How I Became a Super Hero

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How I Became a Super Hero

2020

1h 37m

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While superheroes have assimilated into Parisian society, a new drug gives super powers to mere mortals.

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

How I Became a Super Hero is entertaining, funny, and genuinely engaging.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 9, 2022

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Johnny Loftus

Decider

The Belgian actor and comedian Benoit Poelvoorde is a delight here as Monte Carlo, channeling a pleasantly soused David Niven.

Jul 28, 2021

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

How I Became has decent intrigue that turns into explanatory backstory, plus incorporation of the superhero thing to illustrate a psychological gamut...

Jul 16, 2021

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Brian Costello

Common Sense Media

While the story itself has its fair share of originality, some of the tropes are way past the point of exhaustion.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 14, 2021

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Collier Jennings

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

How I Became A Superhero has an interesting premise that it doesn't seem interested in fully fleshing out, leading to what feels like half a film.

Rated: 6.5

Jul 13, 2021

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Austin Burke

Austin Burke/Flick Fan Nation

While the story does take a bit to develop, the film injects so much life into the final act, and it holds certain moments that allow it to feel fresh.

Rated: 6/10

Jul 12, 2021

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adBuryD I

Engaging. Entertaining. A little slow at the start. And A cool ending. Wish they make a sequel. Fingers crossed!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/23/24

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michael p

These "Foreign" made movies are well written and acted. For low budget they produce great special effects. Don't watch them for over the top special effects and glitter. They are becoming a force. Enjoy them. Don't compare them.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/04/23

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Georgan G

Interesting to see another country's concept of superheroes. The plot took too long to get going, but by the 2nd half it was quite fun to watch.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/10/23

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clinton e

Not perfect but fresh, compares to many lame superhero movies out there

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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robert p

A long movie that could be cut down more, but the special effects were good and the ending everything turned out right, all in all I found this movie to be slightly lower than awesome but still good enough to win *3* stars!!!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

I was kind of surprised at how much I liked this movie. It's a nice take on the Superhero genre. The acting is good, as is the CGI. There's a little humor mixed in with the action. The only fault I have with the film is the way the music and dialog are mixed. In my opinion, the music is unnecessary loud even when there is no need for it. This is a fun movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Douglas Attal

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Gary Moreau

Vimala Pons

Lieutenant Cécile Schaltzmann

Leïla Bekhti

Callista

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Pompier

Swann Arlaud

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Synopsis

While superheroes have assimilated into Parisian society, a new drug gives super powers to mere mortals.

Director: Douglas Attal
Producer: Alain Attal, Marie Jardillier, Emma Javaux
Screenwriter: Douglas Attal
Production Co: Artémis Productions, Trésor Films, Shelter prod
Genre: Action
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 9, 2021
Runtime: 1h 37m

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