In general, what I like about this "genre" is that usually good prevails over evil when the superheros defeat the villains. Also, typically the superhero(s) have admirable qualities, good character, and integrity.
Of all the ones I've seen, I like the first Fantastic Four the best. In thinking about it, I'm not absolutely sure why; because many of the movies were quite enjoyable. I guess, I liked the team working together; and each of the team members were also likeable and relateable. Also, the relationship between Reed Richards and Sue Storm was sweet and genuine; plus, I really like Ioan Gruffudd as an actor.
I did like the X-men series; and again, it's that appeal of a team working together. Interestingly, I actually liked Xmen: First Class the best; though Patrick Stewart is an excellent Professor Xavier, in the other ones.
Of the individual superhero movies, Captain America one of the most "feel good" patriotic ones, and Iron Man was very interesting and well-acted from beginning to end. Dark Knight was the most philosophical and thought-provoking, with some challenges to the typical characteristics of the genre. For some, like Green Lantern, Thor, and Hulk, the endings were somewhat unsatisfactory. Some had memorable moments like when Michael Keaton says to a criminal, "I'm Batman"; or touching moments, like when Betty is able to get Hulk to return to his human Bruce Banner side.
Overall, I generally like comic book superhero movies. Culturally, it's good to have superheros with worthwhile qualities to look up to; and reminders that ultimately good will prevail over evil.
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