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Art of Living & Literature Across Frontiers: How to make a superhero movie that doesn't suck
Five simple rules to make sure future flicks about caped crusaders fly
They're everywhere. Blue, green or orange skinned, clad in Lycra, leather or nothing at all, superheroes have taken over America's multiplexes The lords of Hollywood have evidently concluded that we can't get enough of the costumed freaks -- and if the surprisingly strong opening of "Fantastic Four" is any indication, they may be right. But if we're destined to spend the next several years watching movies about mutants, musclemen and assorted other misfits, it'd be nice if those movies were good. To improve the odds, here are a fistful of easy rules for making a superhero movie that doesn't suck
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