Minor Sub Genre- Superhero

A superhero film is sub-genre of action and science fiction. These films focus on the actions for one or more individuals who possess superhuman abilities and use them to protect the public. This character will commonly have an archenemy or supervillain who wants to terrorize the public. Many superhero films have been made based off of comic books such as The Incredibles and Hancock. Some of these comics were originally targeted towards children while others have been targeted towards adults. However, they now appeal to all audiences. Some of the earliest comics have very recently been made in to very successful movies. For example, Batman, Iron Man, and Superman have all been made into well-known movies. There are certain things that help to contribute to a successful superhero film. Sticking to the heart of the character creates a connection between the audience and the hero. Vivid descriptions of the superheroes personal life is vital. Another idea that works is giving the superhero average human problems. This adds conflict that superpowers cannot solve. It also allows the viewer to at least somewhat relate to the protagonist. The music to this movie is very important as well. The sounds should resemble and define the superhero. Sounds can affect the intensity of the impact that the characters have on their surroundings. One of the movies that followed these rules was Richards Donner’s Superman (1978). This was the first major superhero feature films. The 2000s was a time in which some of the most profitable superhero franchises in history were made. It all began with Bryan Singer’s X-Men (2000), which was also a comic. Some of these movies were animated, like The Incredibles (2004), but most were played by actors. Currently, The Dark Knight (2008) is the highest grossing comic book film of all time. It was also nominated for eight Academy Awards, which is the most ever for a superhero film. Acting and costume design greatly improved this film. The Joker, played by Heath Ledger, had make-up painted on his face in the perfect way to reflect his character. Special effects gad a large impact on this movie as well. This brought drama and intensity to crash scenes and explosions. The location of the film is also very important to portray the culture of the society. Many scenes of the Dark Night were filmed in Liverpool and many other parts of London. One common trend in recent years, is combining superhero films with comedy. This is very challenging and very few have become successful. This is because this allows the viewers to not take the characters seriously. Minimal jokes and irony are acceptable, but the characters must be taken seriously. One must find the perfect balance.


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