Why DC Superhero Movies Disappoint

Name: Why DC Superhero Movies Disappoint
Uploaded: 2018-06-01T12:12:44-05:00
Description: For the people that grew up reading DC comics, the current state of DC superhero movies leaves a lot to be desired — especially when compared to Marvel's dominance in the genre. You could almost describe DC movies as being...

For the people that grew up reading DC comics, the current state of DC superhero movies leaves a lot to be desired — especially when compared to Marvel's dominance in the genre. You could almost describe DC movies as being too comic book-ish, with convoluted action sequences, a disregard for physics, and extra-campy dialogue. The Nerdwriter has a few common-sense suggestions for his beloved DC universe in this video essay that compares and contrasts their efforts with Marvel's movie juggernaut.

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