Blankman

A nerdy inventor, who is obsessed with superheroes, creates a costume and gadgets to fight crime in his corrupt neighborhood. He adopts the persona of Blankman, a masked vigilante who is both clumsy and surprisingly effective. Blankman uses his wits and homemade inventions to take on the local mob boss and his enforcers, all while trying to maintain a semblance of a normal life.

Blankman was poorly received by critics, who largely panned its weak humor and derivative plot. However, it found a modest audience among fans of Wayans's comedy, though it's generally considered one of his weaker film efforts.

• The film suffers from a lack of originality and relies heavily on predictable gags.
• Damon Wayans's performance is energetic but can't save the lackluster script.
• The attempts at social commentary are largely overshadowed by slapstick humor.

Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed to negative, with many finding the humor to be hit-or-miss. Some viewers appreciated the parody elements and Wayans's effort, while others found it unfocused and lacking in genuine laughs.

The character of Blankman was created by Damon Wayans and his brother, Keenan Ivory Wayans, who also directed and starred in the sketch comedy show 'In Living Color,' where Wayans often performed as various characters.