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Mystery Men (1999)

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Reviews Counted:89

Fresh:56

Rotten:33

Average Rating:5.9/10

Consensus: Absurd characters and quirky gags provide lots of laughs.

Runtime: 2 hrs 2 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: When Captain Amazing, chief superhero of Champion City, is kidnapped by insane supervillain Casanova Frankenstein, who will save the city and ensure that justice is served? Enter the Mystery Men:... When Captain Amazing, chief superhero of Champion City, is kidnapped by insane supervillain Casanova Frankenstein, who will save the city and ensure that justice is served? Enter the Mystery Men: Mr. Furious, The Bowler, The Blue Raja, The Shoveler, The Spleen, The Sphinx, and the Invisible Boy- a group of misfits in possession of superpowers...sort of. Watch the mayhem ensue, as this wacky team goes up against Frankenstein and his mad henchmen. This adaptation of the popular Dark Horse comic strikes a weird comic tone which is heightened by great production design and fun performances by all involved. This is the first feature from director Usher, who previously directed commercials ("Got Milk?"). [More]

Starring: Ben Stiller, Janeane Garofalo, William H. Macy, Hank Azaria

Starring: Ben Stiller, Janeane Garofalo, William H. Macy, Hank Azaria, Wes Studi, Paul Reubens, Kel Mitchell, Geoffrey Rush, Lena Olin, Tom Waits, Eddie Izzard

Director: Kinka Usher

Director: Kinka Usher
Screenwriter: Neil Cuthbert
Producer: Lawrence Gordon, Mike Richardson, Lloyd Levin

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Jun 26, 2007

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With a script as solid as Superman's grip and a cast funnier than the entire Justice League of America, it's no mystery why this send-up of some not - so - superheroes is so enjoyable!

Full Review Source: E! Online | comment Comment
01/01/00
E! Online

For a movie that seems to be spoofing such comic-book based action films as Batman, etc., Mystery Men is a delightful change of pace.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
01/01/00
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

Tremendous fun!

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San Jose Mercury News

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Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
12/06/05
Film Threat

An exuberant, hugely enjoyable romp.

Full Review Source: Film Written Magazine | comment Comment
04/02/01
Andrew Howe
Andrew Howe
Film Written Magazine

An absurd, if overpolished, gem of all-too-human proportions!

Full Review Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel | comment Comment
01/01/00
Barbara Lester
Barbara Lester
South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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01/01/00
Ben Jones
Ben Jones
Filmcritic.com

This bunch achieves peaks of sublime nuttiness.

Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle | comment Comment
06/18/02
Bob Graham
Bob Graham
San Francisco Chronicle
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A dream comic ensemble and an almost foolproof satiric concept gets Mystery Men through.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Daily News | comment Comment
01/01/00
Bob Strauss
Bob Strauss
Los Angeles Daily News

This affectionate and astute mockery of the big-budget, star-studded, sci-fi/fantasy crime-thriller genre boasts genius, cameo-bursting casting and frequently hilarious writing.

Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
01/01/00
Christine James
Christine James
Boxoffice Magazine

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David Keyes
David Keyes
Cinemaphile.org

Those in the mood for an offbeat satire with a gifted cast will have a surprisingly good time.

Full Review Source: Christian Science Monitor | comment Comment
01/01/00
David Sterritt
David Sterritt
Christian Science Monitor

Excellently conceived and brought to fruition.

Full Review Source: culturevulture.net | comment Comment
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Douglas Konecky
Douglas Konecky
culturevulture.net

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Eric D. Snider
Eric D. Snider
EricDSnider.com

This is a very satisfying movie.

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Eric Lurio
Eric Lurio
Greenwich Village Gazette

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Erik Childress
Erik Childress
eFilmCritic.com

A zany and hilarious comedy about a wannabe band of superheroes.

Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | comment Comment
02/28/02
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice

Sharp, imaginative.

Full Review Source: Village Voice | comment Comment
01/01/00
Gary Dauphin
Gary Dauphin
Village Voice

Hip and consistently funny!

Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
01/01/00
Godfrey Cheshire
Godfrey Cheshire
Variety
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There are enough laughs to recommend Mystery Men.

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
01/01/00
Guy MacPherson
Guy MacPherson
Apollo Guide
 
 
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