Death of a Superhero

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From Tribeca Film. Andy Serkis (THE HOBBIT, RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES) and Thomas Brodie-Sangster (LOVE ACTUALLY, NOWHERE BOY) star in this exceptional and honest portrayal of a teenager struggling with his own mortality.
  • Starring: Andy Serkis, Thomas Brody-Sangster
  • Directed by: Ian Fitzgibbon
  • Runtime: 1 hour 34 minutes
  • Release year: 2012
  • Studio: Tribeca Film
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Synopsis: From Tribeca Film. Andy Serkis (THE HOBBIT, RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES) and Thomas Brodie-Sangster (LOVE ACTUALLY, NOWHERE BOY) star in this exceptional and honest portrayal of a teenager struggling with his own mortality.
Starring: Andy Serkis, Thomas Brody-Sangster
Directed by: Ian Fitzgibbon
Genre: Animation, Drama
Runtime: 1 hour 34 minutes
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Release year: 2012
Studio: Tribeca Film
ASIN: B007PKOL2G (Rental) and B009ZQCV0M (Purchase)
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Theatrical Release Information
  • US Theatrical Release Date: April 17, 2012
  • Production Company: Bavaria Pictures, Grand Pictures, Picture Circle
  • Filming Locations: Germany | Ireland

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Death of a Superhero - worth your time!!! April 23, 2012
By Jay VINE™ VOICE
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The plot of the film is integral to the joy of experiencing it, so I will be intentionally vague. The story deals with a teenager who has cancer. How he copes and who goes on the journey with him are the basis of the story. I would say the film is worth watching for that alone!

As far as the technical part - Scenes are shot at home, school, hospital, as well as country and sea side. There is a good bit of animation interspersed into the entire work as well as some very graphic comic style art. Sounds a bit hectic, eh? (Film Festival entries can be a bit of a risk - hand held cameras bouncing up and down and boom mikes in the corner of the picture... :) In my opinion, the director created magic... The timing between dramatic scenes and the graphic was perfect. camera distance and motion were never distracting from the action or dialog. I distinctly noted the stillness and framing of the scenery shots - It has been a while since I have seen a movie where the camera was allowed to be that calm!! (definitely a plus for me).

The very blending of locations, artistic styles, and pacing of the movie are what lend to the magic of the storytelling. Andy Serkis was incredible in his role as a "thanatologist" (basically, a therapist who deals with death). and all of the other actors were well chosen - no one detracts.

Conclusion - great story, great cinematography, graphics, and scenery, solid actors, and some great soundtrack music (Lucy Farrell and John Kearney, I believe "To The Boy" being the most memorable track)

Last note - Irish!!! Be prepared to handle a little brogue... :)

I highly recommend you see this film!

All the best,

Jay
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, insightful, extraordinary May 5, 2012
By Jody Noller
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Some may view this as a depressing film- one to avoid. I disagree. This is a film about a very young man 15 years of age, who contracts leukemia. This young man deals with the knowledge that he may soon die, and he reacts at first with anger, depression, and fear. His mother does not know how to deal with the reality that she may lose her son...his father tries with all his power to help his son, but realizes that with all his love and compassion- there is nothing he can do to save his son from the darkness- so he tries to be his friend. His brother and friends try to spur him on with humor - with a single-minded goal not to let him die a virgin.
Along his travels he meets a strong-minded and independent girl at school, who helps him by simply being his friend.
Using his incredible artistic gifts- he often draws very dark, sexually charged comics about himself being a superhero- saving people from the dark forces...but in the final analysis
the end the darkness takes him out. Along the way a therapist befriends him trying to help him deal with his impending death. There are even some very humorous moments- not to be missed. Tragic- yes A must watch- yes
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing movie. February 9, 2013
By J. S
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This movie is really great. I loved it. If you have ever had a friend or family member with cancer you can relate.

This is a great movie for maybe a kid with cancer to watch to maybe help them deal a little bit.
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