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With Avengers: Infinity War (2018, Joe Russo/Anthony Russo)  about to hit theatres I thought it would be good to look back on the long road travelled and pick the top 10 films produced by Marvel Studios. Just to clarify, this list is completely subjective so this list may differ from your own personal list. Also, I will only be focusing on the films that are part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So any films made by Fox or Sony won't make the cut. 10. Doctor Strange The Introduction of magic into the MCU, Doctor Strange (2016, Scott Derrickson)  is a fun watch. Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock, The Imitation Game)  does a fine job as the titular character and has a really good message of picking yourself up and rebuilding yourself when you've hit a really low point in life. The film also sports some very good visually interesting use of magic, with fight scenes that are quite suspenseful and more action-packed, unlike other fantasy films where two characters just...

With Avengers: Infinity War (2018, Joe & Anthony Russo)  fast approaching, Marvel thought it appropriate to release the second trailer, to increase the already incredible hype over the film! It seems that Marvel is taking a similar approach to the  Infinity War publicity that Lucasfilm took with Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017, Rian Johnson) . By keeping everything veiled in secrecy and releasing only a couple of trailers as possible, even having the second one come out so close to the theatrical release. Probably because, much like how Lucasfilm thought of The Last Jedi , Marvel knows that fans are not going to miss this film. It feels a lot more like an event than it does a cinema-going experience. First Thoughts Okay, this is a much better trailer than the first! The action and effects look incredible, the character interactions seem great and villain actually looks more threatening. This trailer gives away very little, only showing plot points that everyone...

In 1966 Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced the character Black Panther in Fantastic Four #66. The first Superhero character to be from Africa. And now, 52 years later, the character is receiving his own film. Having debuted in Captain America: Civil War (2016, Joe & Anthony Russo)  and played by Chadwick Boseman (Get On Up, 42) . With many considering him to be the highlight of that film. So many fans are anticipated to see how his solo outing turns out. With an all-star cast of some of Hollywood's most critically acclaimed African-American actors, and with critically acclaimed African-American director Ryan Coogler (Creed, Fruitvale Station)  behind the camera.  First Thoughts This film is very good! It has great characters, very good action and a really good and emotional story. I was not really expecting the film to be as political as it was. It was a bit of a surprise but I was glad that the filmmakers went in that direction. Chadwick Boseman/T'C...

And so the Superhero Genre continues with another year of films! 2017 saw Marvel continue in great success with some of its big franchises, such as Guardians Of The Galaxy and Thor: Ragnarok and DC saw great success with Wonder Woman and unfortunate problems with Justice League. But next year sees the genre grow even bigger! With both new heroes, continuations of heroes and some Ani-Heroes joining the field! 10. New Mutants (April 13th) The only reason that this film is at the bottom of my list is that, whilst I was interested in the Trailer, I was not impressed by it. However, I do appreciate experimentation in cinema. And this is definitely quite a new take on the Superhero genre. By adding a horror element to the mix. New Mutants  centres around a group of mutants inside a secret facility and coming to terms with their abilities. Maisie Williams (Game Of Thrones, iBoy)  and Charlie Heaton (Stranger Things, Shut In) . It looks interesting and I'm sure it'll stand ...

It's been just over 9 years since the Marvel Cinematic Universe began with Iron Man (2008, Jon Favreau) . which became both a commercial and critical success.   Since then the franchise has become an unstoppable force in the Hollywood landscape. Grossing $13.4 Billion overall at the box office. And now the event that the MCU has been building up to since The Avengers (2012, Joss Whedon)  with Avengers: Infinity War (2018, Anthony & Joe Russo) . Where all of the different corners of the MCU, from The Avengers to the Guardians Of The Galaxy and even the Sorcerors come together to take on the big bad who's been working behind the scenes all of this time, Thanos (Josh Brolin) .  First Thoughts Yeah, if you're not already hyped about Infinity War then you will be after watching this trailer. It gives everyone a good representation of what to expect. A huge threat, many heroes coming together, on a scale that we've never seen before. But it also takes time to r...