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10 Sonic The Hedgehog
Films based on video game franchises can often be a mixed bag. However, 2020’s Sonic the Hedgehog is a good example of an adaptation done right. Ben Schwartz, known for playing the eccentric Jean-Ralphio from Parks & Recreation, voices the blue blur, breathing new life into the iconic character.
Fans of the franchise will find a lot to love in this super-powered interpretation of the character. It’s also a great watch for families, as parents may be charmed by Jim Carrey’s magnetic performance as Doctor Robotnik. Overall, it’s a great watch for fans who want to see Schwartz’s charismatic hedgehog kick some robot butt.
9 Shazam!
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The film stars Zachary Levi as the adult superhero form of Billy Batson, who becomes the champion of an ancient wizard. It’s a very fun superhero romp, not dissimilar in tone to Marvel’s Deadpool movies, albeit with a PG-13 rating. Plus, Levi gives an incredibly hilarious performance as a kid in the body of an adult man.
8 Megamind
The early 2010s were an incredible time for animation, especially for a company like DreamWorks. Megamind is one of their most underrated films, starring Will Ferrell as a supervillain who unexpectedly defeats his arch-nemesis, Metro Man, voiced by Brad Pitt. It’s a great, subversive take on classic superhero tropes.
While it can be hard at first to root for someone as dastardly evil as Megamind, audiences will be surprised by how empathetic they can feel for him. That’s especially true when Jonah Hill’s Titan joins the mix as a superhero created to replace Metro Man. It’s a wonderfully-written script disguised as a goofy, animated kids film.
7 Unbreakable
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Unbreakable has seen a revival in popularity in recent years following Shyamalan’s two sequels: Split and Glass. In this first entry, though, Willis plays a man who recovers from a car accident only to discover he has superpowers. The film has since gone on to be considered one of the best superhero films of all time.
6 Birds Of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn)
2016’s Suicide Squad was a let-down to many comic book fans, but if that film did one thing right, it was casting Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn. Robbie gets to reprise her role on her own terms in Birds of Prey. The film follows Harley Quinn after her devastating break-up with the Joker, leading her to a crisis of identity.
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Not only is Birds of Prey an expertly-written superhero comedy, but it’s also a fantastic break-up film. Teaming up with fellow femme fatales like The Huntress and Black Canary, it’s a perfect watch for those who need a pick-me-up after a relationship gone bad. Hopefully, those people’s exes aren’t the Joker.
5 Guardians Of The Galaxy
James Gunn has put in the work to redefine the superhero film genre. He followed up Birds of Prey with a new-and-improved The Suicide Squad, but his real masterpiece is Guardians of the Galaxy. This Marvel Cinematic Universe film took an obscure intergalactic team from the comics and turned them into household names.
Only James Gunn could create such lovable criminals in the titular team. Before this, Chris Pratt was mainly recognized for his work in Parks & Recreation, but here he owns the screen as the sarcastic Star-Lord. Plus, who doesn’t get emotional at the film’s climax, with Vin Diesel’s iconic line: “We are Groot.”
4 Logan
Of course, not every Marvel movie is as heartwarming as Guardians of the Galaxy. Outside the confines of the MCU, other filmmakers have taken pretty bold approaches to some of Marvel’s most iconic characters. That’s definitely the case with Logan, which was created as a farewell for Hugh Jackman’s role as Wolverine.
This film is a lot darker and more grounded in reality than any of the previous X-Men films. Jackman plays an aged Logan, who is convinced by an elderly Charles Xavier to take care of his mutant daughter, Laura. It’s surprisingly ambitious in how it treats the superhero genre, even going as far as mocking the comic books.
3 Black Panther
There’s a good reason why audiences flocked to see Black Panther in theaters in 2018. A mainstream MCU film with a predominately black cast had hardly been seen at that time. It’s a good thing that this film also happened to be emotionally deep, epic, and a shining example that Marvel films weren’t just amusement park rides.
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Of course, one can’t talk about Black Panther without thinking of the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman. Boseman does an excellent job leading this film as T’Challa and imbuing the iconic comic book character with heart and authority. Hopefully, the sequel will be able to stand up to its predecessor without its biggest star.
2 The Incredibles
When it comes to storytelling, Pixar is unrivaled in its emotional precision and coherence. It’s no surprise that their attempt at a superhero film, The Incredibles, is both original and heartfelt. The film focuses on a family of superheroes, who struggle to balance living normal lives with the desire to fight crime and wear spandex.
1 Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse
The Spider-Man franchise has seen many interpretations over the years. However, the Phil Lord-led Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is the most original take yet. Besides the fact that the film’s animation is a bold tribute to comic book art styles over the years, it also features one of the most exciting Spider-Man stories in some time.
The film follows Miles Morales, a teenager who finds himself bitten by a mutated spider and inheriting the powers of Spider-Man. However, Morales finds himself encountering many equivalent heroes throughout the multiverse. This leads to great chemistry between Miles, the jaded Peter Parker, and the sarcastic Gwen Stacy.
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