Okay, so this isn't a list of the most overrated comic book movies. Just some of the more popular, critically and comercial ones. Here, I am merely analyzing if they deserve to be called overrated or not. And please, do not confuse the meanings of "bad movie" and "overrated movie". Because just because I say a movie is overrated, doesn't mean I am saying it's a bad movie. If I call it a bad movie, then I'm saying it's a bad movie. So lets begin:
The Dark Knight
Is "The Dark Knight" overrated? I wouldn't say so. This movie is in most people's Top 5, usually in top 3 spots, so does that make it overrated? Definetly not underrated. But here's the thing, this movie showed that to be a comic book movie doesn't mean it can't be great. It is the only comic book movie to win the Academy Award for a major category (Best Supporting Actor, I know that there is ones that have won for effects and such though), and one of the only CBM's to actually have had a shot at Best Picture nomination. That is a pretty big thing. It is the first CBM to make over a billiion dollars as well. The story and preformances are great. I really think that this is one of the few CBM's that has actually earned the praise it has recieved.
The Avengers
Is "The Avengers" overrated? This movie, I would say so. When I first saw it, it was an awesome experiance. But upon a second and third viewing I started to notice some things. The first half is quite boring, the special effects weren't great, and the overall story is a little weak, and riddled with plot holes. Plot holes don't normally get me mad, but this movie has one big one in particular (amongst many) that is never addressed and it gets me mad because its pretty big: WHY CAN'T THOR PICK UP HIS HAMMER ONE SECOND, BUT FOR THE REST OF THE MOVIE HE'S FINE??? But is it bad? Not at all, it's a fun movie to watch. Loki is one of the few memorable MCU villains. The characters, while some were lacking, such as Captain America (he was cool in TWS, but Avengers, he was meh) and Hawkeye, were nicely fleshed out, and I like the relationship between Hulk and Iron Man. Overall, I feel that there have been better entries into the MCU,and that the Avengers is in fact overrated *ducks for cover*.
X-Men
Is the first "X-Men" movie overrated. I really liked "X2", but I do think that "X-Men" is overrated. I was watching it a few weeks ago, and the SFX were really dated. I know that the movie was released 15 years ago, but this movie's effects don't even hold up as well as Superman in 1978's do. The scene in particular I remember thinking that the effects suck is the scene where Cyclops has to use his blasts to get rid of the goo on Jean's face (sounds extremely dirty, I know). The preformances were a bit on the weak side, except for Ian McKellan and Patrick Stewart, and the story was solid, and the dialouge was worse than some of the more cringe worthy scenes in Arrow. In the end, this movie is pretty good, but a little overrated.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Is "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" overrated? Just a tad I'd say. Here is why: the movie is great, and it came out in a year with two other great CBM's, and one okay (that's right, I don't hate TASM 2, sue me). The reason why I'd say it is overrated is because there were rumors before that Marvel was pushing for this movie to be nominated Best Picture. And people actually agreed. I mean, the movie is one of my favorite MCU entries, but Oscar worthy? The story was pretty standard, with some complexity to make it better. The acting, I though, was okay, with no one really standing out except for Sabastion Stan, who did a great job with Bucky (I wish there was more of him). The action is what makes this movie great, and it isn't even the best action movie of last year (The Raid 2 gets that). In the end, the movie was good, but I would say, overrated (just a little bit).
Superman
Is the 1978 "Superman" overrated? Well, the movie itself, isn't extremely, like Cap 2. The story was the first of its kind, the acting was good, and the effects, I'd say, hold up for the most part. The thing that I think makes it overrated is when Christopher Reeves is hailed as the best on screen Superman. He did good bringing the character to life, but I will say this, he is irresponsible as Superman. If it was only in the first half and by the end he became selfless, it would be fine. But my god, he uses his powers for himself a lot more than he should. At the end, the day, for the most part, was saved. Lois died, which is sad because he liked her, but so what? He could have learned he can't save them all, becoming a better person and a better Superman, right? Instead, he ROTATES THE SPINING OF THE EARTH FOR A WOMAN! That scene gets a lot of laughs, but seriously, why doesn't anyone point out that it is extremely irresponsible of Superman to do this? That is why I think it's overrated: because it's Superman is out for self benefit, no matter what the costs (or the physics, but everyone points that out).
Well, thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed! And I know there are many more movies that may or may not be overrated, I just listed these five. Thoughts, agree, disagree? Comment below! And if you liked it, show me some love and hit the red thumb! Peace out.