Superhero Movie 2008
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SplatRick Riker is a nerdy teen imbued with superpowers by a radioactive dragonfly. And because every hero needs a nemesis, enter Lou Landers, aka the villainously goofy Hourglass.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Rick Riker / Dragonfly
as Jill Johnson
as Lou Landers
as Uncle Albert Adams
as Trey
as Aunt Lucille
as Lance Landers
as The Chief of Police
as Dr. Strom
as Dr. Hawking
Director:
Writer:
Craig Mazin
Stars:
Drake Bell, Sara Paxton, Christopher McDonald, Leslie Nielsen, Kevin Hart, Marion Ross, Ryan Hansen, Keith David, Brent Spiner, Robert Joy,
Genres:
Comedy,Action,Science Fiction
Release Date:
2008 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
82 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Superhero Movie
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Rick Riker / Dragonfly
as Jill Johnson
as Lou Landers
as Uncle Albert Adams
as Trey
as Aunt Lucille
as Lance Landers
as The Chief of Police
as Dr. Strom
as Dr. Hawking
as Dr. Whitby
as Blaine Riker
as Julia Riker
as Young Rick
as Mrs. Xavier
as Storm
as Wolverine (scenes deleted)
as Leg-Shaving Wolverine
as The Human Torch
as Carlson
as Stretchy Boy
as Stretchy Girl
as Sneezo
as Barry Bonds
as Invisible Girl
as Tom Cruise
as Matthews
as Bank Robber
as "Gimme your wallet"
as "Dr. Hawking, I am such a fan"
as Actual Editor
as Lunatic Editor
as Jill's Mother
as "Mr. Landers!"
as Reporter Ed
as Undertaker
as "Well, an old guy did get shot over there"
as News Anchor
as Principal
as Dead Blonde Woman's Husband
as Bank Loan Officer
as Paperclip Guy
as "Okay, I come back"
as Onlooker #1
as Onlooker #2
as Truck Driver
as "Thanks for the loan, Mr. Thompson"
as Live Reporter
as King of Sweden
as "Take me...."
as Dalai Lama
as Nelson Mandela
as Bishop Tutu
as Tony Bennett
as Nerdy Dragonfly
as Saddam Hussein
as Asian Hourglass
as "Excuse me, there's a line!"
as Mourner
as Police Officer
as Dead Blonde Woman
as Convenience Store Owner
as Xavier's Son
as Xavier's Daughter
as The Guy Who Wipes Wolverine's Ass (scenes deleted)
as Student (uncredited)
as YouTube User (uncredited)
as HS Student (uncredited)
as Kid in the Orange Beanie (uncredited)
as Pink Superhero (uncredited)
as Shaolin Monk (uncredited)
as Security Man (uncredited)
as Chicken Man (uncredited)
as Xavier's Older Son (uncredited)
as Bandit in Alley (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as Award Presenter (uncredited)
as Neo-Batgirl (uncredited)
as Professor Xavier
as EMT (uncredited)
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