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Superheroes and supervillains have been locked in a never-ending battle for decades.
More often than not, superhero movies live and die by the actors bringing them to life.
Patrick Wilson as King Orm
On paper, Patrick Wilson maybe could have played Aquaman.
He physically resembles the aquatic superhero, as he appears in the original comics.
Bryan Cranston as Zordon
Before he was Walter White, Bryan Cranston was… Snizzard?
Such an important character needed an exciting young talent to wear her cape for 21st century audiences.
Robert Redford as Alexander Pierce
While Robert Redfords role as S.H.I.E.L.D.
But however incredible Black Manta looks onscreen, its Abdul-Mateen IIs performance that gives David/Black Manta his alluring gravity.
When he verbally threatens to kill Aquaman, you just know he means it.
If only Lois knew.
Hugh Jackman as Logan/Wolverine
Hugh Jackman has the heart and soul of a Broadway superstar.
But on the big screen, he will forever be remembered as the anti-hero Wolverine.
He doesntneedpowers, heispower.
As Thor, Hemsworth has inspired audiences to both cheer and laugh, sometimes at the same time.
In his portrayal, Boseman radiated a kind of ethereal dignity fitting for nobility.
Though Boseman died in 2020 as a man, he will always be remembered as a king.
But such longevity can be attributed to Olsen, who inhabits her role with incredible depth and pathos.
Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth
Alfred is a surprisingly complicated character that is all too easy to underestimate.
Together, however, they are unstoppable.
Even better, theyre hardly ever throwing cartoon VFX at each other.
Instead, theyre always just talking as men, sometimes over games of chess.
He is both of those at once.
Wesley Snipes as Eric Brooks/Blade
Without Blade, there would be no Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Bradley Cooper as Rocket Raccoon
Its easy to take for granted a celebrity voice-over performance.
With Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.
Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson/Deadpool
Its more than just the fact that Ryan Reynolds is Canadian like Deadpool.
Were glad they finally wised up.
(At least until Endgame happened.)
Only an actor like Dafoe could capably pull off such a performance.
But when the movie finally came out, the haters zipped their mouths shut and became lovers.
Even now, Michael Keaton remains the measuring stick for all new movie Batman actors.
She may not be an actual superhero, but Angela Bassetts talents are undeniably superheroic.
Heath Ledger as The Joker
Why so serious?
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man
It was notjustthe Hollywood comeback of the decade.
