The Top 10 So Far
Having now covered ten films, I decided
that this would be a good time rank the films in order, with a little quote
from the review to summarise. Think of this as a quick recap.
10. Blade Trinity
“Blade Trinity is a metaphorical wooden
stake through the heart of what used to be an entertaining little series.”
Yay or Nay? Nay!
9. Hulk
“At times, it almost feels like Hulk is
ashamed to be based on a comic about a big green rage monster.”
Yay or Nay? Nay!
8. Daredevil
“Ultimately, Daredevil is a
disappointing film that is made more watchable whenever the focus of a
particular scene is Kingpin or Bullseye.”
Yay or Nay? Nay, unless you can get hold
of the Director’s Cut. In that case, yay.
7. The Punisher
“This film does a better job of sticking
to the darker tone than Daredevil did, due to the toning down of the sillier
elements, and reining in suspension of disbelief.”
Yay or Nay? Nay if you dislike action
films, otherwise yay.
6. Spider-Man
“The film doesn’t hold up quite as well
as it used to, because the story beats have become so familiar from so many
other films taking notes. That doesn’t mean the film is bad though. It’s still
worth watching.”
Yay or Nay? Yay!
5. Blade
“Blade is a highly stylish, though
occasionally dated, action film that doesn’t let a lack of substance get in the
way of being a fun time to watch.”
Yay or Nay? Yay!
4. X-Men
“While there are no shortage of cool
effects and fight scenes, the secret to X Men’s success is the cast of
characters. They’re easy to like, even the villains, and they show us that
there is more to them than just their powers.”
Yay or Nay? Yay!
3. Blade II
“Blade II is better than the original.
It’s faster paced in both action and storyline, the fight scenes are more
exciting to watch and the villains pose more of a threat this time. This one is
recommended for those with a strong stomach.”
Yay or Nay? Yay!
2. X-Men 2
“X-Men 2 manages to improve on the first
film by exploring issues of tolerance and peace in greater depth, as well as
improving on the already good action scenes from the first film.”
Yay or Nay? Yay!
Number 1. Spider-Man 2
“Spider-Man 2 is like Spider-Man 1, but
bigger and better. The stakes are higher, the conflict is more personal for
both Peter Parker and Spider-Man, and the villain is stronger. This improves on
the original in every way.”
Yay or Nay? Yay!
I will be doing another list like this
after 20 films. Will Spider-Man 2 still be on top then? Where will the
newcomers fit on the list? We’ll find out when the time comes.
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