A young boy learns that a superhero who was thought to have died after an epic battle twenty-five years ago may in fact still be alive.A young boy learns that a superhero who was thought to have died after an epic battle twenty-five years ago may in fact still be alive.A young boy learns that a superhero who was thought to have died after an epic battle twenty-five years ago may in fact still be alive.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
Kevin Mikal Curry
- Omar
- (as Kevin Curry)
Dwayne A. Thomas
- Willis
- (as Dwayne Alistair Thomas)
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- Writer
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- TriviaThe film is inspired by Unbreakable (2000) and Finding Forrester (2000).
- GoofsThe city was just blacked out, but at the end scene, where Samaritan walks away under the bridge, the lights are on. Also you can see lights far ahead.
The "EMP Grenades" didn't have enough power for long (time) and far (distance).
- Quotes
Joe: I'm a troglodyte. Do you know what that is?
Sam Cleary: No clue.
Joe: It's Greek for a man who dwells in a cave. See, I'm a caveman. I live in a tiny apartment, and it's fine. I'm good with it. I like being alone. You know what bothers me? What really depresses me? Being around other people.
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I love the idea of Stallone as an aging superhero
IN A NUTSHELL:
A young boy learns that a superhero who was thought to have gone missing after an epic battle twenty years ago may, in fact, still be alive.
The movie was directed by Julius Avery, written by Bragi F. Schut, and stars Sylvester Stallone.
THINGS I LIKED: Who doesn't love Sylvester Stallone? I love the idea of him as an aging superhero. He does a great job and looks fantastic. What an epic career he's had.
Javon "Wanna" Walton stars as the young boy who pulls Samaritan out of "retirement". Don't let his innocent face fool you; in real life, he is a fierce, five-time Georgia State Boxing Champion and four-time USA Boxing South East Regional Champion. He's the youngest athlete to represent the brand Under Armour!
There is a sweet chemistry between Stallone and Walton.
The opening credits look and feel like a comic book, superhero movie. Well done.
I got a kick out of reading the boy's list of people he thought might be Samaritan. One of the notes he wrote said, "Pizza delivery guy - ran really fast." ha ha There's a tasty twist that adds surprising depth.
THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE: "Take back what is yours" by stealing from others? That's what's wrong with society today. People think they're entitled to what others have worked very hard for with no thought of how their actions affect others. Of course, that's the mantra of the bad guys in this movie, but I'm seeing this attitude more and more in everyday life.
There are plenty of action sequences, although none of them are very memorable.
Some of the CGI isn't very good.
It's not entirely clear what Samaritan's or his brother's superpowers are.
Does anyone want an origin story?
TIPS FOR PARENTS: Profanity spoken by adults and kids, including an F-bomb Kids steal We see a shirtless man from the back with scars all over him Bullying A bad guy encourages others to loot and commit violent acts Violence Destruction
THEMES: Physical and emotional scars Being relevant Helping the innocent Service to others Aging Fear and courage Change Reputation
The movie was directed by Julius Avery, written by Bragi F. Schut, and stars Sylvester Stallone.
THINGS I LIKED: Who doesn't love Sylvester Stallone? I love the idea of him as an aging superhero. He does a great job and looks fantastic. What an epic career he's had.
Javon "Wanna" Walton stars as the young boy who pulls Samaritan out of "retirement". Don't let his innocent face fool you; in real life, he is a fierce, five-time Georgia State Boxing Champion and four-time USA Boxing South East Regional Champion. He's the youngest athlete to represent the brand Under Armour!
There is a sweet chemistry between Stallone and Walton.
The opening credits look and feel like a comic book, superhero movie. Well done.
I got a kick out of reading the boy's list of people he thought might be Samaritan. One of the notes he wrote said, "Pizza delivery guy - ran really fast." ha ha There's a tasty twist that adds surprising depth.
THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE: "Take back what is yours" by stealing from others? That's what's wrong with society today. People think they're entitled to what others have worked very hard for with no thought of how their actions affect others. Of course, that's the mantra of the bad guys in this movie, but I'm seeing this attitude more and more in everyday life.
There are plenty of action sequences, although none of them are very memorable.
Some of the CGI isn't very good.
It's not entirely clear what Samaritan's or his brother's superpowers are.
Does anyone want an origin story?
TIPS FOR PARENTS: Profanity spoken by adults and kids, including an F-bomb Kids steal We see a shirtless man from the back with scars all over him Bullying A bad guy encourages others to loot and commit violent acts Violence Destruction
THEMES: Physical and emotional scars Being relevant Helping the innocent Service to others Aging Fear and courage Change Reputation
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- trinaboice
- Sep 17, 2022
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- Also known as
- Siêu Anh Hùng Samaritan
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- $100,000,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 42 minutes
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- 2.39 : 1
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