It's true, with the release of Wolverine, there are exactly 25 live action feature films based on Marvel Comics (not including TV movies like The Trial of the Incredible Hulk, with guests Daredevil and Thor). Here's my list from best to worst (although I admit to never having seen the never-released Roger Corman Fantastic Four "Z" movie):
The "A" Movies
1. Iron Man (2008) Better than all the X-Men movies combined.
2. Spider-Man 3 (2007) I don't care what anyone says. The goth scene makes the movie. Also, Harry should've called himself the Rocket Racer because he pretty much looked like him.
3. Spider-Man 2 (2004) I like it but for the uncharacteristic invulnerability (falling flat off the rooftop, dragging feet on the train tracks).
4. Spider-Man (2002) Would be perfect with a real Green Goblin costume and without Tobey Maguire.
5. The Incredible Hulk (2008) The only thing I don't like is the mad scientist guy. There's a great deleted scene on the DVD with Doc Samson's character.
The "B" Movies
6. Hulk (2003) His dad didn't need to be the Absorbing Man, but the tank-swinging scene is better than anything in the Edward Norton remake.
7. X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) Angel, Beast, Juggernaut - it's like the '60s comic book team.
8. Blade II (2002) Like Predator meets Blade, with an amusing new sidekick.
9. The Punisher (1989) More an '80s time capsule than a faithful adaptation, but it works for what it is.
10. Ghost Rider (2007) I like Nicholas Cage, so sue me.
The "C" Movies
11. Elektra (2005) Jennifer Garner's believability improves so much over Daredevil.
12. Daredevil (2003) Really cheesy fight choreography.
13. Blade (1998) I thought vampires crumbling to ashes was too easy the first time I watched this.
14. Punisher: War Zone (2008) Jigsaw's off but the violence is on.
15. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) How bad was it? Just remember how many times he pops his claws for no reason whatsoever, then there's the Deadpool sacrilege.
The "D" Movies
16. X2: X-Men United (2003) Nightcrawler + Storm = I think I'm going to throw up.
17. X-Men (2000) Magneto in a scooter helmet.
18. Blade: Trinity (2004) Jessica Biel & Ryan Reynolds could not save us from a "boy band" Dracula and a typically annoying Parker Posey.
19. Punisher (2004) How was a T-shirt an improvement over no skull at all?
20. Captain America (1990, straight-to-video) One of my favorite video rentals as a kid.
The "F" Movies
21. Man-Thing (2005, direct-to-DVD) I actually Netflixed this.
22. Fantastic Four (1994, straight-to-video) I think I'll try buying a bootleg of this at Comic-Con.
23. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) Um... Galactus?
24. Fantastic Four (2005) Remember when Doctor Doom used to be cool?
25. Howard the Duck (1986) Remember when George Lucas used to be cool?
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The mention of Howard the Duck brings back haunting memories and images. I blame my bed wetting problem on that movie ;0)
I will email you my list.
Oh, what the heck - I'll copy and paste my rearrangement here:
The "A" Movies
1. Iron Man (2008) Better than all the Superman movies combined. It is difficult for me the say whether I liked The Increduble Hulk more or less than Iron Man, but after recent review I have decided that Iron Man is likely the pinnacle of Marvel’s cinematic achievements. My favorite scene is the simultaneous shoulder shot that takes down all the terrorists, leaving their hostages unharmed.
5. The Incredible Hulk (2008) The only thing I don't like is the mad scientist guy. There's a great deleted scene on the DVD with Doc Samson's character. Best acting in a Marvel movie. One of few CGI-heavy movies that I have enjoyed. The mad scientist was horrible – dui.
8. X2 (2003) I don't really care about Dark Phoenix (even in the comics). Best use of Wolverine in a Marvel movie to date – even if they neglect other members of the team in the process. Also showcases impressive performances from Professor X and Magneto.
4. Spider-Man (2002) Would be perfect with a real Green Goblin costume and without Tobey Maguire. Toby Maguire is the perfect Peter Parker in my mind. I have never liked artistic depictions of him looking overly-handsome. PP was never a playboy in my mind. Tobey Maguire is the best part of the series.
The "B" Movies
16. Punisher (2004) How was a T-shirt an improvement over no skull at all? My 3rd favorite Marvel movie. But I keep it in the B section because of objectivity. It’s a B-movie, but it hit all my spots.
3. Spider-Man 2 (2004) I like it but for the uncharacteristic invulnerability (falling flat off the rooftop, feet on the train tracks). Good comic elements, decent effects, but a poor realization of Doc Oc. Oh, and terrible relational drama.
19. Blade (1998) I give up. Great special effects, creative universe, entertaining fight scenes. Poor ending, clich̩ villain, and phoney sidekicks Рbut despite numerous flaws it came out well. This movie is like a regular person who looks really good from far away.
The "C" Movies
15. X-Men (2000) Magneto in a scooter helmet. I thought this was a decent movie. But it has been a while…
2. Spider-Man 3 (2007) I don't care what anyone says. The goth scene makes the movie. Also, Harry should've called himself the Rocket Racer because he pretty much looked like him. The fights were mindless. Venom was atrocious, and Sandman wasn’t much better. The symbiotic goth scene is the only reason I wouldn’t class this as a “D” movie.
11. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) How bad was it? Just remember how many times he pops his claws for no reason whatsoever. I haven’t seen it yet. But it looks like a C movie. I will wait to Netflix this someday – I’ve seen enough bad movies at theaters recently.
9. Hulk (2003) His dad didn't need to be the Absorbing Man. With nearly three hours of film-time, you’d hope they could come up with more of a movie. Not awful though. Just a C movie.
The "D" Movies
13. Daredevil (2003) Stan Lee's the blind man? I actually liked Bullet-vision.
6. X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) I guess it had the Juggernaut. You caught me on a good day. This is almost an F movie - Especially given the potential for greatness following X2’s cliffhanger.
17. Blade: Trinity (2004) Name me one good Snipes movie. Might be an F?
18. Blade II (2002) I'm still waiting. Might be an F?
14. Elektra (2005) The Catwoman of Marvel cheese. Might be an F?
The "F" Movies
21. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) Um... Galactus?
22. Fantastic Four (2005) Doctor Doom used to be cool.
23. Fantastic Four (1994, straight-to-video) So bad it's gotta be good (or not).
7. Punisher: War Zone (2008) Jigsaw's off but the violence is on. I’ve said enough.
12. Ghost Rider (2007) I like Nicholas Cage, so sue me. The worst movie I’ve ever finished watching. Usually my gag reflex kicks in after some time and I just walk away. Supernatural powers (perhaps Cage’s venires) transfixed me for several hours of horror. A flaming hot bag of garbage. This movie reminds me very much of Punisher: War Zone (not a compliment).
No Opinion Movies
24. Captain America (1990, straight-to-video) At least he's in costume.
10. The Punisher (1989) No skull but it can't be worse than the Travolta version.
25. Howard the Duck (1986) George Lucas. Amen.
20. Man-Thing (2005, direct-to-DVD) I actually Netflixed this.
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