We’ve covered that so it shouldn’t surprise anyone who reads this blog that I follow box office numbers closely. The only place I go for box office information online is Box Office Mojo.
Recently, I was checking the all time domestic numbers and decided to see if I could narrow the top 100 down to 10. Can you?
It may not be my favorite superhero movie of all time but it certainly paved the way for some of the most entertaining movies in history.
“Go web go!”
Lord Of The Rings: Return Of The King
#12 – $377,027,325
It’s tough to pick one movie when all three are in the top 100. I look at the series and see one giant incredible movie but I had to pick one so ROTK was the winner.
Even though I absolutely hated the sequel, the original is one of the most entertaining popcorn movies I’ve ever seen on the big screen. It had giant fighting robots and some of the best and most complex visual effects ever created.
Will Smith is my favorite actor. I’m one of the reasons his movies always make 100 million+ in theaters. Independence Day will always be one of the greats. ID4 is a perfect example of a huge box office blockbuster. Big stars, big FX and big thrills.
I talk about Signs a lot on this site. I even thought about leaving it off this list to avoid ‘Signs fatigue’. However, I simply couldn’t bring myself to leave my all time favorite movie off the list.
The Matrix Reloaded
#41 – $281,576,461
It’s ambitious, it’s explosive, it’s cool and it’s confusing. It was once the record holder for most anticipated movie until it was toppled by The Dark Knight years later.
Twister may surprise some people but I’ve always loved this movie. When I was a kid, I used to be terrified of tornado warnings. This eventually ignited an interest in weather and this movie came along right in the middle of that childhood obsession. Twister is a fun movie. Plain and Simple.
Jurassic Park
#15 – $357,067,947
To this day, I’m still fascinated by how well the effects stand up compared to today’s standards. Such a fun movie.
I believe we are entering a Golden Age for superhero movies.
There are so many incredible films on the way with loads of potential.
How good are the upcoming superhero movies?
Here are 10 of the biggest and best. Check them out and count how many you’re looking forward to.
*Be sure to come back as I will be updating this page with new images and trailers as they are released.*
Thor
Thor is probably my least anticipated film on this list because I really don’t know that much about the character. However, Thor has a giant role to play in the upcoming Avengers movie so I’m definitely interested in learning more. Part of me truly hopes it turns out to be a bad ass action adventure.
The first trailer has been released! I’m officially pumped to see this movie.
It looks like John Favreau and co. are unleashing one hell of an entertaining film next summer.
X-Men: First Class
Hardcore fans of Bryan Singer’s X-Men may not be so eager to embrace this reboot but I am. I’m not sure what to expect from this adaptation but I’m a massive fan of the source material. Plus I have enormous faith in Matthew Vaughn. Kick ass was fantastic.
The Green Hornet
This movie sounded extremely strange when I first heard about it. Could Seth Rogen really be a superhero? After seeing the first trailer, I believe the answer is yes. He is a different kind of superhero but it still looks like an entertaining movie.
[UPDATE] The first official image of Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man has hit the web! I have to say it looks pretty damn sweet!
The first two Spider-Man movies are among the best superhero movies of all time. Understandably, it was time to inject some new life into the franchise and I actually think that rebooting with a younger Peter Parker is the right way to go.
My only real concern is whether or not the filmmakers can balance the inevitable high school drama with decent action sequences. I’m already sold on Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man and now that we know he will face off against The Lizard, I’m even more excited about the possibilities.
Check out this amazing image of Andrew Garfield in costume with the legendary mask on!
Captain America: The First Avenger
Captain America is in the same category as Thor. I don’t know too much about him but I’m extremely interested in how Marvel will tie all of their big franchises together. If the movie is half as good as the image above we are in for one hell of a show.
Superbowl commercial… I gotta say the shot with Cap running through a forest in the middle of battle was amazing. So was Red Skulls reveal. Still I wasn’t blown away by the spot.
Green Lantern
Ryan Reynolds is definitely on a huge roll right now. Every single Green Lantern image that I’ve seen has been amazing.
Now that the trailer has been unleashed, I have to say it does look pretty damn entertaining.
Check out the first 4 minutes from the film.
The Avengers
Did anyone ever think this film would have come together the way it did?
Count the superstars on that stage. It’s truly remarkable what Marvel has done with their superhero franchises.
This is probably the riskiest film on this list as the amount of hype surrounding this movie is enormous.
It’s going to be extremely challenging to deliver something entertaining with that many heroes on the screen.
Again it all comes down to the story. They definitely have the star power but it’s up to Joss Whedon and his team to come up with something worthy of one of the best ensembles in history.
Whether they nail it or not, The Avengers is going to rewrite the superhero movie forever.
I can’t wait to watch Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk and The Avengers ‘marathon style’.
Unreal…
NOTE: This film isn’t released until 2012 but I didn’t think it would hurt to update it regardless considering so many movies on this list will affect the production.
Transformers: Dark Of The Moon
Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen was terrible.
I’m so excited to see more giant robot action on the big screen. Everything I’ve read about the film gives me more and more confidence that they will erase the memory of The Fallen from my mind.
I was so excited to see that movie and I was shattered when the credits rolled. I wish it wasn’t the case but it’s true. However, I’ll never give up on a franchise easily.
I’ll be in line on day 1 for this blockbuster event… In 3D.
The Transformers are back! I loved the Superbowl commercial! This is probably my most anticipated movie of the summer thus far!
Handing the keys to the Superman franchise over to Christopher Nolan was genius. The guy simply knows how to tell a good story.
He’s easily my favorite directors right now and having his name attached instantly puts this film at the top of the list.
Then…
He went out and hired Zak Snyder to direct the movie with a screenplay written by David Goyer…
You hear that? That’s the sound of the best Superman adaptation of all time.
Yes… I’m prepared to make that statement.
Get ready for a gritty slow motion filled adventure featuring one of the most iconic heroes in history.
The Dark Knight Rises
[UPDATE] Catwoman and Bane! Anne Hathaway and Tom Hardy are confirmed as the infamous villains in The Dark Knight Rises
The Dark Knight is my favorite superhero movie in the history of the world. Nothing against the amazing Batman Begins but The Dark Knight is THE definitive Batman movie.
This third and presumably final Batman film that Nolan will give us will pull out all the stops and raise the stakes like never before.
I like to think that he had a plan the entire time and was always building towards this third chapter. Whether that’s true or not may never be revealed but I have no doubt Mr. Nolan has a few surprises in store for us. It saddens me to think about his vision for The Joker and how he may have carried over to this film.
It’s a shame we won’t get a chance to see Heath Ledger’s wonderful work on screen again. The word ‘legendary’ comes to mind.
The next villain that Bruce Wayne faces will definitely have some giant shoes to fill. Yet, somehow, I truly believe he/she will.
There’s no way this movie will fall flat even with the nearly impossible expectations people like me have.
I have a feeling this film will complete one of the greatest trilogies ever.
Which movie are you anticipating? Are there several?
It truly is a good time to be a fan of superhero movies!
Normally, I don’t post news as sites like Joblo, Slashfilm and Collider handle that way better than I ever could.
But today I can’t resist. Our first official look at Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man arrived and should silence any doubters of the reboot.
Here is a Spider-Man that looks beaten battered and worn out. The image is the perfect way to introduce us to the new wall crawler as the still gives us just enough to make you want more.
What does the mask look like?
I can’t wait to see this film in action.
Now we just need a shadowy picture of The Lizard or some concept art to really get the hype going.
I’m going to go ahead and assume that since you’ve found this blog, you enjoy movies immensely.
Furthermore, I’m going to assume you love going to the theater to watch the latest big release.
However, are you a multi-viewing person?
For me, going to the movies is one of my favorite things to do. Sometimes it’s hard to find time to catch a flick with my work schedule. It’s even harder to see a movie I love more than once…
But every once in a while, a movie comes along that I will have to see more than once. It’s the biggest compliment I can give to a film.
How many movies have you seen more than once?
Here are 10 Flicks I’ve been happy to revisit:
We Were Soldiers
In high school, there were 2 things to do besides party. Movies and bowling. I didn’t care that I had already watched We Were Soldiers. If my friends wanted to see it, I was more than happy to see it again.
Paranormal Activity
I saw this movie on back to back nights and I had trouble sleeping for a week afterwards. One of the best horror movies I’ve ever seen in theaters. Ironically, I haven’t seen it since… I’m too frightened.
I loved the original Bad Boys and the second was among the most entertaining movies of that summer. Lazy day… Kick ass action movie… Done.
Spider-Man
Movies don’t come nerdier than this. I literally had plans to see it twice before it was even released. In the end, I saw it 3 times in 3 weeks.
300
This was the first movie I saw the second time by myself. I couldn’t find anyone who wanted to catch a matinee with me so I went alone.
Mission Impossible 2
I love this entire series. Even though M:I 3 is my favorite, I still loved the action in the second installment enough to see it twice.
Pirates Of The Caribbean 2: Dead Man’s Chest
Who doesn’t love an old fashioned adventure film with state of the art visual effects? I loved it twice.
Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace
The first and only movie I’ve ever seen 4 times in theaters. 4 visits in the first 2 weeks of release. That’s pretty good for a high school student without a car who lived 25 minutes away from the theater. When this movie came out, I got my parents permission to skip school and went downtown with my friends to wait in line for HOURS! Every second was worth it.
Note: People clapped when Darth Maul died… That bugged me.
The Matrix Reloaded
The Matrix will always be one of my favorite film franchises. I still wish I loved the 3rd chapter as much as the first and second but it wasn’t meant to be. I still saw this movie twice on opening weekend. That counts.
The Dark Knight
Ah The Dark Knight. My most anticipated movie of all time. I waited almost 4 hours in line to see the first midnight screening of this movie. I went back at 3pm the next day. The following day, I caught a matinee by myself.
Basically, what I’m saying is I saw The Dark Knight twice in the same day and 3 times before it’s first record breaking weekend ended.
4 weeks ago, everyone was talking about the ‘risk’ James Cameron took on Avatar. Will the movie make enough money to justify it’s gigantic budget? Will it deliver on all the technical promises?
Starting today, people will be talking about the risk Sony and Marvel are taking with their massively successful Spider-Man franchise.
After an eternity of script problems and delays, they have officially parted ways with director Sam Raimi and the Wall Crawler himself, Tobey Maguire. Essentially, this means a full reboot of the franchise with a completely new direction and cast.
I’m split on this one. I love, LOVE, Spider-Man. The first two movies were amazing but I hated the third. So maybe it’s time to shake things up a bit.
On the other hand, it’s widely known that Sam Raimi had issues with the script for the third film. Sony and Marvel forced Venom into the story and the results were messy to say the least. (Although, I still blame Raimi for the musical number. What was the purpose of that?)
Either way, a brand new Spider-Man movie is on the way. Time will tell whether the new director and Web-Head will spin an entertaining tale for the world.
I just hope Sony and Marvel will be able to deliver on the promises it made today.
