How Much Longer Will The Superhero Genre Last?
Published August 21, 2003
Some friends of mine and I went to see The Hulk again last night. I quite enjoyed it. During the ride home our conversation turned to the whole genre of Superhero movies. After Batman & Robin killed the genre in 1997 (does anyone EVER want to see Arnold in an ice suit again?) it took just over 3 years for X-Men (which I personally believe is the best superhero film of all time) to come along and single handedly give new life to the genre. Since that time, almost all of the comic book adapted films have been fairly solid: X-Men 2, DareDevil, Spiderman, The Hulk, Blade 2 and a few others.
So the question is, if the Studios keep putting out solid films how long will the Superhero genre keep going before another hiatus? Could projects like Fantastic Four, Electra, new Spiderman films, a Hulk sequel or Superman keep the momentum going for a few more years or could The Punisher (slated to come out next year) be so bad that it kills the momentum all together?
- How Much Longer Will The Superhero Genre Last?
- Published: August 21, 2003
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- Writer: John Campea
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I see no reason that the superhero genre needs to die out. As long as there are quality scripts and directing with hungry, talented actors the genre can flourish.
Great movies are the work of a great story, a solid director with a careful and caring eye, hand and staff and actors with passion. Lots of passion.
The movies that suck, superhero, or any genre for that matter, lack these qualities.