Home
search
more | tips
IMDb > Comic Book Villains (2002) (V)

Comic Book Villains (2002) (V) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 6 | slideshow) Videos
Comic Book Villains (2002) -- Home Video Preview

Overview

User Rating:
5.5/10   1,294 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 10% in popularity this week. See rank & trends on IMDbPro.
Director:
James Robinson
Writer (WGA):
James Robinson (written by)
Contact:
View company contact information for Comic Book Villains on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
1 January 2002 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Tagline:
Obsession. Betrayal. Revenge. And other funny business.
Plot:
Told from the point of view from Archie (Qualls), a comic book collector, this is the story of a rivalry between two comic book shop owners... more | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
User Comments:
Mediocrity at its Most Mediocre more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Donal Logue ... Raymond McGillicudy

Cary Elwes ... Carter

Michael Rapaport ... Norman Link

Natasha Lyonne ... Judy

DJ Qualls ... Archie
Eileen Brennan ... Mrs. Cresswell

Monet Mazur ... Kiki

Danny Masterson ... Conan

James Duval ... Baz

Marshall Bell ... Gun Store Order

Chris Weber ... Tony
Denny Kirkwood ... Dino
Irene Montalà ... Woman in Barcelona
Donnal Ward ... Normal Customer
Ric Borelli ... Slob
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language, violence, some sexuality and drug content.
Runtime:
92 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
Iceland:16 | Netherlands:12 (DVD rating) | Portugal:M/16 (video premiere) | Australia:MA | Canada:14A | USA:R

Fun Stuff

Goofs:
Continuity: In the closing scene Archie is standing with the Sagrada Familia (Cathedral) behind him. Then he turns to a girl to light her cigarette and the Sagrada Familia is still behind him, even though he is now facing in a different direction. more
Quotes:
[The cops arrive]
Raymond: My ride's here.
more
Movie Connections:
References Clerks. (1994) more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
1 out of 1 people found the following comment useful:-
Mediocrity at its Most Mediocre, 13 December 2002
Author: Andy-422

Here's a great cast, with a good concept for a plot, how can it go wrong?

It can, if there's no writing! OK, that's not fair, if there's CONSISTENT writing. Like so many SNL skits, the first half is well developed, then, well, they have to end it somehow.

I had the same problem with this movie that I had with Monster's Ball. Now how could I mention those two movies together? One is the great academy award winning darling, one is a straight to video farce.

But both suffer from the fatal flaw: failing to convince me of the characters' motivations, and changes. In Comic Book Villains, we get a basic greed motive, but I didn't care what happened to any of the characters except Archie. That may have been intentional, so we wouldn't feel horrified by their bad behavior, but that just goes to show how de-sensitized we are to violence. It's a plot device to end a movie, not a logical or understandable part of the plot.

I guess if you feel you have to see all movies with references to comic books, go for it. But otherwise, use your 90minutes for something else.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Comic Book Villains (2002) (V)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Abomination to both film and comic books HeathenClerk
Well, I liked it. Outbreak
I might be wrong but... bryan-wake
4/10 dar-el_2007
Why I didn't like it CrazyDog375
Worst Movie Ever Made!! aaronchallinor
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Manny & Lo I Heart Huckabees Washington Heights Summer Catch The Flintstones
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Comedy section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.