However, there have been a number of films that have excelled by bucking the trend.

They range from superhero blockbusters to all-time classics of thriller cinema.

The film isnt afraid to veer into some seriously dark areas, as evinced by Anakin killing the younglings.

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However, when it comes toTim Burton, that simply isnt the case.

Released in 1989,Batmanbroke new ground for superhero cinema from its first moment.

In this case, it isDanny DeVitowho steals Michael Keatons thunder.

Kurt Russell as Stuntman Mike smoking a cigarette in Death Proof

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Despite all this, Waltz was stillrecognized in the category of Best Supporting Actorat the Oscars.

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Jimmy Markum (Sean Penn) sits on the steps out the front of a house at night in ‘Mystic River’ (2003).

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Tajōmaru (Toshiro Mifune), a rugged bandit, shields a woman who points over his shoulder in ‘Rashomon’ (1950).

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Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) scowls in front of a lava river in ‘Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.'

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Batman - 1989 (1)

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Close-up of Danny DeVito as the Penguin in Batman Returns

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William H. Macy as Jerry Lundegaard taking a phone call in Fargo

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Thanos looking intently in Avengers: Infinity War

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Norman Bates in Psycho looking sinister while smirking.

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Hans Landa pointing to a telephone in Inglourious Basterds

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