The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) – Andrew Garfield did a good job in the reboot of Sam Raimi’s popular trilogy ending with Spider-Man 3 (2007). (Photo: Instagram, @stonefield_wolf)
RoboCop (2014) – A very respectable update of the three classic films that made up the original cyberpunk series ending with RoboCop 3 (1993). (Photo: Instagram, @_butterman_)
The Incredible Hulk (2008) – A fresh reboot after Hulk (2004). (Photo: Instagram, @just.another.marvel.acc)
Superman Returns (2006) – Brandon Routh did a respectable job of succeeding Christopher Reeve after Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987). (Photo: Instagram, @syaxh2405)
Man of Steel (2013) – A fresh reboot after the respectable Superman Returns (2006). (Photo: Instagram, @__man_of_steel___)
X-Men: First Class (2011) – A fresh reboot after the series ending with X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009). (Photo: Instagram, @)
The Punisher (2004) – A major success after the low-key film of the same name starring Dolph Lundgren (1989). (Photo: Instagram, @cine_y_musica)
The Punisher: War Zone (2008) – Ray Stevenson stars in a more violent, gritty interpretation of the title character. (Photo: Instagram, @horrorkritik)
Batman Begins (2005) – A fresh reboot after Batman & Robin (1997). (Photo: Instagram, @aspires824)
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) – A major success after the straight-to-video Captain America (1990). (Photo: Instagram, @legendary_heroes_villains)
With superhero movies remaining a healthy and fat cash cow for Hollywood, reboots happen more often than they do down at the computer repair center. We take a look at the 10 most respectable attempts to be found among the trash heap of poor cash-ins.
