Mystery Men

This movie was a brilliant concept. It was original, cleverly written and of high appeal to those of us who aren't really 'conformist' movie pickers. Don't get me wrong - there are some great movies that have wide appeal, but... Full review

I saw "Mystery Men" on my birthday in 1999 while I was away on vacation. When I came back home, I went to see it again. Keep in mind, I was twelve, but at that time it was the coolest... Full review

I could have sworn I submitted a review of this some time back. Be that as it may, MM is a terrific comedy and affectionate spoof of comic book movies, much like GALAXY QUEST spoofed sci-fi flicks. Ben Stiller shines... Full review

In the history of movies based on comic books, "Mystery Men" is one of the most underrated ones. This is no regular comic superhero movie! It follows the exploits of a motley crew of well-meaning wannabes, which include Mr. Furious... Full review

This movie is a lot of fun. What makes it great especially are two things: one is the straightforward way the characters embrace the stereotypes, with discussions of their costumes and superpowers. There's an endearing earnestness to the parody that's... Full review

I thought this movie was hilarious when I first saw it and even bought it. I'm surprised that there is so much controversy over this film, because everyone did great performances, especially Ben Stiller as Mr. Furious. Quotes like "I... Full review

Mystery Men is one of those movies that gets funnier over time. There is a naive innocence and "niceness" to the characters. It has become part of our family "culture," and we quote the characters often. It is my favorite... Full review

Director Kinka Usher stays true to his own credo, "Play it straight and they will laugh," and with the help of a superb cast has crafted what should become the #1 cult film of all time, `Mystery Men.' When an... Full review

Though I can't claim to be a comic book fanatic, I have read my share, so I guess I'm part of the audience of this film, and I wasn't disappointed. It does run out of steam near the end, it's... Full review

As a comic book reader, who still sees myself as a total kid at heart, I admit I might have been a bit biased towards this movie. I mean, there hasn't been a good superhero movie out for quite some... Full review

I am definitely a fan of comic books, graphic novels, manga, and other forms of pictorial story telling. When a movie comes out based off of one of these books it takes a lot to pull it together. ... Full Article

Most intriguing title to me: "Oobermind," starring the voices of Robert Downey Jr . and Tina Fey . "Downey will voice a supervillain who finds life a little dull after vanquishing good-guy rival Metro Man," reports Variety, which adds that... ... Full Article

This disappointing retread brings nothing new to the table. It lacks the charm and originality of the first movie. The surprise element of the exhibits coming to life and sense of danger are missing. ... Full Article

The ratings for the first episode of Kings were, well...'abysmal' would be one way to put it. Despite weeks of hype on NBC, the two-hour premiere landed with a sickening thud. ... Full Article

Ray Griggs' comedy superhero film Supercapers has not been on my radar at all until now. The first trailer has just hit, ahead of a limited release in late March, and my immediate reactions were split. ... Full Article