Sentences with word «superheroics»

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

The character of Django himself is sort of a superhero compared to the rest of the people in the film, so we basically get an ending couched in superheroics instead of the more fascinating ethical discussion fueled by the tensions between Django, Schultz, Candie and Stephen.

, 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.

«You often find superheroic people wearing capes and costumes in film today,» Cooper told USA Today about the movie.

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...

Is it performing superheroic feats?

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.

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.

It may climax with an overly formulaic splurge, but The Winter Soldier benefits from an old - school - thriller tone that, for its first half at least, distinguishes it from its more obviously superheroic Marvel cousins.

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.

The film's scruffy, smartass band of brothers, along with Gunn's light directorial touch, make for an invigorating breather after too many summer weekends of hammer - wielding superheroic solemnity.

, The First Turn - On) to a distinctive genre mutation which gene - splices the fart - puke - boobs gaggery with extreme splatter, comic - book superheroics and embittered satiricial swipes at big business.

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.

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

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

And hey, even if superheroics aren't your thing, Chris Hemsworth and his god - like frame will make a believer out of you yet.

Here's to another successful collaboration and some suitably superheroic work.

Deadpool isn't Reynolds's first foray into superheroics.

And still, Sam Raimi's superheroic highpoint comes with this underrated melodrama, starring Liam Neeson as an experimental skin doctor horrifically burned and bent on revenge.

But because so many superheroic projects are currently being consumed by audiences, they can sometimes blur together due to what is being referred to as «superhero fatigue».

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

He previously starred in the comedy pilot for Super Clyde where he played a fast food worker who gained $ 100,000 - a-month from a deceased Uncle and used it to do good, thinking it very superheroic.

Loss leads to superheroic adventure in Disney's Big Hero 6.

Director Brad Bird picks up where the last movie left off, with the supers trying to restore their reputations — and Helen Parr (voiced by Holly Hunter), aka Elastigirl, performing superheroics while Bob / Mr.

On a purely superheroic level, it fires on all cylinders.

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

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.

'' A Separate Reality» collects Englehart's entire run, alongside artist Frank Brunner, and marks the moment when Doctor Strange moved from mystical superheroics to outright fantasy, and even horror.

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.

That Stark is less a tormented brooder than a determined altruist (albeit one who nonetheless loves hot ladies and hot rods) is refreshing in this era of superheroic angst, and the film is at its best when reveling in Downey's gift for letting bon mots dryly roll off his tongue, as well as his effortless blend of hedonistic insouciance and resolute intensity.

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

Ford is no exception and they're going to superheroic lengths to convince you to buy a Ford Focus Electric.

Bart and Milhouse seek superheroic origin stories by attempting to acquire «accidental» superpowers... and learn that with trying to obtain great power comes great irresponsibility!

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.

The puzzling aspects of each level are very cerebrally challenging, and the action bits create the perfect moments for superheroic setpieces.

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.

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).

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.

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

As you probably know, Star - Lord (Chris Pratt) and Captain America (Chris Evans) faced off in a superheroic Super Bowl bet that ultimately (narrowly) went Captain America's way when the New...

Now that is a superheroic achievement.

But the film is not morally complex, especially when it comes to the idea of self - appointed heroes — it's all for the rights and the responsibilities of the superheroic class to help out as they see fit, no matter how many panic dreams (or are they visions?)

The film doesn't find space to fill their characters out in more than broad swaths, but manages to make them both unappealing, having a superheroic pissing match that turns into literal grappling over the moral high ground.