Unpopular comic book movies that you liked

[Chris Wallace]

:daredevil , :hulk: , :batman: forever, Elektra, Blade: Trinity, MIIB

[Capt Throbberson]

Those were all pretty popular in my book. Good doesnt mean popular

[Chris Wallace]

I'm talking about how they were received overall. Most critics and/or fans bashed every single one of the movies I listed. On that note, I'd like to add "Punisher"-the 2004 one, mind you.

[Silver Sable]

Loeg

[CConn]

The Punisher
The Hulk
Daredevil
LXG

[Red Mask]

Hellboy isn't very popular, but I loved it.

[Spidey-Bat]

Hellboy I liked. I found LXG entertaining.

[CConn]

It did well in the box office, it's well-liked among us fanboys...Hellboy's quite popular isn't it? :confused:

[Caliber]

Hulk, Daredevil and the Punisher. I thought they were good. DD directors cut was a great movie.

[3dman27]

Loeg
check and i'l like elektra as much as i liked the novelization

[Red Mask]

It did well in the box office, it's well-liked among us fanboys...Hellboy's quite popular isn't it? :confused:

I know it's the only title Adam Hughes faithfully collects. But "Hellboy" isn't as well known to the public as DC and Marvel characters. At least, not before the film came out.

[Chris Wallace]

That doesn't matter. I'm talking about how the film was received, overall, by those who saw it. By that reasoning you could count "Sin City" as unpopular since it's based on a comic that's not very well known. But that's not what I'm talking about.

[3dman27]

what about bulletproof monk would that count as anunpopular comic book movie

[TheDeafGuy]

hellboy, Bats Forever

[Kable24]

The Punisher is my absolute favorite.
Daredevil
Blade Trinity

[Kroc1138]

Supergirl
Daredevil
Blade Trinty
Elektra

[Kmack]

Ghost World

[skorponok]

Daredevil and HULK seem to be more split than "unpopular" based on reviews.

[portland2002]

Hulk, Daredevil, Batman Forever, the Phantom, the Shadow and dare I mention it - Howard the Duck.

[TheVileOne]

Man you guys have poor taste. At least feel guilty about some of these choices :) .

[eat aliens]

The Punisher
Daredevil, the Director's Cut specifically.
Elektra
LXG
Hellboy


...and I like what I like and I don't feel bad about it :)

[3dman27]

check and i'l like elektra as much as i liked the novelization
i just got through watching elektra and WOW that movie brings back the best of the fantasy martial arts genre it was good

[Sava]

Hulk :(

[Goldenage Batman]

Hulk, Punisher, Daredevil,LXG,Superman4,American Splender, Ghost World, The Crow....

[BatJeff7786]

Dude, The Crow is very popular.

[Big Dirty Ogre]

Hulk, i guess.

[Eric Express]

I'll second Ghost World.

[Kroc1138]

Man you guys have poor taste. At least feel guilty about some of these choices :) .AH shaddup and Post you selection!! :p

[KingOfDreams]

The Phantom. I don't think that did too well at the box office.

[Steelsheen]

Hulk (he wasnt exactly your typical superhero so i dont understand the damn bellyachin)
LXG
The Phantom
Batman Forever

[Chris Wallace]

what about bulletproof monk would that count as anunpopular comic book movie
I should say so!

[Chris Wallace]

Man you guys have poor taste. At least feel guilty about some of these choices :) .
No!
Except for the ones who liked "Howard" & "Supergirl"...

[Chris Wallace]

Dude, The Crow is very popular.
Yup, yup.

[Chris Wallace]

I'll add "The Rocketeer" to my list, since it didn't do well at the BO.

[KingOfDreams]

I'll second Ghost World.

great movie

[jollyjohnny]

Ghost World, Road to Perdition and American splendor. The end.

[DDRSkata]

Hulk
DD (DC specifically)
Punisher
Tank Girl
American Splendor
Hellboy, although that did well in the box office, with critics, and among fanboys, so...

[KingOfDreams]

Tank Girl


Awesome. Someone else besides me likes Tank Girl.

[DDRSkata]

Awesome. Someone else besides me likes Tank Girl.

My girlfriend and I are the only people I know who like it. Actually, I think there's one other person, but I can't remember who.

[Chris Wallace]

DD (DC specifically)

I wouldn't call the director's cut all that unpopular. :daredevil

[Dr. MIX]

I find it a damn ugly shame people have been comparing LXG to Van Helsing. What an insult to LXG, I seem to be the only one who actually enjoyed it

[GL-Corps#28]

I loved Daredevil. (I loved the DC even more, but most people seem to like it, or at least like it better than the theatrical cut, so I wouldn't call it unpopular.)

And Batman Forever is actually my favorite of the four Batman films. I'm not saying it's perfect, or even all that great, and it has huge flaws. But of the four, I like it the most.

[3dman27]

I find it a damn ugly shame people have been comparing LXG to Van Helsing. What an insult to LXG, I seem to be the only one who actually enjoyed it
no i like it too in fact i have two copies one vhs and one dvd

[Goldenage Batman]

Dude, The Crow is very popular.


Met the 2 and 3...........

[KingOfDreams]

My girlfriend and I are the only people I know who like it. Actually, I think there's one other person, but I can't remember who.

Have you read the comics? I have the volume 1 trade.

[portland2002]

No!
Except for the ones who liked "Howard" & "Supergirl"...

To each his or her own.

[Chris Wallace]

Batman Forever is actually my favorite of the four Batman films. I'm not saying it's perfect, or even all that great, and it has huge flaws. But of the four, I like it the most.I've always argued that while the first was the most pure (stayed truest to the comics' dark vision-and it wasn't perfect) the third was the most fun.

[Chris Wallace]

I can now add FF.

[The Kid]

eww, fantastic four.

Hulk, Rocketeer, Daredevil Dc, Blade 2. oh and hellboy..

Hey chris, gonna make a "popular comic book movies you don't like?" or is there one already.

[Chris Wallace]

There was...I can't seem to find it.

[DarKush]

Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Punisher, Rocketeer, Superman III, Elektra

Captain America & Punisher (Dolph Lungren)-Hey, I didn't have cable when I watched them.

Forgot to add The Phantom and The Shadow.

[Thot]

I enjoyed Captain America, the nineties film version. Sure, it had it's weaknesses, but it spoke to the geek within me. Cap has always been one of my favorites. I liked the creepy Red Skull and the origin story too. The guy who played Cap/Steve Rogers was decent and the suit, though a body condom, worked fairly well. I would love to get it on dvd someday. Oh, and I love The Shadow starring Alec Baldwin. Great flick. Very atmospheric and visually stunning. Baldwin did a fine job. Also liked The Phantom with Billy Zane. Felt like I was reading the comic again.

[Punisher 04]

Of course the Punisher
Batman Forever
Ghost World
Fantastic Four

[Addendum]

Rocketeer. Loved it ever since I was 12.
The Shadow. I missed it in the theaters, but I've since seen it. It was enjoyable.
'89 Punisher.

[Sandman138]

American Splendor is the best comic book adaptation next to A History of Violence but both got Oscar noms as did Ghost World, so I don't think you can say they weren't popular.
I was under the impression that Hellboy didn't really catch on untill it got to DVD
The Phantom
Tank Girl
The Rocketeer

[Sabretooth]

I've enjoyed all of the Marvel movies (even Elektra,Hulk,and The Punisher) and obviously some more than others. But usually I hear people saying ''Oh man this movie sucks balls,the worst thing I've ever seen'' but when I see it and expect it to be terrible,I actually enjoy it. :up:

[captain_jimbo]

I personally liked Daredevil, (theatrical and Director's cut) Hulk, Fantastic Four, Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace.

[Spoarz™]

Hulk, Fantastic Four, Hellboy, Daredevil (Theatrical and Director's Cut), Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace.

[Kevin Roegele]

Batman Forever
Ghost World
Fantastic Four

All those movies are popular. Batman Forever was the second biggest movie WORLDWIDE in 1995. Fantastic Four was a big hit. And Ghost World is a big cult favourite, especially with teenage girls.

[Kevin Roegele]

Dude, The Crow is very popular.

The Crow is not widely seen, but very popular with those who have seen it. As opposed to something like ID4, which everybody has seen, and is not very popular.

[mrdeeds]

The Phantom and The Shadow are two movies that I have always liked. Both have good production values, but were box-office disappointments. Still I enjoy watching either when I can:bomb:

[Sandman138]

Kevin, what did you think of History of Violence?

[Kevin Roegele]

Kevin, what did you think of History of Violence?

Haven't had the pleasure of seeing it yet. But I love Cronenberg and Viggo Mortensen.

[co2]

I enjoy Hulk and Punisher quite a bit, and I usually have to end up defending myself.

[Chris Wallace]

The way it's going on these boards, I think I can safely add X3 to the list.

[Kevin Roegele]

I enjoy Hulk and Punisher quite a bit, and I usually have to end up defending myself.


Me too. :up: You shouldn't have to defend Hulk. I'd rate it as one of the best Marvel movies so far.

[Chris Wallace]

He Has Proudly Stood His Ground For 3 Years.

[co2]

Yes...yes I have. That long time avatar of mine was my guerrilla promotion and support of the film because it just got slammed so hard when it was released. Now it's just been so long, that I figure I'll keep it....or I'm just lazy.

I agree Kevin. Funny, but I've noticed as time wears on, it seems to be gaining a more favorable following...particularly compared to what Marvel has been delivering over the past two years.

[Chris Wallace]

What's funny to me is that its boards remained active despite its relatively poor box office. They took down the "Elektra" boards lightning fast.
Although I haven't seen it gaining any following.

[jimmylace]

judge dredd and teenage mutant ninja turtles 3:turtles in time. classics.

[Chris Wallace]

I don't recall there being a subtitle to TMNT 3; maybe you're thinking of the video game.

[Chris Wallace]

The Crow is not widely seen, but very popular with those who have seen it. As opposed to something like ID4, which everybody has seen, and is not very popular.
Likewise, "Batman Forever" & "FF" were also widely seen, but by & large not well received. So I would consider them unpopular.

[3dman27]

I don't recall there being a subtitle to TMNT 3; maybe you're thinking of the video game.
i think it was turtles in time

[Mrh7448]

Judge Dredd, Stallone was such a bad call, but I still liked the movie

[Chris Wallace]

i think it was turtles in time
I don't think so; I had the VHS & I don't remember such a subtitle. I do, however, recall that being the name of a videogame in which the Shredder sent the Turtles through various time eras, such as the Stone Age & the pirate days, before finally returning to the present to confront him in "Supershredder" form.
I was into the Turtles for a while.

[3dman27]

You Might Be Right Thanks

[EdRyder]

Nah,3 was where the boys and April ended up in feudal Japan-Tutrtles in time....bad baadddd movie.Your just bringing a world of inner pain to the surface even bringing up the Turtles...The Movies ,Cartoon,toy line all had no resemblence to the original comic,,,sad.

Anywho,my favorite that is totaly unpopular is Renegade(the Blueberry movie)

And for people who mention Rocketeer-That flick was totaly a hit in its day-not unpopular at all.

[EdRyder]

And BTW,..Dont forget the original Swamp Thing-classic
Credence Cleerwater Revival was never more appropriate

[co2]

I did used to enjoy the original Swamp Thing...but I was a little kid at the time. I might not feel the same if I saw it again.

[The Immortal!]

Man-Thing and Punisher.

[Chris Wallace]

Of all the names in your sig, the only one I've seen FREQUENTLY misspelled is Rogue. And spellcheck wouldn't help, since "Rouge" is a word.

[3dman27]

i liked bulletproof monk does that count as a superhero movie?

[Chris Wallace]

Yup.

[cjhill_14]

me daredevil and teenage mutant ninia turties.

[Chris Wallace]

I don't think TMNT was all that unpopular.

[Fanticon]

The Shadow is one of my favorites.

[3dman27]

I don't think TMNT was all that unpopular.
it wasn't

[Chris Wallace]

I didn't think so; how unpopular could it have been if they made 2 more?

[Captain Wonder]

Supergirl
Catwoman
Elektra
Daredevil

[Chris Wallace]

So how do you feel about some of the more popular ones?

[GL1]

The Hulk more than anything... I loved that movie... I kept feeling like on one else "got it" when I heard bashing or reviews...

Catwoman. I don't know why. Even though the plot and much of the dialogue was abhorable (and it was miles from the comics), the action seemed... good to me. And Bratt was, I dunno... cool... and Halle actually looked good, and I don't usually find her as attractive as people seem to rate her.

As for popular movies:
X-Men Franchise-- I hate these movies. They are so Wolverine-centric it's sickening, it's as if none of the other X-Men even exist. They should call these movies "Wolverine." Or at most "Wolverine and the X-Men." But calling them the X-Men and overshadowing all members with a character that doesn't even look think or act like Wolverine anymore is retarted.

Spider-Man Franchise-- I love it because it sticks with the character so close you feel for peter... it showed me why everyone likes Spidey in the first place, cuz I never cared much about him. The only mistake they ever made was casting Mcguire instead of Topher Grace... and then they put him in 3 as Spidey's dark reflection. My hat goes off to them...

Batman Begins -- Excellent execution. Some ideas were doubtable (Dawes' importance/casting, Bruce's personality) but the execution was awesome. It strayed from the comics in as many ways as Catwoman, but it did it so well, people didn't notice.

[DACrowe]

Daredevil the Director's Cut is a guilty pleasure of mine and better ethan some of the fan favorites.

But the rest of that list is **** though. ;)

[DACrowe]

P.S. Batman Forever is bad but entertaining and a better made film than X3 or Fantastic Four I might add, two movies that once their "newness" wears off in the next 5 years will be looked upon as "Batman Forevers" in my opininon.