Round 1: Logan vs. Superman Returns

Two unlikely parents dealing with the sudden revelation that they have superpowered children. Logan follows an older Wolverine as his healing abilities begin to fade and he faces his own mortality. This film works as a finale for one of the most well-known characters in the world and Hugh Jackman has the send-off that he […]

Round 1: Hellboy vs. The Avengers

One was an unlikely property to find success, while the other was a much awaited team-up. Hellboy comes from the mind of Guillermo del Toro, whose take on this fantastical comic book translated surprisingly well to the big screen. Ron Perlman plays the title character and gets completely into the role as the grizzled demon. […]

Round 1: Iron Man vs. Spider-Man: Homecoming

Two origin stories, both of which feature Robert Downey Jr. Iron Man is the gold standard to which all other Marvel movies are compared. This film is the origin story of Iron Man and features a game-changing performance by Downey, who was born to play the character of Tony Stark. What works so well about […]

Round 1: X-Men: Days of Future Past vs. Batman Returns

The merging of two different trilogies and the falling off of another series. Days of Future Past represents the potential of all superhero films to blend completely different casts in a truly original way. Thanks to Hugh Jackman, who manages to link both the future and the past segments of the film, this one creates […]

Round 1: Unbreakable vs. Kick-Ass

Two movies dedicated to honoring comic books, but with two different tones. Unbreakable comes from the mind of M. Night Shyamalan and features some impressive twists and turns. The dynamic between Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson is something straight out of comics and the way they play off each other never feels stale. This […]

Round 1: Ant-Man vs. The Dark Knight

Impossibly high expectations for one and impossibly low expectations for the other. Ant-Man is kind of an underdog story. No one was super-stoked at the prospect of Ant-Man, but everyone went in with an open mind. Thanks to a charismatic leading man and stylish direction this film defied expectations and brought a well-grounded hero into […]