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Participants cosmiclynx57Noah Roberts46Jessica Morris6vivideagle7bluenomad2Chris Robinson25Michael Johnson5Nicholas Nguyencoppermoose11steelfalcon60Grace EdwardsRachel Turner2Jonathan Perez88dustyangler7analogseal86briskhound2dustypanther6Richard Barrett53Jack Morgan2Richard Wilson4Angela Alvarez10wanderingpanther14
cosmiclynx57 cosmiclynx57 RegularOP
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#1 ·
Superhero
So, I’ve been sitting here thinking about all those Superhero movies that have been flooding our theaters lately, and honestly, where do we even begin? Is it just me, or does it feel like every single weekend there’s some new massive blockbuster dropping that tries to redefine what a hero actually looks like? I mean, don't get me wrong, I love the spectacle, but sometimes you just want to sit back and wonder if we're ever going to see a return to those gritty, character-driven stories that really made us fall in love with the genre in the first place, you know? Like, do we really need another multiverse crossover every six months, or can we just get one solid, well-written story that doesn't rely on a thousand Easter eggs to keep us engaged? It’s such a wild ride watching how much the industry has shifted, isn't it?


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Alright, let’s get this going! I really want to see which Superhero movie—or maybe even a whole series of them—is your absolute all-time favorite, and more importantly, what makes it hit so hard for you? Is it the storytelling, the visuals, or just that one specific character that totally blows your mind? Lay it on me!

* Note: Hey, just a heads-up for everyone taking part in the poll—I've actually enabled the multi-choice option, so you aren't stuck picking just one! You can go ahead and cast your vote for multiple movies if you're feeling indecisive, which honestly makes way more sense, right? Why limit ourselves to just one pick when we can celebrate all our favorites at once? Go wild and vote for as many as you want!

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I'm gonna be pulling movies straight from Wikipedia's lists: Wiki So, I was just sitting here thinking about how much our lives basically revolve around these massive cinematic universes, right? It’s kind of wild when you stop to look at the sheer scale of it all! I started putting together this massive list of superhero movies because, honestly, who hasn't spent a weekend binge-watching everything from the gritty, dark stuff to the bright, colorful adventures that make you feel like a kid again? Is there even a better way to spend a rainy afternoon than diving deep into these epic sagas? Anyway, check this out—I've been trying to organize my thoughts on the best ones out there, so here is my ultimate rundown of the superhero movies that actually matter!

I mean, I really don't want to miss out on a single one! As for the poll, it’s gonna include everything released up until the end of last year—basically, if it's been shown on screen anytime from now until then, it's going in there. Isn't that perfect?

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cosmiclynx57 cosmiclynx57 RegularOP
320 messages
joined Mar 2019
#2 ·
Please bear with me for a second while I finish putting this survey together—man, there are just so many titles to get through!

Edit: Okay, the survey is finally live! Honestly, my fingers are killing me and my eyes are practically crossing, but I managed to squeeze all 101 titles in there.

I’ll jump back in a bit later to let you guys know which one is my favorite and cast my vote, but right now? I seriously need to go crash for a while.
Noah Roberts46 Noah Roberts46 Regular
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#3 ·
I think this is a solid topic for a Superhero discussion.
cosmiclynx57 cosmiclynx57 RegularOP
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#4 ·
Noah Roberts46 said:I honestly think this is a killer topic for a Superhero movie thread.

Thanks so much! I'm really glad you feel that way 👍

Personally, I’m totally on board with having one massive dedicated thread for all things Superhero movies where we can just geek out, debate everything, and vote on our absolute favorites, right?
Jessica Morris6 Jessica Morris6 Active Member
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joined Nov 2022
#5 ·
Since those two Batman movies directed by Tim Burton were basically the last decent superhero movies ever made, I honestly don't expect anyone to be mourning my passing when I finally kick the bucket...
vivideagle7 vivideagle7 Active Member
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#6 ·
Mark Cruz15 said:Honestly, since those two Batman movies by Tim Burton were basically the last decent superhero movies made, I don't think anyone's going to be missing me when I'm gone.

+1
bluenomad2 bluenomad2 Active Member
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#7 ·
Mark Cruz15 said:Since the last decent superhero movies were those two Batmans by Tim Burton, nobody's going to be celebrating my passing.

Agreed. There are some fun superhero movies out there today, but they all lack soul. Burton's Batman actually has soul. The atmosphere is 🙏
Chris Robinson25 Chris Robinson25 Active Member
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joined Apr 2014
#8 ·
Every single Spider-Man movie. I think both of them kick ass, plus Guardians of the Galaxy. Those three are my absolute favorites. Honestly, Spider-Man is just genius—I love him as a superhero.
Michael Johnson5 Michael Johnson5 Member
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#9 ·
Burton's Batman, Batman Begins, Watchmen, X-Men, and my absolute guilty pleasure, Man of Steel
Jessica Morris6 Jessica Morris6 Active Member
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#10 ·
bluenomad2 said:I'm with you there. Sure, there are some fun superhero movies out lately, but they all feel completely soulless to me. Burton's Batman actually had a soul. The atmosphere was 🙏

Yeah, there are plenty of fun ones. For instance, Ant-Man was decent enough, and my absolute favorite from last year had to be the Daredevil series, though even that felt pretty mid... Honestly, I can't stand these modern blockbusters. Especially those Avengers flicks and that nauseatingly sweet Tobey Maguire with his Spider-Man. If we're talking about things that are actually entertaining, I'd much rather watch Batman with Adam West
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Edit: Regarding anything following that 1989 Batman vibe, the only franchise that actually holds any water for me is X-Men. Even the prequels and the spin-offs were actually worth watching...

Chris Robinson25 said:Spider-Man, all the sequels. Both Kick-Ass movies and Guardians of the Galaxy. Those three are my favorites. Spider-Man is pure genius; I love him as a superhero.

I went in with certain expectations for Guardians, and while they were alright, they definitely didn't live up to the massive hype... The colors in the movie are nice, sure, but neither Woot nor Raccoon really cracked me up. Chris Pratt was fine, I guess—he did have a good role in Parks and Recreation before all this.
Nicholas Nguyen Nicholas Nguyen Active Member
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#11 ·
Superhero movies are easily my most hated subgenre. I’m honestly just counting down the days until they stop relentlessly churning out the same tired formula.🤮
coppermoose11 coppermoose11 Newcomer
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#12 ·
Superman II without any context. kneel before zod
steelfalcon60 steelfalcon60 Newcomer
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#13 ·
I have such a massive soft spot for Superhero movies; I’m constantly checking for new releases, just waiting for the next big thing to drop. Honestly, I’ve probably seen most of the ones out there at least five times by now... I might be a little addicted, if I’m being completely honest... heh
Grace Edwards Grace Edwards Active Member
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#14 ·
The original Spider-Man trilogy is what really got me hooked on this whole genre—mostly because, for sentimental reasons, those are my absolute favorite superhero movies.
Rachel Turner2 Rachel Turner2 Active Member
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joined Sep 2022
#15 ·
Unbreakable

Nothing's ever gonna top this one for me.

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Grace Edwards Grace Edwards Active Member
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#16 ·
Oh yeah, I totally blanked on that one. It’s definitely my favorite 🙏
Jonathan Perez88 Jonathan Perez88 Active Member
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joined May 2003
#17 ·
I’m a huge fan of the superhero genre—really hoping it doesn't burn out anytime soon 😳. My absolute favorites have to be Guardians of the Galaxy 😍, though I’ve voted for plenty of others; it seems I lean toward Marvel more than DC, with the honorable exception of Burton's Batman 🤔. Oh, I just looked it up—The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is actually DC, and honestly, that movie is great 🕺.
cosmiclynx57 cosmiclynx57 RegularOP
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#18 ·
Here are my absolute favorite superhero movies:

Superman (1978), Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), and Watchmen (2009).

That’s my top 5 limited selection. I’m sticking to just five because honestly, what's the point in trying to vote for ten or fifteen different flicks? Just keep it simple, right? Also, I haven't listed them from best to worst—they're basically just in order of when they came out. But let me tell you, The Dark Knight is my number one, no question about it. From the second I saw that movie, I just knew; I told myself, "Yep, this is it, this is the greatest superhero movie ever made," and I doubt anything will ever top it. Years have gone by and nothing has even come close to touching it, nor could they have filmed anything better back then.

I think V for Vendetta is pretty solid, and I absolutely love the whole Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trilogy, but these five are the heavy hitters for me.
I've had a massive connection to the original Superman since I was a little kid, and besides, it's just way more serious and high-quality compared to those Ninja Turtles movies, which I'm also fond of.
The Dark Knight is hands down the best superhero movie ever made, and man, I just adore that entire trilogy.
And Watchmen? That one is just special; it feels so unique, like you're actually watching a comic book come to life.
I've seen pretty much everything on this list, except for some of the really old stuff—though, I have to say, that 1966 Batman is definitely in my top 10.

What else can I even say? I mean, Superman is such an iconic figure and arguably one of the most famous superheroes out there; I feel like I've known who he is since the day I was born.
Batman is right up there at the peak too, and for good reason; just like Superman, they are two truly special heroes.
And Watchmen... man, while you're watching it, it gives you this distinct feeling of actually reading a graphic novel.
It really just comes down to the fact that these five movies sit on a totally different level than the rest because they're just higher quality and more grounded. They aren't some goofy joke like the Ninja Turtles; I mean, the three Ninja Turtles movies are fine, but they're like a B-movie compared to an A-list production. We're talking Oscar level difference in quality here.
The Dark Knight trilogy brought something totally fresh to the table, that sense of realism—no matter how hard it is to make a superhero movie feel "real," the Dark Knight trilogy actually pulls it off.
dustyangler7 dustyangler7 Newcomer
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#19 ·
The poll is definitely missing
Flash Gordon
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Noah Roberts46 Noah Roberts46 Regular
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joined Jun 2021
#20 ·
How on earth can people claim 🤣 The Dark Knight Rises
is actually good? The plot is riddled with holes and pure nonsense, yet somehow it’s sitting at an 8.5 on IMDb.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not some hater; I thought the second film was genuinely great, but this last one is absolute garbage.

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