Tag: Grounded Superhero Movies
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Fantastic Four (2015) Review: Why This Flawed Sci-Fi Deserves a Second Look
Josh Trank’s 2015 reboot of Fantastic Four, starring Miles Teller and Kate Mara, remains one of the most fascinating and misunderstood comic book movies of the modern era. While its commitment to a dark, grounded tone turned away traditional fans at release, looking back at it as a traditional sci-fi film reveals a lot to…
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Spider-Man: Lotus (2023) Review: Love, Loss, and Moving On
Directed by Gavin J. Konop and starring Warden Wayne and Sean Thomas Reid in the lead roles, Spider-Man Lotus is a beautifully crafted film, even if rough around the edges on occasion. While it is labelled as a superhero fan film, I believe the description doesn’t give you the complete picture. It’s a piece about…
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Mortal (2020) Review: A Grounded and Gritty Take on the Thor Origin Story
If you prefer films that take the most honest, unflinching stance, over crowd-pleasing ones, you can’t go wrong with Mortal (2020). Directed by Andre Øvredal and starring Nat Wolff, this stunning fantasy action film explores the terrifying repercussions of a God losing his temper. Unlike mainstream blockbusters, which mention the collateral damage as a footnote,…