Defendor (2009)
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A comedy centered around three characters: an everyday guy who comes to believe he's a superhero, his psychiatrist, and the teenager he befriends. Director:Peter Stebbings |
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Cast
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Woody Harrelson | ... | |
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Elias Koteas | ... |
Chuck Dooney
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Michael Kelly | ... |
Paul Carter
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Sandra Oh | ... |
Dr. Ellen Park
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Kat Dennings | ... | |
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Clark Johnson | ... |
Captain Fairbanks
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Lisa Ray | ... |
Dominique Ball
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Alan C. Peterson | ... |
Kristic
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Kristin Booth | ... |
Wendy Carter
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Charlotte Sullivan | ... | |
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Tony Nappo | ... |
Biker Cliff
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Ron White | ... |
Judge Wilson
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David Gardner | ... |
Grandpa Henry
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Bryan Renfro | ... |
Mr. Debrofkowitz
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Max Dreesen | ... | |
Storyline
A crooked cop, a mob boss and the young girl they abuse are the denizens of a city's criminal underworld. It's a world that ordinary Arthur Poppington doesn't understand and doesn't belong in, but is committed to fighting when he changes into a vigilante super-hero of his own making, Defendor. With no power other than courage Defendor takes to the streets to protect the city's innocents. Written by Anonymous
Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis | Keywords (Spoiler Alert!) »Taglines:
An unexpected hero will rise. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for drug use and language throughout, violence and sexual content. See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Trivia
Woody Harrelson and Elias Koteas had previously acted together in The Thin Red Line. See more »Goofs
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): Arthur makes a big deal about being called "DefenDOR", yet when he's talking with Kat, he calls himself "Defender". See more »Quotes
Constable Mike: Captain, this guy is pretty funny. He says he wants to call a truce.Captain Fairbanks: A vigilante?
Constable Mike: No. No, he's a superhero. He calls him Defendor. And that's with an O-R, Captain. It's not an E-R. Defendor. And he flips out if you get that wrong. It's very bizarre.
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Details
Release Date:
13 May 2010 (Brazil) See more »Also Known As:
Defendor, un héroe sin igual See more »Box Office
Budget:
$3,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$13,265 (USA) (21 February 2010) (3 Screens)Gross:
$37,606 (USA) (28 February 2010)Company Credits
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Probably the best movie so far, this year. And it would have dodged my radar completely if my friend wouldn't have recommended it to me.
So here's me, recommending it to you.
It's a dark comedy, which will make you laugh, no doubt. But it's comedy saturated with a sad story about this great guy that escapes his ordinary life by turning into this Defendor character. Someone who's not afraid. Allegedly a thousand times better than the guy without the mask. And together they'll make you love this movie.
It actually reminded me a lot of "Reign Over Me" with Adam Sandler. Which is also very good.
If you're in the mood for a drama that'll captivate you, but won't rip your heart out, like Million Dollar Baby might have or most certainly will. This is what you're looking for.
Thank you, Woody!