Sentences with phrase «of superheroic»

Taking all of this into consideration, while the base game for Injustice 2 definitely appears to be a satisfying sequel of superheroic proportions, NetherRealm Studios intends for there to be plenty of post-launch support to beef the title up with even more content to come.

But then, the story of Marvel Comics has always been rooted in real - life events, reimagining a kind of superheroic response to history.

I wasn't crazy about Iron Man (and, yes, I've been at this long enough to be reviewing sequels) but its lighter - weight tone struck a chord with viewers sick of superheroic self - importance, and the dog - actors were pedigree.

As for the audio mix, dialogue is well - prioritized and the wraparound sound creates an impressive immersion with robust treatment of the superheroic score and explosive action (as expected, the climax proves particularly powerful).

From the recap artwork of the opening credits (commissioned from comic artiste Alex Ross) to the final scenes which tease the planned second sequel, director Sam Raimi's work seems freer and more commanding, even as it serves the grand designs of a superheroic trilogy.

Beside those codeless savages, Dexter seems almost admirable, even kind of superheroic.

But let's face it, Pete is still at an amateur level of his superheroic career.

But Black Panther reveals a different, more promising characterization of superheroic genius.

In Infinity War, death is a consequence of superheroic action, not its trigger.

Not simply concerned with billionaire arms dealer - turned - metallic hero Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), Justin Theroux's story features a bevy of superheroic figures outfitted with deadly artillery, from Stark pal Lt. Colonel Jim Rhodes (Don Cheadle, taking over for Terrence Howard) decked out in his own silvery weaponized War Machine suit, to a straggly haired, heavily tattooed Russian genius named Ivan Vanko (Mickey Rourke) who mimics Stark's tech to create an outfit equipped with energy - beam whips, to a horde of gigantic drones programmed to kill.

In a world of superheroic features, The Sidekick centers on the oft - overlooked partners of costumed crimefighters.

He's back — having lost the excess baggage of his superheroic former onscreen co-horts — but unfortunately this newest offering in the mutant franchise is basically as mediocre as his last outing.

Based on one of the company's hokier characters, who in turn is based on Norse mythology, Thor has largely been a second - tier champion whose blend of superheroics and classical melodrama has defeated many a writer since the thunder god debuted in 1962.

Perfect for old fans and new readers alike, High Stakes (Wild Cards) delves deeper into the world of aces, jokers, and the hard - boiled men and women of the Fort Freak police precinct in a pulpy, page - turning novel of superheroics and -LSB-...]

And, true to the Dark Knight himself, this PlayStation VR game is shaping up to be a masterful — and suitably brutal — display of superheroics.

Not exact matches

The Disney - Marvel movie «Black Panther,» which finds the superheroic T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) returning to his remote African kingdom to assume the throne, roared into theaters over the weekend as a full - blown cultural event, breaking box office records and shattering a myth about the overseas viability of movies rooted in black culture.

Played by Jesse Eisenberg, this new version of Superman's archenemy is a twitchy fast - talker in a graphic tee and blazer, with shoulder - length hair (yes, they're some luxuriant locks), shooting hoops in LexCorp's in - office basketball court while plotting how to disrupt superheroics using the scraps of Kryptonite he's been buying up.

In a summer with Iron Man, Superman and Wolverine, Gerry Lane is the most superheroic of them all, not just because he can survive zombie swarms and plane crashes relatively unscathed, but because he doesn't have any flaws.

Plus, it remains a refreshing superheroic counterpoint to the likes of Avengers: Infinity War or Justice League — here, the only thing at stake is Wade Wilson's sanity.

, and loud noises rarely feels grating if only because of how loving it feels toward its characters and soundtrack, and how respectful it is toward the limits of its audience's appetite for superheroic universe - building.

But if you did manage to catch it, or you've picked up the DVD you'll perhaps have been quietly impressed by Paul McGuigan's tale of street - level telekinetic superheroics in Hong Kong.

Dirk Gently goes full weird; Doctor Who has a superheroic Christmas and it's the first appearance of Doctor Who spin - off, Class!

2» (Disney / Buena Vista DVD, $ 26.99; Blu - ray, $ 39.99; 4K, $ 44.98; also available on VOD) The interstellar superheroics of the original «Guardians of the Galaxy» become even brighter and zippier in the...

The interstellar superheroics of the original «Guardians of the Galaxy» become even brighter and zippier in the sequel, which puts Chris Pratt's Peter «Star - Lord» Quill in touch with his long - lost father, a planet - sized immortal named Ego (perfectly personified by Kurt Russell).

CBR looks at the best and worst of Hollywood's superheroic Easter eggs.

With the constant threat of superhero fatigue, it's interesting to see how various actors feel about the genre, especially if they've already dabbled in superheroics.

Not only that, it includes a depiction of a gay character that I would dare say borders on the superheroic — okay, I did dare say that, and I wrote a lot about it.

Amazon finds a superheroic lead for its adaptation of The Boys.

Deadpool 2 has a lot of surprise cameos, but this is the story behind how it pulled off its most superheroic one.

«Wonder Woman» has been a superheroic hit for Warner Bros., ranking as the No. 2 movie of 2017 (after «Beauty and the Beast») and earning more than $ 410 million at the domestic box office and in excess of $ 817 million worldwide.

Gunn himself had previously scripted The Specials — a madcap comedy about a second - rank superheroic ensemble — but Super offers humour of an altogether less comfortable variety.

After a furtive glance or two in «Avengers: Age of Ultron,» the superheroic couple may be inching closer to a love connection in the new film — while also being pitted against each other in the superhero civil war.

But the superheroic ramifications of the rumored merger between Hollywood powerhouses 21st Century Fox and Disney, which experts expect to be finalized next week, would reach far beyond the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

That directors Joe and Anthony Russo can fit in so much meaningful material in the midst of introducing Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman), showing off a new Spider - Man (Tom Holland) and setting up for Avengers: Infinity War is a pretty superheroic feat.

Brian Michael Bendis started his writing career doing independent creator - owned comics and, no matter how big he got in the world of large - scale superheroics, he always kept a hand in that realm.

From our discussion last week, Ultimate Comics Spider - Man is clearly one of our recent favorite superhero titles, featuring the beloved superheroics as well as a refreshing non-white lead character.