Superhero
Superhero

Movie spotlight

Superhero

2009
Movie
15 min
English

An amnesiac is stranded in a desert dressed as a superhero. A young boy believes he's real.

Insights

IMDb4.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users47%
Director: Craig BrewerGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A superhero wannabe from Compton dreams of fighting crime in his neighborhood, but his delusions of grandeur often get him into trouble. When a real supervillain emerges, he must confront his own limitations and the reality of his situation.

Critical Reception

Superhero received mixed to negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. While some appreciated its satirical approach to the superhero genre and Drake Bell's performance, many found the humor juvenile and the plot underdeveloped. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it forgettable.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a satirical take on the superhero genre but falls flat with uninspired humor.

  • Drake Bell's earnest performance as the delusional protagonist is a highlight, but it's not enough to save the film.

  • The plot is weak and predictable, lacking the depth or wit to engage audiences.

Google audience: Google users expressed disappointment with 'Superhero,' finding it to be a poorly executed comedy with a weak storyline. Many felt the jokes didn't land and that the film failed to deliver on its premise, with some calling it a waste of time.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a more serious drama before being rewritten as a comedy.

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