1. Legendary Pictures “Real, grounded icons”

2. Makes Batman “cool” again (2005)

3. Takes comic stories and ancient world/historical significance to new level (2006)

4. Does not rekindle interest, but updates character and his abilities (2006)

5. Continues to improve “coolness” and plausibility of character (2008)

6. Continues with serious comic stories with political message (2009)

7. Remake of 1980s film, updates creatures, “coolness” of ancient world (2010)

8. 21 st century’s The Matrix with deep story and “impossible but real” effects (2010)

9. Fusion of multiple universes of imagination (2011)

10. Continued interest in mythology (2012)

11. Closing of Batman series with profound message (2012)

12. Takes Superman to the next level with “accurate” effects and plausibility (2013)

13. Fanboy film pushing the “weird” to “cool” with plausibility **Most direct homage and promotion leading to Godzilla’s 2014 release (2013)

14. Continues first film’s approach to ancient world (2014)

15. Massive undertaking to continue tradition (of the character as well as both companies’ approach)