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American Hero

    Action
    Comedy
    Science Fiction
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Dec 11, 2015
Rated R

Melvin, 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. For a man who can do the impossible, it might be a fight even he can’t win.

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  • Directors
  • Vote Average
    5.5
  • Vote Count
    225
  • Popularity
    11
  • Language
    English
  • Origin Country
    US

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    • Cast

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    Stephen Dorff
    Melvin
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    Eddie Griffin
    Lucille
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    Luis Da Silva Jr.
    Lyle
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    Christopher Berry
    Danny
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    Yohance Myles
    Lucas
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    Andrea Cohen
    Eileen Hesper
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    Raeden Greer
    Clarice Hesper
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    Countrified Wedman
    Nathan
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    Robert Larriviere
    Doctor
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    Phillip Michael Youmans
    Kid
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    Jonathan Billions
    Rex
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    Christopher Paul Horne
    Jeffrey
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    Tonea Stewart
    Gladis
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    Daniel James
    Ryan
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    Keena Ferguson
    Doreen
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    Ryan Glorioso
    Attorney
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    Timphany Jean
    Cutie
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    Bill Billions
    Doreen's Boyfriend
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    Aline Stokes
    Girl

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    Reviews

    (1)
    Kamurai
    60%
    Good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. I can recommend this, but I feel like it needs a caveat for being a "Super Hero" movie where the "Super Hero" is a drug addict. It's like one step past the line that "Hancock" danced around. The other big caveat is that it is shot "found footage" / "fakumentary" style, he literally does 4th wall breaks to a cameraman that couldn't possibly be there unless it's like "Chronicle" where he's floating the camera, which would also be impossible in some cases. And none of it cute like in "Deadpool". The movie itself is actually pretty entertaining, the characters are mostly funny, there is good action, and the writing is pretty nuanced with a good gradual build up in not only the story, but the character development.