What actor is the best cast as the superhero character they play?
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darkchylde80
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Tom Cruise? Seriously, he would need a ladder just to get into the IM suit, not to mention platforms to make him taller than all the other actresses! I just can't see TC in that role at all.
Chrisisall
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NoTsOsErIoUs
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Whilst the character may not have existed before the film I think Liam Neeson was great as Darkman.
"Take the ****ing elephant!".
"Take the ****ing elephant!".
Okay.
Christopher Reeve played Superman in Superman: The Movie.
George Reeves played Superman in the TV Show.
Get it right.
dbalschi
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SqueekinOrka
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Robert Downy Jr. as Tony Stark/IronMan. 
BTTFfan88
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My top two picks are Christopher Reeve as Superman and Robert Downey, Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man. No one else can realistically portray those characters in my eyes. In fact, Christopher Reeve's portrayal of Clark Kent is excellent as well.
I also really enjoyed Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America. I was very skeptical at first since I didn't much care for him as Johnny Storm in the Fantastic Four movies. The First Avenger is the first movie where I really enjoyed his performance.
Other than that, everyone else I can think of has already been mentioned.
I also really enjoyed Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America. I was very skeptical at first since I didn't much care for him as Johnny Storm in the Fantastic Four movies. The First Avenger is the first movie where I really enjoyed his performance.
Other than that, everyone else I can think of has already been mentioned.
Chris27989
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My opion echos everyone else
RDJ as Stark
Jackman as Wolverine
P Stewart as Proff X
Chris Evans as Steve Rogers
etc
but I always thought Jackman as Van Helsing was a good fit!
RDJ as Stark
Jackman as Wolverine
P Stewart as Proff X
Chris Evans as Steve Rogers
etc
but I always thought Jackman as Van Helsing was a good fit!
JD
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RDj is the movie Stark/Iron Man that's for sure. But, I really don't remember the comic book Stark being quite having the smart-alecky, line a minute vibe that the movie Iron Man had.
So while Robery Downey Jr./Jon Favreau did a great job with Stark/Iron Man - it's not real faithful nor was he 'best cast' as Iron Man. They basically created a new version - a version that worked very, very well.
Same with Chris Reeve as Superman. I'll argue his Superman was a pale version of the comic book version of Superman. I'll acknowledge that many people look at him the embodiment of Superman, but I personally don't see him as a great Superman... but, that could be as much the writer/director's fault as his.
I do think Brandon Lee was amazing as The Crow.
Jeffery Dean Morgan as The Comedian worked pretty well for me.
Chris Hemsworth's Thor. Amazing casting choice there... the man has a charm that just works so well as Thor on screen. Probably the most spot, perfect casting as a comic book god.
So while Robery Downey Jr./Jon Favreau did a great job with Stark/Iron Man - it's not real faithful nor was he 'best cast' as Iron Man. They basically created a new version - a version that worked very, very well.
Same with Chris Reeve as Superman. I'll argue his Superman was a pale version of the comic book version of Superman. I'll acknowledge that many people look at him the embodiment of Superman, but I personally don't see him as a great Superman... but, that could be as much the writer/director's fault as his.
I do think Brandon Lee was amazing as The Crow.
Jeffery Dean Morgan as The Comedian worked pretty well for me.
Chris Hemsworth's Thor. Amazing casting choice there... the man has a charm that just works so well as Thor on screen. Probably the most spot, perfect casting as a comic book god.
Shendorion
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If you read the Meltdown miniseries they did with Wolverine and Havok and then watch Cape Fear, it makes a lot more sense.
As easily as I can see Danzig posing and mugging for the role, I can't see him being able to act the part. Jackman was too tall and too rangy, but I bought in.
booksandcorsets
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This. Ruffalo's Hulk was that "broken" hero that Whedon can write so well. Really, really enjoyed the Avengers.
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