No Heroics
No Heroics

No Heroics

2008TV ShowEnded2 SeasonsEnglish

No Heroics is a British superhero-comedy television series, which began on 18 September 2008. The show is ITV2's first original sitcom. It was nominated for Best New British TV Comedy of 2008 at the British Comedy Awards.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: J.J. PerryGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

In a gritty London underworld, a down-on-his-luck club promoter is mistaken for a notorious hitman. He's forced to carry out a series of dangerous assignments to survive. As he navigates the treacherous world of organized crime, he must use his wits to stay one step ahead of both the gangsters who want him dead and the police who are closing in.

Critical Reception

No Heroics received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and inconsistent tone. While some praised its occasional bursts of dark humor and energetic action sequences, many found the film to be a forgettable entry in the crime-comedy genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on familiar crime tropes.
  • The humor often falls flat, despite attempts at dark comedy.
  • Lacks a compelling narrative and memorable characters.

Google audience: Audience reception for No Heroics is largely unrecorded, with no specific data available on what users liked or disliked.

Fun Fact

The film marked the feature film directorial debut of J.J. Perry, who is primarily known for his extensive work as a stunt coordinator and second unit director on numerous action films.

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