MCU Ranked

9/10 A stunning mixture of a thought-provoking political thriller and an exuberant, escapist superhero flick, this is still The Dark Knight of the MCU and a high-point the franchise, even while its going as strongly as it is now, is yet to top.

9/10 There are flaws such as an unnecessary subplot and some characters not getting enough screen-time, but overall this, the superhero epic to end all superhero epics (until Avengers Endgame that is) is a smashing success that's relentlessly thrilling, intelligently witty, brilliantly acted and hauntingly powerful. The ending is the best scene in superhero film history and it also has arguably the best comic book movie villain ever.

8.5/10 An occasionally confused but mostly exhilarating comic book movie that actually improves the second time around, this is a clever and emotional piece of blockbuster cinema that, in the titular conflict, refuses to let us take a side.

8.5/10 At this time the most ambitious comic book film ever, this thankfully turned out to be a dream come true for everyone. It brought all the characters to brilliant life, gave them a great script and put them in some truly insane action scenes. As a story, it's forgettable, but as an action film it's utterly joyous.

8/10 It's a movie with undeniable pacing problems, but thanks to Shane Black's smart, razor-sharp script and an assortment of wonderful performances, this is a hilarious, heartfelt and delightful blockbuster with real personality. Oh, and the Mandarin twist was brilliant.

8/10 Despite a disappointing final battle, this benefits from its stunning mix of comedy and pathos, as well as its unforgettable gallery of heroes. It also represented a welcome deviation from Marvel formula and proved the MCU isn't just a one-trick pony.

8/10 It's insanely self-indulgent, but this is still an underrated MCU film. It's arguably the franchise's funniest, it's definitely the franchise's most visually stunning and it contains one of the best film opening scenes Ever. On the whole, a spectacular superhero sequel.

8/10 The MCU's most political film makes for a very thought-provoking and touching experience, but still delivers a gripping thrill ride with just the right amount of comedy. It is an excellent movie, although due to its somewhat dull protagonist and some forced romance it shouldn't be the highest-rated superhero film on Rotten Tomatoes.

8/10 A beautifully done blend of superhero film and high school comedy, this rises on the strength of its warm, witty screenplay, wonderfully geeky atmosphere and genuinely amazing performances, although its let down slightly by flat visuals and some actors being wasted. It's the third best Spider-Man film after Raimi's first 2 Spider-Man films.

8/10 It's been eclipsed by many of the follow ups and has a disappointing final act, but nevertheless this is still a very good start for the MCU that is a thrilling ride, but works even better as a character study of Tony Stark, who Robert Downey Jr. played perfectly from the very beginning.

7.5/10 Ignoring issues such as flat direction, a forced romance and a terrible villain, this is so much better than it had any right to be. There's a sense of what-if thanks to Edgar Wright's departure, but the film we got was still very entertaining and charming.

6.5/10 An overall well-done superhero origin story that is raised up by good direction, a strong hero, villain, love interest and plenty of memorable moments, although it also feels safe, underdone and overly kid-friendly at times. For some reason, this is the MCU film that holds up the worst on repeat viewings.

6.5/10 This is a frustrating one. It's full of stunning visuals, great performances and it stands aside from the rest of the MCU, but it's also got a terrible villain, an even worse romance, a lack of charm and an overly obnoxious hero.

6/10 An ultra-safe and forgettable sequel with an overly small-scale plot and a by-the-numbers script, this was a disappointment after Infinity War although the strong performances and action scenes ensured it was still a good viewing on the whole.

6/10 Controversy time. Yes, this was kind-of funny, visually stunning and well-acted but it wasn't That funny. It only seemed that funny because you watched it in an audience full of laughter. Additionally, the action isn't that good, the plot is scattershot and there's no pathos at all. On repeat viewings, this is doomed to hold up horribly.

6/10 By far the most forgettable MCU film, although in this particular case that's not an attack on the film. It's the one the fewest people have seen and has few connections with the other films. It's worth watching as it makes for a fun viewing, although the lack of drama and uneven performances weigh it down considerably.

6/10 Is this really worse than Incredible Hulk and Ant-Man 2? Yes it is. Aside from a handful of good set-pieces this was a crushing let-down thanks to its weightless script, over-stuffed narrative and insulting lack of risk-taking.

5/10 This is made better by Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston and Kenneth Branagh, but sadly their best efforts are let down by bad action scenes and a general lack of power or fun.

4/10 One of only 2 bad MCU films to date, this isn't really a movie. It's a feature length advertisement for The Avengers with many a dull moment and literally only 2 action scenes in the whole thing. It's also got Tony getting drunk AKA the worst MCU scene to date.

4/10 Easily the worst MCU film, this bland, soulless, video game-like bore is more robotic than a Transformer and completely lacks the joy, charisma and escapism that has made the MCU the giant it is today. A complete waste of time.