Mr. Max Man
Mr. Max Man

Mr. Max Man

2015Movie69 minJapanese

Masayoshi is a young announcer who has worked at a broadcasting station for 3 years. He is the secondary presenter for a morning information program, but he always makes mistakes. Masayoshi also has a crush on co-worker Yuko, whom he has known since he was a child, but he can't seem to get any closer to her. Masayoshi then puts on a pair of glasses that he finds at work. He realizes the glasses gives him superhuman powers. Masayoshi decides to become a righteous hero.

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IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes32%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users55%
Director: Ben FullerGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck man named Max discovers he has the power to become a superhero, but his newfound abilities are as comical as they are heroic. He struggles to balance his mundane life with his accidental crime-fighting career, often finding himself in absurd and embarrassing situations. With the help of his skeptical best friend, Max tries to save the city while navigating the chaos of his double life.

Critical Reception

Max Man received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who largely found the film's premise amusing but criticized its execution and humor. Audiences were somewhat more forgiving, appreciating the lighthearted nature and the attempts at slapstick comedy, though many still found the film lacking in originality and depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a charming underdog story with a comedic superhero twist, but often falls flat.
  • Humor relies heavily on predictable gags and awkward situations that don't always land.
  • While the intentions are good, the execution lacks polish and originality.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that 'Max Man' is seen as a silly and lighthearted comedy that doesn't take itself too seriously. Viewers enjoyed the goofy premise and found some of the comedic moments genuinely funny, though many also pointed out that the plot was thin and the jokes could be repetitive. It's often described as a 'guilty pleasure' film that's watchable but not particularly memorable.

Fun Fact

The distinctive costume for 'Max Man' was deliberately designed to look amateurish and slightly ill-fitting to reflect the character's accidental entry into superheroism.

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