X-Men 2
on DVD
(2003) Starring:Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen Director:Bryan Singer Certificate:
The X-Men led by Professor Xavier once again return to save the world from a group of mutant creatures. Nightcrawler attempts to assassinate the President, Stryker sets out to capture the pupils at the school for the 'gifted' and Magneto has escaped from his cell and is out to reek havoc...
The story of how the Fantastic Four get there super powers, Some of the best SFX / CGI work to date. The start of something big, Cant wait for the sequel!!!
Fantastic Four
on DVD
(2005) Starring:Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis, Jessica Alba Director:Tim Story Certificate:
Marvel Comics' adaptation of their longest running series sees a team of astronauts blasted by cosmic radiation developing super powers. Ioan Gruffudd is Reed Richards/Mr Fantastic, Jessica Alba is Susan Storm/Invisible Woman, Chris Evans is Johnny Storm/Human Torch and The Shield's Michael Chiklis ..read more »
Fleshed out sequel of the original with an excellent performance by Alfred Molina as Dr. Otto Octavius(Doc Ock). The fight sequence on and in the train is one of the best I`ve seen in a Marvel Movie, well done Mr Raimi. Hope the third instalment is as thrilling!
Spider-Man 2
on DVD
(2004) Starring:Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe Director:Sam Raimi Certificate:
Sam Raimi's follow-up to SPIDER-MAN finds Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) struggling to balance his everyday life with his alter ego as the web-slinging superhero. Still carrying the burden of keeping his crime-fighting identity from those closest to him--including his longtime love Mary Jane Watson (..read more »
An introduction into the world of the mutants. X-Men is a stand out movie of its own with great characters and plot development. The director (Bryan Singer) leaves you wanting moreâ¦Thank god for the sequels!
X-Men
on DVD
(2000) Starring:Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen Director:Bryan Singer Certificate:
Born into a world filled with prejudice are children who possess extraordinary and dangerous powers - the result of unique genetic mutations. Cyclops unleashes bolts of energy from his eyes. Storm can manipulate the weather at will. Rogue absorbs the life force of anyone she touches. But, under the ..read more »
Daredevil...Love it or Hate it? I loved it, great story of how Matt Murdock becomes the Daredevil. Great cast (Even Ben Affleck (recommended by Best buddy, Kevin Smith)) and full of action. Plus the introduction of the sexy assassin Elektra.
Daredevil
on DVD
(2003) Starring:Colin Farrell, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner Director:Mark Steven Johnson Certificate:
The latest Marvel Comics superhero to hit the big screen is Daredevil (Ben Affleck), a man blinded by a radioactive chemical accident as a young boy but left with superhuman senses and agile acrobatic ability. Like his Marvel compatriot Spider-Man, Daredevil attempts to lead a normal life by day as ..read more »
Ang Lee`s the HULK is a wonderful movie done in a comic book style that works very well on screen. The first 45 minutes is a bit slow building up the characters but after that its non-stop action as the Big Green fella destroys everything in sight.
Hulk
on DVD
(2003) Starring:Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly, Josh Lucas Director:Ang Lee Certificate:
THE HULK, adapted by Ang Lee (CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON) from the Marvel comic book series, stars Eric Bana as Bruce Banner, the tormented scientist whose temper periodically transforms him into a raging green monster. Fellow scientist and Hulk-love-interest Betty Ross (Jennifer Connelly), ..read more »
First of the Web-slingers adventures, good movie with some excellent action, only let down by some sloppy acting & early CGI work.
Spider-Man
on DVD
(2002) Starring:Tobey Maguire, Bruce Campbell, Willem Dafoe Director:Sam Raimi Certificate:
Based on the classic Marvel Comics series, Sam Raimi's SPIDER-MAN deftly details the origin of the web-slinging superhero. When awkward New York City teenager Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) attends a class field trip to a laboratory, he gets bitten by a genetically altered spider while taking photos ..read more »
Elektra...First seen in the daredevil movie, This film is one for the fans. Thin story with lots of plot holes but a beautiful visual film with great cinematography.
Elektra
on DVD
(2004) Starring:Jennifer Garner, Goran Visnjic, Kirsten Prout Director:Rob Bowman Certificate:
Shrouded by mystery. Tainted by tragedy. Trained to kill. Then left for dead. But for Elektra (Jennifer Garner - Alias, TV Series) death was just the beginning. Now she is back with a vengeance.
Blade 2
on DVD
(2002) Starring:Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Ron Perlman Director:Guillermo del Toro Certificate:
In Guillermo del Toro's BLADE II, Wesley Snipes reprises his role as the part-human, part-vampire superhero based on the comic book character. Following a trail of blood that leads to Prague, Blade (aka the Daywalker) slays a legion of bloodsuckers in the search for his abducted mentor, Whistler (..read more »
The Punisher
on DVD
(2004) Starring:Thomas Jane, John Travolta, Samantha Mathis Director:Jonathan Hensleigh Certificate:
Marvel Comics presents a second big-screen version of THE PUNISHER, with this action-packed adaptation from screenwriter-turned-director Jonathan Hensleigh. Frank Castle (Tom Jane) is a retired F.B.I. agent spurred into action after the merciless slaying of his wife, father, and son. Adopting the ..read more »