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Daredevil
2003 103 min Switzerland, United States of America PG-13 18+
★5.3
Fantasy, Action
Director: Mark Steven Johnson
🎭 Based on
«Daredevil»
Trailers
EN
Teaser
Description
A man blinded in a childhood accident fights crime using his superhumanly-elevated remaining senses.
Budget:
$78M
US Gross:
$102.54M
Worldwide:
$179.18M
Starring
Ben Affleck
Actor
Jennifer Garner
Actor
Colin Farrell
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2003
— Breakthrough of the Year
Razzie Awards 2004
— Worst Actor
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2003
— Best Villain
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2003
— Best Kiss
Razzie Awards 2004
— Worst Actor
Key opinion
The 2003 Daredevil adaptation is widely regarded as a flawed, derivative entry in the early 2000s superhero canon. While the soundtrack and aesthetic atmosphere receive consistent praise, the film is hampered by a weak script and a polarizing lead performance.
| Score | The film's soundtrack, featuring bands like Evanescence, is widely praised for successfully establishing an intense, moody tone. | |
| Production | The dark, gritty production design effectively creates a noir-inspired aesthetic that distinguishes the film from the glossier superhero movies of the era. | |
| Acting | Jennifer Garner's portrayal of Elektra is consistently highlighted as a standout performance that provides the film with much-needed charisma and action credibility. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Ben Affleck's performance are divided; while some find him well-suited for the role, others criticize his portrayal as lacking the emotional depth required to convey the protagonist's internal struggle. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is heavily criticized for being cliché-ridden, illogical, and over-reliant on tropes borrowed from other successful superhero and action films. | |
| Direction | The quality of the action sequences is inconsistent, with some viewers finding the fight choreography impressive, while others criticize it as uneven or overly reliant on poor CGI. |