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Genres:
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Action /
Comedy /
Fantasy
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Release:
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Director:
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Kinka Usher
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Actors:
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Eddie Izzard,
Tom Waits,
Artie Lange,
Pras,
Hank Azaria,
Janeane Garofalo,
William H. Macy,
Kel Mitchell,
Paul Reubens,
Ben Stiller,
Wes Studi,
Greg Kinnear,
Geoffrey Rush,
Lena Olin,
Claire Forlani
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Duration:
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116 min.
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Rating:
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(5.8/10)98.5
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Plot Summary:
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When Captain Wonderful (Kinnear) is kidnapped by Casanova Frankenstein (Charge) a group of superheroes pool together to create a map out. But these aren't rational superheroes. They are individuals who are not propitious enough to be genuine superheroes. Now, the congregation who include such heroes as Mr. Frenzied (Stiller), The Shoveller (Macy) and The Blue Raja (Azaria) requisite bear all the powers together to save every Tom they know and be partial to.
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Mystery Men
The superhero movie - specifically the Batman movies - is spoofed to good effect in this enjoyable, thoroughly under-rated comedy starring Ben Stiller and a fine cast
Frankestein promptly captures Amazing, leaving the city's fate in the hands - or so they imagine - of a trio of useless would-be superheroes, Stiller's Mr Furious ("I am a ticking time bomb of fury" he says, but this Dr Banner never goes Hulk), Azaria's Blue Raja ("master of cutlery") and Macy's The Shovellor ("God's given me a gift. I shovel well. I shovel very well.").
As Frankenstein is aided by his henchmen the Disco Boys (Izzard and Pras) and their gang, our trio boost their numbers by auditioning other crime-fighters. The final squad includes Garofalo's The Bowler (who carries her dad's...
Mystery Men
Chaotic, stupid, funny. All of these words can be used to describe this film. It really is a popcorn flick, something to sit down turn off the brain and laugh your head off to. I'm sure it won't win any Oscars and many won't get the irony that this film is laced with. With inspired performances from Jenine Garofolo and William H Macy, this will have you quoting lines for days. Remember: try it - you might just like it.
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