Thursday, September 15, 2011

Super Hero Movies Starting Lineup

Due to my recent interest in super-hero movies I’ve to create an all-star team lineup of the top 5 superheros in movies.  There has been a rise as of lately in superhero movies so I’ve decided to break down the top 5 movies in the best decade.  I will also take a bit of an interesting approach relate them to what position they would play on my all-star basketball team.

Point Guard: Peter Parker (Spiderman)
Movie: People have falling back in love with Spiderman after the latest trilogy.  What makes the movies great is they present Peter as just an everyday kid who’s very common.  Not only that but the movies show the struggles of a kid struggling in school and at home which people can relate to. 
Basketball Player Steve Nash: Spiderman reminds me of Nash because both are small and don’t look intimidating at all, but once you’re matched up with them you realize you’re in trouble.  Both are quick as hell and like spidey senses Nash has great court vision and see’s things happening before anyone else.

Shooting Guard: Bruce Wayne (Batman)
Movie: The new Batman movies have everyone begging for more, they can’t get enough of him.  They are by far the best Superhero movies out today and have everyone in great anticipation for the 3rd and final installment.  The Movies so Batman as a broken man who rises to the top and uses his money to help him fight a never ending battle of keeping Gotham City safe.  IMO the movies have done a lot better than older one’s because Robin isn’t in them.
Basketball Player Kobe Bryant: They have both worked as hard as anybody you’ll find to be the best they can be at what they do.  Kobe is somewhat of a one man show much like Batman who doesn’t like help from anyone else, they get things down on there own and are winners.  No matter what they accomplish or who they take down, both are always never satisfied.
Small Forward: Wolverine
Movie: The newest X-Men movies have all been pretty solid and a major reason why is because people flat out love Wolverine.  He’s ruthless which is what makes him so appealing; he does what needs to be done and plays by his own rules.  Wolverine is basically an immortal considering he heals from anything, but he has suffered so much in his life and seen loved one’s lost that it helps the audience feel from him and root for him.
Basketball Player Dwayne Wade: They are both lightening fast and much like Wolverine who attacks like an animal Wade attacks the rim as hard as anyone.  Both are also fearless and don’t back down from anyone.

Forward: Tony Stark (Ironman)
Movie: Along with the new Batman movies, Ironman’s stock has gone up drastically after two movies that fans loved.  Ironman is such an appealing superhero because he doesn’t have any superpowers, but rather created his own by using his money and intelligence.  People enjoy the ironman movies because it’s a rich young party animal that loves to have a good time and also makes the world safer.
Basketball Player:  Although he may be undersized, Ironman’s suit gives him strength that goes unmatched.  No one would be able to handle him down low.  Much like LeBron James, his strength and quickness sets him apart from the rest just like Ironman.

Center: Clark Kent (Superman)
Movie: The latest Superhero movie was good enough to put him on the team.  It had him going up against Lex Luther who is arguably the best evil-villain Superman faces.  People love the movies, because everyone wants to be Superman, who wouldn’t want to fly or lift entire buildings over there head.
Basketball Player Dwight Howard: There both known as “men of steel” there as strong as they come and dominate all opponents they face.  Just like Superman, Howard flies through the air to dunk and get rebounds.  Although they seem utterly unstoppable both have flaws Superman’s is kryptonite and Howard can’t make a foul shot.

2 comments:

  1. Mister Fantastic would be a real asset to any team with those long arms. I envision him having a very Tayshaun Prince-like game. His terrible movies definitely makes him a reserve though.

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  2. Also 5 white guys doesn't sound like much of a basketball team

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