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When sad-sack loser Frank (Rainn Wilson, THE OFFICE), a short-order cook, sees his ex-addict wife (Liv Tyler, THE LORD OF THE RINGS) willingly snatched away by a seductive drug dealer (Kevin Bacon), he finds himself bereft and unable to cope. But he decides to fight back under the guise of a do-it-yourself superhero called Crimson Bolt. With a red hand-made suit, a wrench, a crazed sidekick named Boltie (Ellen Page, JUNO) and absolutely nothing in the way of superpowers, Crimson Bolt beats his way through the mean streets of crime in hopes of saving his wife.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 1.6 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 17664439
Director ‏ : ‎ James Gunn
Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Widescreen, Multiple Formats, Color
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 36 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ August 9, 2011
Actors ‏ : ‎ Rainn Wilson, Ellen Page, Kevin Bacon, Liv Tyler, Michael Rooker
Studio ‏ : ‎ IFC Independent Film
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0051PLQR0
Writers ‏ : ‎ James Gunn
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
Reviewer: Zero One
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Cult Classic That Deserved Wider Acclaim
Review: "Super" presents a character study of ordinary diner line cook Frank D'Arbo, a loner and "life loser" turned super hero. In just 96 minutes you get an origin story and a full arc that rivals the segmented big-production releases. This isn't the cynical traditional superhero film, which plods through a first installment devoted to origins, devotes a sequel to rising conflict, and offers over-baked third and sometimes bisects into a fourth installment dedicated to resolution.Some critics, including the late Roger Ebert's Web site -- no surprise -- missed the point. This is a black comedy. A black comedy isn't always ha-ha funny. Dark humor can make you grimace and cringe and want to turn away. There are genuinely funny moments here, and others that serve as satire.I didn't expect much of this film or of Rainn Wilson. I was glad to be so wrong. He balanced Frank with his Crimson Bolt persona on par with, or better than, any of the A-listers in the general superhero releases. I called Frank a "life loser" in quotes. That's how society may view him, and it's certainly how he views himself. He's been battered and abused by life. His default, unstated, super power is invisibility. It's the first of three powers never explicitly named by the film. Wilson's light narration and his bloodless, depressive personality find some outlet in drawings. His existence hinges on a reverential relationship with his beautiful, damaged wife Sarah (Liv Tyler). The film offers sufficient explanation as to how they bridged their looks differential. His wife is a recovering addict, and her relapse with a local drug kingpin triggers the events that follow.Along the way, Frank D'Arbo finds himself inspired by a superhero drawn from Christian programming. He develops his Crimson Bolt suit, whose look improves with his abilities. The portrayal of violence is both humorous and grippingly real. This departs from Batman, who fights dozens of bad guys with his fists and feet, and emerges with bruises and glamor scratches. Crimson Bolt quickly finds that his average, bulky frame and lack of fistic ability require another method: Namely, ambushing foes with a pipe wrench. It's a send up of superhero tropes of ridiculous fighting skills, and violence with no consequences for those involved. Moreover, the costume plays a key role in this film. Superhero films are like musicals in that there's no transitional material. How does Batman just appear in full regalia, without anyone catching him changing? "Batman vs. Superman" was the first film I've seen where someone actually snagged the cape to throw Batman off balance. How do you transition to a different outfit after a mission or an injury? We get some answers from "Super."Crimonologist Lonnie Athens has spent his career promulgating a theory of "violentization." This film conforms to its four stages: Brutalization, where we see the triggers and background that show why Frank isn't a "loser," and how he has been beaten down. Belligerency, when Frank D'Arbo decides to stop himself and others from being brutalized. He forges the Crimson Bolt persona. From there, violent performances begin: Crimson Bolt's early missions, his surveillance from behind dumpsters, a shift from tackles and clumsy fisticuffs to the use of a pipe wrench. A standard 18" pipe wrench can weigh 5 pounds and is weighted toward the head. It's a deadly weapon. Use it, and you'll face conspiracy to commit assault and felony assault charges. The final stage of Athens' theory, virulency, an escalation of violent performances with intent to maim and kill. D'Arbo's personality changes, his shift in confidence, his visions contribute to virulency in a bloody third act the above-mentioned reviewers complain about. Frank lives in the "real world," and his invisibility is complemented by a second default super power, people underestimate him. These allow for Crimson Bolt's mobility, which allow his continued acts despite repeated screw-ups and oversights, complemented by the bystander effect. If you saw a man in a costume relentless club someone or engage in other acts of aggression, you might hesitate to jot down his places or queue your phone to take footage. Moreover, Frank's former super powers gird a third: A willingness to do what it takes, by any means available. Every object in your environment is a weapon if you intend to do someone else grievous bodily harm. Any police officer, soldier, prison guard, or mental institutional trustee will tell you the same: There's a difference between someone who wants to fight you, and someone who wants to go through you. The willingness to do anything, in the right circumstances, can trump nuanced fighting skills. "Super" may tie comic elements into the violence, but you are seeing the events through Crimson Bolt's eyes as much as your own. Nobody else is as real as his ideals and his mission -- and his delusions.While I love "Kick-Ass," I found "Super" to be more affecting. "Kick-Ass" is unconventional and real-ish, until a silly jetpack and a couple of major plot holes emerge that the comic had filled in. "Kick-Ass" remains a great film. Kick-Ass doesn't encompass Frank's range of emotion, his ability to make you want to cry with him and rage with him. Hit Girl does, to a lesser extent, particularly in the pivotal rescue scene.Ultimately, Frank sees failure and writes a different story for his life; he decides to turn daydreams into resolve. Whether this is better for the world, or whether Sarah actually is worth saving is for the viewer to decide. Crimson Bolt's nemesis is the smarmy kingpin Jacques, played by an ageless Kevin Bacon who could have dialed it in but doesn't. Honorable mention goes to Michael Rooker, Jacques' chief henchman Abe, who acts through his expressions. It's a powerful performance despite maybe 30 words of spoken dialogue.Of course, seeing Juno play Boltie is a delight. Ellen Page is amped up, manic, charismatic and annoying. She's the ultimate unhinged fan-girl.I'd recommend the viewer pair this with "Defendor (2010)," to see another take on the indie superhero genre, starring Woody Harrelson. Harrelson is more Sling Blade than Crimson Bolt, but it's another underrated film with fine performances and largely rooted in a real world. And he shares at least two of Crimson Bolt's super powers.

Reviewer: Patient Zero
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Super is, well...SUPER.
Review: James Gunn is an under-appreciated dude. He wrote the screenplay for the Dawn of the Dead remake, and the only thing you ever hear people say about that movie is how much they don't like their zombies to run.He also wrote and directed the film 'Slither' and the only thing people say is "What? Is that a movie?"The problem here is that the screenplay for Dawn of the Dead is awesome, and the movie 'Slither' is one of the few truly successful marriages of the Horror and Comedy genres...the other luminaries being An American Werewolf in London and Shaun of the Dead.Which brings me to Super. I should warn you: I AM THAT GUY. I loves me some James Gunn. PG Porn? Sign me up! Humanzee? Yes, please. Super? HELL YES.I drove a long way to see the flick, and ordered it the day it became available so that the blu-ray landed in my lap on the day it was released. I went in expecting a fun comedy with some gore. I didn't get that.I got a lot more.'Super' is not 'Kick-Ass'. It's not Watchmen. It is it's own thing. It is SUPER...the story of a schmoe who has one thing in his life: A lovely wife that is WAY out of his league. I'll spare the time of recounting the plot (You can find that anywhere) so I'll just key you in on the high points:Rainn Wilson: The dude is amazing in this. I've always liked the guy, but he always seemed to be some permutation of his Dwight Schrute character. That's not a bad thing, but you could always tell there was MORE. In Super, you get it. In spades. He stretches as an actor and while the funny is present and accounted for, there is a surprising depth to the character. There are 2 moments when I found myself profoundly moved...without ruining it, I'll just say 'The Prayer' and when he's telling the big bad guy what you DO NOT DO. I found myself transported from a guy watching a flick to a participant in the character's world...and identifying with him,even at his craziest, based on the Prayer.Gotta wrap this up...all in all, the flick is not what you expect; it's better. More real than Kick-ass (and more violent) and funnier than just about everything else that got released around it.Pick this up, and then pick up Slither. And then go watch the Dawn of the Dead remake, and quit griping about running zombies.

Reviewer: Lemon Grodd
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Reviewer: Ilka Philipp
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Guter Film

Reviewer: Marco
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: DVD in ottimo stato, senza problemi. Film godibilissimo e divertente.

Reviewer: Mauri Alain
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Llegó en perfectas condiciones, es una de las películas que más me gustan, quizá por Ellen Page. Muchas gracias, la disfrutaré un y otra vez.

Reviewer: Dragolski
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Personnellement, je suis émerveillé par ce film. Tout ceux avec qui j'en ai parlé l'ont soit adoré, soit trouvé nul. C'est normal, il est très ancré dans son style, et on n'accroche pas forcément.Je ne trouve pas juste de le comparer à kick-ass; pour moi il n'a rien à voir! Il n'est pas destiné aux ados, il est bien plus cru et violent, et si on le perçoit comme moi, il fait réfléchir. Le personnage principal, Frank, est abattu par la vie, imbibé de religion et de mauvaise télévision. Quand sa femme le quitte pour un trafiquant de drogue, il pète une durite et, croyant obéir à la volonté de Dieu lui-même, violente tous ceux qui, selon lui, font le "mal", allant jusqu’ à éclater un type à coups de clé anglaise juste pour son manque de respect d'une règle insignifiante! Le film remet en question une morale trop carrée, la religion, et montre où la frustration d'un homme perturbé peut le mener.Le casting est génial, et Ellen Page particulièrement est brillante et surprenante dans son rôle, dont je ne peux pas parler sans vous spoiler...Le bonus vaut vraiment le coup, surtout pour le commentaire du réalisateur.À travers un scénario simple, il démolit les codes cinématographiques du film de super héro. Avis aux amateurs d'anti-héros extrêmes et d'humour noir: c'est une perle!Donc: si vous êtes mentalement stable, que vous aimez l’humour noir et déjanté, la remise en question et penser par vous-même, ce film est fait pour vous! Sinon, passez votre chemin.