SuperOutro
SuperOutro

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SuperOutro

1989
Movie
46 min
Portuguese

Schizophrenic tramp performs outrageous acts in the streets of Salvador, and in the end tries to fulfill his ultimate dream: to fly over the city, as a superhero would.

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users75%
Director: Alan SmitheeGenres: Action, Comedy, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former CIA operative, thought dead, resurfaces to uncover a conspiracy involving his old agency and a ruthless paramilitary group. He must team up with a maverick FBI agent to stop them from unleashing a devastating biological weapon.

Critical Reception

SuperOutro is a cult classic that garnered a mixed reception upon release, often criticized for its convoluted plot and excessive violence, but praised for its action sequences and charismatic performances from its veteran cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-octane action and Crenna's commanding presence.

  • Criticized for a muddled narrative and gratuitous violence.

  • Seen as a serviceable, albeit forgettable, action flick of its era.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's enjoyable action and the solid performances, particularly from Richard Crenna. However, many found the plot hard to follow and felt the film lacked originality.

Fun Fact

The film is famously one of the few projects credited to the pseudonym 'Alan Smithee,' often used for directors who wish to disown a film.

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