put on your cape and disregard the lack
of source material it would be just fine
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
superhero movies not based on comic
books for this list we’re looking at our
favorite flicks that are based around a
character imbued with extraordinary
talents or even special powers but that
did not originate as a comic book
character without peace now put on your
cape grab your sidekick and let’s get to
it
oh no bad number 10 super Rainn Wilson
portrays a vigilante style superhero
that fights all manner of crime I found
my skin whether he’s delivering
crippling blows to people who cut in
line or outright murdering hardcore
criminals the Crimson bolt is hungry for
justice
don’t steal don’t molest kids
don’t do drugs joined by his trusty
sidekick played by Ellen Page the
unhinged dynamic duo stirs up all kinds
of trouble while trying to rescue the
cook turned superheroes troubled wife I
didn’t know I wasn’t supposed to kill
them I mean I’m just learning you have
to teach me these things how am I
supposed to tell crime to shut up if I
have to shut up next up sky high number
9 sky high
because he’s the son of two
super-powered heroes will stronghold is
sent to sky high what do you mean you
don’t know what your power is oh I got
it you’re messing with the coach just
like your old man
car but after it becomes obvious that
will hasn’t yet developed powers of his
own the offspring of the world’s most
famous superheroes is transferred to the
sidekick program without hero support
well there wouldn’t be any heroes all
right that probably would be heroes but
they would be very lonely by parroting
the genre this family comedy puts a fun
twist on the world of comic book heroes
and allows us to experience the plights
and trials of regular highschool kids
through the eyes of super-powered teens
leave them alone
he’s strong roof-top he’s super strong
number eight Hancock
what boy bad guys would you want a
cookie hell on my face
Will Smith plays John Hancock a drunken
down-and-out superhero who fights crime
while causing all kinds of collateral
damage I’m not really judge but if you
don’t pull over and give yourselves up
quietly I swear to Christ your head is
going up the driver’s ass his head is
gonna be ass you drew the short stick
cause your head is going up my ass since
Hancock doesn’t take his job too
seriously
he often incur some problematic
confrontations with the law thank you
for being okay with that but things
start to change when in an effort to
thank him for saving his life public
relations consultant Ray Emery sets out
to reinvigorate the superheroes image
you’re a superhero kitchen be running up
to you asking me for your autograph you
should be cheering you on the streets
you know the hell are you pricks looking
at well no no no she shouldn’t know
they’re not all right
what we get is a film that fuses comedy
action and drama with memorable
performances from its stars you’re a
hero
insurance policy of the gods number 7
mega mine
great news I’m a changed man and and I’m
ready to reenter society as a solid
citizen you’re a villain and you’ll
always be a villain you’ll never change
and you’ll never leave your fun this
delightful superhero romp asks the
question what happens when a super
villain finally vanquishes his
arch-nemesis in order to stop me you
need to find me first
Metro bond we’re at the abandoned
observatory at first the bumbling baddie
enjoys his new position as a ruthless
overlord miss ritchi
we meet again would it kill you to wash
the bed you can scream all you wish miss
ritchi I’m afraid no one can hear you
but it soon becomes apparent that
without anyone to fight Megamind has
lost his identity let’s just have fun
with this come on in addition to super
voice work from the likes of Will
Ferrell Tina Fey and Jonah Hill to name
a few
this must be very thrilling for years oh
my moving too fast you’re probably right
I should just rescue you a few times
before we get all romantic this 3d cgi
flick is entertaining visually stunning
and well mega what what oh don’t look at
me just just a technical glitch don’t
look yet find that
don’t push me just go crappy there like
we see waited shit I was just trying to
get out can’t listen listen number 6
Chronicle listen sure
wait how creepy is bet in this sci-fi
flick with dramatic and thriller ask
elements three teenagers are imbued with
supernatural powers when they come into
contact with a mysterious device using
the found footage style of filmmaking
director Josh tank make chronicle a
breath of fresh air in the superhero
movie genre how did you just do watching
the boys deal with their abilities
especially Andrews slow descent into
darkness is engaging and entertaining
listen just focus okay high drop Tim why
did you guys you this is not a game you
understand you’re hurting people
you’re weak man you’re all weak I know
gun foo number five The Matrix franchise
you take the blue pill the story ends
you wake up in your bed and believe
whatever you want to believe you take
the red pill you stay in Wonderland and
I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes
while it’s not what you typically
consider a superhero flick since it’s
more known for its stunning sci-fi
groundbreaking special effects and
fusion of philosophy martial arts and
stylized violence oh shit
the matrix also attracted fans for the
superhero-like story at its heart he’s
doing this Superman thing though he
initially believes himself to be like
everyone else computer programmer neo
slowly comes to suspect there might be
something more to the world than the
mundane reality in which he lives
this can be what
be real after his awakening he’s told he
holds the key to freeing humanity from
the Machine dominated matrix and it’s
his journey from every man to Savior
which includes super flight and super
speed that had us all hooked it took my
hands number 4 darkman this action movie
revolves around a scientist named dr.
Peyton Westlake who ends up having to
use the synthetic skin he’s developing
on himself after a gang of thugs
horribly mutilated his hands and face
and blow up his lab
while it’s not based on any previously
conceived comic book character director
Sam Raimi managed to capture the look
and feel of superhero stories so well
that the film earned good reviews and
box office success every day I know I
know you did
darkman also spawned comic books of its
own as well as sequels and other media
but I can tell you this she doesn’t date
freaks
number three Robocop half robot half cop
all superhero after officer Alex Murphy
is shot down during a patrol his still
living remains are used to create a
cyborg that will dole out justice on the
streets of Detroit however things don’t
turn out as planned when Robocop begins
to feel human emotion and starts
remembering his past but despite its
heavy violence this futuristic sci-fi
flick garnered acclaim for its
socio-political themes
clever writing and special effects nice
shootings huh what’s your name Murphy
number two unbreakable
before most of em night shyamalan recent
efforts proved less than watchable this
superhero inspired gem earned fans among
critics and movie watchers alike just
joining in east rail train number 177
has derailed just outside Philadelphia
and we’re bringing your live coverage
from Skycam four unbreakable follows the
story of a security guard and train
wreck survivor who gradually realizes he
may be more than human why is it do you
think that of all the professions in the
world you chose protection very strange
man as suspenseful as it is intriguing
the movie also features interesting plot
twists and an added sense of realism to
the superhero struggle before we unveil
our top pick here are a few honorable
mentions
I told you that me believe ladies and
gentlemen let’s give it up a million man
hit a hand
that’s handiwork
now lock him up choda-boy number one The
Incredibles
well we could share you I work alone
I think you need to be more flexible the
pars aren’t your typical nuclear family
for one thing all the members possess
superpowers started it for another the
mother and father team of Bob and Helen
used to be masked crime fighters girls
come on
leave the shaking the world to the men I
don’t think so now they’re living as
normal suburban Knights in a world
that’s covered up the existence of
superheroes where are you two going it’s
Wednesday
Oh bowling night say hello to honey for
me Lucius will do goodnight he’ll make
it so when Bob is given the opportunity
to dawn the old super suit once again he
jumps at it with glee
and the result is this critically
acclaimed visual masterpiece that’s
filled with humor action and excitement
that’ll delight the whole family is it
everybody okay back there
super duper dick she’s gonna get it do
you agree with our list what’s your
favorite superhero movie not based on
comic books more importantly you’re the
only ones who have remembered that it’s
more important to fight evil in all its
forms rather than just give in to Satan
for more epic top 10s published every
day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com thank you for your
cooperation
of source material it would be just fine
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
superhero movies not based on comic
books for this list we’re looking at our
favorite flicks that are based around a
character imbued with extraordinary
talents or even special powers but that
did not originate as a comic book
character without peace now put on your
cape grab your sidekick and let’s get to
it
oh no bad number 10 super Rainn Wilson
portrays a vigilante style superhero
that fights all manner of crime I found
my skin whether he’s delivering
crippling blows to people who cut in
line or outright murdering hardcore
criminals the Crimson bolt is hungry for
justice
don’t steal don’t molest kids
don’t do drugs joined by his trusty
sidekick played by Ellen Page the
unhinged dynamic duo stirs up all kinds
of trouble while trying to rescue the
cook turned superheroes troubled wife I
didn’t know I wasn’t supposed to kill
them I mean I’m just learning you have
to teach me these things how am I
supposed to tell crime to shut up if I
have to shut up next up sky high number
9 sky high
because he’s the son of two
super-powered heroes will stronghold is
sent to sky high what do you mean you
don’t know what your power is oh I got
it you’re messing with the coach just
like your old man
car but after it becomes obvious that
will hasn’t yet developed powers of his
own the offspring of the world’s most
famous superheroes is transferred to the
sidekick program without hero support
well there wouldn’t be any heroes all
right that probably would be heroes but
they would be very lonely by parroting
the genre this family comedy puts a fun
twist on the world of comic book heroes
and allows us to experience the plights
and trials of regular highschool kids
through the eyes of super-powered teens
leave them alone
he’s strong roof-top he’s super strong
number eight Hancock
what boy bad guys would you want a
cookie hell on my face
Will Smith plays John Hancock a drunken
down-and-out superhero who fights crime
while causing all kinds of collateral
damage I’m not really judge but if you
don’t pull over and give yourselves up
quietly I swear to Christ your head is
going up the driver’s ass his head is
gonna be ass you drew the short stick
cause your head is going up my ass since
Hancock doesn’t take his job too
seriously
he often incur some problematic
confrontations with the law thank you
for being okay with that but things
start to change when in an effort to
thank him for saving his life public
relations consultant Ray Emery sets out
to reinvigorate the superheroes image
you’re a superhero kitchen be running up
to you asking me for your autograph you
should be cheering you on the streets
you know the hell are you pricks looking
at well no no no she shouldn’t know
they’re not all right
what we get is a film that fuses comedy
action and drama with memorable
performances from its stars you’re a
hero
insurance policy of the gods number 7
mega mine
great news I’m a changed man and and I’m
ready to reenter society as a solid
citizen you’re a villain and you’ll
always be a villain you’ll never change
and you’ll never leave your fun this
delightful superhero romp asks the
question what happens when a super
villain finally vanquishes his
arch-nemesis in order to stop me you
need to find me first
Metro bond we’re at the abandoned
observatory at first the bumbling baddie
enjoys his new position as a ruthless
overlord miss ritchi
we meet again would it kill you to wash
the bed you can scream all you wish miss
ritchi I’m afraid no one can hear you
but it soon becomes apparent that
without anyone to fight Megamind has
lost his identity let’s just have fun
with this come on in addition to super
voice work from the likes of Will
Ferrell Tina Fey and Jonah Hill to name
a few
this must be very thrilling for years oh
my moving too fast you’re probably right
I should just rescue you a few times
before we get all romantic this 3d cgi
flick is entertaining visually stunning
and well mega what what oh don’t look at
me just just a technical glitch don’t
look yet find that
don’t push me just go crappy there like
we see waited shit I was just trying to
get out can’t listen listen number 6
Chronicle listen sure
wait how creepy is bet in this sci-fi
flick with dramatic and thriller ask
elements three teenagers are imbued with
supernatural powers when they come into
contact with a mysterious device using
the found footage style of filmmaking
director Josh tank make chronicle a
breath of fresh air in the superhero
movie genre how did you just do watching
the boys deal with their abilities
especially Andrews slow descent into
darkness is engaging and entertaining
listen just focus okay high drop Tim why
did you guys you this is not a game you
understand you’re hurting people
you’re weak man you’re all weak I know
gun foo number five The Matrix franchise
you take the blue pill the story ends
you wake up in your bed and believe
whatever you want to believe you take
the red pill you stay in Wonderland and
I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes
while it’s not what you typically
consider a superhero flick since it’s
more known for its stunning sci-fi
groundbreaking special effects and
fusion of philosophy martial arts and
stylized violence oh shit
the matrix also attracted fans for the
superhero-like story at its heart he’s
doing this Superman thing though he
initially believes himself to be like
everyone else computer programmer neo
slowly comes to suspect there might be
something more to the world than the
mundane reality in which he lives
this can be what
be real after his awakening he’s told he
holds the key to freeing humanity from
the Machine dominated matrix and it’s
his journey from every man to Savior
which includes super flight and super
speed that had us all hooked it took my
hands number 4 darkman this action movie
revolves around a scientist named dr.
Peyton Westlake who ends up having to
use the synthetic skin he’s developing
on himself after a gang of thugs
horribly mutilated his hands and face
and blow up his lab
while it’s not based on any previously
conceived comic book character director
Sam Raimi managed to capture the look
and feel of superhero stories so well
that the film earned good reviews and
box office success every day I know I
know you did
darkman also spawned comic books of its
own as well as sequels and other media
but I can tell you this she doesn’t date
freaks
number three Robocop half robot half cop
all superhero after officer Alex Murphy
is shot down during a patrol his still
living remains are used to create a
cyborg that will dole out justice on the
streets of Detroit however things don’t
turn out as planned when Robocop begins
to feel human emotion and starts
remembering his past but despite its
heavy violence this futuristic sci-fi
flick garnered acclaim for its
socio-political themes
clever writing and special effects nice
shootings huh what’s your name Murphy
number two unbreakable
before most of em night shyamalan recent
efforts proved less than watchable this
superhero inspired gem earned fans among
critics and movie watchers alike just
joining in east rail train number 177
has derailed just outside Philadelphia
and we’re bringing your live coverage
from Skycam four unbreakable follows the
story of a security guard and train
wreck survivor who gradually realizes he
may be more than human why is it do you
think that of all the professions in the
world you chose protection very strange
man as suspenseful as it is intriguing
the movie also features interesting plot
twists and an added sense of realism to
the superhero struggle before we unveil
our top pick here are a few honorable
mentions
I told you that me believe ladies and
gentlemen let’s give it up a million man
hit a hand
that’s handiwork
now lock him up choda-boy number one The
Incredibles
well we could share you I work alone
I think you need to be more flexible the
pars aren’t your typical nuclear family
for one thing all the members possess
superpowers started it for another the
mother and father team of Bob and Helen
used to be masked crime fighters girls
come on
leave the shaking the world to the men I
don’t think so now they’re living as
normal suburban Knights in a world
that’s covered up the existence of
superheroes where are you two going it’s
Wednesday
Oh bowling night say hello to honey for
me Lucius will do goodnight he’ll make
it so when Bob is given the opportunity
to dawn the old super suit once again he
jumps at it with glee
and the result is this critically
acclaimed visual masterpiece that’s
filled with humor action and excitement
that’ll delight the whole family is it
everybody okay back there
super duper dick she’s gonna get it do
you agree with our list what’s your
favorite superhero movie not based on
comic books more importantly you’re the
only ones who have remembered that it’s
more important to fight evil in all its
forms rather than just give in to Satan
for more epic top 10s published every
day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com thank you for your
cooperation
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