Sparks (2013)

A masked vigilante who discovers the dark side to heroism. Going after the nation's most notorious super criminal leaves Sparks' life and reputation in ruins.

Directors:

Todd Burrows, Christopher Folino

Writer:

Christopher Folino

Stars:

Chase Williamson, Ashley Bell, Clancy Brown

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chase Williamson	...	Ian Sparks
Ashley Bell	...	Lady Heavenly
Clancy Brown	...	Archer
Jake Busey	...	Sledge
William Katt	...	Matanza
Marina Squerciati	...	Dawn
Clint Howard	...	Gordon Eldridge
Scott Rinker	...	Mr. Docherty (as Scott Allen Rinker)
David Sobolov	...	Jason Driver
Larry Cedar	...	Mr. Prather
Esteban Cueto	...	Cain
Dave Hanson	...	Blasini
Stephen Kearin	...	Concierge
Jeremy Rowley	...	Orson
Austin Michael Coleman	...	Teenage Sparks

Storyline

After a radioactive meteor strikes Earth, a genetically altered group known as The Rochester 13 gain astonishing, superhuman powers. Ian Sparks doesn't feel remotely super... but after his parents' death, he throws himself into battle against the criminals plaguing the mean streets of New York. Teaming up with, and falling hard for, the beautiful Lady Heavenly, the unstoppable duo quickly decimates the city's army of thugs. But when they tangle with the nation's most twisted arch-villain, they end up losing everything - including each other. Sparks' rage-fueled quest for vengeance ignites a battle that will change the world and alter his destiny, forever.

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Plot Keywords:

pulp | superhero | based on graphic novel | based on comic book | based on comic | 

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Taglines:

What will it take to you kill you Mr. Sparks?

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Genres:

Action | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 January 2014 (Kuwait)

Also Known As:

Sparks - Avengers from Hell

Filming Locations:

Lacy Street Production Center - 2630 Lacy Street, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

William Katt had his own comic book company with a character of" Sparks"

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Goofs

The railroad tank cars they use are several decades too modern for the 1940s era they're trying to depict.

User Reviews

Not terrible, but not the best

The previews for "Sparks" looked pretty decent, and the concept was good. My only issue is that I'm a huge fan of "Watchmen", and this would appear to be a pretty good-sized copy of that. While it doesn't have the large scale effects or Hollywood firepower, it's pretty much the same story. Using the term "supers" instead of "masks", the background narration, rough time frame -- just a few takeaways.

The acting was more than I would expect from this film. While there aren't any big names in this film, the actors themselves didn't come off as "novice". As well, the film itself didn't look like it was filmed with a WalMart video camera.

I would assume that if you're a hardcore graphic novel fan, regardless of quality -- then you could probably handle this. It was a little on the "thin" side for me.