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Superhero Movie (2008)

Director: Craig Mazin

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From Time Out New York

The problem with films like Epic Movie and Meet the Spartans (if you don’t count the sexism, homophobia and lack of funny jokes) is that they try to make fun of everything. Craig Mazin does a far better job of staying focused. Aside from a Tom Cruise YouTube gag, the director aims almost exclusively for making fun of Spider-Man and, to a lesser extent, Batman, X-Men and The Fantastic Four. Those are pretty easy targets, but the cast sells the material, and it’s fun watching Drake Bell, as nerd-turned-superhero Rick Riker, find new variations on his mugging double take.

Author: Hank Sartin 2008-04-01 19:33:24

Time Out New York Issue 653: April 3 - 9, 2008

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    Posted on Apr 06 2008 19:11 it was good as the transporter
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  • 6127364 said...
    Posted on Apr 06 2008 19:08 this move was the best ever. it made me think alot about life
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Superhero Movie

Cast & crew

Director: Craig Mazin

Cast: Drake Bell, Sara Paxton, Christopher McDonald, Leslie Nielsen, Kevin Hart, Marion Ross, Ryan Hansen, Keith David, Brent Spiner, Robert Joy, Jeffrey Tambor, Robert Hays, Nicole Sullivan, Sam Cohen, Tracy Morgan, Regina Hall, Craig Bierko, Dan Castellaneta, Pamela Anderson, John Getz, Kurt Fuller full cast

Rated: PG-13

Duration: 85 mins

US Release: Mar 28 2008


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