Steel

John Henry Irons, a brilliant weapons designer for the U.S. Army, becomes disillusioned with the military's use of his technology for destructive purposes. After stealing some of his own advanced weaponry, he returns home and uses his ingenuity and a powerful suit of armor to combat street gangs and corrupt law enforcement, becoming a superhero known as Steel.

Steel was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a commercial failure. The film was criticized for its weak plot, uninspired action sequences, and the wooden performance of its lead actor. It is widely considered one of the worst superhero films ever made.

• Praised for its intentions to create a new superhero icon.

• Heavily criticized for its poor screenplay and direction.

• Shaquille O'Neal's performance was deemed a major weak point.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a disappointing and unoriginal superhero film, with many pointing to a lack of compelling characters and a predictable plot as significant drawbacks. The special effects were also frequently mentioned as being subpar.

Steel was originally developed as a potential franchise starter for Shaquille O'Neal, who was at the height of his NBA fame at the time of its release.