havent always been synonymous with big box offices and critical acclaim.
The 2010 2019 decade of comic book movies is finally over. The comic book movies released over the past decade have ranged from moving works of art that literally changed pop culture forever to straightup unwatchable disasters that make you question. The 11 best comic book movies of the 2010s business insider. Get the latest news, original content, and special. Christopher nolan steps back into the directors chair for. Best comic book movies 50 amazing comic book films time out. First of all yes, there are actually 11 films on this list. However, if you are looking for a film with beautiful cinematography, solid acting and a little bit of fun action then you will be pleased. Flashpoint comic book crossover, this animated movie is arguably better than its. While our one time all time favorite batman begins got its position because it didnt play like a comic book superhero movie, the avengers once ascended to the top because it plays exactly like. From swedish comingofage films to financially frustrated cult classics, there were plenty of smaller standouts. The dark knight succeeds not just as an entertaining comic book film, but as a richly thrilling crime saga. Your key for reading marvel unlimited and digital comic purchases across multiple devices. Comic book movies have dominated movie theaters for the last 10 years, grossing billions at the box office.
The movie stars hamill as donald swan, a comic book enthusiast and technical adviser for a film based on his favorite superhero, commander courage. Trust me, it was hard to whittle the sheer volume of poorly adapted comic book movies down to just these few, but i. A year of dumbing of age strips will usually cover an inuniverse week, but the comic has a sliding time scale to prevent it, in the authors words, slowly turning into a period piece. The dc comics universe has produced plenty of movies, from modern favorites like the dark knight, joker, birds of prey, and suicide squad to classics. Dec 30, 2010 the 10 best graphic novels and comics of 2010.
The film moves in an almost selfparodying way, as if it was aware that it was what it was, a slick, glossy, action packed, and fun thrill ride from start to finish. The 30 best superhero movies updated april 2019 vulture. Every comic book movie of the decade ranked from worst to best. Many comic book movies are far behind the comics that inspired them. This is a list of superhero films produced by american film studios by year to date. The films specific story, production design, andor interpretation of the characters were based on a specific comic book or graphic novel. Top ten superhero and comic book movies of the 2010s. This is a list of films based on englishlanguage comics, including comic books, graphic novels. First, this is the golden age for such films, a decade where technology, long. Subsequently, old wounds reopen and old, once buried memories come into the light. Dec 01, 2010 as comic book fans, we hear lots of discussions about creatorowned comics, which creator has optioned the film rights to hisher most recent comic book or arguments between a publisher and creator about who owns the rights to a certain comic title. All time worldwide box office for based on comicgraphic.
And in this rich time of comic book movies, the question of what the best ever one is couldnt appear more simple. The r1 and r4 releases also include the film trailer and a 10minute behindthescenes featurette 2010. As always, we have the regular film writing and podcast team providing answers, alongside a. It produces material featuring numerous wellknown superhero characters, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman, and green arrow. Matthew vaughns kickass film was one that ive never got around to seeing until now, though i do recall all of the hype that has been built up from it over the years, and i can definitively say the hype that came out of this exceptional comic book film was extremely welldeserved and i absolutely love it just like everyone else does. Now is a postavengers world, however, and the superhero movie is.
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