Superhero Movie (2008)

Director:

Craig Mazin

Writer (WGA):

Craig Mazin (written by)

Release Date:

28 March 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Comedy | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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. |

Plot Keywords:

Woodchipper | Banquet | Nail Gun | Television News | Experiment

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Drake Bell	...	Rick Riker / Dragonfly
Sara Paxton	...	Jill Johnson
Christopher McDonald	...	Lou Landers / Hourglass
Leslie Nielsen	...	Uncle Albert Adams
Kevin Hart	...	Trey
Marion Ross	...	Aunt Lucille Adams
Ryan Hansen	...	Lance Landers
Keith David	...	The Chief of Police
Brent Spiner	...	Dr. Strom
Robert Joy	...	Dr. Stephen Hawking
Jeffrey Tambor	...	Dr. Whitby
Robert Hays	...	Blaine Riker
Nicole Sullivan	...	Julia Riker
Sam Cohen	...	Young Rick Riker
Tracy Morgan	...	Professor Xavier

Also Known As:

Superhero! (USA) (working title)

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

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Ontario) | USA:PG-13 (certificate #44303) | Canada:PG (Manitoba) | Germany:12 | Malaysia:U | Portugal:M/12 | UK:12A | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Finland:K-13 | South Korea:12 | Ireland:15A | Australia:M | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Hong Kong:IIB | Singapore:PG (cut) | Netherlands:6 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud)

Filming Locations:

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Company:

Dimension Films

Trivia:

According to the commentary, actor Rip Torn was to play the "Lunatic Editor" but for some reason, not disclosed, was replaced.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Dragonfly learns to fly, he sprouts wings, which would presumably tear through his costume to get out. Yet there are no rips or tears on his back in later scenes.

Quotes:

Dr. Stephen Hawking: If there is one lesson my life can teach, is it that the spirit is stronger than the body. The hero comes from within.
Dragonfly: Those are Celine Dion lyrics.

Movie Connections:

References The Deer Hunter (1978)

Soundtrack:

Oh No You Didn't

very poor film

well thats the worst film i have seen in a while if i wasn't in the middle of loads of people i would of walked out. i didn't once laugh it was WAY to predictable. i enjoy spoof films like aeroplane and nakedgun but this was just poor don't waste your money on it trust me you wont be missing much. the boy in the lead role Drake Bell cant act in this film to save his life he should just stick to drake and josh I'm a fan of Leslie Nielsen but he should just cross this film of his CV .well what I'm getting at is don't waste your time or money on a film which will leave you felling riped off this film is not on for long but it does seem to drag and your end up just wishing it to end