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Mystery Men (1999) 6.0
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6.0/10 from 49,505 users
Metascore: 65/100
Reviews: 431 user | 124 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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| Ben Stiller | ... | ||
| 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 supervillain Casanova Frankenstein, only to be captured by him. The city's fate rests in the hands of seven loser superhero wannabes: the spoon-flinging Blue Rajah, the shovel-wielding Shoveler, the possessed 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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Universal Pictures presents a new league of heroes that step to a different beat. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
6 August 1999 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Les supposés héros 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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Written by Henry Paul Elsnic
Performed by Myron Floren
Courtesy of Holland Music
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According to Hank Azaria, the cast argued constantly with each other over the comedic tone of the film. See more »Goofs
After the battle at the retirement home, Captain Amazing rips off the Pepsi emblem on his right shoulder, but throughout the rest of the movie the emblem is still there. 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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Dockers Khakis are the official khakis of Champion City. See more »Soundtracks
Schneider PolkaWritten by Henry Paul Elsnic
Performed by Myron Floren
Courtesy of Holland Music
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In the history of movies based on comic books, "Mystery Men" is one of the most underrated ones. This is no regular comic superhero movie! It follows the exploits of a motley crew of well-meaning wannabes, which include Mr. Furious (played by Ben Stiller), the Bowler (Janeane Garofalo), the Shoveller (William H. Macy), the Blue Rajah (Hank Azariah) and the Spleen (Paul Reubens). "Mystery Men" spoofs several aspects of superhero movies like "Superman" or "Batman," such as the pithy sayings, and the questions about secret identities. Most of the superheroes aren't billionaires like Bruce Wayne, but blue-collar types with menial jobs and neurotic home lives. So it looks as if director Kinka Usher is making the heroes into something the average viewer can relate to. I found "Mystery Men" to be visually stimulating and very funny. Even if it doesn't turn into a franchise, it's still a joy to watch!