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With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story (2010)
Directed by Terry Dougas, Nikki Frakes, Will Hess
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Most recently watched by lordofthemovies
Overview
At 89 years old, Stan Lee’s name appears on more than one BILLION comics in 75 countries in 25 languages. Arguably the most recognized name in comics, Stan Lee has co-created over 500 legendary pop culture characters including Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Iron Man, Thor and The Hulk. Stan continues to create new material and entertain fans of all ages with fantastic stories and characters in all areas of entertainment. With Great Power: the Stan Lee Story, explores the vivid life and imagination of Stan Lee, from the early days of his Depression-era upbringing through the Marvel Age of Comics and beyond! The film uncovers original transcripts, illustrations, photographs and stories of Lee’s fascinating journey from his early years at Timely Comics and World War Two, the comic book industry’s censorship battle of the 1950’s led by Dr. Fredric Wertham, the dawn of Marvel Comics and the legendary characters Stan co-created, to his current company POW! Entertainment.
Rated NR | Length 80 minutes
Actors
Stan Lee | Joan Lee | Sean Astin | Kenneth Branagh | Nicolas Cage | Michael Chiklis | Thomas Haden Church | Kirsten Dunst | Jon Favreau | Lou Ferrigno | James Franco | Samuel L. Jackson | Tobey Maguire | Eva Mendes | Jeremy Piven | Seth Rogen | Kevin Smith | Patrick Stewart | Paris Hilton | Avi Arad | Roger Corman | Kevin Feige | Paul Levitz | Todd McFarlane | Jim McLauchlin | Frank Miller | Joe Quesada | Brett Ratner | John Romita, Sr. | Bryan Singer | Michael E. Uslan
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2018 | TV | DVD | Library | 8 stars |
| (Average) 8 stars |
Viewing Notes
Now to end my evening looking back at the life of this legend. Shocked at the talent included here.
Well I teared up a few times. The moments with Stan and his wife Joan is just so beautiful and warm. Loved seeing all the celebrities and stars talk about Stan. Didn’t need to see Bryan Singer or Brett Ratner but this was made before all allegations came out.
Most impressed with all the photos and archive video footage in addition to all the interviews and references to Marvel characters. I don’t think this could be done today by an independent film team. Maybe Disney could make it but to get the licensing for all that stuff now would be difficult.
Stan Lee could’ve retired handsomely but loved what he did so much that he just kept doing what he was doing until the end. Remarkable man and story. Crazy how much of an impact he had on pop culture. Also he says some real nice things about Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko.
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