Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Seen it?2010 | 90 min | Documentary
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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 likes a cape with their popcorn and anyone who likes learning something new. Comic-book roots, so expect big stakes and bigger set pieces. Set against the energy of New York.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 30 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
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- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mac Carter
- Ryan ReynoldsNarrator (voice)
- Paul LevitzSelf
- Gerard JonesSelf
- Mark WaidSelf
- Neal AdamsSelf
- Joe KubertSelf
- Louise SimonsonSelf
- Dwayne McDuffieSelf
- Irwin HasenSelf
- Dan DidioSelf