10 Underrated Marvel Movies That Deserve Another Chance

10. Generation X

A lot of people may not even remember Generation X, but it was, for all intents and purposes, the first X-Men film.

It was a made-for-TV movie released in early 1996 based on the Generation X comics (an offshoot of the X-Men series) that was originally to serve as a pilot for a television series, but that never came to pass due to poor ratings. Plus, the film has mostly been dismissed by fans and critics alike for its deviation from the source material and its less than stellar visuals.

However, this simply isn't fair.

While it's clear that those in charge of the film knew very little about the comics, they still did everything in their power to create a quality piece of entertainment. For a mid '90's television film, the writing was decent, the acting was solid, and the direction was superb. And sure, the effects aren't exactly impressive, but you have to remember that they were a product of their time (and budget.)

It was a respectable first attempt at an X-Men movie and while it may have been far from perfect, it should be held up as a catalyst for all that came after it, as opposed to being swept under the rug and forgotten.