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Top Five Spiderman Movies of All Time

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One of the most popular and loved characters/superheroes in the Marvel universe is no doubt our friendly neighbourhood Spiderman. He ranks high in both the Marvel comic and entertainment universe due to his cool powers to sling webs, sense danger, and so on. Well, besides being a cool character and all that, Spiderman has also grossed billions of dollars in the box office worldwide.

Spiderman having spanned over a length of 19 years since its debut in 2002 has had a total of eight movie franchises played by three actors of Tobey Maguire trilogy, Andrew Garfield duology, and the Tom Holland trilogy. One can see and say that the franchise is one that “fans will not want to end”.

 All the Spiderman movies are good but some are more preferred by fans than others. Despite that, we are all different individuals and our preferences can vary. Well, this is my ranking of the best Spiderman films as I consider the villains involved, character development, display of strength of Spiderman, and the life of Peter Parker.

5/5

Spiderman(2002)

Sam Raimi Spiderman was the first Spiderman film to air in theatres and cinema in 2002 and continues to be acknowledged by fans till today. How can we forget the nice experience we got from that show, almost every child at that time wanted a spider to bite them and wanted to sling webs. This show has starred actors like Tobey Maguire(Peter Parker/Spiderman), James Franco(as Harry Osborn), Kristen Dunst(as Mary Jane Watson), Willem Dafoe( as Norman Osborn/Green Goblin), and so on helped make this movie remarkable. The movie portrayed Spiderman as a superhero to look up to.

The movie sees a young nerdy high school boy become a hero after losing his uncle. We later see the young boy grow and become a fine young man who was ready to take on responsibilities. Just like any superhero movie, the movie gave us the green goblin which while being a crazy psychotic killer was a perfect villain for Spidey going through his struggles. We saw Peter Parker make some difficult choices like forsaking his love for MJ to protect her and everyone he cares about.

4/5

Amazing Spiderman 2(2014)

Marc Webb adopted franchise of Spiderman led to the birth of Andrew Garfield as Spiderman co-starring Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy and Jamie Foxx as electro. From his role in the movie hacksaw ridge, we saw that Andrew Garfield is quite the drama guy. Although the criticism about him being a bad Peter Parker, I enjoyed the romantic scene between him and his love interest Gwen Stacy right up till her death. He might not have looked like the typical nerd but he sure displayed the emotional and lover boy Spidey quite well. Not minding the story of this movie, the battle between Spiderman and electro are still considered memorable and breathtaking.

3/5 

Spiderman 2(2004)

Tobey Maguire reprises the role of Spiderman in this second franchise which is considered to be one of the best Spiderman. Inside two years of being Spiderman, Peter Parker Owns up to his new life as Spiderman and later battle the evil scientist, doctor, Otto Octavius played by Alfred Molina. One reason fans love this franchise is that we got to see the strength of Spiderman in the train fight with doctor Octavius where Spiderman fucking stopped a moving train. We also see the struggles of Peter as an adult joggling the challenges of life together with his superhero and romantic life. We also had a better understanding of Peter Parker’s abilities during the period he loses them temporarily that spider-man is still human and needs to be physically, mentally, and emotionally stable for the job. 

2/5

Spiderman Far From Home(2019)

The Spiderman adventures continue with Tom Holland as Spiderman in far from home with Jon watts as the director. This franchise is particularly unique with its incorporation in the avenger’s universe. Yes, Spiderman leaves his neighbourhood and tours with the avengers. Most fans claim Tom Holland is the ideal Peter Parker having the correct outlooks and stature. He also gives the nerdy vibe quite well and was mentored by iron Man(Robert Downey Jr). 

Set in the era after the death of iron Man in avengers endgame, Peter now struggles with how to be the modelled superhero just like his mentor and was quite skeptical. Tom did great in his portrayal of a confused teenager who has no idea where to begin following the death of his mentor Tony Stark(Iron Man). Due to that, he fell prey to the trickster Mysterio, played by Jake Gyllenhaal. Mysterio can be considered to be the perfect villain for Peter at that time as his tricks all suited to peters wishes. We saw how peter steps up to responsibility and saves the day as iron Man would want him to. Huge character development I must say and the ending in particular where Mysterio reveals Spiderman’s identity was an unforseen one. Nice suspense marvel, kudos.

1/5

Spiderman No Way Home(2021)

The just-released Spiderman movie in December 2021 made it the third trilogy of Tom Holland Spiderman which has made waves around the world. Although some criticisms about various plotholes, fans still consider it a good movie with a box office success of over 1 billion dollars, and a high rating to show for it. It is one of Marvel’s highest-rated movies at that. If it’s the characters we talking about, we got to see all our Favourite Spiderman in one movie. Not an easy feat to accomplish but Jon watts pulled it off. So many plot twists for young Peter Parker leading to quite an ending. I think it’s safe to assume another franchise is on the way.

Final thoughts

All Spiderman movies were good, but we talking relatively now. This is my opinion, If you disagree, you can drop your opinions and reviews in the comment section below.

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Who wins in a battle between Hulk and Doomsday?

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In Marvel and DC’s history, these two are certainly the most deadly heavy hitters… But In a Death Battle who Prevails?

The Incredible Hulk is one of Marvel’s most powerful characters, but could he hold his own against Doomsday, DC’s most deadly brute? Each character has accomplished near-impossible exploits, and each has even battled Superman (but only one defeated him). Both are formidable opponents, but who will emerge victoriously?

The Hulk initially appeared in Stan Lee’s 1962 series The Incredible Hulk, in which scientist Bruce Banner was drenched with huge doses of gamma radiation. When he is sufficiently enraged, he turns into the Hulk, a musclebound monster lacking Banner’s intellect but ultimately noble (although his actions often come with a copious amount of collateral damage). 

Doomsday, on the other hand, didn’t make his appearance until 1993. The origin of Doomsday is different and full of death: a scientist constructed a lifeform and abandoned it on prehistoric Krypton, where it was swiftly murdered by the wildlife. The scientist cloned the remnants and repeated the process until Doomsday was powerful enough to kill the scientist, seize his ship, and rampage across many planets until he reached Earth, kicking off the famed Death of Superman tale.

Doomsday isn’t something to be taken lightly. For hundreds of thousands of years, he’s survived on numerous worlds, destroying and demolishing everything in his path. Outside of hate, rage, and a drive to battle – and win – he has few feelings or desires. He can fight for at least a week without tiring, and his toughness is legendary: the Justice League only scratched his skin once. But Doomsday is best known for doing something no other supervillain has done in over 50 years: canonically murdering Superman. Doomsday died in the horrific battle, but his remnants were recovered and replicated, as usual, making him furthermore resistant to Kryptonians.

The Hulk is no slouch when it comes to strength. In the comics, the Hulk’s intelligence has gradually improved to the point where he can distinguish between friends and foes and follow tactical orders. Even without them, the Hulk is a formidable opponent. He can lift tanks, buildings, and, most notably, 150 billion tons of a fallen mountain during Secret Wars. The Hulk, like Doomsday, can endure practically any blow and, unlike Doomsday, has incredible regenerating abilities. But the most dangerous feature of the Hulk is not the Hulk himself, but his actual self, Bruce Banner. Banner is one of Marvel’s greatest scientists, and he could very definitely devise a weapon to nullify Doomsday’s abilities, or at the very least send him into space. Doomsday is only intelligent enough to find a foe and fights them to death, whereas Banner is the Hulk’s most dangerous weapon.

This hypothetical fight may be unjust if Banner’s intelligence is factored in, but even if he isn’t, Hulk would still have the upper hand. The gamma-irradiated Hulk has faced numerous entities similar to Doomsday – gigantic creatures with no other goal than to kill – and has always triumphed. Although The Incredible Hulk isn’t a genetically built killing machine like Doomsday, he is smart enough to defeat him.

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5 Most Suitable People to Play the Next James Bond

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Previous Bond Actors

James Bond is a fictional character created by the British novelist Ian Fleming in 1953. The character is a British secret service agent for MI6 with the code number 007 (double-oh-seven).

James Bond’s introduction in the cinema was marked by the movie Dr. No in 1962, with Sean Connery spotlighted as Agent 007. This project was overseen by Eon Productions, a movie company owned by Harry Saltzman and Albert “Cubby” Broccoli. Since then, the character has attracted and garnered considerable fandom and attention. As of 2021, James Bond is among the most popular and talked about movie characters.

Between 1962 and 2021, six actors have been cast as James Bond in the Eon Productions films. These thespians include Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig.

At present, the seventh actor that will play James Bond for Eon Productions is under deliberation. The movie company board currently has some actors in mind. However, they are yet to conclude.

In this piece, we’d be citing the actors who are most likely to give an adequate portrayal of James Bond on screen. This list may contain some actors presently under the considerations of Eons Productions and other performers who the company hasn’t expressed interest in featuring as the next James Bond.

5 Actors Who Will Portray Agent 007 on Screen Most Adequately

For a successful portrayal of the character, the next Bond actor has to come considerably close to Ian Fleming’s James Bond. In this light, Ian Fleming’s James Bond is British, 183 cm (6 ft) tall, weighs 76 kilograms, possesses a slim build, blue-eyed, cruelly handsome, and dark-haired in physical appearance. In terms of character, he’s a charismatic, classy, Martini-loving, heavily smoking, peerless, womanizing, gambling-addicted, and strong fellow.

Indeed, one may argue that no past Bond actor has met all these features. Nonetheless, we can all agree that the successful Bond actors fulfilled a significant fraction of these elements.

Having said that, let’s take a look at 5 actors that may follow the footsteps of other successful Bond actors or even give a better portrayal of James Bond on screen.

5. Cillian Murphy

Cillian Murphy

Blue eyes, slim build, good looks, dark brown hair, Cillian Murphy has some of the primary physical attributes of Ian Fleming’s Bond. The Irish actor has played several posh roles, such as his young businessman role in the American sci-fi thriller movie Inception and the charismatic gang leader Thomas Shelby in the British crime drama series Peaky Blinders. These characterizations suggest he could easily conform to the stylishness and charisma of James Bond.

Murphy has also shown his grasp of action in some movies and TV shows. For instance, his action roles in the sequel of the horror thriller movie A Quiet Place and his role as Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders. It wouldn’t also be difficult for him to exhibit the strong, heavily smoking, alcoholic, and women-magnetic aspects of Bond since these elements constituted Thomas Shelby.

On the minus side, Cillian Murphy isn’t as tall as Fleming’s Bond. He stands at 173 cm against the 183 cm of James Bond. Consequently, if he’s cast as Bond, he’d be the Bond actor with the least height. Still, Barbara Broccoli and other key members of Eons Productions may choose to overlook this drawback and concentrate on the other criteria for a suitable James Bond, which he fulfills tremendously.

4. Richard Madden

Richard Madden

Who remembers Robb Stark from the fantasy drama series Game of Thrones? Before the character’s tragic and unexpected death in the Red Wedding, it was said that he never lost a war. Now, imagine Robb Stark in a tuxedo, with dark hair, wielding a gun instead of a sword.  That remodeled version of Robb Stark is James Bond.

Richard Madden, the Scottish actor who played Robb Stark, has the right build, blue eyes, strength, and charm to star as the next James Bond. The actor’s role as a bodyguard in the British political thriller series Bodyguard, for which he won several awards, including a Golden Globe Award as the Best Actor in a drama series, proves that he can adequately and effortlessly portray the most prominent fictional MI6 agent on the screens.

Additionally, Madden is a stylish young man. He has been recognized as one of the most stylish men by Hugo Boss. This virtue will facilitate his illustration of James Bond. Similarly, he can spend quite some time playing James Bond in the movies since he’s just 35 years old, as of 2021.

3. Christian Bale

Christian Bale

There’s hardly any English actor who rocks a tuxedo better than Christian Bale and there’s barely any movie character who renders a better meaning to tuxedoes than James Bond. Bale is 6-foot tall, highly fashionable, physically fit, very masculine, and experienced in acting. These remarkable features make him capable of properly representing Ian Fleming’s Bond in a movie.

Bale’s incredible portrayal of Bruce Wayne (Batman) in The Dark Knight Trilogy speaks highly of his adequacy and sophistication to be the next Bond actor. In addition, his well-played role in the American horror film American Psycho indicates that he’d do even better if his character is “licensed to kill”.

Unfortunately, Christian Bale has revealed his unwillingness to take a James Bond role and even turned down a contract because he isn’t very fond of the character. Nevertheless, it’ll be wonderful if he changes his mind. 

2. Tom Hardy

Tom Hardy

Although Tom Hardy earned his breakthrough role in 2010 as Eames in Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi thriller Inception, he has been a creative actor for a considerable period. The English actor’s handsomeness, eloquence, blue-green eyes, dress sense, acting skills, and portrayal of charismatic characters, such as the Jewish gangster leader Alfie Solomons in the British crime drama Peaky Blinders, make him suitable for the role of James Bond.

Furthermore, Hardy has performed greatly in action roles, notably in the 2015 Australian post-apocalyptic action film Mad Max: Fury Road. It’s noteworthy that if he’s eventually chosen to play James Bond, the character wouldn’t be the first British agent he’d be portraying on the screens. Earlier in 2012, he supported Gary Oldman as a British field agent in the thriller Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.

Though Tom Hardy is slightly taller than his Inception and Peaky Blinders co-star Cillian Murphy, at 175 cm, his height may not disqualify him from playing Bond. In his role as Bane in The Dark Knight Rises, Hardy wore padded shoes which enabled him to fairly measure up to Christian Bale in height. He could do the same in his potential James Bond roles if the opportunity is presented to him.

1. Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill

What would happen if Superman decides to be James Bond? Wouldn’t the outcome give rise to a “Super Bond“? Henry Cavill was once the director Martin Campbell’s preferred choice to play James Bond. However, Daniel Craig was chosen instead because Cavill was too young to portray Agent 007 since he was just 22 years old then.

Henry Cavill is British, 183 cm, blue-eyed, dark-haired, sufficiently built, incredibly tough-looking, charming, very masculine, and insanely handsome. Thus, he meets all the crucial physical characteristics of Ian Fleming’s Bond.

Cavill has starred in action spy films, such as The Man from U.N.C.L.E and Mission Impossible: Fallout. In the former, he technically had a Bond-like character and Bond-worthy performance. Again, he showed his ability to enthrall women in Showtime’s historical drama series The Tudors.

Concerning these realities, in 2020, an artificial intelligence device chose Henry Cavill as the optimal successor to Daniel Craig following the latter’s retirement from the James Bond franchise. Since Cavill is 38 years old as of 2021, he may portray Bond on screen for a significant period. 

Final Thoughts

Any of these actors mentioned above are likely to give an ample portrayal of James Bond in the cinema. Still, if you’ve got someone else in mind fit to occupy the spot, feel free to air your view in the comment section.

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Duel : Thor VS Ikaris, Who wins?

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In today’s battleground, we’re having Thor,  an Avenger and the god of Lightning going up against Ikaris, An Eternal. Who Prevails?  Read on to see how this battle plays out.

Ikaris

Ikaris is certainly the most powerful Eternal. This is practically shown all through the movie. It took 3 Eternals to hold him back, and of course, he made a show of them. He was able to easily toss them around during their fight. From the movie, it is also clear that Ikaris is pretty durable. He sustained absolutely no scratch or injury even after his fight with his fellow Eternals, and those monster creatures. Another interesting feature of Ikaris is his eye blasts. These blasts fries deviants like they are nothing. The blast was even able to slice the Eternal ship in half. Ikaris is also fast, maybe not as fast as Makkari the Eternal Speedster, but could pounce on deviants and other Eternals in the blink of an eye.

Although Ikaris may be the most powerful Eternal, He is not more powerful than Thor.

Thor

Thor has an insane strength, if he could take on tough opponents like the hulk, Thanos, then Ikaris won’t be much of a problem. Thor was even able to take the power stone, and withstand the full force of a star. So, Ikaris eye blasts would be easy to handle. It doesn’t take much for Thor to change things in a fight if he merely shows up. Even Dr. Doom, one of the most unrespected villains in Marvel history, respected him in the first series of Marvel Secret Wars, and Doom normally doesn’t respect anyone. All of these characters have fought against Thor in some capacity. His recurring sparring partners are a veritable who’s who of Marvel villains, and he always comes out on top.

The only thing Ikaris has on Thor is speed, and of course Thor can handle this by just throwing lightning around. Not to mention, the infinity gauntlet,  and his overpowering thrusty battle axe.

Thor has this one. Thor wins.

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Clash of Sorcerers: Dr Strange Vs John Constantine. Who’s likely to prevail in a Death match?

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Movie lovers around the world especially ones who are diehard comic book fans of different superhero universes usually like to draw comparisons between Heros and villains across their universes. Some of such comparisons are carried out between DC comic universe and the Marvel comic universe ranking each character according to their ability to win in a death match. So, I’ll just go with the flow and take a look at two Lords of magic in this article who seem to be masters of both the good and dark arts; Dr Stephen Strange and John Constantine. 

Dr Strange

Dr Stephen V. Strange is actually a surgeon-turned Sorcerer supreme, who was a gifted doctor till an accident caused him to lose the use of his hands. Having tried everything thinkable in modern medicine, he found use again in Tibet where he regained the use of his hands after being trained by The Ancient One. After learning magic, he became sorcerer supreme and eventually Earth’s defender against any mystical or wicked forces. 

John Constantine

John Constantine is a warlock and an infamous con man well versed in sorcery and the dark arts. He walks the fine line between being the bad guy and the good guy, hence making him a worthy anti hero. Notable for his powerful spells and deals with the lords of darkness, eventually tricking them, he prefers to use cunning over magic when dealing with them. He is also a genius in and of himself. 

Comparing the two protagonists in a fight to the death 

If these two characters were to engage in a death match, a variety of factors would come into play, including their intellect, physical stamina, sense of right and wrong, etc. Considering some of these factors, it’s difficult to predict who will emerge victorious, given that both are masters of their craft and both have daring back stories. All is fair in love and war. May the best sorcerer win. Lol.

Wits.

Looking at who’s wittier, although Dr Strange is sorcerer supreme due to his numerous training exercises in magic and spells and probably his skill as a former doctor( which is probably why he’s good with hand movements.. my opinion though), Constantine is kind of like a cunning individual added to the fact that he’s also a pretty good magician. We can see this from his trickery in dealing with demons and devils, to cheating death and sometimes discovering loopholes in the smallest and biggest possible ways. I’d say Constantine is likely to win from this angle. 

Skill. 

Well I’d say Dr Strange wins on this one. Here why I say so. Although Constantine is a powerful sorcerer, he needs time to chant and create these spells, which in normal life-death situations would likely leave him susceptible to attacks from his enemies. Dr Strange on the other hand needs only perform hand movements and he gets the party started. Dr Strange, most times doesn’t need to chant or recite or even make markings on the floor. Which makes this situation a kind of prevailing one. 

Acquaintances.

Constantine is a magical expert in many schools of the dark arts. During battles, he might probably need to call some acquaintances irrespective of whether they are a demon or not. Dr Strange mostly is on the side of morality and although he has powerful friends, thoughts of calling on the powerful ones yet below are sort of an unthinkable option. In battles, friends especially powerful ones are usually a plus in order to tip the scales in one’s favor. I think Constantine has this one. 

From this, I think we know who prevails considering these factors. Before you eat me raw, these are my opinion though there are many other factors to consider. I know you think differently, so why do you think the opposite. Try me.

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Which Actor played Ian Fleming’s James Bond Character best?

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One of the most popular and intense franchises to make history, the no other spy thriller movie character written by Ian Fleming, James Bond. The long-going franchise initially produced by Albert Broccoli and Harry Saltzman has lived on till today with various producers and casting of six actors altogether. 

 Since its debut in 1962, the character Bond(007) is so loved by the public, don’t know whether it’s the suit or the charisma that comes along with the character. James Bond is not just a person but an icon that has been passed down over the years with different personalities showing us more side to the beloved 007. 

We all have our favourite and best bond actors but we cannot deny the fact that some just fit the character so well than the others. Just my opinion, but not all bond actors are on the same par when it came to showing us who fit the role, and here is what I think about the actors to have played the role and the ones who were generally considered loved by the public. 

6/6

George Lazenby

The Australian actor and officially the second bond with his only bond movie Her majesty’s secret service (1969) didn’t quite fit the role, probably because he was too rigid for the role. The charisma and style just weren’t. This would come as a shock to some fans because of him being a former model, which would have made him your model icon James bond. He did so well in the ability to portray aggression impressing the producers but that didn’t quite cut it, did it? He was supposedly too physically convincing and quit his role being compared to his predecessor which set the bar too high for him to ascertain. After all, he wasn’t even a professional actor.

5/6

Timothy Dalton

Arguably one of the most popular James bonds, the fourth bond was rumoured to be so loved by fans following his first bond movie in 1987, the living daylights. Unfortunately, his role was cut short due to legal issues and delay in production with him starring in only two movies. We can’t deduce enough from just two movies although he was what Ian Fleming had in mind of who and what James Bond is. So much potential from him but I guess shit happens. His popularity has been widely debated as the first and sixth bonds presumably have stolen the hearts of the people due to the overall quality and the innovative nature of their films.

4/6

Roger Moore

Being the third British spy or Bond character, Roger suited for this role seven times and was known for his violence during the franchise. What didn’t Roger do! battled with crocodiles, wrestled with a metallic shark, went toe to toe with a man with metallic teeth (in the spy who loved). His intense action role and humor made us love him although some might say it didn’t make his movies worth rewatching.

3/6

Pierce Brosnan

Probably one of the best-suited actors for the character, our fifth bond actor still deserves all the love and respect he gets being considered as one of the most loved actors by the producers. His style, character, and charisma with the love he gives to his woman still get fans all hyped up. Besides, it was from his character we get to see the “bond girl” as not just a damsel in distress but also as someone who could kick ass and lit some action. He paved the way for the sixth bond making the bond movie more emotional than physical later on.

2/6

Daniel Craig

One of the best actors to play the role, we have our very own blonde and sixth Bond, hopefully not the last James bond. Although being skeptical in his first appearance, thinking fans wouldn’t love him and all, Craig still pulled it off showing us more of the intellectual and romantic side of Bond. His movies were on point, making him the most commercially successful James Bond. He saved the cinema James bond if I must say. But I guess James bond isn’t just all about the money cause he will be ranking the best, won’t he? 

1/6

Sean Connery(Best)

The first man to portray the character, bond, James bond will always be loved and respected by fans anytime and anywhere. He set the standards too high for the rest if you ask me. I won’t say he is the “perfect” modelled James bond, but the sophisticated style and charisma he put into the character or role cannot be underestimated. He didn’t try at all, he simply depicted class and sexiness, with a cigarette in his mouth while introducing the character. He embodied the character and charmed everyone making us love him so much.

Final thoughts

You may have your opinions and thoughts about the ranking, well why won’t you, we are all entitled to our opinions, and a character affects people in different ways, so my view can never be yours. But let’s not ignore facts. Feel free to leave comments or air your opinions down below.

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3 ways Makkari from the Eternals is a better Speedster than the Flash

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Since Marvel’s “Eternals” movie was released, this debate has been going on for a while as to who’s faster among these two speedsters : Marvel’s own Makkari from the Eternals and DC’s Barry Allen, commonly known as the flash. Before we get into the main deal let’s recap who these characters are:

Makkari

Makkari is a member of a race of genetically modified beings, who were created at the world forge by the Celestials. These Celestials arrived Earth in 5000 B.C to fast track the progress of Humanity and protect humans from Villains called ” deviants”.

Barry Allen “The Flash”

The Flash, a founding member of the Justice League, is widely regarded as the world’s fastest man. He taps into the Speed Force and transforms into a costumed crime-fighter using his super-speed abilities.

Now let’s get down to business, How is Makkari a better Speedster than the Flash??

1.Superhuman Strength

When it comes to strength, i believe we can agree that barry is behind. Makkari possesses superhuman strength able to lift at least 30 tons under normal conditions. Well as for barry, let’s just say he’s human in that aspect.

2.Combat Skills

Barry isn’t particularly skilled in hand-to-hand combat. His prior fights with Reverse Flash, Zoom, Godspeed, Gorilla Grodd, and others demonstrate this. It normally takes him a long time to find out a means to defeat Villains without resorting to speed. Barry Allen can be beaten to a pulp by a Speedster who is on the same level as him and has good combat skills.

Makkari, on the other hand, has millennia of fighting experience. Makkari’s metabolism is additionally boosted by cosmic energy, therefore she doesn’t get tired from physical activity.

3.Earth-Eternal Physiology

Makkari, like the other eternals has a lifeform supported by cosmic energy and has complete Control over her body even when he’s sleep or unconscious. This is to say that Makkari cannot die from old age and is immune to diseases to a degree not known. Makkari also has body reinforced by cosmic energy making her indestructible. The only force that can injure Makkari is a cosmic force stronger than hers, or a distintegration at the molecular level.

Well this is merely an opinion, leave yours in the comment box.

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Was “No time to Die” movie worth the hype?

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Have we seen the last of James Bond? Well, who knows, but I think this is the last we’ll see Daniel Craig in his role as James Bond in the movie, “No time to Die”. The movie released by Metro-Goldwyn Mayer & Eon productions in October of 2021 after the long wait due to the covid-19 pandemic. Well, for most people who followed the James Bond character from its inception in the ’60s, “No time to Die” might just have been yet another masterpiece of action and storytelling following the travails of Daniel Craig in reprising his role. 

It’s no wonder that the franchise over the years has gained huge popularity owing to the large budget and kinds of characters cast in each movie. The level of action, espionage, car chases and all just seems to blow the mind in a million ways. 

Plot

No time to Die begins with Madeleine Swann (Lea Seydoux) as a little girl in a cabin with her mother. Safin (Rami Malek) attacks them and kills Madeline’s mother because her father killed his whole family. But she escapes and falls into the frozen water, but is spared by Safin. Later we see the love story between Swann and Bond as they spend time together in Matera. Bond visits Vesper Lynd’s grave, but is ambushed by Blofeld (Christoph Waltz)’s men making Bond leave Swann as he thought she was responsible. 

Moving on, we are taken through the series of events and action that leads Bond to the discovery of project Heracles and Nanobots which Blofeld tries to make use of in his evil plot. Later, reinstated by M16 boss M (Ralph Fiennes), Bond, Felix Leiter, Logan Ash and Paloma, a CIA agent take on Blofeld’s men in Cuba and capture Obruchev, a scientist working for Safin. Unknowingly, Bond is infected by a reintroduced Swann when he goes to see Blofeld and mistakenly kills him. Reunited in Love, we get to see the couple back together again and also, wait for it, Baby Mathilde, who has Bond’s blue eyes. Ash, who is a double agent and his minions try to kill the family, but is killed by Bond instead leading to Bond’s family being taken by Safin.  We see surprisingly the new 007, Nomi (Lashanna Lynch) and Bond later on in action in a bid to rescue the family from Safin’s hideout. Safin is later killed by Bond who on fighting him is infected and cannot leave the facility. With airstrikes already called on the facility, Bond bids his family goodbye and tells them he loves them and that’s the last we see of James Bond. 

Why I think the movie was worth the hype

Many Bond fans are reminiscing on social media about Daniel Craig’s time in the role of 007, which has come to a close. No Time To Die, Craig’s latest film as 007, has many fans rethinking their assessment of Skyfall as the actor’s best performance. 

Well, after watching the movie, I just couldn’t seem to imagine ( now don’t get me wrong, all past Bond characters were superb, and Craig just fitted into the role perfectly) who else could play James Bond with such class. Well, I guess we’ll get to see that in subsequent movies. (I really hope so; crying emoji)

Here’s why I think it’s worth the hype.

It was a successful conclusion to the series

Daniel Craig’s No Time To Die career has come to an end, and fans are saddened to see him go. In the past, numerous films and television shows have struggled to put a series to a close. 

In No Time To Die, the current film series came to an appropriate finale. That final picture allowed Craig to say goodbye to the part while still bringing it to a close. 

We got to see female action

It is in Cuba that we get to know the female 007 who took over Bond’s number when the former agent resigned. It’s no surprise that Nomi (Lashana Lynch), the new Bond girl, is sensational, but the debut of CIA operative Paloma (Ana de Armas) is equally impressive. It’s refreshing to see Bond Girls take center stage alongside the male action heroes.

The movie enabled Bond to form deeper “bonds”

A fundamental issue that we see often in the Bond franchise is that Bond has a habit of pursuing women. For the sake of the story, No Time to Die ignored this aspect of the character, which was a rather wise decision. 

By giving Bond a closer relationship to the people in his life, particularly Madeleine, Bond became a more fully formed character.

The movie’s got some nice action

Every other Bond movie has been outdone by No Time to Die in terms of its jaw-dropping action scenes. Each scene, from car chases to hand-to-hand combat to gunplay, was expertly staged and executed.  It was a perfect match, and the film captured it well. 

We also got to see vintage and modern models of cars with awesome gadgets

A marvellous job was done in recreating James Bond’s automotive and technological past in No Time To Die. In addition to the dual mini-guns and smoke billowing from his vintage Aston Martin, Q’s innovations were on full exhibit, from EMP watches to popping eyes. 

Many fans were happy to see the franchise’s exotic automobiles and Q’s technology get the recognition they deserve. 

“No time to Die” gave Bond a purpose to fight for 

In No Time To Die, James Bond became a father for the first time. When James and Madeleine decided to start a new life together, they decided to leave their old one. Guns and suspicion, of course, scuppered this meeting. 

Bond discovered that he had a daughter when he and M were reunited after so long. To Bond, this was a driving force throughout the rest of the film. A father’s battle to protect his daughter even changed how he interacted with a movie villain.

Well, these and lot more are the reasons why I think you should just grab some popcorn and chillout with the movie. Really, I would like to know your thoughts if you’ve already watched it. Did you enjoy it? 

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Red Notice: 5 Most Epic Scenes in Red Notice

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November 5, 2021 saw the release of the Action-comedy movie Red Notice. The movie, which was distributed by Netflix, starred Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot in its main roles. Although all three actors have once played roles in the Fast and Furious franchise, this was the first time their (all three) characters had an interactive screen time.

The plot follows the actions of two competing thieves (Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot) and an FBI agent suspected of theft (Dwayne Johnson) and their goals of stealing the three bejeweled “Cleopatra’s eggs” for unique reasons.

This Rawson Marshall Thurber’s movie is something I’d say was not too good and not so bad. Red Notice is a slightly above average movie. Still, there were some really thrilling moments in the 118-minutes film that are worth appreciating.

Most Epic Scenes in the Movie

(SPOILER ALERT)

In no particular order, the most exciting moments within the movie’s running time are:

John Hartley Reveals That the Egg in the Museum Is a Fake and Has to Chase Nolan Booth

Special Agent John Hartley (Dwayne Johnson)  believes that the so-called Cleopatra’s Egg in the Roman museum is a fake replica because it doesn’t reflect heat when he scans it with a thermal sensor, contrary to what would be expected from a jewel with 18 karats of gold. He finally proves that the egg has been switched for a fake by pouring a can of soda directly on the artifact which starts melting immediately to the surprise of everyone present in the room.

The scene continues with Hartley giving the art thief Nolan Booth (Ryan Reynolds) a hot chase. One amazing fact about the pursuit is that Ryan Reynolds’ character finds it easier to evade obstacles and pass through narrow places due to the considerable size difference between Dwayne Johnson’s character and his.

Ed Sheeran’s Scene at the Wedding of the Egyptian Billionaire’s Daughter

The multiple awards winning singer English singer Ed Sheeran had an uncredited cameo appearance in the movie. Though he had a relatively short screen time in the movie, the little scene he had was a blast.

First of all, the bride abandons the groom and diverts her attention to Ed Sheeran, her favorite singer, when he begins performing.

Again, when the wedding is stormed by agents of the Interpol, Ed Sheeran tries to fight off an Interpol agent with a guitar while declaring that he’s Ed Sheeran and he featured in HBO’s Game of Thrones.

Nolan Booth Announces That John Hartley Is an FBI Agent in the Russian Prison Dining Room

When Booth and Hartley are arrested and sent to a remote Russian prison, they’re expected to work hand-in-hand to escape the horrible situation. However, during breakfast one day, Booth begins announcing that Hartley is an FBI agent in the prison dining room. It’s more ridiculous to see Booth trying to point out the difference between an FBI agent and a cop.

The other prisoners are unsatisfied and one of them proceeds to fight with Hartley, thereby creating a turmoil in the prison. Later in the movie, it’s revealed that Booth acted this way to create a medium for him to steal a prison official’s keycard. Slick, right?

Nolan Booth and John Hartley Versus the Charging Bull

In a bid to avoid being shot by Sotte Voce, an international arms dealer who was once in possession of the second Cleopatra’s Egg, Booth and Hartley unknowingly run into an arena where an angry charging bull is present. The thrilling part of this scene is that Booth and Hartley are placed in a dilemma where they have to either risk being shot by Sotte Voce or risk being mauled by the angry bull. They chose the latter eventually.

Who You Thought Is Your Partner is actually my Partner-in-Crime


For the most part of the movie Red Notice, Booth believes that he and Hartley are partners working against a common enemy, Sarah Black (Gal Gadot) who’s believed to go by the code name “The Bishop ”. The viewers of the movie were also made to believe this story.

However, towards the end of the movie, an impressive plot twist unfolded. Here, Hartley and Sarah Black divulge to Booth and the unsuspecting viewers that they’re actually a criminal duo and simultaneously romantic partners. They also reveal the linking threads in their plans connecting them.

Final Thoughts

There are some other great scenes in Red Notice as well. Still, I think these five scenes were the most captivating and most expertly-presented of them all.

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Dune: Things we want to know in the Sequel

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Well, those of us that have recently seen Dune would agree it’s worth every attention it is getting. The movie seems to have it all, from its direction to delivery and plot. An adaption of Frank Herbert’s book Dune, it sure set a path of its own. A previous movie of the same name from the book was done in 1984, but we must agree that Dune 2021 is more of an upgrade. 

The ending of the first Dune Movie was only the middle of Frank Herbert’s book and viewers can surely expect more. It does leave us hanging and it felt like the most interesting part of the movie was only about to begin with Paul (Timothee Chalamet) meeting the girl he has always seen in his visions, Chani (Zendaya).

The movie is centered on the great house of Atriedes’ heir, Paul Atriedes, gifted with visions. He sees visions of a girl with blue eyes(a characteristic feature of the Fremen) who he had never met before, but believed she was key to his fate. The journey isn’t straightforward. His father, Leto Atriedes(Oscar Isaac), the Duke is ordered by the emperor to take charge of Arrakis after abruptly removing another great house (Harkonnens) from control of the planet. The emperor has other intentions with this move seeing the Atriedes as a great threat to him.

When the battle between the two great houses begins, the emperor takes side with the Harkonnes and sends his private army(the Sardaukar). The Atriedes’ house are exposed to danger and their bloodline is at the brink of being wiped out. Leto is betrayed by his physician Dr. Yueh (Chang Chen) and delivered to The Baron (Stellan Skarsgard), head of the Harkonnens to be killed. He dies but not without taking some of Baron’s best men with him. Leto’s wife Jesicca (Rebecca Ferguson)and son are caught, but escape from their captors using their gift (the Voice) to free themselves from their captors. With Leto dead, it sets the path for Paul to head the Atriedes’ house, but Paul has bigger plans and has his eyes set on controlling the imperium. This sets the tone for the movie and gives it an entertaining thrill.

With the part 2 coming out in 2023, here are some questions we ask and want answers.

What is the objective of the Bene Gesserit?

 In this movie, the Bene Gesserit wields the strongest power. They work closely with the great houses to assist them, but they have their own plans. The compulsive and manipulative effect of their Voice makes them feared. They believe they have a responsibility to save humanity from itself and launch it to a new generation of greatness.

Similarly, they assume Kwisatz Haderach is the crusader of this cause and think they might just have found him in person of Paul Atriedes. However, what we don’t know is how far are they ready to see their goals fulfilled? To save humanity, they probably need to have the highest power in the land (the throne). How far are they willing to go?

 Moreover, if it’s achieved, what are their plans on saving humanity?

Does Paul fulfil his destiny and ascend the throne?

We see at the end of part 1 that Paul thinks he has a shot at the throne with the king having no sons and therefore no heir. If he is to make his move, then he would have to face the emperor and his fearsome army.

Again, if he is to succeed, he would need an army to stand a chance, and the Fremen with their desert power sure makes good allies. Although, I think we already saw this play out in his vision in the tent, where he seems to have won, his fight with Jamis taught us that his visions don’t always happen the exact way he sees them.

What is The Baron’s Role in the Grand scheme of things?

The Baron intended to take back control of Arrakis and exploit their resources and make gain. This was what led him to fight the Atriedes. He was lucky not to have died with Leto after his shield saved him and he ran to the ceiling at the last minute. Though, he isn’t fully healthy and seems to be recuperating in a thick black oil. 

Still, Paul, knowing he killed his father, is not likely to sit still and this may lead to another battle between the two great houses. His relationship with the emperor and his strong presence in Arrakis certainly makes their battle a good one to see.

Final Thoughts 

Perhaps, the second part of this movie may not answer all our questions. Regardless, seeing the success of part one, the producer Denis Villeneuve thinks there may be a trilogy adapting Herbert’s sequel, Dune Messiah. Till then, we have our hands crossed. Meanwhile, the part 2 has been slated for release on the 20th of October 2023.