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Archenemy (2020)
Directed by Adam Egypt Mortimer
Twitter Facebook Google+Crime | Action | Science Fiction
Overview
Max Fist claims he’s a hero from another dimension who has somehow landed on Earth and been stripped of his powers. Instead of treating him like a powerful champion, no one believes Max’s claims — except for a teenager named Hamster and his sister Indigo. The siblings convince Max to help them take out a local drug gang, where Max’s abilities are put to a violent and harrowing test.
Rated R | Length 90 minutes
Actors
Joe Manganiello | Skylan Brooks | Zolee Griggs | Paul Scheer | Amy Seimetz | Glenn Howerton | Mac Brandt | Kieran Gallagher | Christopher Guyton | Jeremy Hawkins | Roy Lee Jones | Joseph D. Reitman | Amje Elharden | Luis Kelly-Duarte
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2021 | TV | Blu-ray | Library | 6 stars |
| (Average) 6 stars |
Viewing Notes
Interesting project that doesn’t always work but still manages to keep the viewer invested. Didn’t care for the animated inserts and usually don’t like them in any film that isn’t directly adapted from a comic book or graphic novel. Not sure if this was an adaptation but the animation feels cheap here.
I do like the cast and the grittiness that feels more organic than the typical “let’s make a gritty superhero movie!” Amy Seimetz is terrific in a small yet significant role. Overall a nice breezy lo-fi sci-fi flick that probably would’ve played a few smaller festivals.
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