Sentences with phrase «best superhero action»

Hiddleston juggles Loki's clashing motivations (the desire to rule, pent up hatred for Thor and Odin, his complicated parentage, a lingering love for Asgard he can't quite quell) with deft aplomb, and the screen sings when he finds himself in a reluctant team - up with Thor for a good chunk of acts two and three, culminating in a ripping action sequence based around invisible portals teleporting combatants from world to world and location to location that might be one of the best superhero action climaxes we've seen in years.

The airport scene in Civil War is probably the best superhero action scene ever.

When we say Captain America: Civil War has the best superhero action scene of all time in it, we mean it.

Not exact matches

Old movies, action packed and superheros as well.

With all the emphasis these days on big screen blockbuster action, superhero, sci - fi, and fantasy movies these days, it is refreshing to watch a well - made, well presented, historical based film that can touch you on a personal level.

And yet, amid all that overdue and well - deserved scorn, the lone aspect of Deadpool 2 that is treated with gravid, wet - eyed sincerity — the thing the film wants us to care most deeply about, that acts as the plot's triggering action — is itself the biggest, oldest, dumbest and most useless superhero - genre cliche of them all.

It becomes a much better movie than the original «Deadpool,» not an action bloodbath with laughs, but a knowing spoof of the superhero genre.

It's a capable superhero action game that demonstrates that the team is getting better at crafting a Spider - Man game, but like most comic - licensed properties there is still room for improvement.

Plus, it will also retain the title of being the highest - rated live - action superhero film as well.

Every year is a good year for action cinema, at least from a financial standpoint: If you count superhero movies, the genre pretty much has the top of the box - office charts on perpetual lockdown.

But Lee's real genius is taking what everyone expected to be one more summer superhero action film and turning it into the summer's best love story, the romance of Eric Bana, who plays Banner, and Betty Ross, portrayed by Oscar - winner Jennifer Connelly.

If «Wonder Woman» proved that a lady can lead a superhero flick as well as a gentleman, «Atomic Blonde» does the same for the action movie.

Captain America: Winter Soldier artfully dodges nearly every typical superhero movie problem (as well as general sequel problems) with a stunning grasp of mood, total commitment to a «square» character, a smart choice of villain, and thrilling action scenes that feel authentically dangerous (a complete rarity in blockbusters) rather than like stop - and - gawk «setpieces» with no actual stakes.

This undoubtedly good news is tinged with a little sadness as The New Mutants, that can be called the first superhero - horror live - action film has been delayed quite a bit.

For those looking for solid comic book superhero action, this is an average flick at best, with cartoonish villains and silly dialogue, not once aiming for an audience that isn't juvenile.

I could count at least 2 «extremely cheesy» scenes, but let's forget them shall we Overall it was a good action superhero flick, it made my friday night.

The Russos, with assistance from people such as Winter Soldier cinematographer Trent Opaloch as well as second unit directors David Leitch and Chad Stahelski (the longtime stunt coordinators - turned directors of John Wick), serve up several precisely - choreographed action sequences, varying from quick - cutting fisticuffs to exhilarating foot chases and combat situations that make great use of individual superhero's unique abilities.

Megamind (PG for action and mild epithets) Animated adventure in 3 - D about a hapless, evil villain (Will Ferrell) who decides to align himself with the forces of good after the demise of his longtime superhero adversary (Brad Pitt) when he unwittingly creates a diabolical scoundrel (Jonah Hill) bent on world domination.

Best Action Sequences in any superhero film EVER!

Action, comedy, science fiction, fantasy, and superhero films are rarely nominated for Best Picture.

Enter The Dark Knight, arriving not like a breath of fresh air, but more like a punch to the gut to remind us that a superhero movie doesn't have to be a good versus evil action movie.

Arguably one of the weirder properties under the Marvel banner, «Doctor Strange» marries its inventive visuals — from the colorful, kaleidoscopic imagery to the physics - bending action sequences — with the usual superhero story beats to deliver the best solo origin movie since «Iron Man.»

I confess to superhero fatigue but this diversity fest is refreshing - it takes on race and gender, it's quite serious, both in terms of politics and lack of humour, but it is well made by director Ryan Coogler, has lots of action and heart and my teen companions, perhaps best qualified to opine, absolutely loved it.

The conflict at the film's center is a familiar standoff between good and evil (or «love and war»), and the romantic aspects occasionally become quite saccharine, but the fusion of mythological elements, period settings, comedy, and standard superhero action makes for an entertaining experience that's more than the sum of its parts.

Summer blockbuster season is usually prime time for action flicks, but adventure films — including Marvel superheroes and a motley crew of gamers — will hit theaters well into December.

While this film isn't as good as the original, as most sequels aren't, this is still a moving, entertaining, and fun superhero flick that succeeds at being a dark action film while having some humorous moments in there as well.

In many ways it felt like it was borrowing the best parts of other superhero and action / adventure movies (Thor, Captain America, even a dash of Indiana Jones) while still carving out its own unique identity.

Something of a superhero take on «70s paranoid thrillers like Three Days of the Condor, The Winter Soldier managed to de-dorkify Cap, while also serving up some of the best action of the genre... much of it done using practical effects.

These factors are what ultimately raise Black Panther above much of the same old superhero movies featuring mostly white people performing the same old stunts in the cliched confrontations for their cliched space in the myopic realm of action movies of good versus «evil» churned out by Hollywood for too many decades.

Part war movie, part doomed romance, overfull with artful and exciting action sequences (the No Man's Land assault led by Diana is worth the cost of admission alone), and all told some pretty subversive content for a populist DC superhero film ---- and easily the best outside of Nolan's Batman films, from that expanded universe ---- this is a charismatic, crowd - pleasing, comic book conversion that works on every conceivable level.

above much of the same old superhero movies featuring mostly white people performing the same old stunts in the cliched confrontations for their cliched space in the myopic realm of action movies of good versus «evil» churned out by Hollywood for too many decades.

Earlier this week Flickering Myth's Thomas Harris got the opportunity to sit down with Malin Akerman to discuss her villainous role in the new action blockbuster Rampage, as well as sharing a few words on her previous work in the superhero epic Watchmen and the cult comedy series Childrens Hospital.

A slick mixture of character study and action, there's a reason why Variety has called Jessica Jones the best superhero show on TV.

Not only was it a great film that empowered women (both on - screen and off, with Patty Jenkins the first - ever woman to direct a live - action, theatrically released comic book superhero film) Wonder Woman was quite frankly the best superhero movie of recent years and undoubtedly DC's saving grace from a sinking film roster.

As one of the best choreographed superhero films of the 90s, Blade's action sequences stand head and shoulders above the likes of Batman and Robin, and even much of the CGI heavy superhero films of the early 2000s.

Riggan Thompson is a washed - up former action star, best known for his work in a series of superhero films (the Birdman of the title, which somewhat resemble the Batman films that Keaton, himself, once starred in).

The video sees all the Marvel superheroes in action; Chris Evans is getting ready for the good fight as Captain America as Black Panther aka Chadwick Boseman looks on.

But as an action movie that throws back to a time when action movies didn't also have to be superheroes or revenge thrillers, The Hitman's Bodyguard is brainless, dumb - fun escapism as its stupid best.

On reflection, some of the other superhero movies were better with the sharp direction and themes, but when it comes to a superhero movie that never forgets to be a fun, action thriller at the same time, Singer's first X-Men film is excellent at rising to the challenge.

Yes, the Marvel movie universe is getting much, much bigger and apparently, funnier as well, as their next superhero team - up movie will dole out laughs and action in equal measure.

But director Zack Snyder, who is best known for 2007 action film «300» and 2009 superhero flick «Watchmen,» told Reuters that it was a delicate balance staying faithful to Superman's story without retreading earlier film and television versions.

WHY: Season Two may not be as strong as its debut season, but «The Flash» is still the best superhero show on TV thanks to its deft blend of action, comedy and drama.

Most superheroes are at their best during action sequences.

After combing through the listings of franchise - fatigued superheroes now clogging big screens everywhere, I've come up with a list of well - made, challenging, and engrossing films for folks as sick of vacuous action adventure as I am.

Fun action sequences, a time travel plot that (mostly) makes sense and terrific cast marks for one of the better superhero films of 2014.

If you didn't get a chance to check out this summer's superhero action - adventure blockbuster from Sucker Punch Productions, well, now is the perfect time to do so.

The game holds the Guinness World Record for «Most Critically Acclaimed Superhero Game Ever», as well as several other awards such as Game of the Year (from various sources), and Best Action - Adventure Game.

With an incredibly in - depth combat system with loads of different combos and attacks, as well as high - octane action scenes, Spider - Man should be one of the best games about the superhero for the last couple of decades!