Superhero Movie
Seen it?2008 | 82 min | Comedy, Action, Science Fiction
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 16% on Rotten Tomatoes and a weak 5.3 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Shazam!, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Rick 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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
16% on Rotten Tomatoes, 33 on Metacritic
- AudiencesWeak
5.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$73 million worldwide on a $35 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 296K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Craig Mazin
- Drake BellRick Riker / Dragonfly
- Sara PaxtonJill Johnson
- Christopher McDonaldLou Landers
- Leslie NielsenUncle Albert Adams
- Kevin HartTrey
- Marion RossAunt Lucille
- Ryan HansenLance Landers
- Keith DavidThe Chief of Police
- Brent SpinerDr. Strom
- Robert JoyDr. Hawking