Sentences with phrase «worked as a superhero»

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Not only does Black Panther work as a superhero film, but also a narrative about what it means to be the most powerful nation on Earth.

Iron Man 3 sets out a simple stall: The good guy is stripped of his protection, of his wife and of his will to work as a superhero.

The compelling, character - driven drama co-stars Oscar - winner Connelly (for A Beautiful Mind) and Anthony Mackie (The Hurt Locker), a versatile Juilliard - trained thespian perhaps best known for his work as the superhero Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series.

Not exact matches

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That a major university press would publish a series of graphic novels may come as a surprise to those who think of these works as comic books on steroids, offering plots about superheroes to younger readers.

The party featured dancers dressed as superheroes, who help raise awareness of Impacta's work.

As a result, I actually had to condense my dating week down, and amend my original plans with the Superhero Alter - Ego, which had been to meet him after work, down near Middle Wallop in Hampshire, where he is currently serving with the Army.

The only slight interest to be derived from this grindingly predictable umpteenth retelling of the old legend — rather thinly disguised, in superhero - style franchise - speak, as the heretofore unknown «origin» of our bow - wielding hero — is how rigorously Scott works against hitting the familiar pleasure centers that these hoary old tales can still stimulate.

The end result is an uneven piece of work that's at its best in its opening hour, which is as thrilling and engrossing as anything the superhero genre has cranked out in recent years.

It's undeniably exciting to see so many different superheroes occupy the same space; many iconic characters now work together (along with a few forgettable, masked faces), when before they seemed as if worlds apart.

Then, as told partly in flashback as Arthur (Harrelson) is being interviewed by a court - appointed psychiatrist (the underrated Sandra Oh), the safe distance that gives the audience derails the pace and the film becomes more serious than it ought to, no matter the subject matter and this results in it becoming every «realistic» work that looks down on the idea of either a superhero or the genre.

Working behind the camera as cowriter and director here is Ryan Coogler, who successfully instills the established MCU superhero movie template with a personal touch and directorial sensibility on Black Panther, much like he did on the Rocky spinoff / revival Creed three years ago.

Based on the Marvel comic by Stan Lee (who makes a cameo as he does in all the films based on his work), it picks up the story of those cosmic - rayed superheroes dealing with the end of the world and a fifth attempt at a wedding.

As a rule, these movies basically work, most of them, even if they sometimes feel more like a product, launched, than a superhero world, imagined.

Waller has a working knowledge of nearly every villain on the planet, and seemingly every superhero, which gives pause as to why she thinks this would ever be a good idea.

As the title implies, the focus of this hour - long live - action series is not on the larger than life costumed superheroes who turned The Avengers into the third highest - grossing film of all time, but the employees of the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division, the government agency of espionage and law enforcement that has worked with and sometimes against the likes of Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and the Hulk.

As suits their different sets of superheroes, directors Anthony and Joe Russo work in several disparate styles with several distinct color palettes.

I admire that Snyder and Joss Whedon (who did extensive rewrites and post-production work) treated Justice League as a lighthearted superhero flick.

As reported by Inverse, she said, «Recently I marched up with a couple of other women who work in Marvel and [asked Kevin Feige] «How about a movie with some female superheroes?

What worked so well in the first film was that the filmmakers were able to make a superhero film work as a period piece.

Black Panther marks this as being one of the greatest superhero films I've seen since it not only does the movie offer some tour - de-force performances by Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, and Lupita Nyong» o, but this is also one of the most mesmerizing, entertaining, and exhilarating experiences I've had at the movies this year so far, and it also proves that Ryan Coogler is one of the best filmmakers working today.

Working unobtrusively but consistently in a decadent Hollywood that's doubled down on sci - fi / fantasy / superhero franchise tentpoles as the end - all - be-all of action movies, Jaume Collet - Serra has been diligently and often ingeniously pursuing another filmmaking model, that of the mid-range budget standalone genre picture.

As long as Disney keeps producing superhero films that complement its transcendent Pixar works through a similar tone, and a similar set of values, we'll get interesting offshoot filmAs long as Disney keeps producing superhero films that complement its transcendent Pixar works through a similar tone, and a similar set of values, we'll get interesting offshoot filmas Disney keeps producing superhero films that complement its transcendent Pixar works through a similar tone, and a similar set of values, we'll get interesting offshoot films.

Additionally, Monica is recruited by T'Challa as part of an all black superhero alliance which works briefly in New Orleans.

They find not only a great cameo for Marvel veteran Stan Lee, they also work the gag as an excuse for the superhero equivalent of a throwback jersey.

It's hard work composing a superhero theme song; that's what Hans Zimmer gave as his own explanation for leaving the genre behind.

I also wrote about the Spice Girls working on an animated superhero movie for themselves as well as Hulu passing on (boo!)

That Signs is easily the most derivative of Shyamalan's films doesn't seem to be of much of a concern for the director, as the chronic sloppiness of his alien MacGuffin this time around (his ghost and superhero MacGuffins are handled with far more consistency and respect in his previous work) seems to point to Shyamalan's desire for us to focus on his messianic zeal to convey his manifest message.

No confirmation from the newly - redheaded actress as to what her role is on Batman vs. Superman, but when Kaufman asked her about the pros and cons of working on a major superhero flick, Malone was frank: «We're artists, but we're also businesswomen.»

Just as another of this summer's superhero movies, X-Men: First Class, established its own identity by sporting 1960s fashions, Captain America: The First Avenger (it's firsty work, coming up with superhero subtitles) is set during the Second World War, and it's true to the two - fisted, square - jawed spirit of a 1940s Saturday matinee serial.

The sequels keep coming in the Marvel Comics universe; the superheroes get little time off between saving the world; and the supervillains — you've got to hand it to them — work just as hard as the heroes

The sequels keep coming in the Marvel Comics universe; the superheroes get little time off between saving the world; and the supervillains — you've got to hand it to them — work just as hard as the heroes more

The writer and director, as on the original Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), is James Gunn, who comes from an exploitation background at Troma Entertainment, and worked his way to the «A» list through subversive horror films (Slither) and subversive superhero films (Super).

However, as history has shown us, pairing two superstars (or in this case superheroes) does not always mean they will work well together.

After slowly working his way back into wide releases over the last five years, joining Deadpool 2 would be a wise career move for Lundgren and serve as redemption for the previously - mentioned superhero project.

I want to add that the last truly great superhero film was Deadpool and a major reason it worked so well is that it operated as a standalone film with possibilities to branch out into sequels if audiences want it and they clearly do because Deadpool 2 is already greenlit.

Two stars of superhero sequel praise UK capital as leading film location after completing most work at Shepperton

We looked at a lot of other superhero movies such as the first Superman and Batman Begins who aren't really revealed until the first hour into the movie and they naturally have this kind of tension that works in their favor.

As previously reported, Jenkins and Warner Bros. were reportedly working on a historic deal to have her return to direct the sequel to her record - smashing superhero origin story.

For as much sound and fury Deadpool makes about breaking the boundaries of superhero convention, Zootopia is a lot quieter about its story that manages to work as an allegory about — of all unlikely subjects — racial profiling.

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.

Incredibles 2 picks up straight after the end of the first movie and will focus more on Helen Parr (otherwise known as Elastigirl) going to work while Bob, her husband and fellow superhero Mr Incredible, stays at home looking after their three kids.

As Cornell «Cottonmouth» Stokes, a deeply corrupt mover and shaker who comes to blows with Mike Colter's titular superhero on the streets of modern - day Harlem, Ali crafts a multilayered antagonist within a genre whose mammoth commercial success rarely hinges on in - depth character work.

The decision to have Paul Rudd work as the lead role in Ant - Man, was due to Joseph Gordon - Levitt's commitment to produce another superhero movie, Sandman, according to BBC News.

At least there are repercussions here, though those consequences are only presented as a greater reason for the hero and his fellow phony superheroes to keep up with and escalate their work — another excuse for brutal violence to answer brutal violence.

Put out of work by Nixon's decree outlawing masked avengers, unless they work for the government, a group of former superheroes known as the Watchmen variously reconnect after the violent murder of their macho former member the Comedian AKA Edward Blake (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) whose demise implies a similar fate for the rest of the group.

, and if that keeps working out as well as it has so far, they'd no doubt like to put Ridley in as many heroic blockbuster roles as possible — but Netflix just swooped in and landed her upcoming superhero - themed project.

Freed from the origin story box, this second installment of the Wade Wilson franchise has its cake and eats it took, taking any number of shots at the superhero sub-genre (and modern blockbuster filmmaking in general) while still crafting a story that makes sense on its own terms and works as a character piece.

«Marvel has an incredible history filled with the greatest superheroes ever created,» Quesada said, praising Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Steve Ditko «as well as creators today» for their work.