Samaritan

Thirteen-year-old Sam discovers that his reclusive neighbor, Mr. Smith, is actually the legendary superhero Samaritan, who disappeared decades ago after a climactic battle. As a new threat emerges in their city, Sam must convince his reluctant neighbor to return and help save the day.

Samaritan received generally negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot, generic superhero tropes, and underdeveloped characters. Audiences had a somewhat more favorable, though still lukewarm, reception, appreciating Stallone's performance and the film's action sequences.

• While Sylvester Stallone's presence offers some nostalgic appeal, the film relies too heavily on familiar superhero clichés.

• The story is predictable and lacks originality, failing to offer a fresh take on the genre.

• Despite some action-packed moments, the underdeveloped characters and pacing issues detract from the overall experience.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Samaritan' to be an enjoyable, if not groundbreaking, superhero flick. Many appreciated Sylvester Stallone's performance as the aging hero and found the action sequences to be entertaining. However, some users noted that the plot felt derivative and lacked innovation.

The film was originally intended for a theatrical release but was ultimately released on Prime Video.