Blockbuster Films in The USA

 

Sanjay Patel

Blockbuster Films In The USA. Batman. History: Batman is a fictional character and a comic book super hero published by DC comics and was/is created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger. His first comic book appearance was in Detective Comics 27, Batman is the secrete identity of Bruce Wayne, a American billionaire, playboy and industrialist. After seeing his parents being killed by criminals, Batman swore vengeance and has an oath to deal with greater justice. Batman usually operates in Gotham City with the help of Robin (his sidekick), Alfred Pennyworth (the family butler), Batgirl and the police department of the city. Publisher: DC Comics. Films: Batman (1966), Batman Returns (1992), Batman Forever (1995), Batman and Robin (1997), Batman Begins, The Dark Knight (2006), The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Other Media: Live action TV shows (1966 – 2002), animated television shows (1968 The Batman/  Superman Hour, Super Friends – Batman: The Brave and The Bold, Young Justice), Video games (Batman: Vengeance, Batman Begins: The Video Game, Lego Batman: The Video Game, Batman  Arkham Originals, Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate). Blackgate). Finally other media includes gifts, toys and other novelty items. Iron Man. History: Iron Man is a American fiction character and superhero, who is featured in Marvel Comics. Iron Man has been created by many famous team members of the Marvel Company including: Stan

Lee, Larry Lieber and Don Heck. An American billionaire, playboy and ingenious engineer. Iron Man’s  identity Tony Stark suffered from a chest injury during a kidnapping which lead to him being forced to develop a machine of mass destruction, instead of this Tony Stark created a powered suit of  armour to escape captivity and his life. His own company Stark Industries which allowed him to develop his skills and help create military operations. Publisher: Marvel Comics (Issue: The Invincible Man #1) Film: Iron Man (2008), The Incredible Hulk (2008), Iron Man 2 (2010), Iron Man 3 (2013), Avengers  Assemble (2012) Other Media: TV shows (1980 Iron Man and His Amazing Friends, 1990 The Marvel Action Hour, 2010 The Avenge: Mightiest Hero’s) , video games (Iron Man: Video Game 1&2, Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Little Big Planet – Iron Man suit, Marvel: Avengers Alliance, Marvel Avengers: Battle For Earth,

books, toys and action figures and other references in popular pop culture ( The Simpsons, Robot  Chicken, Sienfield, The Looney Tunes Show, T.U.F.F Puppy.)

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Sanjay Patel

Captain America. History: Captain America is a fictional superhero, published by Marvel Comics created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. The first issue featuring the hero was named Captain America Comics #1. His alter ego Steve Rogers was a young man tested on by American scientists in hopes that he would be the weapon to win World War II, Captain America wears a costume in the style of a American flag and carries a boom-a-rang like shield. Publisher: Marvel Comics. Films: Captain America (1944), Captain America (1990), Captain America: The First Avenger (2011),  Avengers Assemble (2012) Other Media: Television (1960 The Marvel Super Hero’s, 1980 Spiderman,1990 X-Men, 2000’s X-Men Evolution, 2010 The Avengers: Earths Mightiest Hero’s.), novels, toys and novelty items.

The Flash History: The Flash is the fastest man alive, and aims to protect Central and Keystone City fighting against evil with speed and sense of heroism, the whole of his family have been gifted with the flash power throughout history. The Flash was created by Gardener Fox and Harry Lampert. Publisher: DC Comics (Flash Comics #1) Films: Other Media: TV shows ( The Flash 1990-1991, Justice League Of America (1997), Smallville (2007),  Arrow and Flash (2013),animated TV shows (The Superman/Aquaman Hour, Super Friends, Teen Titans, The Batman: Brave and The Bold), video games (Lego Batman 2:DC Superhero’s, Injustice: God Among Us) and other popular cutler.

Green Lantern.  power ring’ that History: The Green Lantern is the name of several superhero’s who each possess a ‘ power has the ablity to give the user the greater control over the world as long as the wielder has enough willpower and strength to do it. The concept of ‘ The Green Lantern´ came from writer Bill Finger and

artist Martin Nodell.  All American Comics #1) Publisher: DC Comics ( All

Films: The Green Lantern ( June June 17,2011 ) Other Media: Live action (Legends Of The Superhero’s 1979, Smallville ), animated TV shows ( The Superman/Aquaman Hour Of Adventure, Super Friends, Jusice League, The Batman, Batman: The Brave and The Bold, Young Justice), video games (Lego Batman 2: DC Superheros, Injustice: God   Among Us.)

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Sanjay Patel

Thor. History: Thor is a fictional character, character, and superhero based on Norse Mythology, Mythology, and is the God of  thunder. He is a member of the Avengers and often comes from his wo world rld ‘Asgard’ to help the

people of Earth. The idea of Thor was created Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby. Publisher: Marvel Comics ( Journey Into Mystery #1) Films: Thor (2011), The Avengers (2012), Thor 2 (2012) Other Media: Films, toys and other novelty items.

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Sanjay Patel

The Raid. Budget:

  $1,100,000 (estimated)

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Box Office: 

   Opening Weekend: $213,785 Gross: $4,105,123

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Release Date:

  22nd March 2012 (Australia, New Zealand)

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Critical Reception:

  Reviews have been highly positive; based on 104 reviews r eviews collected by Rotten Tomatoes, the

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film holds a 84% fresh rating, and an average score of 7.6/10.

  This film is about violence. All violence. Wall-to-wall violence. Against many of those walls,

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heads are pounded again and again into a pulpy mass. If I estimated the film has 10 minutes of dialogue that would be generous.

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