A Perfect Hero
Starring Nigel Havers as a recovering WWII pilot trying to adapt to life after being shot down. After suffering horrific facial burns when the bomber he is piloting is shot down, Hugh Fleming (Havers)'s once promising future lies in ruins. Abandoned by his girlfriend, and forced to sit out the war while his former colleagues fight on, Fleming's only hope lies with an offer of help from renowned plastic surgeon Angus Meikle (James Fox). Based on the 1980 Christopher Matthew book 'The Long-Haired Boy'. Loosley based on the true story of Richard Hillary with some aspects adapted from Hillary's 1943 book 'The Last Enemy'.
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Plot Summary
A former football star, haunted by a past tragedy, struggles to reconnect with his estranged family and rebuild his life. He faces his demons while trying to find redemption and mend broken relationships. The film explores themes of guilt, forgiveness, and the possibility of a second chance.
Critical Reception
A Perfect Hero received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the performances uneven. While some acknowledged the film's attempt to tackle serious emotional themes, the execution was largely seen as uninspired. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a predictable narrative arc.
- Performances were criticized for lacking depth and conviction.
- Despite its serious intentions, the drama often felt unconvincing.
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Fun Fact
The film was a relatively low-budget production and had a limited theatrical release, contributing to its obscurity.
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