Super Detention
Super Detention

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Super Detention

2017
Movie
84 min
English

It's X-Men meets The Breakfast Club. When five superhero teens are hauled into detention at their secret training academy, they have to work together to stop the sinister Kaelus from stealing all the students' powers.

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IMDb3.7/10
Director: Travis BibleGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

When a group of students accidentally discover a secret superhero organization hidden within their school, they must learn to use their newfound powers to save the world from an impending alien invasion. They also have to balance their extraordinary abilities with the mundane challenges of high school life, including homework, bullies, and social hierarchies. The film follows their journey as they go from ordinary teenagers to extraordinary protectors.

Critical Reception

Super Detention received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences alike, primarily criticized for its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and uninspired humor. While some acknowledged its lighthearted family-friendly approach, most found it to be a forgettable entry in the superhero genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies heavily on tired superhero tropes.

  • Character development is superficial, making it difficult to connect with the protagonists.

  • The humor often falls flat, failing to engage younger or older audiences.

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Fun Fact

The film was independently produced and had a very limited theatrical release, primarily aimed at direct-to-video and streaming markets.

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