Paul Romano's Top 10 favorite CBM's

Paul Romano's Top 10 favorite CBM's

These are my 10 most favorite CBM's as of January 2011. I am entitled to my opinion, and so are you...

Editorial Opinion
By PaulRom - Jan 27, 2011 08:01 AM EST
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Aaaand I would put a poster with each movie, but I've tried to put pictures in the past and it won't work for me. O_o

Anyways, let's get to the show.

1. The Dark Knight (2008)

This is a fairly easy #1 choice. I was blown away when I saw this. Everything from the acting and script to the costume design and quotes was just plain genius. And yes, I believe that Heath Ledger deserved the Oscar he won for his ELECTRIFYING performance as the Clown Prince of Crime. This is, without a doubt, a 5 star film throughout.

2. Spider-Man (2002)

Most people consider Spidey 2 to be the best of Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy, but I personally find more appeal in the first one. The costume design here are especially gorgeous (even if Green Goblin's costume was sort of unoriginal), and the film is absolutely perfect when it came to the origin story. And the fact that there are a lot of positive elements in it also make this one of my favorite movies of all time. 5/5 all the way.

3. Spider-Man 2 (2004)

Commonly considered one of the best comic book movies of all time, Raimi's second go-around is a masterpiece to say the least. Alfred Molina was perfect as Doc Ock, as well as everyone else in their own respective roles. Yet another 5 star film.

4. Batman Begins (2005)

A much stronger introduction to the Caped Crusader than Tim Burton's Batman, Begins dives deep into Bruce Wayne's origins and shows what drove him into crime fighting. This is also the first Chris Nolan film I've seen and was impressed right away. The casting here was especially solid. And while not perfect, it definitely raised the bar in the genre. 4.5/5 for this gem.

5. Spider-Man 3 (2007)

While SM2 was highly praised as one of the greatest movies in the genre, SM3 was almost the exact opposite. While many people had little to like about it (if anything), I still enjoyed it as a mostly satisfying conclusion to perhaps the most successful CBM trilogy ever. Would've preferred if Venom bulked up and had more screen time (and Sandman with less screen time) and if the emo Peter Parker stuff was taken out, but otherwise a 4.5/5 film for sure.

6. Iron Man (2008)

Also considered one of the best in the genre, the title character was played brilliantly by Robert Downey Jr, and the rest of the cast is good too. The effects are absolutely stunning as well. 4.5/5 without a doubt.

7. Iron Man 2 (2010)

I'll probably side with the majority and say that this isn't as strong as its predecessor, mainly because of its pacing and overall lack of intensity. Most of what worked in the first film works well here, however, and it remains a worthy sequel to what came before it. 4/5

8. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

I know I know, anyone who sees this will be like "Why such a crappy movie in someone's top 10?!", but bare with me here. Sure the script is sort of mediocre, but the action sequences are brilliant. Hugh Jackman was PERFECT in the title role. So, nitpicks aside, it was great in my opinion. 4/5

9. Batman Beyond: Return Of The Joker (2000)

I vividly remember being a fan of the TV show when I was a kid, and ROTJ features what was good about the show, and then some. Mark Hamill returns in the role of the Joker, and he still had game. The rest of the voice cast was excellent too. 4.5/5

10. X-Men (2000)

This is what started one of the most successful franchises in CBM history (heck, I'm surprised it hasn't gotten the reboot yet). I honestly haven't seen X2 or X3, and while the movie itself isn't the strongest in the genre, it's a noteworthy introduction to the team (even if it was a little too Wolverine centered). 4/5

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Paulley
Paulley - 1/27/2011, 8:53 AM
no The Incredible Hulk love!!!
PaulRom
PaulRom - 1/27/2011, 8:54 AM
@Paulley I honestly haven't seen any Hulk. :P
In fact, add Ultimate Avengers 2 and the first three old Batman movies and those are pretty much all I've seen. D:
marvel72
marvel72 - 1/27/2011, 9:24 AM
1.spider-man 2
2.iron man
3.the incredible hulk
4.blade
5.spider-man
6.iron man 2
7.x-men 2
8.hulk vs
9.blade 2
10.x-men


1.watchmen
2.superman the movie
3.the dark knight
4.batman begins
5.v for vendetta
6.superman 2
7.batman
8.batman under the red hood
9.superman/batman public enemies
10.superman/batman apocalyspe

could all change with the release of thor,captain america & green lantern in 2010.
Twenty23Three
Twenty23Three - 1/27/2011, 10:41 AM
1. The Watchmen
2. Batman Begins
3. Kick Ass
4. Daredevil (directors cut)
5. Blade
6. Superman
7. Batman Begins
8. The Losers
9. The Incredible Hulk
10. X-men 2
Havok89
Havok89 - 1/27/2011, 10:52 AM
1.The Dark Knight(OF COURSE!!lol)
2.Spider-Man 2
3.Batman Begins
4.Iron Man
5.X-Men 2 (Best X-Men film so far)
6.Superman the Movie (Classic shit;)
7.Watchmen (underrated)
8.Superman 2 Richard Donner cut (KNEEL BEFORE ZOD!..nuff said)
9.The Incredible Hulk (terribly underrated)
10.Batman Returns (weird but fun batman flick)
Checkmate
Checkmate - 1/27/2011, 1:21 PM
TDK = Overrated, I'd take BB over it any day.
superbatspiderman
superbatspiderman - 1/27/2011, 2:42 PM
I agree with your first two picks they are great.

My list.
1.Dark Knight/Batman Begins (either one is good)
2.Spiderman
3.Iron-Man
4.V for Vendetta (one of the best movies ever)
5.The Punisher (Jane's movie.)
6. Incredible Hulk
7. X-Men (I liked all of the movies really but the first was best)
8.Watchmen
9.X-Men 2
10.Batman Begins or Mask of the Phantasm
marvelguy
marvelguy - 1/28/2011, 1:56 AM
No X2? No Howard the...just kidding. X2 was terrific!
Paulley
Paulley - 1/28/2011, 1:57 AM
"Batman Mask of the Phantasm" is the best animated comic book movie.. no question
manymade1
manymade1 - 1/28/2011, 5:12 AM
1. Spiderman 2
2. The Dark Knight.
3.ironman 2
4.Xmen 2
5. The Incredible Hulk
6.Batman Begins
7. Kick-Ass
8.Batman Mask of the Phantasm
9.Xmen
10.Blade 2

StrangerX
StrangerX - 1/28/2011, 6:55 AM
Def like the Return of the Joker. I love Mark Hammill's Joker voice.
naterator
naterator - 1/28/2011, 10:50 AM
HERE GOES...
1. SUPERMAN THE MOVIE
2. BATMAN BEGINS
3. SUPERMAN RETURNS
4. THE DARK KNIGHT
5. IRONMAN
6. THE INCREDIBLE HULK
7. SPIDERMAN 2
8. XMEN
9. DONNER VERSION
10. WATCHMEN
ThomYorke
ThomYorke - 1/28/2011, 3:45 PM
1. The Dark Knight
2. Batman Begins
3. Sin City
3. Superman II
4. Spider-Man 2
5. Scott Pilgrim
6. X-Men 2
7. Watchmen
8. Superman Returns
9. Batman (1989)
10. The Hulk (Yes, Ang Lee's version!! >:D)

Other good ones
Iron Man
Men In Black
Constantine
Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm
300
Kick-Ass
Kaedus
Kaedus - 1/28/2011, 5:02 PM
1. Batman Begins
2. Iron Man
3. The Dark Knight
4. V for Vendetta
5. Batman Returns
6. The Incredible Hulk
7. Spiderman 2
8. Scott Pilgrim vs the World
9. Spiderman
10. The Spirit

Special mentions:
X-Men
X2
Watchmen
KingRob
KingRob - 1/28/2011, 8:37 PM
You should watch the other 2 X-men movies. If X-Men is in your top ten, X2 will def be up there. And I prefer Last Stand to the first X-men too. Pretty fair list though, mostly great CBMs with a couple that you enjoy, no matter what anyone else thinks. Nice post.
KingRob
KingRob - 1/28/2011, 8:44 PM
1. Iron Man
2. The Dark Knight
3. X-2 X-men United
4. Kick-Ass
5. V For Vendetta
6. Batman Begins
7. The Incredible Hulk
8. Spider-man 2
9. Sin City
10. Watchmen
Honorable Mention - The Walking Dead (TV)
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