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Superwho?
Super-héros malgré lui
2022 82 min Belgium, France PG-13 12+
★6.5
Comedy, Action, Family
Director: Philippe Lacheau
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Description
A struggling actor seems doomed to live life as a loser. When he finally snatches a lead role as a superhero named “Badman,” he feels like everything is possible, but fate strikes again.
Worldwide:
$7.38M
Starring
Philippe Lacheau
Actor
Julien Arruti
Actor
Tarek Boudali
Actor
Key opinion
Super-héros malgré lui is a lighthearted, gag-driven French comedy that functions as a parody of American superhero blockbusters. While the film succeeds as an entertaining and humorous endeavor for fans of its cast, it sacrifices structural depth and narrative coherence in favor of constant cultural references and slapstick.
| Acting | The ensemble cast, led by Philippe Lacheau, Julien Arruti, and Tarek Boudali, delivers charismatic performances that anchor the film's friendship-driven atmosphere. | |
| Originality | The film relies heavily on a barrage of Marvel and DC parodies, which prioritize nostalgic gags over the development of a substantive plot. | |
| Humor | The comedy style is polarizing; some viewers appreciate its irreverent, Leslie Nielsen-esque slapstick, while others find the humor outdated and the reliance on vulgarity unrefined. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is structurally thin, often functioning more as a collection of disconnected skits and pop-culture references than a cohesive narrative. |