It’s an exciting time to be a DC fan, with James Gunn working on a new cinematic shared universe – the DCU. This renewed slate is set to kick off later this year, with Creature Commandos among the most important upcoming DC movies out there – although all eyes are on 2025, when a new Man of Steel will be vying for a place on our ranking of the best DC movies with Superman: Legacy.
Sure, that’s a long time to wait if you’re a fan of superhero videos, but don’t worry too much. For more than half a century, the folks at DC have released videos to keep even the most voracious superhero enthusiasts busy. looking forward to our first look at Gunn’s new world of gods and monsters. The challenge is that at the time of writing, there are only about 40 DC videos to choose from, so how does someone new to the world of capes and hoods intend?Do you know where to start?
Well, that’s where we come in. We’ve been through the entire DC filmography, from the greats to the not-so-greats, to bring you a list of the 10 best DC movies ever made. This list has it all, from grounded takes on classic characters to bold and exciting introductions to heroes you need to get to know.
Of all the videos set in the old DCEU, Shazam! He was one of the few who was not ashamed to embrace the colorful and lively spirit of comics that animated those tremendous stories with ambitious dynamics. As a result, Shazam! feels like the black sheep of this specific cinematic universe, whether due to its light-hearted tone and colorful aesthetic. But don’t think about Shazam! It’s completely fun and hilarious, as Mark Strong’s sinister Dr. Sivana brings a strangely dark blade to the dim-witted superhero. character of Billy Batson (Zachary Levi and Asher Angel). But with all that in mind, do yourself a favor and the sequel; It lacks the magic of the original.
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The definitive film on this list of DC’s most productive films, Blue Beetle tells the story of Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña), a down-on-his-luck school graduate who bonds with a symbiotic alien beetle that grants him powers. , so superheroic, right? Well, what separates this charming film from half the mediocre superhero movies is that it focuses on Jaime’s adorable family, who almost steal the screen from the titular insect-themed hero. Luckily, . That said, if that’s the plan, Gunn also wants to bring back director Angel Manuel Soto. Soto obviously understands what drives the character, and it would be a shame to lose that.
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There have been many sinister and realistic reinterpretations of Gotham’s lantern-jawed vigilante. Still, director Matt Reeves has discovered a new floor among the pearl-filled alleys of Gotham with The Batman by turning his superhero movie into a David Fincher-esque crime drama. As a result, the ever-brilliant Robert Pattinson was allowed to show off Bruce Wayne’s detective skills, a trait that filmmakers overlook and prefer to flaunt Batman’s impressive ability to beat up clowns. However, don’t think that Batman is all about rapport and nothing crazy. The Riddler is arguably the scariest villain on the big screen since Heath Ledger smeared his face in white makeup, and the scene where he and the Caped Crusader finally come face-to-face in Arkham is probably one of the most tense scenes of any DC. movie. never.
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David Ayer’s Suicide Squad wasn’t a great movie, but it did do one thing right. It gave us Margot Robbie’s unforgettable Harley Quinn – a piece of casting so superb it’ll go down in superhero movie history alongside the casting of JK Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson. Harley stole the show from the rest of Task Force X, so a spin-off was inevitable. Sure enough, four years later, we got Birds of Prey, or to give it its proper title, “Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn”. Frantic and anarchic, Birds of Prey is an action-packed and deliciously violent break-up movie with Harley finding new friends (and enemies) after the Joker kicks her out of his house. While the plot is a little formulaic at times, the colorful cast of characters Harley meets on her adventures more than makes up for that. Director Cathy Yan also keeps the action lively and characterful, so even veterans of the caped genre will find themselves enraptured by the spectacle.
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What’s in the sky? Is it a bird? Is it an airplane?No, it’s James Gunn who comes to save viewers from the bad Suicide Squad movies. Yes, The Suicide Squad may technically just be a sequel, but let’s be honest: it’s a complete reboot with a reasonable pair of glasses in hopes that no one notices, and that’s a smart thing to do. As a result, The Suicide Squad is a weird and glorious symbol that breathlessly revels in comic book extravagance and laughs a lot in doing so. But it’s not all jokes and jokes. Gunn and his cast of actors manage to inject an unexpected degree of pathos into a film that ends with our heroes battling a giant starfish from space. So I guess we’re saying all the bad guys are laughing. , and no film on this list proves it quite like The Suicide Squad, a film that elevates irreverence to an art form.
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Easily Gal Gadot’s most productive film and probably her most iconic role on the big screen (but who knows what the future holds for Gisele Yashar?) Wonder Woman is a self-deprecating film; That’s wonderful. All in all, it’s an exciting period piece that deftly manages to tell Wonder Woman’s confusing origin story (maximally told in many of the most productive Wonder Woman comics) without falling into the traps that plague the genre. A lot of it hinges on Patty Jenkins’ deft directing touch and how she weaves the action with the narrative in such an engaging way that you never feel like the film stops at the story to give you an adrenaline rush. This is probably most notable in No Man’s. Land Scene, a series that deserves to go down in the history of DC cinema for its past and touching aspect.
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The movie that made us believe that a man can fly, Superguy, is a fashion masterpiece that sets the standard that all superhero movies aspire to. It’s action-packed, hearty, and funny, and Richard Donner does a deft job of turning the character’s labyrinthine origin story into something easy to digest. While the cast is superb, Christopher Reeve is obviously the MVP, playing Man of Steel and Clark Kent as necessarily two other characters. We also can’t miss the opportunity to mention John Williams’ dazzling soundtrack. Williams’ Superguy theme is the Superguy theme and embodies everything the character represents. It is hopeful, heroic and, above all, inspiring. We hope Gunn brings him back for Superguy: Legacy.
Many credit Christopher Nolan for recasting Batguy as a serious superhero, separate from the inherent rural aspect of a guy who dresses like a bat and fights crime, but that’s not entirely true. It was Tim Burton, encouraged by the adult themes of two of the most productive Batguy comics, The Dark Knight Returns and The Killing Joke, who put the “black” on the Dark Knight with his dark Batguy ’89. Gothic in tone and effortlessly sublime (Burton has been criticized for being more interested in scenery than Bruce Wayne), Batguy proves that just because your movie is dark, it doesn’t have to be poetic and austere. In fact, a big component of why the film works is the brilliant madness of Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson’s performances, which provide some much-needed power to the film. Decades later, it remains one of the most productive Batguy films ever made.
A potentially debatable choice, Superman 2 had a challenging production, to say the least, but as the old saying goes, tension makes diamonds, and no movie on this list proves that quite like Superman 2. The film improves on its predecessor to the max in each and every one of them. In some ways, it’s more exciting, the jokes are better, and the whole cast is at the top of their game. Still, what really elevates Superman 2 is its story. Stripped of the desire for Superman’s origin, this glorious film is free of jumping and explores the most appealing elements of the world’s greatest superhero. As a result, Superman 2 takes the time to investigate the dichotomy between Clark Kent and his superhero character in a strangely effective way, asking the question, “Who is Clark without his powers?””The answer is, of course, as in many of the most productive Superman comics, a hero; However, it’s the film that proves it. We only have one challenge to solve with the film. What was that strange plastic? Superman S that Clark threw at him, right?
Nominated for the most productive superhero movie ever made, if not one of the most productive films of all time, The Dark Knight is a complex mystery about the risks of escalation that features a billionaire dressed as a bat. Director Christopher Nolan takes everything he did in Batman Begins and takes it to the next level; The story is more compelling, the characters more well-rounded, and the scenarios more exciting than ever (the opening bank robbery would have been the ultimate scenario with the most mysteries).
Of course, the secret sauce that makes The Dark Knight such an impressive work is Heath Ledgers’ malevolent editing of the Harlequin of hate, the Joker. It’s a fascinating feature that earned Ledger a posthumous Oscar and a permanent spot on the list. of villains in cinema. What makes it more impressive, however, is how it influenced all the long-term interpretations of the Joker, which either tried to emulate Ledger’s chaotic vision for the character or tried to play against it.
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Tom Percival is a seasoned editor and journalist with experience in the film and television industries. In addition to contributing to GamesRadar, you can also find Tom’s paintings on sites like Dexerto, The Digital Fix, and UNILAD. He is also a film critic for the BBC. Radio Manchester. When he’s not writing about the most vital and compelling videos of the moment, he’s probably distracted by Warhammer or spending too much time reading about Spider-Man.
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