In this article I tell you what it takes for a Superhero film to not only be successful but actually a very good movie using examples from some of the greatest Superhero films out there!
The Villain needs to have his/her own adventure!
examples : Joker (TDK) Bane (TDKR) Loki (Avengers)
What made these villains so interesting is that you watched them embark on their own adventure and had just as much screen time as the protagonist. You need to want to see where the Villain will end up just as much as the hero. I believe this is where a majority of Superhero films fail however don't make their adventure/struggle more interesting than the heroes because that's where audiences wonder just who the movie is about.
Dialogue! Dialogue! DIALOGUE!
examples: Bane (TDKR) Tony Stark (Avengers & Iron Man)
I believe if your audiences leave reciting lines that were said in your film you've got a decent movie. I can't tell you how important characters lines are, that's what audiences are listening to. Bane had some of the best quotes I've ever heard because they were so dramatic and jaw dropping. What characters say should move the story in a straight direction, stay away from small conversation lines that has nothing to do with what is happening (Unless it's quick joke).
Annnnd... ACTION!
examples: Spider-Man 2 (Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock)
Avengers (Team vs. Chitauri)
The actions sequences are what most of the audience came to see so make it worth their while but be different. I believe the best action scenes take place outside in the day time where buildings are being attacked and innocent people are in danger. Now, I do enjoy a good a** kicking anywhere but something about a fight outside in day time is much more interesting.
There's more but these three are the most important aspects.
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