J-Men Forever
J-Men Forever

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J-Men Forever

1979
Movie
73 min
English

The Lightning Bug has a multi-prong scheme to enslave the earth. First, rock and roll, which the JMen counter with Muzac, then marijuana. Finally, the JMen build a bomb to blow up the moon with, but the Bug beats them to it by self destructing the moon by playing his rock and roll too loud.

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IMDb4.0/10
Director: Gregg C. SmithGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

This low-budget action-comedy attempts to revive the spirit of old serials with a modern (for 1979) twist. A group of inept superheroes, the J-Men, are tasked with stopping the villainous "The Master" from unleashing a deadly weapon on the city. Their mission is hampered by their own incompetence and a series of bizarre, low-stakes adventures.

Critical Reception

J-Men Forever is widely regarded as a cult oddity, often criticized for its poor production values, nonsensical plot, and uninspired performances. It has gained a niche following for its unintentional humor and bizarre choices, but is generally considered a forgettable entry in the action-comedy genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised by some for its campy charm and unintentional humor.

  • Widely panned for its low production quality and nonsensical plot.

  • Considered a curiosity rather than a competent film.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally negative, often citing the film's amateurish execution and lack of entertainment value, though a small segment finds amusement in its sheer absurdity.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Gregg C. Smith, also directed and produced several other obscure exploitation films and documentaries during the 1970s and 1980s.

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