From ‘Logan’ to ‘Superman’: 10 superhero movies we’d love to see on the big screen

A Tim Burton unleashed and full of inspiration. Michael Keaton perfectly imitated his character. A fascinating and terrifying Gotham with a captivating atmosphere. Danny DeVito as Penguin. Michelle Pfeiffer as (final) Catwoman. Fast-paced action. Blood and Christmas. Explosions and licks. Bites and hits. Tension and sensuality. Epic and emotion.

‘Batman Returns’ is a masterpiece. And those of us who haven’t had the opportunity to do so at the time dream of seeing it on the big screen.

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When you sit down to watch an M. Night Shyamalan movie, you are always looking for clues that fall along the way, for little bread crumbs that lead you home before he shows you the true path, the brightest destination. ‘The Protected’, excellent film that has entered the dramas and insecurities that live in the superhero’s mind long before Christopher Nolan seemed to invent it with his Batman saga, it came after the social and cinematic phenomenon of “The Sixth Sense” as a mission statement. On this occasion, Shyamalan asked the viewer more, opting for a much slower and more introspective pace, in constant search of visual poetry, of the greatness of the simplest things. And I got it. By the way, he once again played the last card with all the wisdom in the world.

Turning that twist into an epilogue, Shyamalan offered the full dimension of his message, revealed the entire game, achieved epicness through a handshake, finally finished drawing his two main characters, and let a emotion that was felt only by the length of the story. What for many, including Shyamalan himself, is the best film in his filmography, has taught that a final twist can be as necessary to the story as a prologue or key event in its development. Surprises aren’t always free. And in this masterpiece it is more than clear. A contemporary classic. One of the best films of the century so far. A universe entirely of him which, without our intuition, was born in the most exceptional way possible. Perfect for returning to the cinema in marathon mode with the outstanding (and underrated) ‘Multiple’ and ‘Glass (Crystal)’.

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Let’s start with the villain: Bill Campbell obviously doesn’t have enough charisma to lead a superhero franchise, which shows in a rather cold and uninspired performance. And so far the negative points of ‘Rocketeer’, a fantastic classic entertainment proposal delivered by a Disney who, sadly, failed to infect audiences with her enthusiasm for this character and her universe.

However, that commercial failure ended up turning Joe Johnston’s film into something of a cult jewel to which admirers have joined year after year. A recognition as late as it is deserved given that we are faced with a film full of charm, elegance, adventure, romance and action, narrated with a steady hand and full of moments to remember. A hidden diamond in the genre.

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After nearly two decades and a total of 12 films, Hugh Jackman said goodbye to Wolverine in a big way, signing the best film of the saga with this dramatic and bloodthirsty post-apocalyptic western starring a disgraced hero in search of one last. possibility of redemption. Jackman and Patrick Stewart’s interpretation is completely heartbreaking and emotional and the very young Dafne Keen manages to shine despite her little dialogue. The direction is brilliant and far from using violence as a “Deadpool” style entertainment factor (which ridicules blood by using it as a tool for comedy) This brutal film reflects on what a life of blood and pain can do to a person.

With a thoughtful and somber script, James Mangold gives heart and soul to a film that could otherwise have been downright depressing. Showing a look at the deeper side of the mutant, who is forced to be a father figure, after a life marked by a constant struggle against his animal instincts. If only for the huge emotional punch it leaves us, “Logan” is, by far, the best episode of “X-Men” and One of the best movies of the superhero genre in history.

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The wonderful homage to the homegrown superheroes with which Brad Bird dazzled the world in 2004, “The Incredibles”, was above all a love letter to the genre which, considering everything that came after, was a real breakthrough, the very beginning of a flurry of superpowered characters that clearly marked the last decade of cinema.

That’s why it’s curious to see how the story Bird wrote continues to remain in full force as one of those peaks that many films on the same theme try to approach with mixed results. A much more present influence than it might seem from the hand of a masterpiece of entertainment, a first-rate visual and narrative stunt.

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After the spectacular commercial success obtained with “Blade II”, a sequel, among other things, far superior to both its predecessor and its subsequent chapters, Guillermo del Toro has embarked on one of his most anticipated projects: “Hellboy”, a film adaptation of the comic by Mike Mignola. A work inhabited by many of the most recognizable concerns and characteristics of the famous universe of the Oscar-winning Mexican director. In other words, everything was pointing in the most promising direction. And luckily, the best omens have come true.

With the invaluable help of a dedicated cast, with a plethoric Ron Perlman at the helm, Del Toro was able to completely blend with the best of the literary original without missing the opportunity to show off much of his personality and imagination, thus creating a truly memorable adaptation. And we are talking one of those films where all the elements work at the highest level, achieving something very similar to perfect entertainment. A brilliantly measured, fun, classic, exciting and spectacular show that also had a wonderful follow-up that we would also love to enjoy again on the big screen: “Hellboy 2: The Golden Army”.

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The genius shown by the always interesting Sam Raimi in his film adaptations of Spider-Man, especially in a ‘Spider-Man 2’ that remains one of the undisputed peaks of the genre, had already had a wonderful predecessor called ‘Darkman’. Starring Liam Neeson and Frances McDormand, both brilliant, this love letter to superhero movies found the best of his virtues in the passionate and thrilling camera of a director obsessed with always playing to the max. putting all the visual meat on a skewer in a permanent state of boiling.

What remains, in short, is the entertainment that does not offer seconds to breathe, managing to avoid the risk of yawning through the continuous movement, the unstoppable energy, the constant fun and the state of total inspiration of a Raimi who undoubtedly delivers one of his most memorable works here. Long live the “Dark Man”.

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The same year he lands on television with a series that should be claimed with particular intensity, Adam West’s Batman also lands on the big screen with a kitschy, tacky, crazy, delusional and, that’s it, irresistible film. If you are looking for gravity or drama, sorry, this “Batman: The Movie” is not for you.

However, if what you are looking for is an action comedy capable of provoking big laughs, we fear that voluntarily and unintentionally, here is a gift for you. Serve the unspeakable scene where our hero tries to deactivate a bomb as a perfect example of wonderful nonsense what this first batman cinematic adventure was, is and will be.

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All the love, passion, respect, admiration and gratitude that writer and director David Galán Galindo feels towards the world of comics is brought with the same force and honesty to the screen in ‘Orígenes secretos’. Played by a trident who is pure chemistry composed of Javier Rey, Verónica Echegui and Brays Efe and with a truly luxurious supporting cast such as Antonio Resines, Leonardo Sbaraglia or a highly inspired Ernesto Alterio, the film works remarkably well in its essence of story of construction of superheroes, paying homage to some of the main references of the genre without forgetting to create your own universe full of potential. A great superhero entertainment that we would have liked to see on the big screen and from which many of us are still waiting for a sequel.

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