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Ranking movies isn’t easy, mainly because everyone has different tastes and criteria, even when it comes to critiques and reviews. So, whether fans believe the critics or not, sites like IMDb can offer another source of opinions, as the website collects fan rankings. They may not be the most reliable or unbiased, but they help gauge the relative quality of a film.
With DCstarting its new universe with the DCUand Supermanthis year, now is a good time to look back at the best DC Comics movies ever through the eyes of IMDb. This list highlights the ten highest-rated DC movies on IMDb, based on a collection of fan ratings, with films such as the original Batman just missing out.
10
‘Watchmen’ (2009)
IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
Fans will notice a couple of Zack Snyder movies on this list, but despite being a polarizing director, he has made two beloved DC films. Watchmenis based on Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons‘ iconic comic book, in which a retired group of heroes’ past emerges, threatening to expose their dark secrets, all while the world’s safety is in danger.
The film has many issues, and even the creators aren’t fans of it, but that didn’t stop IMDb users from giving it a respectable 7.6 rating. Superhero movies aren’t just for kids, and Watchmen is an ultra-gritty, dark, and mature story that resonated with many IMDb users, as many of the upcoming films are known for their grittiness.
In a version of 1985 where superheroes exist, the murder of a colleague sends active vigilante Rorschach on the trail of a conspiracy that will change the course of history.
IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
Many fans may not be familiar with Road to Perdition, but DC doesn’t only produce superhero comics; they have released a diverse assortment of mature and thrilling stories. This mobster story follows a father and his son on a quest for revenge after his client’s son murders members of their family.
Road to Perdition has a star-studded cast including Tom Hanks, Daniel Craig, Jude Law,and Paul Newman. This mob classic is full of style, delivering a distinct gangster drama that fans wouldn’t believe is based on a DC comic. It is a thrilling, captivating, and mature story that seems to attract many IMDb users, as they voted it one of the best DC comic films ever.
A mob enforcer’s son in 1930s Illinois witnesses a murder, forcing him and his father to take to the road, and his father down a path of redemption and revenge.
8
‘Batman: Mask of the Phantasm’ (1993)
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
Animation is becoming increasingly mainstream, and DC has consistently been at the forefront of this medium, delivering one of the best animated superhero films: Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Set in the same universe as Batman: The Animated Series, the movie follows Bruce (Kevin Conroy) at his lowest, both physically and mentally, as demons from his past are involved in a new string of murders.
There are five Batman movies on this list, and Mask of the Phantasm is the first; however, that shouldn’t detract from its indescribable legacy and influence. Although IMDb users may disagree, many fans believe this is the best Batman movie due to its effective use of animation, distinctive style, emotional story, engaging mystery elements, well-developed characters, and a well-written villain.
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
7
‘The Batman’ (2022)
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
As the most recent movie on this list, The Batman has already done wonders in establishing itself as one of the top ten DC films. Bruce (Robert Pattinson) only sees the use of Batman, which is why he pushes himself every night to stop crime, including the twisted plans of the Riddler (Paul Dano) to expose and murder the higher-ups involved in a city-wide conspiracy. However, Bruce learns the meaning of his actions and what he must do.
While some weren’t a fan of the final act, slow pacing, and long runtime, IMDb users found it incredible, especially the dark mystery and chilling atmosphere of Gotham City. It is one of thebest adaptations of Batman yet, placing him in his element of mystery and keeping things grounded, earning it high praise among fan critics at IMDb.
In a dark city plagued by crime and corruption, a masked crusader investigates a puzzling string of crimes linked by cryptic messages. His journey into the depths of the city’s sinister underworld reveals connections among its most powerful citizens and forces him to confront his own complex relationship with justice.
6
‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ (2021)
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
The DCEU failed horrifically, but it at least provided fans with a few good movies, including Zack Snyder’s Justice League. With Superman (Henry Cavill) dead, Batman (Ben Affleck) and Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) aim to create a group of heroes to protect the world from dangerous threats. However, these threats appear sooner than anticipated, with Darkseid’s (Ray Porter) forces invading Earth to claim the Mother Boxes.
Zack Snyder’s Justice League encounters many of the same problems as Snyder’s other films, including the overuse of slow motion and overly dramatic moments. However, fans can’t deny his incredible sense of style, which he infuses into each movie, creating an ultra-stylized superhero film with epic action and memorable moments. With some of the Justice League’s most powerful characters, this film is a smash hit.
Director Zack Snyder’s initial vision for Justice League follows Batman (Ben Affleck), Superman (Henry Cavill), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), the Flash (Ezra Miller), Cyborg (Ray Fisher), and Aquaman (Jason Momoa) as they battle to prevent the forces of New God Steppenwolf from conquering Earth. The Snyder cut of the film differs significantly from the theatrically released original, including numerous additional story elements and sequences that were later cut from the film.
5
‘V for Vendetta’ (2005)
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Like Road to Perdition,V for Vendetta is another classic film that many people may not realize is part of DC’s repertoire. Also made by Alan Moore, this iconic anti-fascist and deep dive into oppression and politics follows the titular anarchist (Hugo Weaving) who aims to fight against England’s oppressors and change the world through extreme measures.
From its terrific cast to a profound exploration of anarchism and politics, fans adore the chaotic nature of this film, which has earned it a high ranking on IMDb. The film is a riveting masterpiece that highlights the similarities in IMDb rankings, which favor dark, mature, and gritty movies, such as V for Vendetta, a memorable film that represents DC’s diversity.
4
‘Batman Begins’ (2005)
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
Christopher Nolan is an influential modern director and has also famously created one of the most iconic movie trilogies, starting with Batman Begins. It follows Bruce Wayne’s (Christian Bale) origins of losing his parents and then training with the League of Assassins. However, he must don the cape and cowl and fight his master if he wants to protect the city that broke him.
Many Batman fans love this movie so much because it faithfully portrays his origins with the League of Assassins and tells a personal and grounded story. This film established the grounded approach that would be followed in every subsequent Batman movie, and viewers, including IMDb users, seem to appreciate this approach, which earned it an 8.2 rating on IMDb.
After witnessing his parents’ deaths, Bruce learns the art of fighting to confront injustice. When he returns to Gotham as Batman, he must stop a secret society that intends to destroy the city.
3
‘Joker’ (2019)
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
While fans would like to forget about the offensive sequel, Jokeris one of the greatest comic book movies ever, even being nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) is down on his luck from losing his job, living in a miserable city, and learning that his mother abused him as a child. However, when he learns his life is a comedy, he flips that frown upside down and turns himself into the clown prince of crime.
For better or worse, it influenced and resonated with many fans who found it relatable, starting another craze for the Joker as a mascot of the effects of a hateful society. Joker is a visceral and captivating movie that tells the horrific origin story of the titular character. Its grounded approach and twisted nature are yet another indicator that IMDb users love that sort of thing, ranking as thethird-highest-rated DC film.
During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.
2
‘The Dark Knight Rises’ (2012)
IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
Even though Christopher Nolan didn’t want to return for a third movie, he needed to end the trilogy with a bang, and The Dark Knight Rises certainly did so in the minds of the fans on IMDb. After leaving for years, Batman (Christian Bale) is forced to return after the appearances of a cat burglar (Anne Hathaway) and terrorist (Tom Hardy) put Gotham back in danger.
When discussing Nolan’s Batman trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises is often considered the weakest, which makes it surprising that fans voted it the second-highest-rated DC film on IMDb, with a rating of 8.4. The Dark Knight Rises concludes satisfyingly and serves as a worthy finale to one of the greatest trilogies ever, which is partially why fans hold this movie in such high regard.
Eight years after the Joker’s reign of chaos, Batman is coerced out of exile with the assistance of the mysterious Selina Kyle in order to defend Gotham City from the vicious guerrilla terrorist Bane.
1
‘The Dark Knight’ (2008)
IMDb Rating: 9.0/10
It is no surprise that all of Nolan’s Batman trilogy is on this list, even though many may not consider The Dark Knight Rises as the second best. However, everyone expected The Dark Knight to take the number one spot. The Joker (Heath Ledger) is on a rampage, trying to prove his philosophy, but Batman (Bale) must not let emotions overwhelm him.
The Dark Knight is the highest-rated DC film on IMDb and every other website because of its iconic story, influential characters, and monumental legacy. However, it is also the third-highest-rated film on IMDb in general, proving to be a historic film that stands atop the superhero genre.
When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.
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