Since the turn of the millennia, no genre has dominated popular culture quite like superhero stories.
From comic books to video games to TV shows to theme park attractions, superheroes have beeneverywhere.
Every movie was an event, and every event more hotly anticipated than the last.
Put on your spandex, dont forget your mask, and do your stretching exercises.
Because this is a doozy.
Spoilers below (obviously).
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(He gets a job at the Daily Planet in the moviesfinal scene.)
Also, while not holding a candle toJohn Williams iconic piece,Hans Zimmers Superman theme is pretty great.
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(Shout out to cinematographerBrandon Trost.)
Its a shame there was never a proper sequel to this blood-soaked version of thePunisher.
While it wasnt the smash the originalLEGO Moviewas,The LEGO Batman Movieremains a gonzo blast.
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Surprisingly emotional and gorgeously designed using state-of-the-art technology,Big Hero 6is sophisticated and deeply felt.
Sky High (2005)
WhenSky Highwas released into theaters in 2005, nobody paid much attention.
BecauseSky Highis really great.
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EssentiallyHarry Potter-meets-Superman, it focuses on a group of kids who attend a high school for superheroes.
(Its located in a floating space station, hence the title.)
Doctor Strange (2016)
Heres the thing:Doctor Strange?
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ButChronicleremains a neat little film, signaling a direction that the superhero movie could have taken but never did.
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