Confessions of a Superhero (2007)
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Reviews Counted:12
Fresh:12
Rotten:0
Average Rating:7.8/10
Theatrical Release:Nov 16, 2007 Limited
Synopsis: This crowd-pleasing documentary follows four actors who spend their days dressed up as Marvel and DC's best as they try to make it in Hollywood. CONFESSIONS OF A SUPERHERO is more than just a look... [More]
Director: Matt Ogens
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Reviews for Confessions of a Superhero
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Very interesting look into people i didn't even know existed Full Review |
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In Hollywood, accommodating expectations%u2014looking the part%u2014is a first step. Toward what? That's a question the provocative, respectful, and enthralling Confessions leaves open. Full Review |
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A mesmerizing, revealing look at Hollywood's bottom layer, as well as an assertive snapshot of desperation...one of the best documentaries I've seen this year. Full Review |
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A detailed portrait of these societal eccentrics, which, while not neglecting their obvious personal problems, is clearly sympathetic. Full Review |
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Both touching and amusing, these four embody the spirit of Hollywood, “a place where dreams are made and dreams are broken.” Full Review |
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4/4 |
Fun to watch primarily because, when not waiting tables, auditioning or appearing in a movie's mob scene, these actors actually spend most of their time in superhero costumes, not on stage, but on the street. Full Review |
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3/5 |
The empathetic tone draws you in and some of the details are devastating. Full Review |
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3/4 |
You've just found one of this week's hidden treasures. Full Review |
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Ogens ventures beyond sideshow condescension, striking a tone that ought to entice specialty auds. Full Review |
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In its own inimitably strange way, Confessions of a Superhero is an inspirational tale. Full Review |
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Confessions doesn’t condescend or mock its subjects because they’re such natural entertainers that no audience pandering is necessary. Full Review |
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...what could have been a condescending descent into bottom-feeding turns into a loving, often heartbreaking portrait of decent people trying to scrape by. Full Review |
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