Rate These Superhero Movies And We'll Reveal Your Arch Nemesis

Compared to other movie genres that have been around since film began, the superhero genre is relatively new. Starting with serials back in the 40s, it eventually graduated to a slew of movies that came out during the 70s 80s and 90s before hitting a brief hiatus and then a subsequent revival in the early 2000s. From there, they only got more popular and now we’re living in a time where a majority of the films coming out year-by-year are of the superhero variety. Usually based on comic-books of the same name (with a few exceptions), these movies seek to capture the audience’s imagination through spectacle and watching larger-than-life characters take on forces of evil that are too great for the modern world to contain. There are also the ones that go for a more realistic approach, showing aspects of the modern world in a fictional setting which makes characters that seem bigger than us more human and down-to-earth. Then there are the super-villains, whom we’re supposed to hate but find so irresistibly charming in just how evil they are. From deranged psychopaths like the Joker to criminal masterminds like Lex Luthor, we all have our favorite villain who’s sometimes more interesting or memorable than the hero. So come rate these superhero movies on a 4 to 0 Stars scale and find out which arch-nemesis is right for you!

Question 1

Wonder Woman

Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman may have been one of the highlights in Batman v Superman, but here she gets the proper chance to shine. Several years in the making, this film blew everyone’s minds being the first successful comic-book heroine movie that was also directed by a woman.

Question 2

Batman

Considered to be one of the pioneering superhero films, Tim Burton’s Batman is certainly a classic among fans. Starring Jack Nicholson as the Joker and Michael Keaton as Batman, it’s got memorable performances and a dark gritty atmosphere to boot.

Question 3

Deadpool

With X-Men: Origins’ complete butchering of the character, it seemed like we weren’t going to get a proper version of Deadpool until recently. Played by Ryan Reynolds, who reprises the same role, this foul-mouthed but likable mercenary takes center stage in a fun violent romp of a movie.

Question 4

Batman Forever

Because Batman Returns wasn’t the blockbuster hit Warner Bros. had hoped, Tim Burton was replaced by Joel Schumacher as Director. Unlike the previous two films, this one was much lighter in tone with Val Kilmer taking Keaton’s place as Batman and a spastic Riddler played by Jim Carrey.

Question 5

Captain America: The First Avenger

Starring Chris Evans (which some people confuse with Chris Hemsworth name-wise) and Hugo Weaving of Matrix and Lord of the Rings fame, this film proves to be the far superior take on Captain America’s character compared to the terrible 1990 version.

Question 6

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Though this film did okay, it didn’t do as well as expected. Like Spider-Man 3, there were too many villains and plot-threads which were supposed to set up future sequels including a Sinister Six movie hence the appearances of Electro (played by Jamie Foxx) and Paul Giamatti’s Rhino.

Question 7

Guardians of the Galaxy

A major gamble to say the least, Marvel Studios managed to bring one of the lesser known comic-book series in its enormous library to the mainstream and have it do exceptionally well both critically and financially. I mean, it features a talking tree and a gun-wielding raccoon!

Question 8

The Dark Knight

With the success of Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins, which was a reboot of the original Batman, a sequel was naturally to come. But what no one anticipated was the huge success of this sequel which is largely attributed to Heath Ledger’s amazing yet disturbing performance as the new Joker.

Question 9

Iron Man 2

Compared to the first one, this one’s not as good plot-wise. But it did set the Marvel Cinematic Universe into motion by introducing Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury and Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow as well as perfect the idea of post-credit segments teasing the next film to come.

Question 10

The Incredibles

Pixar’s first and only superhero film to date (apart from the sequel that’s coming out soon), The Incredibles is a fun family oriented story that’s both touching and nostalgic for a lot of us who grew up in the early to mid-2000s.

Question 11

Fantastic Four (2005)

While there was an unreleased Fantastic Four movie made in the mid-90s, this was the first theatrically released version. It proved to be a mediocre film despite having actors like Jessica Alba and future Captain America actor Chris Evans involved, yet still made a profit.

Question 12

Spider-Man 2

Not only did it do far better both commercially and critically at the time, but Spider-Man 2 is also considered to be one of the best superhero movies of all time with Alfred Molina’s intriguing performance as Doctor Octopus stealing the spotlight in more than one scene.

Question 13

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Given the cultural impact of the first film with its light-hearted tone and use of retro music, how could they hope to top that in the next installment? With a more character-driven plot delving into Starlord’s origins, and an adorable mascot character in the form of Baby Groot.

Question 14

Spider-Man 3

Despite being the best-selling Spider-Man film at the time, it was given mixed critical reviews upon its release. This is mainly attributed to having a jumbled mess of a plot with too many villains thrown in at once including Sandman (played by Thomas Haden Church) and Venom.

Question 15

Captain America: Civil War

Though a culmination of events that would take too long to explain here, we got ourselves a full-on brawl in this film where the heroes are pitted against one another due to opposing but similar ideals. It’s got a lot of punches, sure, but also a lot of thought.

Question 16

Doctor Strange

One of the few Marvel films released during the non-Blockbuster season and coming under fire for whitewashing one of its main characters, it still became a successful film with the combination of spectacular visuals and Benedict Cumberbatch’s talented acting.

Question 17

Logan

Unlike the other X-Men movies before it, this one is by far the darkest and grittiest film to date. With Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart reprising their roles as Wolverine and Professor Xavier respectfully, it weaves a powerful tale about family and hope in the face of overwhelming adversity.

Question 18

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

After a two-year delay, DC went full-throttle with this Man of Steel sequel/prequel to Justice League. It was largely disliked by critics and comic-book fans alike, yet did well enough financially to set DC’s Cinematic Universe into motion.

Question 19

The Amazing Spider-Man

With the cancellation of Spider-Man 4 due to the Spider-Man film series’ original director Sam Raimi deciding to quit, Sony decided to go for a reboot with Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker and Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy which did remarkably well in theaters.

Question 20

Suicide Squad

A clear attempt by DC to do a Guardians of the Galaxy-type movie featuring a bunch of anti-heroes with retro music playing in the background, this film didn’t fail nearly as badly as Batman v Superman but it didn’t do great either.

Question 21

Spider-Man: Homecoming

Due to the lackluster performance of Amazing Spider-Man 2, another reboot was set into motion. This new version of Spider-Man, played by Tom Holland, turned out to be better than most people expected in his first stand-alone film following a brief cameo in Captain America: Civil War.

Question 22

X-Men

Among the various superhero movie franchises that exist, the X-Men franchise is definitely one of the longest ones next to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe. It all began with this classic 2000 film which had Hugh Jackman debuting as Wolverine, alongside Patrick Stewart as Professor Xavier and Ian McKellen as Magneto.

Question 23

Batman Returns

While this film isn’t praised nearly as much as the first for being too dark and melancholic in tone, it’s still a good film. It debuted the first cinematic version of Catwoman, played by Michelle Pfieffer, whose performance was both sensual and chilling.

Question 24

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

Despite improving on some aspects of the first movie such as the special effects and having a more interesting plot, this one didn’t perform well at the box-office. As a result, the franchise was rebooted in 2015 with a new cast and director that proved to be far worse.

Question 25

Iron Man

Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe was born, there was Iron Man. Released in 2008 starring Robert Downey Jr. as the titular character, this film takes the modern elements from films like Spider-Man and Batman Begins and gives them a unique spin that is both serious and light-hearted.

Question 26

Spider-Man

Because of the slew of box-office bombs during the late 90s, superhero movies seemed to be done for until films like this one revived interest in the genre. With Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker and Willem Defoe as the Green Goblin, it’s a fun film with some touching moments.

Question 27

X2: X-Men United

Many people consider this film to be the superior one in the original trilogy of X-Men movies, and it’s easy to see why. With the debut of everyone’s favorite teleporting Mutant Nightcrawler (played by Alan Cumming) and Brian Cox’s sinister performance as Colonel William Stryker, what’s not to like?

Question 28

Batman & Robin

Unlike the first Batman movie, many people consider this to be one of the worst superhero films ever made. It takes the lighter cheesy elements of Batman Forever to their extreme with Arnold Schwartzenegger’s memorably bad performance as Mr. Freeze, and George Clooney’s incredibly bland take on Batman.

Question 29

X-Men: The Last Stand

The third and final film in the original X-Men trilogy of movies, this one proved to be less successful due to the overuse of special-effects and a mishandled plot that came crashing down. But what most people remember is the Meme-worthy phrase, “I’m the Juggernaut, B***h!”.

Question 30

Iron Man 3

While Iron Man 2 upped the light-hearted elements to almost annoying levels, this film does the opposite. It tries to be more serious than the previous films, which works in some parts but not others creating a film that’s neither terrible nor great.

Question 31

Thor

Teased at the end of Iron Man 2, this movie lived up to its hype. While a good portion of it took place on Earth as opposed to the creatively visual realm of Asgard, the film was good overall starring Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston as Thor and Loki respectfully.

Question 32

The Avengers

After creating several stand-alone movies and sequels, Marvel took a giant step forward with the first superhero team movie which went on to shatter box-office records and influence other franchises such as DC’s Cinematic Universe and Universal Studios’ Dark Universe in turn.

Question 33

Avengers: Age of Ultron

Following up on The Avengers is no easy task, but this film proved it could be done (sort of). It’s got a lot going on in terms of introducing new characters as well as setting things up for future installments, which didn’t allow the film to breathe very much.

Question 34

League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

Based on a critically acclaimed graphic-novel series of the same name, it has characters from famous Victorian literature teaming up to face a greater evil that threatens the British Empire. Sounds like a cool idea, right? Well, this movie sure didn’t prove that.

Question 35

Green Lantern

Before he was Deadpool, Ryan Reynolds was notorious for showing up in bad movies and this was one of them. Not only did it fail to capture the appeal of the character-in-question, but it also wasn’t successful enough to start DC’s Cinematic Universe until Man of Steel.

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