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“Superhero Movie” is a 2008 American superhero comedy film that parodies the superhero genre. It centers around Rick Riker, a nerdy high school student who is bitten by a radioactive dragonfly. This event grants him superpowers, excluding the ability to fly, leading him to become the costumed hero known as the Dragonfly. As he embraces his new role, he faces the villainous Lou Landers, who, after a failed experiment, becomes the life force-stealing Hourglass. The story unfolds as Rick, armed with his new abilities and a suit that’s a tad too snug, battles the Hourglass in a comedic take on the superhero narrative, all while trying to navigate his teenage life.

Length: 1h 25m
Genre: Action, Comedy, Superhero
This Title is: A spoof on the superhero genre, blending humor with action-packed scenes

Superhero Movie (2008) is New, and streaming on Netflix in Canada!

Trailer

Cast

Drake Bell as Rick Riker / Dragonfly
Sara Paxton as Jill Johnson
Christopher McDonald as Lou Landers / Hourglass
Leslie Nielsen as Albert Riker

Parental Guidance

Maturity Rating: PG-13

Includes crude and sexual content, comic violence, drug references, and language

Trivia

Initially titled “Superhero!” as a nod to the Zucker brothers’ previous work, “Airplane!”
Parodies several superhero movies, mainly “Spider-Man” and “Batman Begins,” but also includes spoofs of “X-Men,” “Fantastic Four,” and “Superman.”
Despite being produced in New York, uses footage of downtown Kansas City, Missouri, for transition scenes.

Our Review

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Superhero Movie, while not the zenith of spoof comedies, delivers a fair share of laughs with its over-the-top parody of superhero tropes. Despite its reliance on predictable gags and sometimes crude humor, the film finds its moments of hilarity in the absurdity of its superhero caricatures. The performances, especially from the lead, contribute to the comedic tone, although they might not win any awards for subtlety. Visuals and special effects, fittingly exaggerated for a parody, add to the humor. Overall, it’s a light-hearted entertainment piece best enjoyed by fans of the genre looking for a good laugh.