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Comic Book Movie Performance Data
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This dataset provides a detailed comparison of major movies from the DC and Marvel cinematic universes, drawing on IMDb ratings and other key metrics. Its primary purpose is to enable users to explore and determine which universe, DC or Marvel, has produced films with better audience and critical reception. The dataset serves as a valuable resource for analysing cinematic performance and audience engagement within these two prominent comic book franchises.
Columns
- Movie: The title of the film.
- Year: The year the film was released.
- Genre: The genre classification of the film.
- RunTime: The running duration of the film.
- Rating: The certificate or rating assigned to the film.
- Director: The director of the film.
- Actor: A list of the actors and actresses featured in the film.
- Description: A brief plot description of the film.
- IMDB_score: The score received on IMDb.
- Metascore: The Metacritic score for the film.
- Votes: The total number of votes received on IMDb.
- USA_Gross: The gross collection of the film in the USA.
- Category: Indicates whether the film belongs to the Marvel or DC universe.
Distribution
The dataset is typically provided in a CSV file format, named
Marvel_DC_imdb.csv, and has a size of 492.96 kB. It is structured with 14 distinct columns. Many columns, such as 'Description' and 'Category', contain 1690 valid records. However, some columns have a notable number of missing values; for instance, 'Metascore' and 'USA_Gross' each have 96% of their values missing.Usage
This dataset is ideal for various analytical purposes. It can be used to compare the performance of movies from the DC and Marvel universes, addressing the question of which franchise's films are generally better received. It supports exploratory data analysis, allowing for insights into cinematic trends, audience reception patterns, and the impact of various movie attributes on scores and gross collections.
Coverage
The dataset focuses on major movies within the Marvel and DC universes, covering films released over a period indicated by various years, including ranges such as 2001-2011. While it includes USA gross collection figures, the primary scope is a comparative analysis of these two film franchises. The 'Category' column clearly delineates films as either Marvel (23% of entries) or DC (77% of entries). Data availability varies by column, with some, like 'Metascore' and 'USA_Gross', having significant gaps.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Data Analysts: For conducting exploratory data analysis and discovering patterns in movie data.
- Film Researchers: To compare the critical and audience reception of Marvel and DC films.
- Beginners in Data Science: To practice data analysis techniques using a readily available tabular dataset.
- Movie Enthusiasts: To deepen their understanding of cinematic performance across superhero franchises.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Marvel vs DC IMDB Movie Ratings
- Superhero Cinematic Universe Data
- IMDB Scores: Marvel and DC Films
- Comic Book Movie Performance Data
- DC vs Marvel: The Movie Data Battle
Attributes
Original Data Source:Comic Book Movie Performance Data
QUALITY