Comic Film Classification

Most Comic-based feature films, both DC Comics produced and Marvel Comics produced, are classified as 12A. Films under this category are considered to be unsuitable for very young people. Those aged under 12 years are only admitted if accompanied by an adult, aged at least 18 years, at all times during the motion picture. However, it is generally not recommended that children under 12 years should watch the film. Films under this category can contain mature themes, discrimination, soft drugs, moderate swear words, infrequent strong language and moderate violence, sex references and nudity. Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed. Sexual violence may be implied or briefly indicated.

 

Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man 3, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises are just some examples of 12A Rated Comic-adapted movies

Iron Man - Information

 

 

Spiderman - Information

 

 

Analysis - Spiderman (Timeline)

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Columbia  00:01-00:18

Marvel  00:20-00:30

Columbia Pictures presents  00:34-00:37

A Marvel Enterprize/Laura Ziskin production  00:40-00:43

Spider Man  00:48-00:52

Staring Tobey Maguire  00:54-00:57

Willem Dafoe  00:59-01:02

Kirstan Dunst  01:03-01:07

James Franco  01:09-01:12

Cliff Robertson  01:13-01:17

Rossmary Harris  01:18-01:21

J.K. Simmons  01:23-01:26

Gerry Becker, Bill Nunn  01:28-01:31

Jack Betts, Stanley Anderson, Ron Perkins  01:33-01:37

Casting by Francine Maisler and Lynn Kressel  01:38-01:42

Co-producer Grant Curtace  01:44-01:47

Music by Danny Elfman  01:51-01:55

Costume Designer by James Archeson  02:00-02:04

Visual Effects Designed by John Dykstra Asc  02:05-02:09

Edited by Bob Muraski and Arther Coburn A.C.E.  02:10-02:14

Production Designer Neil Spisak  02:15-02:18

Director of Photography Don Bergess ASC  02:20-02:24

Executive Producers Avi Arad, Stan Lee  02:27-02:31

Marvel

Marvel comics first began as Timely Comics in 1939 and since then it has signed up with Walt Disney and has become a multi-billion dollar corporation

Marvel comics are the creator of many of the well known superheroes we know today. Characters such as Iron Man, Hulk and Spiderman are some of Marvels creations along with teams such as The Avengers and The Fantastic Four. These characters are known and loved by millions, children and adults alike. Action comics attract possibly widest audience range of all the film genres. As children we often dream of being a superhero and performing the stunts that our favourite characters do.

When we see the Marvel logo we instantly associate the film to be an action film, not the aggressive and danger associated with the likes of Die Hard, but instead with more fun-loving characters that we can relate to emotionally. With Marvel films, they have made the difference between the hero and villain very clear. Everything we see of the superhero, the colours, lighting, his whole character influences the audience to like them and be on their side.