American Hero
American Hero
R | 11 December 2015 (USA)
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Melvin, a reluctant hero who is far from super, has been suppressing his telekinetic powers for years with booze, drugs, and women. In the process, he has failed at practically everything, most of all as a parent to his son. After a brush with death, Melvin decides to use his powers for good and clean up the streets of New Orleans with the help of his best friend/definitely-not-a-sidekick, Lucille. For a man who can do the impossible, it might be a fight even he can’t win.

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r-muller23

When I saw the title and a short description I hoped someone took the movie Will Smith tried to act in (and failed miserably) and fixed it to make a much better movie.Loving Dorff as an actor I sat down with high expectations. And saw them CRUSHED. This movie is so boring, the interactions so nonsensical and this all leading up to a short scene in which this "superhero" actually does anything worthwhile ... it seems like no one involved was interested in making a good movie. Very,very disappointing result, I would stay far away from this yawn. Unless you are suffering from severe insomnia. In that case this movie will solve all your troubles.

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Seth_Rogue_One

If you're looking for something in the lines of the Avengers universe you'll most likely be disappointed.Even though Stephen Dorff's character technically has some superpowers of sorts (levitation through mind-control) he doesn't really use it all that much most of the time.He prefers getting drunk and high over chasing bad guys and that's the main focus of the movie, even though sure there is a little action in it but not close enough to warrant this movie having action as the main genre listed (or listed at all).No it's more a mockumentary drama-comedy about a 'loser' douche-bag who just happen to have some supernatural powers (don't expect a new 'Chronicle' either though when I tell you that, again the lead is more impressed with the power of weed and alcohol than his levitation powers) They definitely had the potential to do more with the script but it was watchable at least.Eddie Griffin plays his best friend and he's in it for most of the scenes so if you like him it will be an extra treat.

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inzap

This is the latest super pleasure shooter after "American Ultra", "Limitless" and all the rest including the old school "Scarface". Drugs these days are blended with a telekinesis and taking into account low budget have been performed fairly well, I would even say alluring..Quite colourful graphic savvy movie with an inventive plot. Nick Love wrote and derected ..oh yeah..what the impressive vision he has...The idea combined with a superiority and drugs sure will cheaply be taken over by susceptible youth (unfortunately for a short time until the body is safe and sound of course). I strongly believe that one day mankind will be rewarded by such a power but sure there won't be drugs... or is it possible that crowd of thoughtless addicts being able to command natural forces can agree with each other?

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zif ofoz

And no crime fighter!Was this flick put together by a committee? I ask because you get lots of Melvin partying, drinking, doing drugs, fondling sexy women and hanging out with stupid drunk dudes. Then there's the scenes of Melvin reading from classic writers of philosophy and playing the piano. Then the sci-fi Melvin levitating objects as a fun pastime but he never seem able to use this magic act when needed. Example - when a bunch of drunks carry the wheelchair Lucille upstairs to party!All I can imagine is whoever produced this boring chopped up story tried to pacify everyone on the committee! Each had an idea of what Melvin was supposed to be - a drunk, a homeless guy, a piano player, a literary genius, a father, a crime fighter, a superhero with super powers. But the crime fighting was barely noticeable.A confusing mashed up mess of a movie.

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