Best Superhero Movie of Summer 2012 (Avengers, ASM, TDKR)

[Hawkingbird]

And who listens to critics anyway ?

[Anno_Domini]

If it's a respectful critic, I think I'd take that sort of advice such as Roeper for instance. And I think it should be obvious to credit something like AFI when they have named pretty much the four major CBMs so far such as Spider-Man 2, The Dark Knight, Iron Man and now The Dark Knight Rises.

[Anno_Domini]

Originally Posted by Parker Wayne

Not too broken up about The Avengers, but they all chose TDKR over Skyfall?

Well AFI didn't pick Skyfall because it wasn't an American film, although that's at least their reasoning but it doesn't make sense...thought Skyfall is produced by an American studio, lol.

But for the other ones, yes, I am quite shocked Skyfall didn't make in their respective lists as, imo, it's much of a shocker that Skyfall didn't make them and not Avengers.

[James]

Originally Posted by Hawkingbird

And who listens to critics anyway ?

Not me.

A "professional critic" might know a lot about the movie industry and what goes into a 'good' film, but that doesn't mean diddly when it actually comes to enjoying a movie. If I'm unsure about seeing a film I'd sooner come on the SHH and see what the general word is. Ask friends what they thought, etc.

[kedrell]

With critics(the pro's I mean) the very fact that they see so many movies tends to put them out of touch with the casual viewer who maybe only watches a dozen films a year as opposed to a critic who watches hundreds. It's an interesting catch-22.

[gwynplaine]

"You will never hear a kid say when I grow up I want to be a Film Critic."
- Francois Truffaut

[CapedCrusader14]

I'm no kid but I'm 17 and I wouldn't mind being a film critic

[gwynplaine]

Yeah but you're no kid
Anyway, I didn't say it. Go talk to Truffaut, oh wait a minute....

[Anno_Domini]

Yah, I wouldn't mind being a film critic either, but I'm sure a lot of people wouldn't agree with me

[Doc Ock]

Originally Posted by Jick09

I think people were saying that because of the way he used to handle multiple characters and give them a substantial level of importance in his tv series, such as Buffy and Firefly, to which I agree.

When he was announced, I knew he was the right name.

I think he is also excellent in regards to female characters which allowed Black Widow to shine as her own character.

Originally Posted by Hawkingbird

And who listens to critics anyway ?

Yeah, screw the critics...

[godisawesome]

I voted TDKR because it's the only one i still find fresh on the fourth viewing in six days. The Avengers got a little boring when I realised I was more interested in Loki and Hulk than anything else, and the structure of the film limited both.

[CConn]

God is a solid 7 out of 10.

[the last son]

Had to go with the Amazing Spider man. It was a solid flick. TDKR was just ok and the avengers was simply bad.

[Kahran Ramsus]

Originally Posted by godisawesome

I voted TDKR because it's the only one i still find fresh on the fourth viewing in six days. The Avengers got a little boring when I realised I was more interested in Loki and Hulk than anything else, and the structure of the film limited both.

I agree. Having watched them both a few times now, TDKR holds up better to multiple viewings. The Avengers is based around the spectacle of it all, so once you are used to it it doesn't have the same oomph anymore. Bruce's journey in TDKR holds more emotional weight and so it doesn't get old as quickly.

[jmc]

Avengers. Don't know how I missed this thread.

[echostation]

Easily AVengers... much better than DArk Knight Risen

[Anno_Domini]

Originally Posted by CConn

God is a solid 7 out of 10.

God?

Originally Posted by Kahran Ramsus

I agree. Having watched them both a few times now, TDKR holds up better to multiple viewings. The Avengers is based around the spectacle of it all, so once you are used to it it doesn't have the same oomph anymore. Bruce's journey in TDKR holds more emotional weight and so it doesn't get old as quickly.

I agree that Avengers is based around the spectacle of it, but I really still love Avengers whenever I watch it. Either way, TDKR definitely holds the cake on being the best CBM of 2012 and overall my favorite CBM of all time. Really love the conclusion to Bruce Wayne's story which is by far the most interesting and well-developed story arc of any comic book character. I wonder if we will ever be able to say that with any other CB character.

[terry78]

I enjoyed TDKR as a movie. I enjoyed Avengers as a comic book movie. And I think you know what I mean when I say that.

[CConn]

That Avengers is the lesser film because comic book movies are generally considered a "lesser" genre in the same way that horror movies and romantic comedies are?

[Oberon sexton]

Ohhhh burn!!!

[terry78]

Quite the opposite, but I see how my wording left me wide open.

[CConn]

Personally I think either statement is a dumb one, but okay.

[Spider-Aziz]

Favorite movie of the 3: The Dark Knight Rises
At least it gives a proper version of Bane

Best hero in those movie: Iron Man, he's the best most kick-arse hero on screen of 2012

[Tequilla]

Originally Posted by Parker Wayne

The reason TDKR is winning this poll but all the other polls on the Hype has more votes for the Avengers is because this thread was made just a few days after TDKR.

Not being a dick, but just being honest.

What the hell ? Off course you're being dishonest. You're actually speaking by 186 people.

Even a poll gets distorted here

C'mon man. A bunch of people voted. Some liked one movie , other's like other and some other people preferred another. It's not hard to understand a friggin pool.

Originally Posted by terry78

I enjoyed TDKR as a movie. I enjoyed Avengers as a comic book movie. And I think you know what I mean when I say that.

I dont. Unless you're trying to denigrate the genre.