Best comic book movie?
I'll say Batman Begins; while The Dark Knight was in a lot of respects better, the character study of the emergent Batman sticks with me more. Also-rans: Spider-Man, Iron Man.
Worst comic book movie?
Hard for me to say, really; I've avoided actually seeing the ones that get bad reviews. I've seen Batman and Robin, so we'll say that.
Most overrated comic book movie?
Superman: The Movie; generally superb casting, but it falls apart about when Luthor shows up. The first two-thirds of the film are great, but the finale is badly handled. For that reason, I don't rank it as highly as many do.
Most underrated comic book movie?
Ang Lee's Hulk. If he had had Banner's father become the Abomination instead of the Absorbing Man, to supply a more straightforward climax, I think it would have been a lot better received. As it stands, I appreciate what Lee did, and I really enjoyed his direction.
Best superhero/protagonist casting?
I'll go with Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark.
Worst superhero/protagonist casting?
I'd be tempted to say Halle Berry as Catwoman, but she wasn't cast as any recognizable version of the character, so it couldn't be said she was an awful Selina Kyle.
Best super villain/antagonist casting?
Ian McKellen as Magneto; easy victory.
Worst super villain/antagonist casting?
As a recognizable supervillain, Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor (worse performances can be found in other movies, but Hackman's character plays a central role in derailing what was up until his appearance a great movie; though the writers deserve at least equal blame).
Faithful adaptation but lousy movie?
300, which perfectly replicates the source material. However, the source material is relentlessly 1D.
Loose adaptation but good movie?
V For Vendetta.
What comic book hasn't been made into a movie yet and who do you want to star in it?
Excluding adaptations already announced but not yet released, I'd love to see Marvel do something with the current Incredible Hercules comics series. Not sure who I'd cast.
