Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Woody Harrelson | ... | Arthur Poppington aka Defendor | |
Elias Koteas | ... | Chuck Dooney | |
Michael Kelly | ... | Paul Carter | |
Sandra Oh | ... | Dr. Ellen Park | |
Kat Dennings | ... | Kat Debrofkowitz | |
Clark Johnson | ... | Captain Roger Fairbanks | |
Lisa Ray | ... | Dominique Ball | |
A.C. Peterson | ... | Radovan Kristic | |
Kristin Booth | ... | Wendy Carter (as Kristen Booth) | |
Charlotte Sullivan | ... | Fay | |
Tony Nappo | ... | Biker Cliff | |
Ron White | ... | Judge Wilson | |
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David Gardner | ... | Grandpa Henry |
Bryan Renfro | ... | Mr. Debrofkowitz | |
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Max Dreesen | ... | Young Arthur |
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
Wow, this movie was awesome.
I sat down to watch this movie with no high expectations, and I was pleasantly surprised. Finally a "superhero" movie you can relate to, instead of everything being all high and mighty on morals and super powers.
"Defendor" had it all, comedy, action, drama and romance. What made this movie unique was the blend of genres which works really well. Initially I thought it was just a spoof of superhero movies, but "Defendor" is so much more than that.
The characters in the movie are real and believable. Hats off to Woody Harrelson for his marvelous performance as Arthur / Defendor. This role really showed off Woody's acting talents. I think we can all see parts of ourselves in the Defendor character, and that is what makes this movie so powerful, so gripping and so entertaining.
And also to Elias Koteas for his role as the corrupt policeman and Kat Denings as her role of a young woman in drug abuse and harsh life situation. And the supporting roles were nicely portrayed as well.
The story told in "Defendor" easily picks you up and keeps you tight. It is really good and you can place yourself in that story. It is very believable and leaves you very entertained.
I was thoroughly entertained from start till end. Lots of good action, really good and solid story, and spectacular acting. This is definitely a keeper, a movie with enough value to be watched more than once.