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The Condor (2006)
The most 80s superhero movie of the 00s?
Take the visuals of shows like M. A. S. K., the original TMNT, GI Joe, etc... Add in that Stan Lee sprinkle with a traumatic hero origin story (that he gets over super fast except when he can play for the sympathy vote 😉) but without the huge backstory, reboots and recasts of the X-Men and you get Condor.
Is it high art? Absolutely not. Is it an outstanding representation of the genre that will draw in fans from far and wide? Nope. But what it *is* is a fun, nostalgic, cartoon film that you can just switch off and watch. It's not trying to be something it's not.
And the fact that the main characters all seem to be Central/South American descent or Pacific Islanders was a nice touch. The last time I remember seeing that sort of representation in cartoons was Captain Planet or Mysterious Cities of Gold (which I haven't seen in years and I'm sure had sooo many problems if we look at it today...)
5/10 for the story as it's literally the stereotype of the hero creation arc. But it gets extra bonus points for the nostalgia (and because I have a huge crush on Wilmer Valderama! 😁)
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022)
Jeezy Chreezy, isn't the state of the world bad enough?
Seriously, looking through the reviews I'm really glad that I didn't check them before tuning in. This is a fun show with relatable characters (I know! In a Superhero show!) and plot lines which bring real life (shopping for clothes, going to a friend's wedding, dating in 2022 - yes apps, and more) and the MCU together.
Tatiania is a great lead, delivering serious, tongue in cheek and intentionally funny lines with a great deadpan style and a twinkle in her eye. Marvel were always my preferred option over DC when buying comics exactly because of characters like this.
Strong, independent female lead with a supportive best friend and a sense of humour. Bringing in recurring characters alongside MCU stars and using them as foils/support for the episode.
Space Milkshake (2012)
Genuinely had way too much fun watching this!
Robin Dunne and Amanda Tapping off of that Sanctuary, Billy Boyd from LOTR, Kristin Kruek - Lana Lang from Smallville, and some random Gay guy called George Takeaway or something like that as the bad guy.
Sounds good? Well it's schlock Sci-fi with its tongue firmly in its cheek. Evil rubber ducks, running gags, robot bodysnatchers and alternate timeliness. And it's great fun!