Directed by:
Nick LoveScreenplay:
Nick LoveCinematography:
Simon DennisComposer:
Lorne BalfeCast:
Stephen Dorff, Eddie Griffin, Luis Da Silva Jr., Bill Billions, Yohance Myles, DomiNque Perry, Phillip Youmans, Tonea Stewart, King Orba, Robert LarriviereVOD (1)
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Melvin (Stephen Dorff), a reluctant hero who is far from super, has been suppressing his telekinetic powers for years with booze, drugs, and women. In the process, he has failed at practically everything, most of all as a parent to his son. After a brush with death, Melvin decides to use his powers for good and clean up the streets of New Orleans with the help of his best friend/definitely-not-a-sidekick, Lucille (Eddie Griffin). For a man who can do the impossible, it might be a fight even he can't win. (Eagle Entertainment)
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Not a big disappointment, but a small one for sure. There was room here for a pretty wild action comedy, but they decided it would be a message-driven film, telling the story of just one superhero who couldn't cope with his abilities. Will Smith excelled in this, even though the film didn't fully succeed in terms of special effects. No, this just didn't entertain me much.
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American Hero seems like a debut effort from a beginning director rather than a film from someone with extensive experience in filmmaking who has also produced quality films like The Football Factory. The trailer shows practically everything interesting that can be seen in the film, the rest is just boring filler where most of the time is spent on drugs and talking crap. From a technical standpoint, it is also very below average and even Stephen Dorff himself and the black guy on the wheelchair cannot save it.
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