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Top 25 Superhero Films of All-Time

by IGN FilmForce

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5. Superman 2
While there's no substitute for the heroics of the original Superman movie, its sequel, which came two years later, eventually became the template by which not only all superhero movies but all follow-up films would be constructed. Unlike its predecessor's origin story, Superman II found the hero contemplating deeper issues – namely what sacrifices he should make in the name of human love – against a backdrop of some truly amazing stunts: his rescue of a kid who falls over Niagra Falls seems quaint by today's standards, but in 1980 there was no more thrilling moment at the movies, while Superman's battle with General Zod (a predictably brilliant Terence Stamp) and his cronies makes for a spectacular set piece. So while an all-new generation eagerly awaits director Bryan Singer's upcoming reinvention of the character, they can jump back 25 years and bear witness to the last time this particular hero was truly super on the silver screen. -TG
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4. X2: X-Men United
2003's superior sequel to X-Men starts out with a BAMF! as teleporting mutant Nightcrawler (Alan Cumming) goes on a one-man ass-kicking rampage in the White House. The action doesn't let up from there, as the X-Men must take on military leader William Stryker (Brian Cox), who plans to use Professor Xavier's (Patrick Stewart) telepathic powers against all mutants. Loosely based on the 1982 X-Men graphic novel God Loves, Man Kills, X2 does a great job of presenting the intolerance of non-mutants towards the X-Men and their fellow mutants, remaining realistic and entertaining. -BZ
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3. Spider-Man 2
This 2004 sequel brought back all the main players – director Sam Raimi and stars Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Rosemary Harris, J.K. Simmons, and even a short cameo from Willem Dafoe – and did an excellent job of presenting a new Spider-Man villain, Dr. Octopus, a.k.a. Dr. Otto Octavius (superbly played by Alfred Molina). Surpassing 2002's original Spider-Man with a better flowing storyline, more emotional depth, and a less ridiculous looking supervillain, Spider-Man 2 elevated the series to just about everything that comic fans love about the character. If only Raimi & company can add in some more wise-cracking humor from Spidey as he distracts and then takes down his foes, the cinematic adaptation of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man would be complete. -BZ
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2. Batman Begins
Widely considered one of the greatest comic films of all time almost immediately upon release this year, Batman Begins does everything right and gives Batman fans the film they have always demanded. Nolan is the perfect director and Bale is the perfect Batman. The film presents an exceptionally competent storyline that succeeds in explaining and justifying everything the superhero is able to achieve, something rarely seen even in the comics. It has a crossover appeal that works for the geeks, the laymen and even for the ladies. It's a truly terrific achievement and a promising start for the series to follow. -JO
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1. Superman: The Movie
Richard Donner's take on Superman set the standard by which all superhero movies will be judged. The film featured perfect casting, from Marlon Brando as Jor-El to Margot Kidder as Lois Lane. But the standout will always be Christopher Reeve, who will forever be inextricably tied to the character of Superman. In short, Reeve is Superman to many people on the planet, and his ability to completely own a decades-old character makes the film work.
Couple Reeve's spot-on performance with a balanced, delicately-paced script, an outstanding performance by Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor, and one of the most memorable endings in cinema, and you have the best superhero film ever made. -CC
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