Movies / Super (2010)

9/10

Runtime: 96 min

Genres: Action Comedy Drama

Languages: English

Countries: USA


In the outlandish dark comedy SUPER, James Gunn has created what is perhaps the definitive take on self-reflexive superheroes. When sad-sack loser Frank (Rainn Wilson) sees his ex-addict wife (Liv Tyler) willingly snatched by a seductive drug dealer (Kevin Bacon), he finds himself bereft and wholly unable to cope. But soon he decides to fight back under the guise of a DIY superhero called Crimson Bolt. With a hand-made suit, a wrench, and a crazed sidekick named Boltie (Ellen Page), the Crimson Bolt beats his way through the mean streets of crime in hopes of saving his wife. The rules were written a long time ago: You are not supposed to molest children, cut lines or key cars; if you do, prepare to face the wrath of the Crimson Bolt! No stranger to rebel filmmaking, James Gunn cut his teeth writing for Troma before making his directing debut with 2006's SLITHER. In a similar vein, his follow-up feature combines absurd humor with balls-out violence to create something that is both unashamed and inimitable. But this time Gunn adds a new ingredient, one that is dark, dramatic and subversive to the core. -- (c) IFC Films


Directors (1) Credit
James Gunn ...
Writers (1) Credit
James Gunn (written by)
Composers (1) Credit
Tyler Bates ...
Editors (1) Credit
Cara Silverman ...
Cinematographers (1) Credit
Steve Gainer ...
Actors (50) Credit
Andre Royo Hamilton
Brandon Belknap Christian
Cole S. McKay Thug Set on Fire (as Cole McKay)
Connor Day Teenage Frank
Dale Beasley Prom Photographer (uncredited)
Danny Cosmo Purse-Snatcher
Darcel White Moreno Waitress (as Darcel Moreno)
Dominick LaBanca Thug #1
Don Mac Mr. Range
Edrick Browne Nathaniel
Ellen Page Libby / Boltie
Gerardo Davila Cop
Gerry May Newscaster
Grant Goodman Young Frank
Greg Ingram Long-Haired Hood
James Gunn Demonswill
James Lentzsch Passenger Teen (uncredited)
John W. Lawson Thug Missing Arms
Jonathan Winkler Transvestite
Kevin Bacon Jacques
Krystal Mayo Wheel Chair Woman
Kurt Deville Cop #2
Laurel Whitsett Librarian
Linda Cardellini Pet Store Employee
Lindsay Soileau Libby's Friend
Liv Tyler Sarah Helgeland
Lloyd Kaufman 911 Man
Mario Jimenez Chicken
Mark De Alessandro Thug Jumped on by Boltie
Matt Moore Jesus / Guy in Line
Michael Rooker Abe
Michelle Gunn Line Butter's Girlfriend
Mikaela Hoover Holly
Mollie Milligan Sarah's Sister
Nate Rubin Passenger Teen
Nathan Fillion The Holy Avenger
Nick Holmes Jim
Paul T. Taylor Frank Sr.
Preston Strother Johnny stockwell
Rainn Wilson Frank D'Arbo / The Crimson Bolt
Rob Zombie God (voice)
Russell Towery Chickenhawk 27
Sean Gunn Toby
Stephen Blackehart Quill
Steve Agee Comic Book Store Jerk
Tim J. Smith Range's Technician (as Tim Smith)
Valentine Miele Line Butter
Walt Hollis Purse Snatcher (uncredited)
William Katt Sgt. Fitzgibbon
Zach Gilford Jerry