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Superman: The Movie

Richard Donner’s take on Superman set the standard by which all superhero movies will be judged. The film featured perfect casting, from Marlon Brando as Jor-El to Margot Kidder as Lois Lane. But the standout will always be Christopher Reeve, who will forever be inextricably tied to the character of Superman. In short, Reeve is Superman to many people on the planet, and his ability to completely own a decades-old character makes the film work.

Couple Reeve’s spot-on performance with a balanced, delicately-paced script, an outstanding performance by Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor, and one of the most memorable endings in cinema, and you have the best superhero film ever made.

Batman Begins

Widely considered one of the greatest comic films of all time almost immediately upon release this year, Batman Begins does everything right and gives Batman fans the film they have always demanded. Nolan is the perfect director and Bale is the perfect Batman. The film presents an exceptionally competent storyline that succeeds in explaining and justifying everything the superhero is able to achieve, something rarely seen even in the comics. It has a crossover appeal that works for the geeks, the laymen and even for the ladies. It’s a truly terrific achievement and a promising start for the series to follow.

Spider-Man 2

This 2004 sequel brought back all the main players – director Sam Raimi and stars Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Rosemary Harris, J.K. Simmons, and even a short cameo from Willem Dafoe – and did an excellent job of presenting a new Spider-Man villain, Dr. Octopus, a.k.a. Dr. Otto Octavius (superbly played by Alfred Molina). Surpassing 2002’s original Spider-Man with a better flowing storyline, more emotional depth, and a less ridiculous looking supervillain, Spider-Man 2 elevated the series to just about everything that comic fans love about the character. If only Raimi & company can add in some more wise-cracking humor from Spidey as he distracts and then takes down his foes, the cinematic adaptation of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man would be complete.

X2: X-Men United

2003’s superior sequel to X-Men starts out with a BAMF! as teleporting mutant Nightcrawler (Alan Cumming) goes on a one-man ass-kicking rampage in the White House. The action doesn’t let up from there, as the X-Men must take on military leader William Stryker (Brian Cox), who plans to use Professor Xavier’s (Patrick Stewart) telepathic powers against all mutants. Loosely based on the 1982 X-Men graphic novel God Loves, Man Kills, X2 does a great job of presenting the intolerance of non-mutants towards the X-Men and their fellow mutants, remaining realistic and entertaining.

Superman 2

While there’s no substitute for the heroics of the original Superman movie, its sequel, which came two years later, eventually became the template by which not only all superhero movies but all follow-up films would be constructed. Unlike its predecessor’s origin story, Superman II found the hero contemplating deeper issues – namely what sacrifices he should make in the name of human love – against a backdrop of some truly amazing stunts: his rescue of a kid who falls over Niagra Falls seems quaint by today’s standards, but in 1980 there was no more thrilling moment at the movies, while Superman’s battle with General Zod (a predictably brilliant Terence Stamp) and his cronies makes for a spectacular set piece. So while an all-new generation eagerly awaits director Bryan Singer’s upcoming reinvention of the character, they can jump back 25 years and bear witness to the last time this particular hero was truly super on the silver screen.

Batman

Tim Burton’s imaginative big-screen interpretation of the Caped Crusader comic was an instant pop culture phenomenon. Fans had been anticipating the movie for months and the film’s branding was plastered everywhere… not to mention that Prince song that got entirely too much airplay. It’s interesting to watch the film now, over fifteen years later… The film definitely still holds up, even if Burton’s Gotham City feels a little bit dated. Fans weren’t initially sure about Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman, but the actor quickly won them over with one of the best performances of his career. He was only out-acted by Jack Nicholson who delivers an absolutely sensational portrayal of Gotham’s Clown Prince of Crime… the Joker.

Spider-Man

In this humble critic’s opinion, Spider-Man isn’t just a great movie, but the greatest comic book adaptation of all time: no other movie has better captured both the flights of fantasy and real-world context of comic superheroes as Sam Raimi’s franchise-starter. Tobey Maguire, perfectly cast as the least likely guy to be made a superhero, truly embodies Peter Parker’s irresistibly human combination of personal guilt and selfless nobility, while James Franco, Willem Dafoe, Rosemary Harris and an equally irresistible Kirsten Dunst expand Stan Lee’s comic creations into three-dimensional characters. Oh, yeah, and there’s tons of terrific action as well; but whether you’re looking for a searing character study or a blockbuster-style action extravaganza, Spider-Man should be your web-slinger of choice.

X-Men

When Bryan Singer’s X-Men hit theaters, it had the gargantuan task of living up to the X-pectations of many rabid fans. Luckily, the casting was superb, especially Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, and the film stayed true to spirit of the comic enough to appease even the harshest fans. With good effects, a succinct and tight story, and great performances by Patrick Stewart (as Professor X) and Ian McKellan (as Magneto), it helped to launch a franchise and help secure one of Marvel’s most successful adaptations to date.

The Incredibles

A pitch perfect action-adventure, The Incredibles has something for all ages to enjoy. Written and directed by Brad Bird (The Iron Giant), Incredibles combines elements from spy, superhero, family drama and action flicks, deftly displaying suspense, action, family drama and a mid-life crisis. There’s plenty of humor and references for a sci-fi or comic book fan to geek out about, while younger kids get a kick out of super-kids Dash and Violet taking on the bad guys.

Unbreakable

Of the films included on this list, M. Night Shyamalan’s Unbreakable may be one of the strangest, since it explores the realm of superheroes to entirely different effect than such projects as Spider-Man or X-Men – namely, it makes being a superhero a believable possibility. Bruce Willis, reuniting with his Sixth Sense director for the second time, plays a former football star who mysteriously survives a catastrophic train wreck; when he encounters Elijah Price (Samuel L. Jackson), an oddball comic collector, he discovers that there may be more afoot than mere good luck. Rather, he may in fact be a real, true-blue superhero. Shyamalan surpasses even himself with this film, racheting up suspense and character development with every frame that unspools, and earns the distinction as one of today’s most formidable filmmakers; so if you need proof that the director can still deliver the goods after Sixth Sense, make sure you check out this incredible foray into the realm of super-heroics.

Batman Returns

Batman Returns is easily the best sequel in the original series of Batman movies. In fact, it is arguably the only good one. In the 1992 film, Batman faces off against the Penguin, played by Danny DeVito. Michelle Pfeiffer sizzles as Catwoman and Christopher Walken does his thing as megalomaniacal businessman Max Shreck. While DeVito’s performance earned him a Razzie nom, the film was up for two Oscars for Visual Effects and Best Makeup.

Blade

Loosely based on the Marvel comic book character, Blade is a fun combination of several genres – superhero, action, horror, and martial arts flicks. Wesley Snipes stars as the half-human, half-vampire Blade, who possesses many of the strengths of vampires without as many of the weaknesses (he can go out in daylight, which gives him the nickname "Daywalker," and he takes a special injection that curbs his appetite for blood). Blade takes out vampire foes in some awesome action sequences using weaponry developed by his friend Whistler (Kris Kristofferson), including a silver samurai sword and guns that fire silver bullets. Stephen Dorff plays a very memorable evil vampire named Deacon Frost, who proves a foe to both Blade and the old-school "pure-blood" vampires, including Dragonetti (creepily played by Udo Kier).

Hellboy

Guillermo Del Toro’s vision of the underground comic translates well to the big screen. He fought long and hard to convince Hollywood it was ripe for an adaptation and maybe even harder for his inspired casting choice of Ron Perlman, but both are fully justified by the finished product. Fans were impressed with the film, and the general public responded well enough to warrant an upcoming sequel.

Darkman

Before Sam Raimi rocked the world’s perceptions of superhero adaptations with Spider-Man, he made this lesser-known adventure about the exploits of a scientist who wreaks havoc on evildoers after being horribly disfigured by corporate pirates. Liam Neeson, beginning his career in Hollywood, stars as Peyton Westlake, the former-scientist-turned-superhero, while Frances McDormand is his love interest. Meanwhile this also marked the first time that Raimi turned his talents loose on a mainstream (or at least mainstream-oriented) project; so while you won’t quite see the studio polish that the director showed with his Spider-spectacles, there’s still much fun, fantastic filmmaking to behold in Darkman.

Blade 2

In Blade 2, the titular hero reluctantly forms an alliance with the vampires in order to stop a group of mutant vampires that have acquired a taste for the blood of other vamps. Got that? Well, it’s not really all that important because this movie really shines when it comes to the action. Wesley Snipes’ Blade has more badass weapons this time around and he uses them to bring some serious pain. We didn’t take a body count, but there is some serious carnage… with lots and lots of blood.

 

Author: IGN.com

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No Doubt - Hella Good (2002)

If you want to know what 80’s pop with a new millenium technological sheen sounds like, listen to "Hella Good." No Doubt’s best music rides on irresistible pop hooks, and this is one of the best. A bumping contemporary beat pushes along 80’s style keyboards making it nearly impossible to keep from moving your body.

No Doubt - Don’t Speak (1996)

Before this massive ballad hit, few people expected a song to reach the top 10 on both modern rock and adult contemporary music charts. The yearning beauty of the song combined with No Doubt’s credibility with modern rock fans made the song a huge hit on radio across genres. By the time "Don’t Speak" faded from radio playlists Gwen Stefani’s quirky voice was one of the most recognizable in popular music.

No Doubt - Hey Baby (2001)

With this single, lead vocalist Gwen Stefani solidified her image with young listeners as the coolest 30+ year old in pop music. She is brilliant at simultaneously sounding like she understands the hippest of contemporary pop (the Bounty Killer guest rap doesn’t hurt) while having the wisdom of an adult several years out of high school. This may also be the first time chamomile had a major role in the lyrics of a hit song.

No Doubt - Just a Girl (1995)

Filled with new wave thrash and Gwen Stefani’s vocals that fall somewhere between Blondie and Lene Lovich, "Just a Girl" broke No Doubt into the national consciousness. The reggae breaks give an early indication of the group’s ability to effortlessly move from one genre of music to another and appeal to the widest range of fans.

Gwen Stefani - Rich Girl (2005)

Few doubted that Gwen Stefani’s first step into the solo spotlight would be a success. "Rich Girl," featuring rapper Eve, and produced by rap master Dr. Dre, ably demonstrates Gwen Stefani can seamlessly blend hip hop and sampling of Broadway hits (in this case Fiddler On the Roof’s "If I Were a Rich Man") as additional elements in her musical blender.

 

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