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Superhero Movie (2008) -- US Home Video Trailer from The Weinstein Company
Superhero Movie (2008) -- A send-up of superhero films, from Batman Begins to Fantastic Four.

Overview

User Rating:
4.3/10   17,640 votes
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Director:
Craig Mazin
Writer (WGA):
Craig Mazin (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
28 March 2008 (USA) more
Tagline:
The greatest Superhero movie of all time! (not counting all the others)
Plot:
Orphaned high school student Rick Riker is bitten by a radioactive dragonfly, develops super powers (except for the ability to fly), and becomes a hero. | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 win more
User Comments:
How??? more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Superhero! (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual content, comic violence, drug references and language.
Runtime:
75 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Certification:
Australia:M | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Ontario) | Canada:PG (Manitoba) | Finland:K-13 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #44303) | Ireland:15A | Singapore:PG (cut) | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Hong Kong:IIB | UK:12A | Malaysia:U | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Netherlands:6 | Germany:12 | South Korea:12 | Portugal:M/12 | Argentina:13 | New Zealand:M | UK:15 (Re-edited Version) | USA:Unrated (DVD rating) | Singapore:M18 (DVD rating) | Norway:10 (TV rating) | Norway:11 | Iceland:7
Filming Locations:
Kansas City, Missouri, USA more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Michael Papajohn, who plays the mugger who ends up gunning Rick's parents down, originated the role of Carradine -- the man who steals Uncle Ben's car after shooting him -- in Spider-Man (2002). more
Goofs:
Continuity: Rick's dad is wearing the ring when they get held up. When Dad tells Rick to reach into his pocket to get the ring, he isn't wearing it. more
Quotes:
Young Rick Riker: [Blaine laying on the ground before death] Dad!
Blaine Riker: Oh Rick, I'm dying...
Young Rick Riker: No...
Blaine Riker: Don't worry, my brother Albert will take you in. Rick, the money, it's all yours now. Sell all shares in a small company called Google, pfft, worthless. Invest heavily in Enron.
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Movie Connections:
Spoofs Spider-Man (2002) more
Soundtrack:
Oh No You Didn't more

FAQ

What are the differences between the theatrical version and the Extended version of the movie?
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104 out of 152 people found the following comment useful:-
How???, 3 April 2008
6/10
Author: igobymanynamesbutyoumayc from United Kingdom

It doesn't make any sense, Date Movie, Epic Movie, Meet the Spartans are all candidates for my worst movie of all time. So why did I enjoy this movie so much? I don't like the cast but they work incredibly hard to make a half decent script into something highly amusing. A welcome return for Zucker style silliness and less pathetic attempts at parodies, there are also hints at intelligent humour and nods to other classic spoofs. There is also a truly hilarious moment involving Tom Cruise played to perfection by Miles Fisher.

Seriously it is truly hilarious in places, I am surprised but by no means ashamed to recommend this for anyone in need of a topical or silly laugh.

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