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Mystery Men (1999) 5.9
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Metascore: 65/100
Reviews: 424 user | 118 critic | 24 from Metacritic.com A group of inept amateur superheroes must try to save the day when a supervillian threatens to destroy a major superhero and the city. Director:Kinka Usher |
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| Hank Azaria | ... | ||
| William H. Macy | ... | ||
| Janeane Garofalo | ... | ||
| Kel Mitchell | ... | ||
| Paul Reubens | ... | ||
| Wes Studi | ... | ||
| Greg Kinnear | ... | ||
| Geoffrey Rush | ... | ||
| Lena Olin | ... | ||
| Eddie Izzard | ... | ||
| Artie Lange | ... | ||
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| Claire Forlani | ... | ||
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In order to generate more endorsement revenue, Champion City's resident superhero Captain Amazing arranges for the release of supervillian Casanova Frankenstein, only to be captured by him. The city's fate rests in the hands of seven loser superhero wannabes: the fork-flinging Blue Rajah, the shovel-wielding Shoveler, the posessed bowling ball-hurling Bowler, the flatulent Spleen, the only-when-nobody's-looking Invisible Boy, the mysterious Sphinx, and the perpetually-angry Mr. Furious. Written by Jeff Cross <blackjac_1998@yahoo.com>
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This summer expect the unexpected See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for comic action violence and crude humor | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
6 August 1999 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Hombres misteriosos See more »Filming Locations:
Huntington Library & Botanical Gardens - 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$65,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£42,290 (UK) (24 December 1999)Gross:
£822,925 (UK) (7 January 2000)Company Credits
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Dr. Heller: [offering an old lady candy at the Senior dance] Would you like something sweet?
Old Lady: [impressed] Oh!
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During one of the Mystery Men group salutes, they say, "Zei gazunt," which is Yiddish, derived from the German, "Sei Gesund" or "Be Healthy" and is often used as a toast. See more »Goofs
In the costume-sewing scene, The Shoveller's measuring tape moves from the inside to the outside of his collar, and switches places throughout that scene. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Dr. Heller: [offering an old lady candy at the Senior dance] Would you like something sweet?
Old Lady: [impressed] Oh!
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As a comic book reader, who still sees myself as a total kid at heart, I admit I might have been a bit biased towards this movie. I mean, there hasn't been a good superhero movie out for quite some time (NOTE: Batman Forever was NOT a good superhero movie). I really wanted this film to be good, and unlike most of my recent trips to the cinema (read Blair Witch Project) I wasn't disappointed.
Mystery Men was definitely not a high-effects, tension-filled action flick, it was a comedy. And on that basis, it was a success. It had everyone in the small theater laughing, and got applause and laughs right through the final scene. Stiller and Garofolo are hilarious together, as always, and Azaria adds just the right touch of craziness. William H. Macy plays a great straight man, while Kel Mitchell and the fart-powered Paul Rubens are added just to keep the kiddies happy.
Though the sets are bizarre (and at times seem like ripoffs from both Batman and Blade Runner), and some of the jokes are obvious, it is still just plain funny. There are some lines that will catch even the most jaded viewer off-guard, and bring tears from the belly-laughers among us.
I definitely recommend this movie. Although not an all-time classic, it is twice as funny as the latest Austin Powers retread. The writing is good, and the cast is GREAT. If you're worried, plan on the matinee and pay less, but either way you'll be pleasantly surprised. I mean, who among us doesn't root for the losers once in a while?