Round 2 – Part 1

The Crow vs. Wonder Woman For it’s role in giving women the representation they deserve and for how naturally Gal Gadot fits into the role, I choose… Wonder Woman Spider-Man 2 vs. Iron Man For bringing the Marvel Cinematic Universe to life and for what can only be described as the perfect casting, I choose… […]

Round 1: Doctor Strange vs. Black Panther

Two Marvel superheroes who try to merge science with spirituality and find themselves in very personal battles. Doctor Strange tells the story of famed surgeon turned sorcerer Stephen Strange who finds himself on spiritually enlightened after an accident. Benedict Cumberbatch plays the titular doctor and brings the perfect amount of arrogance and charm to the […]

Round 1: Deadpool vs. The Dark Knight Rises

Two very dark characters hellbent on revenge, but with slightly different reasons for doing so. Deadpool is the culmination of years of hard work by Ryan Reynolds to bring one of Marvel’s most entertaining characters back to the big screen. Reynolds acerbic wit and charm make the character worth watching and the R-rating gives the […]

Round 1: Wonder Woman vs. Captain America: Civil War

Two heroes who refuse to sacrifice the moral high ground or see the world as anything other than black and white. Wonder Woman was a breath of fresh air for the superhero genre, mostly because it was the first female led superhero movie that was worth watching. The DC universe has gotten a lot of […]

Round 1: Batman vs. Superman II

Two legendary heroes fighting with their own identities and confronting their own origins. Batman is the brainchild of Tim Burton and features a truly impressive performance from Michael Keaton. But as great as Keaton is, it is Jack Nicholson’s performance as the Joker that set the standard for great villains and his over-the-top performance might […]

Round 1: Spider-Man 2 vs. X2: X-Men United

Two truly impressive villains competing to ensure their legacies. Spider-Man 2 features the return of Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man, but the beauty of this film lies in its focus. The struggle of a superhero to maintain his/her double life is a trademark of the genre, and this film plays it out perfectly. Plus, Alfred Molina […]