In this Moving Panels One Shot, Laramy and Nicholas dive into one of the most debated topics in comic book movie fandom: are some films judged harshly because they’re genuinely bad, or because a single performance throws everything off balance? From great actors trapped in messy movies to questionable choices in otherwise solid films, we explore what truly makes a performance “bad” — and whether it’s always the actor’s fault. We take an in-depth look at Brandon Routh in Superman Returns, Margot Robbie in Suicide Squad, Jamie Foxx in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Tom Hardy in Venom, and Katie Holmes in Batman Begins, and we even give some love to Nicolas Cage and his unforgettable contributions to the genre. Join us for a fun and thoughtful discussion about the strange alchemy of performances, tone, and storytelling in comic book adaptations.
