CB Top 5: Marvel Universe Films

At some point this week, I plan on seeing Guardians of the Galaxy, Marvel's newest superhero film, and thought it would be fun to share my favorite Marvel films!  This list includes any Marvel movies despite the different studios that own the franchise.  One note though, I have not seen Captain America: The Winter Soldier or The Amazing Spider-man 2, so this list may change once I get the chance to see them (most likely just for The Winter Soldier).  With that in mind, lets start the countdown!

5. Fantastic Four

I grew up reading Fantastic Four comics probably more than any other comic book series.  Though their big screen debut was a bit different than their lives on the pages, Fantastic Four was a fun movie that captured the essence of the Fantastic Four spirit.  It followed pretty closely to the team's origins and had all of the catchphrases.

4. Captain America: The First Avenger 

Switching over to Chris Evan's other Marvel incarnation, Captain America, we find a good story and lead-in for the long awaited Avengers movie.  The writers did a great job developing the character of Steve Rogers as a man who just wants to help other and fight for freedom.  I think that watching it makes us all feel a little more patriotic.  The movie also has great visuals and special effects, along with a lot of recognizable actors and actresses from other projects.  Doctor Who and Game of Thrones fans will know what I'm talking about.

3. X-Men

Honestly, this was a tough pick for me, because it was a toss up between the original X-men movie and Days of Future Past.  I decided to go with the original, because it really shows us the essence of the X-men comics.  We see how they try to live in a world that hates them, and yet they continue to try and save humanity despite their status.  It's a fun, action packed movie, that really helped start up the modern age of Marvel movies.  We also get introduced to Hugh Jackman's Wolverine, who is probably the most recognizable Marvel movie character, next to Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark/Iron Man.  Speaking of which.....

2. Iron Man

This is the movie that started the Avengers Initiative.  Honestly I didn't know what to expect when I saw Iron Man in the theater 6 years ago, but thanks to RDJ's amazing portrayal as the Genius Billionare Playboy Philanthropist, I was hooked.  It's a fun movie that makes you laugh, but shows us the struggles of someone who wants to change their life for the better.  He is Iron Man.  So while this movie did look and sound great (I really enjoyed the soundtrack), it's Downey's Tony Stark that shows us that heroes aren't born, but made.

And #1 is...... ya you probably guessed it

1. Avengers

I was already excited for this movie before I heard that Joss Whedon would be directing.  Though it is a major action blockbuster, I also love this movie for it's quieter scenes, like when all the characters are together on the SHIELD helicarrier.  There was great chemistry between actors and every scene was impeccable written.  It was funny, sweet, sad and made you stand in your seat and cheer!  Literally, during the midnight premiere, there were two instances when people in the theater stood up and cheered.  Plus, Mark Ruffalo is probably the best incarnation of Bruce Banner ever (Don't worry Lou, you're still the best Hulk).  Everyone from the actors to the director brought their A game, and now, we just have to wait for Age of Ultron!

So that's my list!  What do you think?  Leave a comment below if I missed your favorite Marvel movie or you think one deserved to be higher up!  Until then, Excelsior!

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