Thirteen year old Sam Cleary suspects that his mysteriously reclusive neighbor Mr. Smith is actually the legendary vigilante Samaritan, who was reported dead 25 years ago. With crime on the rise and the city on the brink of chaos, Sam makes it his mission to coax his neighbor out of hiding to save the city from ruin.
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.
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.
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