However, I don\u2019t think I\u2019m the only one starting to feel the fatigue from the latest studio offerings. What was fresh in 2008 when the first Marvel Cinematic Universe movie \u201cIron Man\u201d was released now feels clich\u00e9. That\u2019s why the main problem I have with superhero films these days is how formulaic all of them are.<\/span><\/p>\n You can always count on some big bad trying to destroy the universe, all of the heroes making light of the situation by cracking one-liners (a practice that should mostly be reserved for Spider Man and Tony Stark only), and while whole cities or countries are destroyed and ravaged, and countless civilians probably died, the heroes will always save the day.<\/span><\/p>\n One increasingly annoying trend in these films is the big blue sky beam signifying some evil energy source. (\u201cBatman vs Superman,\u201d \u201cMan of Steel,\u201d \u201cSuicide Squad\u201d and \u201cThe Avengers\u201d for example)<\/span><\/p>\n Another issue with Marvel films especially are the villains. In each solo marvel film, the villain is a mirror image of the superhero that is just evil. (\u201cIron Man,\u201d \u201cThe Incredible Hulk,\u201d \u201cThor\u201d and \u201cAnt Man\u201d are just a few examples)<\/span><\/p>\n In most movies today the stakes are too high. It gets pretty boring when every superhero film involves some guy trying to take over\/destroy the world. It eliminates the tension since you know the heroes have to win, otherwise the franchise would end. <\/span><\/p>\n World ending stories should be saved for the biggest films, like the upcoming \u201cAvengers: Infinity Wars.\u201d The whole world being at risk is one thing that really held \u201cSuicide Squad\u201d back. That is why I think two of Fox\u2019s recent superhero films, \u201cDeadpool\u201d and \u201cLogan\u201d succeeded. The scale was small. Deadpool was just trying to get his girlfriend back, and Logan only wanted to get X-23 across the border.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Watching \u201cLogan\u201d was a breath of fresh air. There were no long periods of exposition where the characters had to explain the power of some old artifact, and there were no cameos by other comic book characters or Stan Lee. The most refreshing part was when there wasn\u2019t a post-credits scene to tease the next installment of the series. It was nice to see a superhero film that didn\u2019t make setting up the next sequel its biggest priority.<\/span><\/p>\n The superhero films that will be remembered as the best are the ones that take risks and break away from this formula. Films like \u201cIron Man,\u201d \u201cThe Dark Knight,\u201d and \u201cLogan\u201d will be remembered as great films rather than \u201cgreat superhero movies.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n However, I\u2019m not saying that every superhero film should be rated R and have small stakes and no cameos\/easter eggs. I just want more variety in these films to keep them fresh and enjoyable.<\/span><\/p>\n Henry Wolski<\/strong> In 2017, one thing is clear; superhero movies run the box office. 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