Superhero Films

Mark Ruffalo offers solution to Martin Scorsese's issue with superhero juggernauts like Marvel Studios

Mark Ruffalo features in the Marvel films as Bruce Banner and his alter ego The Hulk.

Joaquin Phoenix's Joker is proof that looking beyond the DCEU may be a great idea for Warner Bros

Joker is a timely reminder that a comic book film can be enjoyable and engaging even when it isn’t linked to 20 other films and doesn’t have the fate of the entire world (at the very least) hanging in the balance.

Todd Phillips' Joker straddles genres of psychological realism and superhero fantasy — therein lies its flaw

The Joker is an extravagant character out of a cartoon strip and was perhaps correctly played by Jack Nicholson (Batman, 1989), but since then there has been a misunderstanding of the possibilities that the character offers

Brightburn movie review: A mild diversion from the superhero fatigue with horror tropes as a crutch

Brightburn belongs to the queerly modern phenomenon of popular entertainments whose subtext offers far more edifying fare than their narrative.

Stan Lee dies at 95: Marvel hero's legacy lives on through his work — and his many delightful cameos

Stan Lee, who died on Monday aged 95, displayed a sense of humour and irreverence that went beyond his creations — by making often interesting and always hilarious appearances in several movies and television shows over the past three decades.

Glass could be a much-needed boost to M. Night Shyamalan's career, and the Unbreakable series

If Shyamalan's next film Glass hits the sweet spot, he will have managed something seemed unimaginable by Hollywood standards — a great comeback.

Incredibles 2 shows how superheroes don't need to choose between raising a family and saving the world

Incredibles 2, a superhero family drama, is a departure from most of the superhero storylines, where saving the world does not come at the cost of starting a family.

Psychokinesis movie review: Suffers from simplistic treatment that's come to define superhero genre

Psychokinesis is the latest film by Yeon Sang-Ho, director of the breakout Korean hit from 2016, Train to Busan

Zoe Saldana criticises Hollywood 'elitists' for belittling superhero films, says 'they think we're selling out'

Guardians of the Galaxy star Zoe Saldana has blasted out at her peers in Hollywood for looking down on Marvel films.

Doctor Strange review: Benedict Cumberbatch film shows Marvel heeded fans' complaints

Deadpool was a breath of fresh air and it was about time Marvel pulled up their socks. You’ll be glad to know Marvel listened to your complaints — Doctor Strange though not a game changer is just ‘different enough’ to be very entertaining.