Ranking All Major Comic Book Movies (2018)
It's fair to say that 2018 has been a huge year for comic book movies, and it's incredible to think that 2019 will be an even bigger year. But now, it's time to look at my ranking of the 7 major comic book movies that were released this year. This is purely subjective and based on my opinion, and should not be an indication of how you feel. Individual reviews have been posted for all of these films on this website, so feel free to check those out. I'll link them with each entry. Let's get into it, shall we?
7. Venom: In my opinion, Venom isn't even a bad film. That's how good of a year it's been for the comic book genre. If you've read the review, you know that I think Venom is simply a piece of entertainment. The story isn't all that great, nor is the conflict and the villains, but Eddie Brock, played by Tom Hardy, has enough charm to him that you end up rooting for the Venom character. Overall, the film is serviceable, and I think a few years ago, we would have hailed it as more of a modern marvel (no pun intended), but in 2018? It's number 7.
6. Aquaman: Aquaman was noise, explosions, colors, and a lot of yelling. But there was great enjoyment to be had from the film. Jason Momoa makes a great Arthur Curry, and Amber Heard isn't so bad herself. The film has emotional moments, but none that really hit home, and by the end you feel like you've ridden an exhausting but exhilarating roller coaster. It took all the energy out of you, and there were a lot of parts that you'd rather not have gone through, but in the end, you had fun. Definitely a step up for the DCEU.
5. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was one of a kind. It was visually gorgeous and had ambition like no other animated film. Absolutely, it had its shortcomings, in terms of plot and story, but overall, I enjoyed the film enough. It was going for something new, and while Aquaman was more consistent in terms of story, this film had a clear vision and went for something new, and that's something that I will always applaud.
4. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Ant-Man and the Wasp was a step up from the first film, in my opinion. It brought back everything you love about the Scott Lang character and brings in Evangeline Lily, who really, really shines as the Wasp. Michelle Pfeiffer is great as well, and it was just enjoyable from start to finish. Nothing outrageously good, but nothing terribly bad either. The film won't be remembered as one of the MCU's finest, but it's definitely good. And that's all I can ask for.
3. Black Panther: Black Panther was a triumph for the comic book genre as it introduced a whole new side of the comic book world and brought in a whole new demographic. The world of Wakanda is lush and it is plentiful, serving as Marvel's battleground in Avengers: Infinity War. There's no denying that this film has a heart and soul unlike any other MCU film to date. Yes, the film was a little overhyped to begin with, but I can't deny that this film works on so many levels, most of all, with its villain (Erik Killmonger) that this is a huge win for me. Oh, and 1.2 billion dollars for Marvel doesn't hurt either.
2. Deadpool 2: And you thought Deadpool 2 couldn't top the first. I'm not sure which one's better, but I know that this film is very, very good. The style of humor that Reynolds has embraced works on so many levels. On top of that, Josh Brolin and Zazie Beetz work great with the rest of the group. Deadpool never takes himself too seriously (we will ignore X-Men: Origins - Wolverine) and I wouldn't want it any other way.
1. Avengers: Infinity War: Come April 2019, it's going to be very, very hard to top this movie. This is really the beginning of the end, and I loved every single second of this movie. This is such a triumph for Marvel and a testament to how hard they've worked on these 20 films. There is almost nothing negative I can say as a fan, and while there are some story issues and character motives I question as a critic, this movie was made for those of us who have followed the MCU for the last 10 years. It rewards our knowledge, our investment, and promises more. This is one of the greatest comic book movies ever made, and there is almost nothing that can dethrone it.
6. Aquaman: Aquaman was noise, explosions, colors, and a lot of yelling. But there was great enjoyment to be had from the film. Jason Momoa makes a great Arthur Curry, and Amber Heard isn't so bad herself. The film has emotional moments, but none that really hit home, and by the end you feel like you've ridden an exhausting but exhilarating roller coaster. It took all the energy out of you, and there were a lot of parts that you'd rather not have gone through, but in the end, you had fun. Definitely a step up for the DCEU.
5. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was one of a kind. It was visually gorgeous and had ambition like no other animated film. Absolutely, it had its shortcomings, in terms of plot and story, but overall, I enjoyed the film enough. It was going for something new, and while Aquaman was more consistent in terms of story, this film had a clear vision and went for something new, and that's something that I will always applaud.
4. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Ant-Man and the Wasp was a step up from the first film, in my opinion. It brought back everything you love about the Scott Lang character and brings in Evangeline Lily, who really, really shines as the Wasp. Michelle Pfeiffer is great as well, and it was just enjoyable from start to finish. Nothing outrageously good, but nothing terribly bad either. The film won't be remembered as one of the MCU's finest, but it's definitely good. And that's all I can ask for.
3. Black Panther: Black Panther was a triumph for the comic book genre as it introduced a whole new side of the comic book world and brought in a whole new demographic. The world of Wakanda is lush and it is plentiful, serving as Marvel's battleground in Avengers: Infinity War. There's no denying that this film has a heart and soul unlike any other MCU film to date. Yes, the film was a little overhyped to begin with, but I can't deny that this film works on so many levels, most of all, with its villain (Erik Killmonger) that this is a huge win for me. Oh, and 1.2 billion dollars for Marvel doesn't hurt either.
2. Deadpool 2: And you thought Deadpool 2 couldn't top the first. I'm not sure which one's better, but I know that this film is very, very good. The style of humor that Reynolds has embraced works on so many levels. On top of that, Josh Brolin and Zazie Beetz work great with the rest of the group. Deadpool never takes himself too seriously (we will ignore X-Men: Origins - Wolverine) and I wouldn't want it any other way.
1. Avengers: Infinity War: Come April 2019, it's going to be very, very hard to top this movie. This is really the beginning of the end, and I loved every single second of this movie. This is such a triumph for Marvel and a testament to how hard they've worked on these 20 films. There is almost nothing negative I can say as a fan, and while there are some story issues and character motives I question as a critic, this movie was made for those of us who have followed the MCU for the last 10 years. It rewards our knowledge, our investment, and promises more. This is one of the greatest comic book movies ever made, and there is almost nothing that can dethrone it.
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