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How to Become a Hero
Mladen Maticevic is a 40 year old Serbian film director. In the summer of 2005, he decided to try and run the full marathon race on the next Belgrade Marathon, in the spring of 2006. This film depicts his struggle to train, lose weight, learn the tactics and eventually win the race. His family doubts that such feat is possible while friends both encourage him and discourage him to pull it off. Suddenly the whole marathon run becomes a metaphor for everyday struggles in post-Communist Belgrade.
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Plot Summary
A slacker gets fired from his dead-end job and has to find a new path in life. He attempts to win back his girlfriend by proving he can be a responsible hero, but his efforts are constantly thwarted by his own ineptitude and the interference of his best friend.
Critical Reception
The film received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, often cited for its predictable plot, weak humor, and uninspired performances.
What Reviewers Say
Widely panned for its unoriginality and lack of comedic payoff.
Criticized for a derivative plot that fails to engage.
Performances were often described as uninspired and flat.
Google audience: Audience reception appears to be extremely poor, with viewers frequently mentioning the film's poor execution and lack of entertainment value.
Fun Fact
The film was primarily shot in Los Angeles, California, with a limited theatrical release and little subsequent promotion.
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