Peter Stebbings's 'Defendor' is a poor show. Mainly because, the truly terrific idea is led-away from a shoddy screenplay. How interesting to think a concept like 'Defendor', and how disappointing it is to see a golden opportunity gone wrong.
The story tells of a regular man who adopts the persona of a superhero named Defendor on a quest to find his arch enemy, Captain Industry! The film beings with a bang, but loses pace 30 minutes into the film. The climax is okay, it doesn't leave the impact one would expect. Peter Stebbings's direction is fair, but his writing is a letdown.
Woody saves the film with his brilliant performance. The American Cult Star delivers one of the strongest performances of his career, and of, recent times, of course. Kat Dennings also delivers a good performance. Sandra Oh is her usual self.
At the end of the review: 'Defendor' is a disappointment. Thumbs Down!
The story tells of a regular man who adopts the persona of a superhero named Defendor on a quest to find his arch enemy, Captain Industry! The film beings with a bang, but loses pace 30 minutes into the film. The climax is okay, it doesn't leave the impact one would expect. Peter Stebbings's direction is fair, but his writing is a letdown.
Woody saves the film with his brilliant performance. The American Cult Star delivers one of the strongest performances of his career, and of, recent times, of course. Kat Dennings also delivers a good performance. Sandra Oh is her usual self.
At the end of the review: 'Defendor' is a disappointment. Thumbs Down!