Best Comic Adaptation Movie

[Harding Prime]

Pick which movie you think represented your favorite characters the best...or you though just kicked butt all the way around.

My personal favorite - Spider-Man 2; Best script and character development in any sequel I've seen. Fantastic Movie.

[CaptainAwesome]

My favorite is Superman 1. Its just so timeless and great. I also love Spidey 2 and Batman Begins. I would say Superman Returns is up there, but I dont want to get pounced on.

[Harding Prime]

I would say Superman Returns is up there, but I dont want to get pounced on.

You won't get pounced on by me, there is a reason I but it in the Poll. :)

[ultramandingo]

.......Rocketeer! or Ghost World....... or American Splendor.
Histoty of Violence kicked ass too!!!!!!

[Murrocko]

I'd say Sin City.

[StoneGold]

Sin City. Or it would have been, had Alba and Dawson stuck to the original comics. Of all the times to deviate from the script, why then????

[Harding Prime]

.......Rocketeer! or Ghost World....... or American Splendor.
Histoty of Violence kicked ass too!!!!!!

I only had 10 options to put in the survey poll. But American Splendor and History of Violence, though thrown in the RottenTomato countdown, will never register with me as comic adaptations.

[Harding Prime]

Sin City. Or it would have been, had Alba and Dawson stuck to the original comics. Of all the times to deviate from the script, why then????

Sin City was very good portrayal of the graphic novel, (except for Alba of course), but sorry, personal opinion came in and said that Sin City is just not that good of a story.

300 gets an honorable mention though.;)

[Legato]

As for me I would say Superman 2. The battle between Superman vs Zod and his crew was pretty good even without the expense of the over the top CGI that we have today.

Also you cant go wrong with the infamous Kneel Before Zod line.

[the goddamn batman]

Sin City was very good portrayal of the graphic novel, (except for Alba of course), but sorry, personal opinion came in and said that Sin City is just not that good of a story. F Frank Miller, but that is for a different thread.

300 gets an honorable mention though.;)

What?:confused: So, because you didn't like the original story, the fact that it is THE most accurate adaptation of a comic EVER, has no value here?

Lame. I'm not voting.

[Harding Prime]

I agree its a good adaptation though, just not a good movie or Graphic Novel. IMO, which is what this thread is, vote on what you get.

...and further more, as spoken earlier, its not the most accurate adaptation unless Alba is naked. Unfortunately, same goes for 300. Frank Miller had to have the penis brigade out for that one. :rolleyes:

[NYRUNAWAY]

Batman Begins

I saw the Burton version in the theater and loved it, but that movie has not aged well 18 years later. I would have chose The original Superman movie which I believe is a classic, but it seems very dated as well.

[Harding Prime]

Batman Begins

I saw the Burton version in the theater and loved it, but that movie has not aged well 18 years later. I would have chose The original Superman movie which I believe is a classic, but it seems very dated as well.

The original Batman is my favorite for the cape crusader. Keaton and Jack are amazing in it.

[zeroEDGE]

I'm gunna say Sin City and 300... I mean come on how can they not be the best adaption when it's taken straight from the pages, or even V for Vendette.

[the goddamn batman]

I agree its a good adaptation though, just not a good movie or Graphic Novel. IMO, which is what this thread is, vote on what you get.

Your thread title has nothing to do with good comics... "Best Comic Movie Adaptaion". That says, to me anyway, what movie is the best adaptation of a comic book? Sin City and 300 are by far the closest adaptations of a comic. Ever.

...and further more, as spoken earlier, its not the most accurate adaptation unless Alba is naked. Unfortunately, same goes for 300. Frank Miller had to have the penis brigade out for that one. :rolleyes:

Uh... ok, name any other comic movie that is an exact replica of the comic it's from. I dare you.

So what if Alba didn't show her tits. That single exception doesn't change that just about every panel in the comic could be found in the film with a careful pauseing of the DVD.

Again, name any other comic movie that is as close to it's source material as either of those two films.

I'll save you the trouble... there isn't one. The simple fact here is that your thread has nothing to do with what you're really asking. You want to know (out of your list of movies you like) what others like most... not what is the "Best Comic Movie Adaptaion".

[the goddamn batman]

Oh, uh... did you add Sin City or did I just not see it before?:o

Either way, I voted for Sin City, because it's the truest to its source material.

[Legato]

Robocop. The way Murphy got shot up was pretty cruel on his part but he did got some decent payback against the criminals.

[Conn Seanery]

Sin City was edited in recently by request.

[StoneGold]

Robocop. The way Murphy got shot up was pretty cruel on his part but he did got some decent payback against the criminals.

Robocop wasn't adapted from a comic. Unless you count Judge Dredd or something. It is one of the best superhero films ever made, but it isn't adapted from anything.

[the goddamn batman]

Sin City was edited in recently by request.

Ok, I thought I was going crazy.:eek:

[Pól Rua]

Of the ones you list here, Sin City.
But I note an absence of the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, and the best comic-to-movie adaption ever, The Rocketeer.

[Chiasm]

I voted Spiderman I simply because it stayed pretty faithful to the comic and was done near perfect. After the debacle that was the 90's for comic book movies this movie reestablished the market for movie superheroes. If not for Spidey and Sam Raimi we wouldn't have seen the flood of comic book movies over the last few years.

[Harding Prime]

Ok, I thought I was going crazy.:eek:

Your Welcome, though we don't agree on anything, I still felt it was an oversight on my part during the poll.

[ultramandingo]

Of the ones you list here, Sin City.
But I note an absence of the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, and the best comic-to-movie adaption ever, The Rocketeer.

.....so thats two for oversighted "The Rocketeer"- none for burtons batman or the the return of superman

[Harding Prime]

Your thread title has nothing to do with good comics... "Best Comic Movie Adaptaion". That says, to me anyway, what movie is the best adaptation of a comic book? Sin City and 300 are by far the closest adaptations of a comic. Ever.

Basically, what your doing is misrepresenting what my title of the thread means. Best Comic Adaptation Movie means any movie based on a comic (picked from the following) that you liked the best. Maybe the thread you would be looking for is "Best Movie to adapt a comic book or graphic novel to near perfect specifications".

All I'm asking is Which Comic Book Movie is your Fav.

[the goddamn batman]

Basically, what your doing is misrepresenting what my title of the thread means. Best Comic Adaptation Movie means any movie based on a comic (picked from the following) that you liked the best. Maybe the thread you would be looking for is "Best Movie to adapt a comic book or graphic novel to near perfect specifications".

All I'm asking is Which Comic Book Movie is your Fav.

I understand what you're asking, I just think you titled it wrong for what you're asking. "'Favorite' Comic Adaptation Movie" would have been more accurate for what you're asking. :)

[marshal99]

There's also "The Mask" although admittedly the comic version was much darker than the movie since Jim Carrey's character Stanley Ipkiss was killed in the original comics.

[stealthwise]

Why isn't Blade on there?

[Cyke]

I'm gonna go with Road to Perdition, but sadly, it's not on this list.

Hell, it's not every day that you see someone of Paul Newman's immense stature starring in a comic book movie.

[Cyke]

If not for Spidey and Sam Raimi we wouldn't have seen the flood of comic book movies over the last few years.

I respectfully disagree. X-Men predated Spider-Man by two years, and it also started the trend of less emphasis on action, more on character arc (for good or for ill, I didn't think X-Men was that good of a movie). Blade predates Spider-Man for four years and was Marvel's first blockbuster, too, which would help fund development and legal standing for movies like Spider-Man.

[Ryan Day]

Probably A History of Violence or Ghost World.

[Tim OSullivan]

Give me Spider-Man 2, no question.

With the origin story and the character establishment out of the way, we FINALLY got to a real, pedal-to-the-metal super-hero story with well defined heroes, villians and supporting characters. A masterpiece!

I'd also like to give props to Batman Begins- my only gripe was with the action scenes- too dark and too fast to follow, in my opinion

[Jeff-E]

I voted for Spidey 2, but for me, the best is (and I know I'm alone here) the F4 movie. While some of the acting wasn't the greatest(Alba), the feeling of family, space/sci-fi/fantasy, was there, the infighting between Johnny and Ben was spot on. The feud between Doom and Reed IMO was justified, sure some liberties were taken, but I mean come'on, in this day and age could we really have had a movie where Reed takes Johnny, and Sue in to space for no reason, other than to "Beat those Ruskie commies" in to space?

[Weapon Ick]

Ghost World or American Splendor

[ultramandingo]

Ghost World or American Splendor

Ghost World -3

American Splendor - 2

A History of Violence- 2


........just keepin track of the non guys in spandex slaping each other flicks

- and 3 for The Rocketeer. eat it "ghost in the shell"

[J. Robb]

The Rocketeer.

[Terry_McGinnis]

My favorite is Superman 1. Its just so timeless and great. I also love Spidey 2 and Batman Begins.
I agree. Mine is Superman I as well. Of all the Spidey movies, Spidey 2 is the best for me. Batman Begins was a good one also. I can't wait for the next one.

[Harding Prime]

I'm surprised that Batman Begins is the leading canidate so far.

[kel25]

The best adaptation is Sin City, but it is not my favorite.

My favorite is the Spider-Man Series. I belive that this is the best comic movies ever made. I'm also very fond of the first Keaton Batman and Batman Begins.

I think that the worst adaptation so far was Catwoman. With V for Vendetta being a close second. I can not help but wonder if the writers for those movise read any comics or just skimmed them.

[Harding Prime]

Spider-Man 2 is Number one on the Rotten Tomato Countdown. I think its also just the best love story thrown into an action movie. I just love it.

[Pauly T]

Of the ones listed Sin City and 300 are the only ones I'd call "adaptaions". I mean, the superhero movies take bits and pieces from various comics but aren't based on any particular story like Road to Perdition, a History of Violence, or V for Vendetta.

[Thorlief]

Spiderman 2..everything else besides BB (which it wasnt that great imho) just has MORE flaws than SM2

[JewelG]

Batman begins is the best comic to movie ever made. Christian Bale did an amazing job. I loved his attitude throughout the entire film. I also really liked the first batman movie with Michael Keaton. Both of those actors played the general attitude and personality of Batman very well.

[Tobias March]

Why isn't Rocketeer listed? It should at least be considered.

Plus there are films like Oldboy.

[Bat_Fan2232]

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/features/special/2007/comic/?r=8&mid=1146588

rotten tomatoes ranked batman begins the 8th best comic boook movie ever falling behind both x men and MIB with Spider man 2 getting the number one spot check it out let us know what you think

[Stranger With Candy]

Batman Begins is not better than Batman.

[e henry thripshaw]

I guess it depends upon your definition of making a great comic book film. Is it one that alters the chatacter some in order to better suit celluloid or is it one that is as verbatim as possible? I'd say Superman: The Movie for the former and Sin City for the latter.

That list is crap anyway; made up based on critical scores. I only looked through the top twenty and didn't see The Shadow, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or Batman (one of the most hyped movies and biggest media events ever) so I know the sampling is garbage.

*Edit* I just looked at who supply the ratings (I had assumed it was film goers) and now know why the grades are so off...it's all film critics! I know that may sound obvious, but I'm just so used to the interactivity of the web I thought everyone had a voice there. Just as well I don't use that resource then.

[shadow of a madman]

This list is such obvious and utter BS.Obviously written by people who never picked up a comic in their lives.
For one,either include Manga adaptations or don't.And if you do,movies like Akira and Ghost in the Shell need spots on the list.Metropolis is a good film,but is by no means better than the aformentioned titles.

Second,American Splendor is NOT a comic book movie.It is a movie ABOUT a comic book.It includes scenes from the book itself,but it's a biopic about Harvey Pekar,not an adaptation of his work.The fact that the film is about the comic rather than an adaptation of it validates my point.

[Harding Prime]

This list is such obvious and utter BS.Obviously written by people who never picked up a comic in their lives.
For one,either include Manga adaptations or don't.And if you do,movies like Akira and Ghost in the Shell need spots on the list.Metropolis is a good film,but is by no means better than the aformentioned titles.

Second,American Splendor is NOT a comic book movie.It is a movie ABOUT a comic book.It includes scenes from the book itself,but it's a biopic about Harvey Pekar,not an adaptation of his work.The fact that the film is about the comic rather than an adaptation of it validates my point.

Dude, what are you talking about, Akira and Ghost in the Shell are on the list, and American Splendor is not. So how is the list total BS???

[Toku King]

"Spider-Man". The perfect superhero film.

[The Xenos]

Well, too bad this is a thread about comic books, not superheros. You don't know how sick I am of people confusing the two.

Really. Why is Superman Returns on here and American Splendor is not? Are superhero books superior to autobiography books? At least American Splendor was supervised by and even featured the original author of the comics.

People just don't seem to understand the meaning of the word adaptation. It doesn't matter how amazing the movie is or how much you enjoyed it. It's about how well it adapted the source material.

Sin City and 300 win hands down. Sure they cut out a good deal of nudity. Then again you can get away with taht with cartoons in a book and not on film. Though really, the Nancy dance scene was missed.

Superman Returns fails in my book because I don't ever remember Superman knocking up Lois and ditching her for five years. That was the major focus of the damn movie and it has crap to do with the original character. Nevermind John Peters was behind the film. This is the same guy that made up the Jokoer killin Batman's parents and gave the character a name just so he could collect royalties.

As much as I like Ghost in the Shell, Oshii really picked apart the manga and did his own thing. Same thing with his sequel. The TV show based on the manga does its own thing too. Then Shirow does something really different in the acutal sequel manga. I think they all have thier good points and I enjoy them all.

As for Akira, I hear it really abridged a really long manga.

Then again, you don't want to get into manga adaptations because there are many more films. both animated and live, that have been made from comics in Japan. Most recently we had Death Note, but I didn't care for it. The anime TV show looks much better and don't change plots and make a 12 volume book fit into two two hour films.

Hellboy too took many liberties and alterations and that had the author working with the director who was a big fan. I still like the movie even with the changes. Also, the animated movies do their own thing too.

Batman Begins had some changes, only a few minor ones bugged me and a number of them I thought were good ways to abbreviate things that couldn't fit in a two hour film.

[Ult. Fireboy]

The Spider-Man movies and FF are my favorite, but Batman Begins was spectacular too!

[TheLazy]

I voted Spiderman I simply because it stayed pretty faithful to the comic and was done near perfect. After the debacle that was the 90's for comic book movies this movie reestablished the market for movie superheroes. If not for Spidey and Sam Raimi we wouldn't have seen the flood of comic book movies over the last few years.

Im asuming you haven't heard of a little franchise called the X-men, or a lesser known one called Blade before that?

I voted for Begins. It may not have been fateful, if it was as close as feasibly possible without becoming too out there. Its the most believable superhero movie made yet.

Before Begins came it it was Blade, for mostly the same reasons, the realism.

:)

[Cyke]

The one thing about the Rotten Tomatoes list to remember is that its listings are based on how many positive reviews a movie gets proportionately, not how emphatic the review is. So if there is a movie with a few 4-star ratings but a movie with a more consistent collection of 3-star ratings, the latter would probably have a better chance at the list than the former. Hence why an above-average movie like MIB can be placed above a critics' darling like Metropolis.

Well, too bad this is a thread about comic books, not superheros. You don't know how sick I am of people confusing the two.

Which is why I still haven't voted in this thread, frankly. Such limitations.

[shadow of a madman]

Dude, what are you talking about, Akira and Ghost in the Shell are on the list, and American Splendor is not. So how is the list total BS???

I'm talking about the Rottentomatoes.com list

[Dreadstar]

The best adaptation was Sin City. It certainly was the most faithful to the material.

I'm not even sure if some of those even qualify as "adaptation" except in the general sense.

[stealthwise]

The best adaptation was Sin City. It certainly was the most faithful to the material.

I'm not even sure if some of those even qualify as "adaptation" except in the general sense.

I would say that American Splendor does the best job of "adapting" the source material, not only literally lifting stories and art from the comic, but also by following along thematically as well.

Sin City did a great regard, but American Splendor seemed to use the source material and go even further to create an even better work of art, imo.

[Dreadstar]

Never saw American Splendor, so I can't comment.

Never read it, either.

[The Xenos]

I would say that American Splendor does the best job of "adapting" the source material, not only literally lifting stories and art from the comic, but also by following along thematically as well.

Sin City did a great regard, but American Splendor seemed to use the source material and go even further to create an even better work of art, imo.

Interesting point. American Splendor has the amazing uniqueness of being an autobiographical comic turned into an autobiographical film. It's like an extension of what the comic was in addition to being an adaptation. They have the author in the film as well as the actor playing him at various ages.