[MrOogieBoogie]

The only superhero film I can say I've truly enjoyed was The Dark Knight, and that's entirely because of The Joker, who I actually just love as a character. In fact, I have yet to see The Dark Knight Rises--and I have absolutely no intention or desire to see it anytime soon--despite LOVING the second film (thought Begins was unmemorable, though).

Haven't seen any of the X-Mens, the Iron Mans, the Hulks; haven't seen Thor, or Captain American, or that Wolverine movie. Saw The Avengers and thought it was pretty fun, but I know I'll never see it again. And it didn't convince me to watch any of the individual hero films.

[OrangeGrayBlue]

The distinction between superhero movies and other action/crime films are mostly superficial, so I don't know why you would be so against them...

[Ken]

They are fun movies to see with the brain off.

[cityhunter]

Damn... you're so cool :o~~

[The Take Out Bandit]

Anyone else just not give a shit about romantic comedies?

[.GqueB.]

Agree to disagree. These are some of the only movies I actually get excited for these days. Especially now after avengers.

[MrOogieBoogie]

The distinction between superhero movies and other action/crime films are mostly superficial, so I don't know why you would be so against them...

I'm not against them, per se; I just find the universe and characters so fucking boring.

[bigtroyjon]

Someone who truly did not give a shit, would not be making this thread.

[MattKeil]

I'm not against them, per se; I just find the universe and characters so fucking boring.

How would you know they're boring if you haven't seen any of them except TDK and Avengers?

[lunch]

I like comic books but don't get into comic book movies. I liked the Raimi Spiderman trilogy, X-Men, and Nolan's Batman trilogy, but I like the X-Men and Batman quite a bit, and I saw all of the Spiderman movies with family. I'm not much of a Marvel fan, so I haven't seen any of the other Marvel movies and have no desire to, and don't plan on watching Man of Steel, but I'm certainly not against comic book movies, especially if it gets more people into comics.

I'm not a big action movie fan though, so my disinterest isn't exclusive to comic book movies.

[Vulcano's assistant]

I usually only care about DC stuff, I was super hyped about Watchmen. I haven't seen Avengers.

[MrOogieBoogie]

Someone who truly did not give a shit, would not be making this thread.

Hilarious. Was waiting for a reply just like this one.

[eLZhi]

I don't care for them either. I find them extremely boring and ridiculous (in a bad way), and are usually just bad films in general. LCD and all that.

[Chiggs]

Yes, they're pretty annoying...as are the manbabies who can barely control their boners when a new one is announced.

[IrrelevantNotch]

For me they only work as comedic dramas. I can't stand Nolan's batman.

[MrOogieBoogie]

How would you know they're boring if you haven't seen any of them except TDK and Avengers?

They're boring to such an extent that I'm put off even by the trailers. How more boring can a product be?

[jaxword]

About 20 films are released every month...it seems odd to complain about a genre, especially one you're not being FORCED to watch.

If you were being forced, well, that's a different argument, i.e. being forced to watch a slow romantic movie by the girlfriend.

Is anyone forcing you?

[Pandemic]

Movies like the Avengers, Batman, etc, I enjoy watching. But I'll probably never read the comics.

[Robot Pants]

I care about Batman. The rest, no.
Unless they finally decide to bring this BAD ASS MOTHER FUCKER BACK!
COME ON, LET'S DO THIS!

[Ultima_5]

I love comics, but I rarely get that excited about superhero movies. I do love regular action movies though. The next movie i'm stoked about is expendables 2. Certainly going to see it opening night. I haven't bothered to see this summers huge blockbusters like the avengers and what not... Probably wait til they're on hbo or a friend lends me the dvd

I'm not sure why I'm this way. Just like a certain distinction between my different forms of media?

[Vulcano's assistant]

They're boring to such an extent that I'm put off even by the trailers. How more boring can a product be?

Well, not a comic book movie, but John Carter was pretty good compared to the trailers.

[LeBrick James]

The Batman movies are the only legit good films imo.

[eLZhi]

About 20 films are released every month...it seems odd to complain about a genre, especially one you're not being FORCED to watch. If you were being forced, well, that's a different argument, i.e. being forced to watch a slow romantic movie by the girlfriend. Is anyone forcing you?

He's not complaining or claiming he's being forced to watch them. He's just stating his opinion and wondering how many people share it with him.

[TheKaeptain]

Not the Marvel movies. They are boring.

[Ultima_5]

They're boring to such an extent that I'm put off even by the trailers. How more boring can a product be?

It's sorta sad you'd judge a book by the cover like that. Give things a chance. Most trailers are horrible representations of the product anyway. Just made to grab your attention for 10 seconds.

[MattKeil]

They're boring to such an extent that I'm put off even by the trailers. How more boring can a product be?

Trailers are not always or even commonly representative of the actual film, especially not these days.

Superhero movies are so varied these days it seems strange to dismiss the entire subgenre by default, especially if you have no experience with 99% of them beyond the marketing materials.

[Count Dookkake]

Most of them are pretty awful, but there are some good ones. I like the first two BLADE films as action-horror. The first IRON MAN is funny at times and has some neat destruction. Ang Lee's HULK, despite its weak ending, is good pop drama and features fun editing tricks. WATCHMEN has striking imagery throughout and a fun soundtrack.

Non-comic superheros can be fun: ROBOCOP, DARKMAN, UNBREAKABLE, TOXIC AVENGER, etc.

edit: funny, fun, fun.

[Robot Pants]

It's sorta sad you'd judge a book by the cover like that. Give things a chance. Most trailers are horrible representations of the product anyway. Just made to grab your attention for 10 seconds.

Truth.
Fight Club had an awful trailer. I saw it in theatres and was like 'well that sure looks stupid.'
Little did I know that it would become my favorite movie of all time.

[WonkersTHEWatilla]

Is there an aspect inherent to superhero films that turn you off, specifically?

[Zekes!]

You should watch Hellboy

[Franklinator]

I'm with you, OP. There are so many superhero movies that I just don't care anymore. Aside from the Batman trilogy, cause I love Batman.

[MrOogieBoogie]

He's not complaining or claiming he's being forced to watch them. He's just stating his opinion and wondering how many people share it with him.

Please, keep your logic out of GAF. You know that's not allowed here.

[WonkersTHEWatilla]

Most of them are pretty awful, but there are some good ones. I like the first two BLADE films as action-horror. The first IRON MAN is funny at times and has some neat destruction. Ang Lee's HULK, despite its weak ending, is good pop drama and features fun editing tricks. WATCHMEN has striking imagery throughout and a fun soundtrack. Non-comic superheros can be fun: ROBOCOP, DARKMAN, UNBREAKABLE, etc. edit: funny, fun, fun.

Unbreakable is a superhero movie....technically.

[Freezie KO]

Superhero movies are shit. Of the dumb, cynically mass-produced tent pole studio pictures, they are among the dumbest.

[Log4Girlz]

Hmm, Kick Ass, TDK, The Avengers kicked started my love for them again.

[Count Dookkake]

Unbreakable is a superhero movie....technically.

"Non-comic."

[Sojgat]

I like them in theory, but most of them are shit. Avengers, Blade 2, Iron man 1, The Crow (if you can really count it), original Superman (for it's time), are good and that's about it IMO. Nolan bat films are an absolute joke.

Edit: Hellboy movies are ok.

[speculawyer]

I lost interest a few years back. I don't know if it is just because I'm old but I just can't get excited about another super-hero movie. I have no interest in them any more.

[LeBrick James]

Go see DKR. Bane is right up there with Nicholson and Ledger's Jokers in that exclusive class of top superhero movie villains. Nothing else really compares... You'll probably still like TDK more because of Joker, but right now I think DKR is a better film overall.

[Finaika]

I'm not against them, per se; I just find the universe and characters so fucking boring.

Every one of them?

[Flying_Phoenix]

I don't care for them either. I find them extremely boring and ridiculous (in a bad way), and are usually just bad films in general. LCD and all that.

Outside of TDK and TDKR, I am in sync with this post. They're like the Transformers films. I don't see the appeal.

[DarkHeartedKill]

I like some of them, X-men could do so much more in their movies. I liked Thor, and want to see the next one. I seem to usually enjoy them for the most part, they're not like omg that's amazing, but they're still enjoyable.

[MrOogieBoogie]

Every one of them?

Pretty much.

I really liked Blade, though, but I'm not sure how well it's held up. Haven't seen it in a while.

[WonkersTHEWatilla]

"Non-comic."

Oh shit, reading-comp fail on my part. But regardless, it is a superhero film.

[Joni]

I have to say at the moment I prefer the superhero movies where the superhero has no special powers like Iron Man and Batman. It poses a bit more of a threat to the actual hero.

[A Pretty Panda]

In fact, I have yet to see The Dark Knight Rises--and I have absolutely no intention or desire to see it anytime soon--despite LOVING the second film (thought Begins was unmemorable, though).

You are so edgy

[vareon]

Protip: There's only a really, really, really, really, really small chance of being "Am I the only one who...".

[Venfayth]

The only superhero film I can say I've truly enjoyed was The Dark Knight, and that's entirely because of The Joker, who I actually just love as a character. In fact, I have yet to see The Dark Knight Rises--and I have absolutely no intention or desire to see it anytime soon--despite LOVING the second film (thought Begins was unmemorable, though). Haven't seen any of the X-Mens, the Iron Mans, the Hulks; haven't seen Thor, or Captain American, or that Wolverine movie. Saw The Avengers and thought it was pretty fun, but I know I'll never see it again. And it didn't convince me to watch any of the individual hero films.

I actually feel pretty much the exact same as you.

Have you seen any of the spiderman movies? I haven't. I'm just not interested, I guess.

Protip: There's only a really, really, really, really, really small chance of being "Am I the only one who...".

Usually it's just a way to start a conversation. Only in a very small % of cases is the person actually just asking if he's the only person. Although I do hate it when people start a conversation with this line in order to start a circlejerk of an obvious thing. "Am I the only white boy who grew up in a middle class neighborhood with parents who didn't understand him who loves weed?"

[MrOogieBoogie]

Protip: There's only a really, really, really, really, really small chance of being "Am I the only one who...".

Well, it's a good thing I didn't begin my title that way.

[Nibel]

They are fun

That's reason enough