Sentences with phrase «of superhero action»

Gotham's second season kickstarts a new season of superhero action on TV that includes returns for Arrow, The Flash and Agents of SHIELD, plus debuts from Jessica Jones and Supergirl

It earns every emotion, particularly in its blend of superhero action sequences and intimate drama.

So that's a lot of superhero action for an 11 - day span.

Guardians is refreshingly detached from Marvel's flood of Avengers movies (though it does technically exist in the same universe), offering up an edgier, funnier brand of superhero action.

I'm thankful to see that the plot specifics are still being kept mostly under wraps, and in its place we get an onslaught of superhero action with a focus on James Spader «s villainous Ultron.

Sweden's Ako Rahim is a multi-dimensional athlete who combines the aesthetics of a superhero action figure with the work ethic and...

Not exact matches

«That whole wave of action sequels, superhero films had finished.»

This new guild of superheroes are all about action, mastering mindset, service, and results.

Moviegoers are finally about to get a break from all of the big - budget summer blockbusters and superhero action movies, as studios move away from large - scale spectacles...

Moviegoers are finally about to get a break from all of the big - budget summer blockbusters and superhero action movies, as studios move away from large - scale spectacles in favor of award - season prestige films.

This action - packed campaign, delivered both as ads and a stand - alone comic book, transforms the IPC's four Retail Promotion Directors, Bill Savilonis, Ken Tubman, Larry Whiteside and Kent Beesley into a team of superheroes — the Fearless Field Force.

Instead of buying pricey cars, Thomas the Tank Engine trains, and superhero action figures, help your kids make their very own toys.

NERF guns are one of the most popular blaster toys, but there are tons of different brands and categories that lend itself to certain games, themes, and favorite characters like action figures and superheroes.

Use momstown's exclusive promo codes to enjoy Marvel Universe Live's eye - popping action, stunts, and effects; superhero message of working together; tough - as - nails female characters; and hours of Marvel - ous fun!

Fans of superheroes tend to love action figures.

The top ten men continue to out - earn their female counterparts by a huge margin — $ 488.5 million compared with just $ 172.5 million — a disparity Forbes attributed in part to the preponderance of superhero movies and action blockbusters that offer few starring roles for women.

When given a choice, 3 - to 6 - year - olds growing up in the United States — one of many countries saturated with superhero movies, video games and otherworldly action figures — preferred performing real activities over pretending to do them, Lillard and colleagues reported online June 20 in Developmental Science.

One of the reasons I'm always talking about superheroes and working on being one is because to me, it's the actions we take when we're afraid that equal real courage — and our heroes are the ones who make it look natural.

One of the reasons I'm always talking about superheroes and working on being one is because to me, it's the actions we take when... [Read more...]

I'm into movies, mostly action / superhero type of movies.

Not much stresses me out (except if I have to a mall) I'm a huge fan of Japanese tokusatsu (live - action superhero shows — Kamen Rider, Super Sentai..

This site is dedicated to the parents who already had a stash of action figures and toys before the baby arrived, the ones who dress up like superheroes when it's not a kids birthday or Halloween or just the ones that grew up geeky and still embrace it.

On its surface, the story being told in The Lego Movie is an unassumingly delightful little cross-genre tale that entertains the kiddos with an oddly diverse blend of Transformers action, superhero characters, and Pixar visuals.

It would have been stellar to see all of Marvel's superheroes allowed these little pockets of storytelling in between the Thanos action, but there's already not enough room in Infinity War's two hours and 40 minutes.

Directors Anthony and Joe Russo give us plenty of action, and it works for the most part, allowing the superheroes to use their unique powers in tandem.

While this is no superhero film, the crash and burn action sequences certainly give the effect of one.

For superhero buffs, the movie plays homage to all kinds of previous action figures including Captain Marvel, Flash, X-Men and Ghost Rider.

As a result, Thor has become one of Marvel's most popular and enduring superheroes, featured in countless comics, animated series, video games, and live - action films.

A Bond film that feels caught between its roots as a mindlessly enjoyable action - franchise and its new mandate to deliver the operatic emotions and sudsy plot lines of today's superhero properties.

We've had more than enough superhero movies set in New York or fictionalized versions of other American cities, more than enough action movies set in London or Los Angeles, more than enough fantasies that draw on European mythologies.

Led by a flawed and disfigured superhero, the action - comedy scores without the crutch of big faces or the usual superhero trappings.

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.

During the past year, several of the studios releasing superhero movies have upped their game, moving into new territory without tossing aside the tropes that differentiate comic book - inspired fare from its traditional action / adventure cousin.

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

Another forgettable prequel to The Avengers that doesn't seem to be something of its own, with a plot that is mostly dull, action scenes that are unimpressive for a superhero movie, and a poorly developed villain with uninspired plans of destroying the world.

Roaring through 160 minutes of action, humor, character development, epic evil and moving nobility, it is darker and edgier, yet lighter and more stirring than anything offered in another superhero franchise.

To a certain degree, it's because Thor, Loki, Hulk, and Scrapper all make fun of ancient stereotypes, tamping down expectations that they'd ever want to be typical superheroes, and then proving by their actions that they're willing to make the sacrifices needed.

There isn't enough action / adventure films in the sea of superhero films.

This review of kick - ass a 2010 superhero / action - comedy film based on the comic book of the same name by Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr is awesome.

Set to songs by Prince and a music score by Danny Elfman, Batman is one of the most fun and action - packed superhero films of the 1980s.

Once the Furious movies slipped the realism leash, they went from being pulpy B movies to something like blockbuster superstores — a one - stop - shopping center where you can sample Mission: Impossible - style assignments, MMA bouts (see Furious 7's Michelle Rodriguez and Ronda Rousey's formalwear tussle for a combo of both), A-list action heroes, gunfights, analog stunts, CGI spectacle, capeless superhero movies and a bit of broad comedy on the side.

On top of this, the action is superb and the train sequence has never been surpassed in any other superhero film.

Despite wasting Oscar Isaac's talent and having all - around boring villains, X-Men: Apocalypse is still a must - see for fans of the franchise, while more casual superhero enthusiasts will enjoy its bold action sequences and emotional character backstories.

Without fail, creators of superhero sequels feel the need to escalate the action quotient, and we usually end up with messes like X Men: The Final Stand, which had scores of super-powered moments, none of which were worthwhile.

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

As we all know, Marvel has had quite a flogging in the press about its treatment of its female characters: Not only is there no stand - alone female superhero film yet, but our daughters also have no female superhero action figures.

This globe - trotting sci - fi - action - drama lacks the budget and superhero star power to deliver the entertaining thrills of the big screen counterparts, but it's passable for a television approximation.

Teaser trailers have revealed that this modernized interpretation of the Superman origin and mythos will include some deep, probing questions about what it is to live as a god - like orphan on an alien world; however, we've seen little to no action from this Superhero blockbuster.

This superhero action thriller will introduce a new crop of mutants, although it isn't exactly clear which ones will be used in this adaptation.

Instead of using his newfound clout to take a starring role in another prestige picture, an action vehicle, or a superhero movie, his next gig will see him play a supporting role in a twisted comedy from the mind of Taika Waititi, the director of films like Thor: Ragnarok and Hunt for the Wilderpeople.