15 Best Comic Book Adaptations
#15 The Incredible Hulk
Edward Norton's Incredible Hulk offered a different way of viewing Bruce Banner. The somewhat good plot and the brilliant performance of Norton secured the movie a 7-star IMDB rating.
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The Incredible Hulk
Edward Norton's Incredible Hulk offered a different way of viewing Bruce Banner. The somewhat good plot and the brilliant performance of Norton secured the movie a 7-star IMDB rating.
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Thor
Many expected that Thor would be another adaptation failure. And although the plot wasn't particularly clever, the movie had a certain charm to it that resulted in a 7-star rating.
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Blade
Another interesting, but somewhat already forgotten adaptation is Blade, The Vampire Hunter. Blade was positively accepted by the wider audience and won itself a 7.1 rating.
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Men in Black
Men in Black is an unforgettable movie that provides both action and comedy. Its success and qualities are proven by the box office results and the 7.1 stars.
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Spiderman
Nominated for 2 Oscars, Spiderman was both hated and adored at the same time. Although, that it was a box-office success, there was a certain cheesy feeling attached to the movie that made many comic book fans hate the hero. IMDB rating 7.4
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X-men
X-men is one of the most popular Marvel comics. Most fans put high hopes on the movie and the majority of them were not left disappointed. The movie provided entertainment, action, good visual effects and an excellent cast. IMDB 7.4 stars.
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300
Frank Miller's adaptation of 300 attracted viewers attention with its incredible comic-book appearance. Lots of action, blood, death and six packs resulted in 7.7 stars.
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Watchmen
Watchmen is not your usual comic-book adaptation. The movie had much more depth and emotions than most of the other adaptations. Controversially accepted by fans, Watchmen has scraped 7.7 stars.
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X-Men First Class
The reboot of X-Men turned out to be a great success. It topped the box-offices and only a few fans were left disappointed. It scores 7.9 stars.
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Iron Man
It can be argued whether it is the comic book character or Robert Downey Jr. himself that made the movie so successful... as it certainly was not the screenplay. 7.9 stars
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V for Vendetta
The movie became more than an ordinary comic-book adaptation. It is now a symbol of freedom that will forever remain in the viewer's minds. It has a deserved 8.2 Stars rating.
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Sin City
Sin City is another Frank Miller's graphic novel. The movie certainly stands above the crowd and it still has no close equivalents. 8.2 Stars
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Batman Begins
Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins was revolutionary for the comic book movies. It introduced a much more real and dramatic way of showing comic book characters. 8.4 Stars
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The Avengers
The Avengers, the latest box office hit, was the second most successful comic book adaptation. The Avengers provided entertainment that was on a whole new level. The movie scores 8.7 stars.
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The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight remains the best comic book adaptation of all times. The only real challenge for The Dark Knight is the new Nolan's Dark Knight Rising that comes out this summer. 8.9 stars at IMDB
