The 15 Biggest Box Office Bombs Of Summer 2019
Here’s an entertaining list of the worst offerings to grace theaters this summer.
‘Dark Phoenix’ Crashes And Burns Without Rising From The Ashes
The final X-Men outing gives the iconic Phoenix Saga a second try, learning nothing from the mistakes of the past and delivering an ending sure to disappoint even the most forgiving fans.
X-Men Franchise Goes Down In Flames With Unfaithful ‘Dark Phoenix’
The filmmakers didn’t seem to want to follow the plot much. Or develop characters. Or stay true to some of the more interesting parts of the comics.
‘Deadpool 2’ Isn’t A Great Film, Which Means Superheroes Have Become A Robust Movie Genre
The film presents as something shallow and not really worthy of deep critical attention. Then it feeds the viewers deep issues in rather overt ways.
Violently Hilarious ‘Deadpool’ Sequel Outguns The Original
‘Deadpool 2’ has more action, laughs, and story than the first. It also tosses in enough heart to sweeten things up, without getting too sickening.
TV’s Trippiest Superhero Thriller Returns To FX With ‘Legion’
‘Legion’ asks: What if a mutant named David Haller (Dan Stevens) hears voices in his head and at least some of them are not the thoughts of humans?
‘The Gifted’ Is Broadcast Television’s Best Superhero Show
‘The Gifted’ eschews typical network conventions and is better for it. It’s a show crafted with care, not just a lazy means of cashing in on a license.
For Now, Identity Politics Overshadows Xavier’s Dream Of Integrated X-Men
The edge of extinction storyline begun in ‘House of M’ through the end of ‘Avengers vs. X-Men’ resulted in a slog of increasing irrelevance for Marvel’s merry band of mutants.
X-Men Torture Head Of ‘Heritage’ Think Tank In New Comic Book
Captain America says, ‘Heritage Initiative. They call themselves a ‘think tank,’ but—’ X-Men leader Kitty Pryde interrupts: ‘they’re a bunch of anti-mutant racists.’
What Marvel Villains Need To Learn From ‘Logan’s’ Wolverine
Keeping the focus on the action’s effects on the characters keeps characters central, giving us a human superhero story. Other Marvel movies lack this.
‘Logan’ Offers Viewers A World Of Meaningless Despair
The film proffers a bleak, hopeless world in which the only hero to be found—Wolverine—embraces endless violence, and cannot offer redemption.
‘Logan’ Is Hands-Down The Best Superhero Movie Ever Made
The newest Wolverine movie transcends genre, delivering stellar performances and a plot full of loss, pain, hope, and redemption. This is a must-see film.
Why Marvel Doesn’t Want You To Watch X-Men
Marvel Comics is trying to memory-hole its brands during the golden age of superhero films. But it actually makes sense.
Iceman Comes Out Of The Freezer
It’s a total copout to rewrite comic history to make Iceman retroactively gay despite his many female love interests.
There Are Plenty Of Reasons To Be Excited About X-Men: Days of Future Past
Yes, the new X-Men is heavy on characters, but the series looks to be moving in the right direction.
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