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Mystery Men (1999) -- A group of inept amateur superheroes must try to save the day when a supervillian threatens to destroy a major superhero and the city.
Mystery Men (1999) -- A group of inept amateur superheroes must try to save the day when a supervillian threatens to destroy a major superhero and the city.

Overview

User Rating:
5.8/10   28,976 votes
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Director:
Kinka Usher
Writers (WGA):
Bob Burden (comic book series by Dark Horse)
Neil Cuthbert (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
6 August 1999 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Comedy | Fantasy more
Tagline:
This summer expect the unexpected more
Plot:
A group of inept amateur superheroes must try to save the day when a supervillian threatens to destroy a major superhero and the city. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
3 nominations more
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(14 articles)
Where to find Hugh Jackman's Wolverine leather jacket
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The Best and Worst Superhero Costumes ... Ever?
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Who Says Superheroes Have To Be Super? more

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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for comic action violence and crude humor.
Runtime:
121 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
According to the DVD commentary, the scene where The Spleen (Paul Reubens) accidentally ignites a blast of flatulence standing by a barrel with a fire in it was a happy accident. Apparently, a crew member had tossed a plastic lighter in the barrel. It happened to explode (a small explosion, but an explosion none the less) while filming Reubens. The reactions that followed were created after the fact, capitalizing on the moment caught on film. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When the Sphinx clearly cuts Tony P, Tony C, and the Disco Boy's guns in half, immediately in the next shot we see that the guns have not been cut in half, but have simply had their slides removed. 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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Movie Connections:
References The Terminator (1984) more
Soundtrack:
Leonard's Lounge more

FAQ

Where did the idea of the "Mystery Men" originate?
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25 out of 30 people found the following comment useful:-
Who Says Superheroes Have To Be Super?, 5 September 2003
9/10
Author: EmperorNortonII from San Francisco, California

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!

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