Top 10 MARVEL MOVIES
10. X2: X-Men United (2003) 20th Century Fox It may seem small compared to the history-shattering events of First Class or Days of Future Past , but the second X-Men movie is still the best film in the principle X-Men franchise because of its laser focus on the persecution of its characters, both good and evil. The prejudice against mutants feels more personal in this installment, with the villain (a vile Brian Cox) exacting personal revenge against the X-Men with a first-strike mentality that feels all-too prescient in post-9/11 America. And the inclusion of Bobby Drake’s incredulous family, who handle his “coming out” in exactly the wrong way, sends a firm message that the X-Men are outsider heroes who will always be socially relevant. Add in some great action and a plot that, unlike most of the rest of the films in this franchise, actually makes perfect sense and you’ve got the best “proper” ...