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Let's face it, #SuicideSquad was a hit. The film didn't exactly get a positive response from critics (nor from many fans), but it grossed an impressive $745 million at the global box office. It also launched #MargotRobbie's version of Harley Quinn into the spotlight. It didn't take Warner Bros. long to sign up for a sequel, but they also announced an unexpected spinoff: Gotham City Sirens.
By Tom Bacon9 years ago in Geeks
It's a good time to be a superhero fan. We have three studios competing to launch their superhero blockbusters — Fox, Marvel Studios and Warner Bros. — and so far this year, all three are knocking it out of the park. Logan was an absolute triumph for director James Mangold, wowing fans with its heartfelt narrative. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 was a jubilant celebration of the cosmic side of the #MCU, with surprisingly dark themes. And now Wonder Woman has proved to be a tremendous hit!
Perhaps the most powerful and dangerous villain in the MCU to date, Ego is a ruthless villain who sees himself as a god. In truth, though, he's something far more — as we learned in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, he's actually a Celestial. And that's big news for the MCU...
Critics and fans are in agreement; Spider-Man: Homecoming has relaunched the Spider-Man franchise with style. Tom Holland's newest incarnation of the wondrous wallcrawler has proved to be box office gold, with the film's first weekend exceeding expectations. Director Jon Watts has helped set the new Spider-Man trilogy on course to become the MCU's most successful franchise to date.
Zack Snyder has proved to be one of the most polarizing directors of the last decade, with fans and critics divided over his #DCEU superhero epics. That said, there's one thing even his detractors have to admit; in terms of visual style and symbolism, Snyder is an absolute genius. He weaves layers of imagery together in subtle and creative ways, giving his movies a remarkable visual depth.
Marvel's latest blockbuster, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 looks set to be an absolute hit! It has introduced fans to Pom Klementieff's Mantis, a thrilling new character who adds a whole new dynamic to the team. But with Mantis sticking around as a member of the Guardians, what is it that makes her so cool and effective an addition to the MCU?
What's next for Spider-Man? The wall-crawler's latest epic adventure has left fans buzzing with delight, and begging for more. Naturally, all eyes have turned to the mid-credits sequence, and fans are wondering: Is this a setup for the Sinister Six? How will the Vulture return? And what's next in the story of this villain who Marvel has actually kept alive?
2017 is turning into a great year for superhero fans. So far, we've had a brutal and bloody Western in Logan, a psychedelic family drama writ cosmic in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and a record-breaking, female-led blockbuster hit in Wonder Woman. But even as the dust settles from Wonder Woman, all eyes are turning to the next contender — Tom Holland's first solo outing as the wondrous webhead, Spider-Man: Homecoming!
Just when you thought you'd spotted all the Easter Eggs in Spider-Man: Homecoming, along comes another hilarious one that ties the film to a whole different franchise. Yes, Marvel maniacs, there is indeed a blink-and-you'll-miss-it nod to Star Trek!
Spider-Man: Homecoming is one of the most eagerly anticipated films of the year. It promises to be an absolute blast, giving Tom Holland's Spider-Man the chance to shine in his first solo movie. Interestingly, both Tom Holland Kevin Feige have suggested the relaunched franchise will be modeled on another popular franchise: J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter.
Note: This article contains minor spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. If there's one thing Marvel fans love, it's a Stan Lee cameo! Given that's the case, fans are sure to adore Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2 — the film gives us the ultimate Stan Lee cameo, one with profound implications for every Marvel movie ever released. Two wonderful scenes reveal that Stan Lee may have been playing the same person in every Marvel film to date; a mysterious figure who can't resist getting involving in the cinematic universes.
A warrior dressed in ancient armor leaps over the front, charging across No-Man's Land. The beleaguered soldiers firs watch in awe, and then join the charge, inspired to claim the victory that this goddess has given them. It's a central scene in Wonder Woman, and one of the most powerful moments we've ever seen in a superhero film.
