Wonder Woman (2017) Review
Allan Heinberg wrote the screenplay from a story by Heinberg, Zack Snyder, and Jason Fuchs. Patty Jenkins had previously directed Monster in 2003, the production that won Charlize Theron her Academy Award for Best Actress.
Genre: Superheroes
Reviews of superhero movies across every franchise and era, from golden-age adaptations to modern cinematic universes, judged one film at a time.
SuperheroesThe Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) Review
1960s retro-futurist aesthetic as protection against contemporary political fatigue. Galactus underdeveloped, period setting works.
SuperheroesGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) Review
James Gunn's farewell with substantive Rocket Raccoon backstory, the High Evolutionary's dark register, the Phase 5 exception. The 6 reflects honest evaluation based on what the available material shows, the broader critical reception, and the documented commercial response.
SuperheroesShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) Review
Tony Leung's career-best Wenwu, Hong Kong-influenced martial arts choreography, the Phase 4 entry that demonstrated the alternative. The 6.5 reflects honest evaluation based on what the available material shows, the broader critical reception, and the documented commercial response.
SuperheroesThe Wolverine (2013) Review
James Mangold's first Wolverine film. Japan setting, bullet train sequence, the foundation that led to Logan.
SuperheroesX-Men (2000) Review
Bryan Singer's foundation of modern superhero cinema. Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman's debut.
SuperheroesAnt-Man and the Wasp (2018) Review
Evangeline Lilly's Wasp introduction through earned narrative foundation. Ghost's underdeveloped sympathetic antagonist.
SuperheroesAnt-Man (2015) Review
Paul Rudd's likability anchors a heist-comedy that survived Edgar Wright's departure. The Quantum World setup that would matter.
SuperheroesBlack Panther (2018) Review
Jordan's Killmonger is one of the franchise's best villains. Production and costume design earned Academy Awards.
SuperheroesGuardians of the Galaxy (2014) Review
1 soundtrack, the cosmic Marvel foundation. The 6.5 reflects honest evaluation of one of the more creatively committed Phase Two MCU entries and the film that introduced cosmic Marvel to mainstream audiences.
SuperheroesGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) Review
Kurt Russell's Ego, Yondu's affecting sacrifice, comedy density exceeding the original's balance, family themes as load-bearing foundation. The 6 reflects honest evaluation of a sequel that maintained the original's tonal commitment with diminishing returns and that increased the comedic density…
SuperheroesSpider-Man: Homecoming (2017) Review
Tom Holland's age-appropriate Peter Parker, Michael Keaton's working-class Vulture, John Hughes-influenced high school direction. The 7 reflects honest evaluation of one of the better Phase Three MCU entries and the best Peter Parker since Tobey Maguire.