Stories by @fireboy3600

Luke Cage: Battlefield 2017

Luke Cage: Battlefield is a 2017 American Superhero film that was directed by Ryan Coogler, produced by Kevin Feige and distributed by Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. The film sees, after the events of Civil War, Like Cage, along with Clint Barton and Frank Castle on one last mission to stop Anthony Masters as well as end of Hydra. The film stars Mike Colter, Jeremy Renner, Jon Bernthal, Scott Adkins, Michelle Rodriguez, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Evanna Lynch, George MacKey and Jack Gleeson. Luke Cage: Battlefield was released on November 8th and received Positive reviews from critics.

Thor Ragnarok 2017

Thor: Ragnarok is a 2017 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Thor, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the sequel to Thor (2011) and Thor: The Dark World (2013), and is the 17th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Taika Waititi from a screenplay by Eric Pearson and the writing team of Craig Kyle and Christopher Yost, and stars Chris Hemsworth as Thor alongside Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Rosie Huntington Whiteley, Karl Urban, Mark Ruffalo, and Anthony Hopkins. In Thor: Ragnarok, Thor must escape the alien planet Sakaar in time to save Asgard from Hela (Blanchett) and the impending Ragnarök. Thor: Ragnarok premiered in Los Angeles on October 10, 2017, and was released in the United States on November 3, 2017, as part of Phase Three of the MCU. The film received praise for its acting and Waititi's direction, as well as the action sequences, visual effects, musical score, and humor, with many critics considering it to be the best installment of the Thor franchise. It grossed $855 million, becoming the highest-grossing film of the series and the ninth-highest-grossing film of 2017.

The Fantastic Four: The Negative Zone 2017

The Fantastic Four: The Negative Zone is a 2017 American superhero film produced by Marvel Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Written and directed by Brad Bird, it is the sequel to The Fantastic Four (2015) and the second full-length installment of the franchise. The story follows the Fantastic Four as they travel to the negative zone and they encounter a very dark creature and a old friend. Matt Bomer, Alice Eve, Dwayne Johnson, Dacre Montgomery and Johnny Depp reprise their roles from the first film; newcomers to the cast include Jessica Chastina, Tom Hanks, Adam Driver, Nicola Peltz and Patton Oswalt. Michael Giacchino composed the score. The Fantastic Four 2 premiered in Los Angeles on June 5, 2018, and was theatrically released in the United States on September 15, 2017 in Disney Digital 3D, Dolby Cinema, RealD 3D, IMAX, IMAX 3D, and 4DX formats. The film received positive reviews from critics, with praise for its direction, humor, writing, performances, Villains and musical score.

The Defenders: The Secret Crusade 2017

The Defenders: The Secret Crusade is a 2017 American Superhero film that was directed by Gore Verbinski, produced by Kevin Feige and distributed by Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. The tells the story of the Defenders finding magical artifacts that relate to a ancient war that started in 1189. The film stars Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter, Finn Jones, Elodie Yung, Taylor Johnson, Selena Gomez, Elden Henson, Deborah Ann Woll, Rosario Dawson, Oscar Isaac, Kit Harington, Sophie Turner, Richard Madden, Maisie Williams, Sean Bean, Samala Hayek, Khalid Al Dallab, Emilia Clarke, Jack Gleeson, Lena Headey and Kenneth Brannagh. The Defenders: The Secret Crusade released on August 15th 2017 to positive reviews. Critic's praised the film's tone, characters, performances (particularly Harington, Turner and Bean), Action Scenes and it's depiction of the third crusade although it was criticized for not having a real villain.

The Spider-Man 2017

The Spider-Man is a 2017 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man, co-produced by Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. It is the second Spider-Man film reboot and the 16th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Matt Reeves, from a screenplay by the writing teams of Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, Watts and Christopher Ford, and Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. Tom Holland, Dacre Montgomery, Nick Robinson, Sabrina Carpenter, Zendaya, Donald Glover, Jacob Batalon, Laura Harrier, Tony Revolori, Bokeem Woodbine, Tyne Daly and Marisa Tomei. In the film, Peter Parker tries to balance high school life with being Spider-Man while facing the Vulture (Keaton). Spider-Man: Homecoming premiered in Hollywood on June 28, 2017, and was released in the United States on July 7, as part of Phase Three of the MCU. Homecoming grossed over $880 million worldwide, becoming the second-most-successful Spider-Man film and the sixth-highest-grossing film of 2017. It received praise for the dark tone, its focus on Parker's high school life, and the performances, particularly of Holland, Carpenter and Keaton.

Jessica Jones: Watch Dogs 2017

Jessica Jones: Watch Dogs is a 2017 American superhero film directed by Rian Johnson, produced by Kevin Feige and distributed by Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. The film Follows Jones as she teams up with her mother's killer Trish Walker to take down a highly intelligent psychopath until a devastating loss reveals conflicting ideals that pits them against each other. The film stars Krysten Ritter, Taylor Johnson, Eka Darville and Carrie-Anne Moss, J. R. Ramirez, Mike Colter, David Tennant, Benjamin Walker, Sarita Choudhury, Jeremy Bobb, and Tiffany Mack. Jessica Jones: Watch Dogs was released on May 7th 2017 and received Positive reviews from critics, praising the performances of Ritter and Johnson, the return of Kilgrave, Cinematography, Score and bittersweet ending to the Trilogy. Krysten Ritter and Taylor Johnson would return to their roles in the final two Defenders films along with the two Avengers films.

Guardians Of The Galaxy: Vol 2 2017

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is a 2017 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team Guardians of the Galaxy, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the sequel to Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and the 15th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Written and directed by James Gunn, the film stars an ensemble cast featuring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Sylvester Stallone, and Kurt Russell. In the film, the Guardians travel throughout the cosmos as they help Peter Quill learn more about his mysterious parentage. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 premiered in Tokyo on April 10, 2017, and was released in the United States on May 5, 2017, as part of Phase Three of the MCU. It grossed more than $863 million worldwide, making it the eighth-highest-grossing film of 2017, while also outgrossing its predecessor. The film received praise for its visuals, direction, soundtrack, humor, and performances, though some critics deemed it inferior to the original.

Logan 2017

Logan is a 2017 American superhero film starring Sam Worthington as the titular character. It is the third and final installment in the Wolverine trilogy following X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) and The Wolverine (2013). The film, which takes inspiration from the "Old Man Logan" comics storyline by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven, follows an aged Wolverine and an extremely ill Charles Xavier who defends a young mutant named Laura from the villainous Reavers led by Donald Pierce and Zander Rice. The film is produced by 20th Century Fox, Marvel Entertainment, TSG Entertainment and The Donners' Company, and distributed by 20th Century Fox. It is directed by James Mangold, who co-wrote the screenplay with Michael Green and Scott Frank, from a story by Mangold. In addition to Worthington, the film also stars Gary Oldman, Richard E. Grant, Boyd Holbrook, Stephen Merchant, and introducing Dafne Keen in her film debut as Laura. Logan premiered at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival on February 17, 2017, and was theatrically released in the United States on March 3, 2017, in IMAX and standard formats. The film received critical acclaim, with strong praise for its emotional depth, Mangold’s direction, action sequences, screenplay, uncompromising tone, thematic profundity, and the performances of Worthington, Keen and Oldman. It became the best-reviewed film in the MCU franchise, with many critics calling it one of the greatest superhero films ever made.

The Punisher: Warzone 2017

The Punisher: Warzone is a 2017 American Superhero film that was directed by Ric Roman Waugh, produced by Kevin Feige and distributed by Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. The film revolves around Frank Castle saving a girl from being murdered, forcing him to decide if he should embrace his life as the Punisher. The film stars Jon Bernthal, Ben Barnes, Amber Rose Revah, Jason R. Moore, Josh Stewart, Floriana Lima, Giorgia Whigham and Deborah Ann Woll. The Punisher: Warzone was released on 9th January and received mixed reviews. While Bernthal and Barne's performances were praised. Critics criticize the amount of violence in the film, Especially when production began after the Stoneman Douglas School shooting. The final film in the Punisher Trilogy was released in 2018.

Doctor Strange 2016

Doctor Strange is a 2016 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 14th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Scott Derrickson from a screenplay he wrote with Jon Spaihts and C. Robert Cargill, and stars Benedict Cumberbatch as neurosurgeon Stephen Strange along with Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Michael Stuhlbarg, Benjamin Bratt, Scott Adkins, Mads Mikkelsen, and Tilda Swinton. In the film, Strange learns the mystic arts after a career-ending car crash. Doctor Strange had its world premiere in Hong Kong on October 13, 2016, and was released in the United States on November 4, as part of Phase Three of the MCU. The film grossed over $677 million worldwide and was met with praise for its cast, visual effects, and musical score.

The Devil Of Hell's Kitchen Rises 2016

The Devil Of Hell's Kitchen Rises is a 2016 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Jonathan Nolan, and the story with David S. Goyer. Based on the Marvel Comics character Daredevil, it is the final installment in Nolan's The Daredevil trilogy, and the sequel to The Devil Of Hell's Kitchen (2014). The film stars Charlie Cox, Elden Henson, Deborah Ann Woll, Rosario Dawson, Elodie Yung, Joanne Whalley, Jay Ali, and Wilson Bethel. Two years after the events of The Devil Of Hell's Kitchen, the revolutionary Bullseye forces Matt Murdock to resume his role as Daredevil and save New York City from nuclear destruction. The Devil Of Hell's Kitchen Rises premiered in New York City on October 16, 2016. The film was released in the United States and the United Kingdom on October 20, 2016. The film received positive reviews, with praise being directed toward the performances (particularly Cox and Bethel), action sequences, direction, screenplay, musical score, and emotional depth, with many critics deeming it a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy. The film grossed over $1 billion worldwide, making it the second film in the Daredevil film series to earn $1 billion, and the highest-grossing Daredevil film to date.

Iron Fist: Legend Of The Fist 2016

Iron Fist: Legend Of The Fist is a 2016 American Superhero film that was directed by James Wann, Produced by Kevin Feige and distributed by Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. The film follows Danny Rand / Iron Fist, a martial arts expert with the ability to call upon the power of the Iron Fist. The film stars Finn Jones, Jessica Henwick, Tom Pelphrey, Jessica Stroup, Sacha Dhawan, Simone Missick, Selena Gomez and Sam Witwer. Iron Fist: Legend Of The Fist was released on September 28th 2016 to mixed reception as critics deemed it inferior to its predecessor. A sequel was released on April 4th 2018.

Luke Cage: Heroes For Hire 2016

Luke Cage: Heroes For Hire is a 2016 American Superhero film that was directed by Ryan Coogler, produced by Kevin Feige, Written by Ryan Coogler and distributed by Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. The film sees Cage become a hero and celebrity in Harlem after clearing his name, only to face a new threat. The film stars Mike Colter, Simone Missick, Theo Rossi, Alfre Woodard, Gabrielle Dennis, Mustafa Shakir, Jessica Henwick, Finn Jones, and Stephen Rider and Rosario Dawson. Luke Cage: Heroes For Hire released on June 8th 2016 to mixed to positive reviews. It was widely praised as better than the first season, particularly for its narrative and cast—Woodard's performance especially—though there was again some criticism for its pacing.

X-Men: Apocalypse 2016

X-Men: Apocalypse is a 2016 American superhero film directed and produced by Bryan Singer and written by Simon Kinberg from a story by Singer, Kinberg, Michael Dougherty, and Dan Harris. The film is based on the fictional X-Men characters that appear in Marvel Comics. It is the second film in the X-Men Trilogy. It is the sequel to X-Men: The First Class (2014) and stars Gary Oldman, Sam Worthington, Scott Eastwood, Evan Rachel Wood, Joel Edgerton, Nathalie Emmanuel, Natalia Dyer, Florian Munteanu, Taylor Swift, Timothee Chalamet Joe Kerry, Liam Hemsworth, Naomi Scott, Jeremy Irons, Ana De Amars, Milo Gibson, Alan Rickman And Christopher Judge. In the film, the ancient mutant En Sabah Nur / Apocalypse is inadvertently revived in 2016, and he plans to wipe out modern civilization and take over the world, leading the X-Men to try to stop him and defeat his team of mutants. X-Men: Apocalypse premiered in London on May 9, 2016, and was released in the United States on May 27, 2016, in RealD 3D, IMAX 3D, 4DX and Dolby Cinema formats by 20th Century Fox. The film received mixed reviews from critics but praised the final performance of Alan Rickman as Mr Sinister. A sequel, titled Dark Phoenix, that was split into two films, was released on both May 8th, 2018 and June 7th 2019.

Captain America: Civil War 2016

Captain America: Civil War is a 2016 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the sequel to Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) and Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), and the 13th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Anthony and Joe Russo from a screenplay by the writing team of Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, and stars Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Renner, Letitia Wright, Paul Bettany, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd, Emily VanCamp, Marisa Tomei, Tom Holland, Frank Grillo, Martin Freeman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Daniel Brühl. In Captain America: Civil War, disagreement over international oversight of the Avengers fractures the team into two opposing factions—one led by Steve Rogers and the other by Tony Stark (Downey). Captain America: Civil War held its world premiere in Los Angeles on April 12, 2016, and was released in the United States on May 6, as the first film in Phase Three of the MCU. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $1.1 billion worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2016, and received positive reviews, including praise for the performances (particularly Evans, Downey and Brühl), action sequences, and themes.

Jessica Jones: New York's Most Wanted 2016

Jessica Jones: New York's Most Wanted is a 2016 American Superhero film that was directed by Matt Reeves, produced by Kevin Feige and was distributed by Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. The film shows Jessica Jones being accused of a crime she didn't commit. Having to accompany the help of her Sister, Trish Walker, She intends to find the culprit and clear her name. The film stars Krysten Ritter, Taylor Johnson, Selena Gomez, J. R. Ramirez, Terry Chen, Leah Gibson, and Janet McTeer. Jessica Jones: New York's Most Wanted was released on March 16th 2016 and received Positive reviews from critics, praising Ritter's performance, The introduction to white tiger and the action scenes although the plot was criticized for being predictable.

Deadpool 2016

Deadpool is a 2016 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Distributed by 20th Century Fox, it is a spin-off in the X-Men film series and the eighth installment overall. Directed by Tim Miller (in his feature directorial debut) and written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, it stars Zachary Levi in the title role alongside Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T. J. Miller, Gina Carano, and Brianna Hildebrand. In the film, Wade Wilson hunts the man who gave him mutant abilities and a scarred physical appearance, becoming the antihero Deadpool. Deadpool was released in the United States on February 12, 2016, after an unconventional marketing campaign. The film achieved both financial and critical success. It earned over $782 million against a $58 million budget, becoming the ninth-highest grossing film of 2016 and breaking numerous records, including the highest-grossing R-rated film at the time. Critics praised Reynolds' performance, the film's style and faithfulness to the comics, along with its action sequences, though some criticized the plot as formulaic and were divided on the film's adult humor.

Avengers: Age Of Ultron 2015

Avengers: Age of Ultron is a 2015 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Avengers. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the sequel to The Avengers (2012) and the 11th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Written and directed by Joss Whedon, the film features an ensemble cast including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Don Cheadle, Sebastian Stan, Paul Rudd, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Cobie Smulders, Clark Gregg, Emily VanCamp, Guy Pearce, Tim Blake Nelson, Corey Stoll, Robert Redford, Ray Winston, Linda Cardellini, Stellan Skarsgård, James Spader, and Samuel L. Jackson. In the film, the Avengers fight Ultron, an artificial intelligence created by Tony Stark and Bruce Banner who plans to bring about world peace by causing human extinction. Avengers: Age of Ultron premiered in Los Angeles on September 13, 2015, and was released in the United States on October 1, 2015, as part of Phase Two of the MCU. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and grossed over $1.4 billion worldwide, becoming the fourth-highest-grossing film of 2015 and the fifth-highest-grossing film of all time during its run. Two sequels have been released: Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019).

The Defenders 2015

The Defenders is a 2015 American Superhero film that was directed by Gore Verbinski, produced by Kevin Feige and distributed by Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. The film stars Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter, Finn Jones, Jon Bernthal, Elodie Yung, Elden Henson, Deborah Ann Woll, Rosario Dawson, Rachel Taylor, Jessica Henwicks, Vincent D'Onofrio, David Tennant, Mahershala Ali, Sigourney Weaver and Ben Barnes. The film shows the 6 street level heroes teaming up once Kingpin got out of prison and is forming a alliance to take control of New York city. The Defenders was released on July 20th 2015 and received Positive reviews, critics praised the film's Cinematography, Score, Performance (Particularly Ritter), action sequences and it's themes.

The Fantastic Four 2015

The Fantastic Four is a 2015 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name, and is a reboot of the Fantastic Four film franchise. Directed by Brad Bird, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jeremy Slater and Simon Kinberg, it stars Matt Bomer, Dacre Montgomery, Alice Eve, Dwayne Johnson and Johnny Depp. The film follows a group of intelligent people that build a transdimensional portal, causing them to gain superhuman abilities. Fantastic Four premiered at Williamsburg Cinemas in New York City on May 4, 2015, and was released on May 7 in the United States. The film was acclaimed by critics with praise for its dark tone, direction, humor and character development, acting, pacing, writing, faithfulness to the source material, narrative, visuals and CGI, although there was some criticism for the musical score. It grossed over $950 million worldwide against a production budget of $155 million, becoming a box-office success.