Daredevil (2003)

Daredevil is a 2003 American superhero film directed and written by Mark Steven Johnson. It had a 2004 directors cut which is better than the ill-fated theatrical cut.

Why Its Underrated

 * The costume is very identical to the comics.
 * The music by Evanescence, Fuel, Seether and Hoobastank is great.
 * The directors cut is a better version with 30 minutes reintegrated.
 * A subplot shows Matt and Nelson help prove Dante Jackson (Coolio)’s innocence.
 * The film is more adult oriented with an R-rating.
 * A few minor characters are named after Marvel employees.
 * Mark Steven Johnson did his own storyboards.
 * Michael Clarke Duncan and Collin Farrell have fun as Kingpin and Bullseye.
 * The choreography with the exception of the playground fight is good.
 * Ben Affleck does a respectful portrayal of a blind person.

Bad Qualities

 * The theatrical cut removed 30 minutes of footage per Tom Rothman’s request.
 * Bullseye saying “I want a fucking costume” was poorly dubbed to “I want a bloody costume”.
 * Erick Avari who played Elektra’s father doesn’t even look and sound Greek.
 * The CGI and clothing doesn’t hold up.