Superheroes Reviews

Very funny and also touching; Barnett does a good job portraying his subjects in an unbiased light, and they come across as very weird people with some questionable methods, but also sincere, likeable people who clearly have a passion for what they're doing.

It's quite an interesting documentary about people who dress up as superheroes to "protect the innocents". I think despite their attempts at trying to be cool and do something for the society, they should really take care of themselves first. Don't let larping goes out of control! I liked the editing of the film, the use of narration and comic sans were quite well done. It's both entertaining and insightful, highly recommended to be watched for a good laugh.

More talk than heroism going on here.

they might not be the best and the brightest, but they do what they can to help people

"The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it"


I enjoyed this movie as a super hero fan and some one who strongly dose not trust the corrupted cop force. It was nice to see people (some do seem crazy) trying to make a difference in this messed up world....a must see

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Superheroes is an interesting documentary on real-life people who genuinely consider themselves super-heroes. However, one simple cannot shake the feeling that the director and the editor are having a laugh at the expense of the "superheroes", which is not necessarily a bad thing. As a result, the documentary becomes a comedy more than anything, and a good comedy at that. The characters are cringe-worthy and definitely need professional help. This is very much like Kick-ass, minus the entertainment, and replaced with awkwardness and cringe-worthiness.

At times I disliked both the police' and superhero's perspectives. However, it was pretty interesting to see people who live like superheros.

You will feel like curling up into an embarrassed little ball at the beginning, but you will be cheering the heroes of the film on by the end and looking at your own life wondering if maybe you're doing all you can for your fellow man.

As a documentary you might be more expecting the shaky cam of such films as Cloverfield and Chronicle but as it's not fiction it's direction is actually steady and accomplished and exceptionally processional.

The subject matter is handled with honesty and dignity, and it's a fine line with some of the characters that never gets crossed into demeaning the real life superheroes. At first they do seem a little sad and pathetic, but this is never the emphasis of the direction. The genuine selflessness of the people in the film is ALWAYS evident and their desire to help is not just heart warming but strangely compelling, again this is never the emphasis of the direction but that's a testimony Mike Barnett who maintains a professional stance throughout.

It's a good, solidly made documentary and the perfect antidote to all the horror on TV these days.

Now where's my cape?

A well made documentary about real-life superheroes.

While I commend the people in this for their humanitarianism and Good Samaritanism, "Superheroes" is a real life "Kick-Ass" except it goes to show that these people are either on the borderline of sanity and madness or people whom care too much about their communities and world but are stuck in their comic books and childhoods.

Okay documentary about real-life costumed superheroes who patrol cities around the US. My main problem with the film was that it couldn't seem to decide if it wanted to mock, pity or admire these mostly awkward heroes. Maybe that was the intent of the filmmakers, but it made the film seem scattered and lacking a focus. Could have been a whole lot better.

I had no idea there were so many "real" superheroes in the world. Some of these people seemed ridiculous and crazy while others were truly inspirational. It was a great film and I'm glad they showed both types of people.

There's a lot more to this doc than meets the eye. It's simultaneously about the apathy of modern life, the bond of team and common purpose, civic duty, redemption, and living on the margins of society. What starts out as kind of a lark, actually ends up with some serious thing to say.

"This is the Iron Fist. The Iron Fist is capable of destroying..........many..........things."

It's a smart and entertaining documentary. The layout you present it is nice to put it as a comic, but at times feels a little loose. Although in some cases not very pleased to see young people who are somewhat "immature" and no more do that to imitate, though some were good.

Despite the openoing making this look like a bit of a satire, the later portions of the films show the caring nature these men and women in costume form really have.

Just finished watching the HBO documentary "Superheroes" and it consists of some very genuine, as well as some genuinely crazy people (though you can say the same thing about fictional comic book superheroes too) who dress up and try to help around their community. There are some compelling and downright hilarious moments but overall these are real people who are doing some good with what little they have and are promoting a good message overall I think. I recommend watching it.

/B-/ It's interesting that these people exist. The documentary is a little formless though.