10 Superhero Movies That Can Be Called Masterpieces

To a certain degree, superhero films have a somewhat divisive reputation among critics and seasoned cinema veterans, some of whom have infamously equated them more to theme park rides than actual movies. It’s not an entirely unfounded statement, given that superhero movies are based primarily around the spectacle of seeing a good guy in tights fighting a supervillain/giant monster. However, statements like these run the risk of ignoring some genuine masterpieces that have not only defined the genre but also the future of cinema as a result.