‘Thor’ (2011) makes clunky debut in the MCU
An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): Thor gives the MCU an otherworldly addition.
Superhero Movies
‘Thor’ (2011) makes clunky debut in the MCU
‘Iron Man 2’ (2010) doesn’t distinguish itself from the original
An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): The sequel repeats too many beats from the original.
‘The Incredible Hulk’ (2008) not incredible, but not bad
An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): The Incredible Hulk is introduced into the MCU, albeit with an actor who wouldn’t return.
‘Iron Man’ (2008) modestly, confidently launches MCU
An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): Downey’s character confidently launches the MCU.
All 13 ‘X-Men’ Universe films, ranked from worst to best
Movie commentary: Here are my rankings of all of Fox’s “X-Men” films, from 2000’s original through 2020’s “The New Mutants.”
Get your Infinity Stones here! The best (and worst) of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie commentary)
With the release of “Avengers: Infinity War,” the Marvel Cinematic Universe hits the apex of its third phase of movies that have entertained moviegoers through the past decade since the release of “Iron Man.”
‘Justice League’ short on superhero surprises
Movie review: This Snyder-Whedon mash-up works as a theme park ride.
‘Deadpool’ reviews
John’s “Deadpool” review, johnvhansen.com, June 13, 2016 Michael’s “Deadpool” review, Top 10 films of 2016, Medium, Feb. 27, 2017
Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ is a bold, fun, powerful masterpiece (Movie review)
As the Marvel Cinematic Universe entered Phase Three it seemed to take on a unique challenge, reinventing itself with each new film. “Thor: Ragnarok” was basically the MCU’s answer to Monty Python. “Ant Man” was […]
‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ reviews
John’s “X-Men: Days of Future Past” review, johnvhansen.com, May 27, 2014 John’s “X-Men: Days of Future Past — The Rogue Cut” review, johnvhansen.com, Aug. 9, 2015