Superhero movies have taken over! The exhilarating fight
scenes, the cool abilities and a character who we can relate to and fantasize
of getting superpowers. Whilst the silver screen is dominated by heroes, the
animated universe has been neglected by many. Those who have witnessed animated
superhero movies, especially in recent years, have experienced some of the best
storytelling ever done in animation. Here are 5 amazing animated superhero
movies you should watch:
) Batman: Under the Red Hood
Batman is easily one of the most popular
characters in comic books due to his attitude, fighting skills and sharp mind,
which makes his movies a must watch for any fan. After the Joker kills him,
Jason Todd, the previous Robin, is resurrected and returns back to Gotham as the
anti-hero named Red Hood. Batman must face his past as Jason attempts to kill
every criminal in Gotham and eventually the Joker as well, in a desperate
attempt to prove Batman’s methods wrong. Exploring themes of family, death and
insanity this movie has some of the best voice acting performed in animation
which gives immense depth to the characters. This movie will have you
emotionally invested throughout its plot. Highly recommended to anyone who
wants to get into the superhero genre.
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
One of Flash’s most iconic storyline’s, this
movie is hands down the best superhero team up in an animated feature. The
Flash goes back in time to save his mother from being killed. As he changes the
past, the entire world around him changes as well and Barry Allen finds himself
at the brink of apocalypse where the forces of Aquaman and Wonder Woman are
waging World War Three. Barry teams up with Batman of this reality to save the
world and eventually go back in time to make things right, but he is stopped by
his arch-nemesis, The Reverse Flash! Viewers have fun with this alternative
timeline where their favorite heroes are presented in a fresh new light.
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
Whilst most of the movies on this list are
fairly recent, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm was released back in 1993 and is considered
by fans and critics alike as one of the greatest movies ever made. When a
mysterious cloaked figure is murdering gangsters in Gotham, Batman must figure
out and put a stop to it. In an emotionally exhausting state of affairs, Bruce
must deal with the demons of his past and fight his arch-nemesis, The Joker,
who is also being targeted by the cloaked figure. This movies is told in a typical
gangster thriller manner which makes it a true piece of art. Need birthday gift ideas for your superhero
obsessed friend? Consider a copy of one of the best superhero movies ever
created.
4 The Incredibles
This entry is a little different from the
rest of the moves on this list because it is neither from DC or Marvel comics.
The Incredibles was released by Pixar in 2004 and is to this date, one of the
highest rated animated movies ever made. The film features a superhero family
where the parents are retired heroes and the kids are growing up and
experimenting with their powers. They face a villain from the past who attempts
to break their bonds and challenge the notion of being a superhero. This film
is hilarious, action packed, emotional and has its charm hidden in how a hero
doesn’t necessarily need to be one person. With unique powers and
personalities, you will be cheering for every character, especially the
hilarious baby! Since its release, The Incredibles have garnered a loyal fan
following and thousands of merchandise such as T-shirts, personalized gifts and action figures to name a few.
Comments
Post a Comment