Super
Seen it?2010 | 96 min | Comedy, Action, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (49% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 and action fans. If you loved The Punisher: One Last Kill, start here.
- The mood
- Darkly funny.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence and drug use.
After his wife falls under the influence of a drug dealer, an everyday guy transforms himself into Crimson Bolt, a superhero with the best intentions, though he lacks for heroic skills.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
49% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 349K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by James Gunn
- Rainn WilsonFrank Darbo
- Elliot PageLibby
- Liv TylerSarah
- Kevin BaconJacques
- Gregg HenryDetective John Felkner
- Michael RookerAbe
- Andre RoyoHamilton
- Sean GunnToby
- Stephen BlackehartQuill
- Linda CardelliniPet Store Employee