Read This Before You Watch Another Superhero Movie

We are about to wander a bit on the controversial side. You see, whenever he mentions superhero movies, he immediately sees the factions preparing for battle over what constitutes superhero movies. Sometimes the plots are based on the idea that the source materials were completely ignored and the hero in question was given the Hollywood treatment. Others argue that movies are meant to be enjoyed and not broken down into spreadsheets for the sake of accuracy of source materials – they are about entertainment.

The most important goal here is to speak to the comic book lover hoping to make the most of the deluge of superhero movies hitting theaters. In other words, it’s time to let your guard down. No one is going to question your fandom or deny your years of loyal worship to the source material. It’s all about getting you to put the comics down once in a while and go see a movie based on the characters and stories you know and love.

If what we’ve described sounds like you, here’s a quick guide to superhero movies and how to get the most out of them:

accept the differences – Creative license is a part of movie scriptwriting. Even with source material at your disposal, you sometimes have to create story arcs that help pacing the movie. Elements will be omitted and full characters may not be part of the story being told. It’s Cinema 101.

Series vs Sequel – You may not like the tidy ending that leaves room for a sequel, but remember that a comic that runs for decades has the freedom to keep a story for a long time. Movies have to end or at least be successful enough to keep the masses wanting more.

Embody suspension of disbelief – Sometimes you just have to leave the fandom and watch a movie. Barring any egregious character mishandling, go to the movies knowing you have an advantage over everyone there and just kick back for a couple of hours.

If you’re one of the casual movie fans who just like movies based on comic book characters but aren’t committed to the material, view this guide as sort of a concession on the other side that it’s all about using his comic knowledge. on his sleeve. Do not hate and certainly do not look down on these people. Since they may be willing to watch a movie just for entertainment, perhaps you could go out of your way and ask for some background on the character. You might find that you’ve missed some serious nuances that make your favorite characters that much more dynamic and have more depth.

Superhero movies stir up some serious emotions in people, especially comic book lovers who have dedicated themselves to understanding the ins and outs of the characters and their backstories. While it may be ambitious to call a truce between the casual superhero movie fan and the comic book lover, being able to share the same space to watch an entertaining movie could be a good first step.