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Confessions of a Superhero (2007)

Confessions of a Superhero (2007)
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Four mere mortals adapt the personas of their favorite superhero characters, and filmmaker Matt Ogens chronicles the lives and ambitions of this curious quartet in a documentary that explores the allure of fame on the sidewalks of Hollywood Boulevard. Being a superhero isn't as easy as it appears in the flickering light of a darkened theater, but sometimes on the Walk of Fame it feels that anything is possible. Joe McQueen's journey began when he sold his Super Nintendo for a bus ticket to Hollywood and assumed the identity of The Incredible Hulk. Meanwhile, much like the character of Bruce Wayne, Maxwell Allen struggles with anger issues while assuming the guise of Gotham crime-fighter Batman. Now far from her former days as a Midwest beauty queen, Jennifer Gehrt walks the city streets dressed as whip-wielding do-gooder Wonder Woman. Some days, it seems that Christopher Dennis' every thought is consumed by how the character of Superman, whose cape he dons on a daily basis, would react to the chaos of Tinseltown. From mere fascination to all-consuming obsession, each one of these everyday superheroes are forced balance their own identities with the personas of the characters they portray as they struggle to achieve fame in a town where heroes are cheap, and stars come priced at a dime a dozen. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Christopher Lloyd DennisJoe McQueen, (more)
Director(s):
Matt Ogens
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Confessions of a Superhero

Four mere mortals adapt the personas of their favorite superhero characters, and filmmaker Matt Ogens chronicles the lives and ambitions of this curious quartet in a documentary that explores the allure of fame on the sidewalks of Hollywood Boulevard. Being a superhero isn't as easy as it appears in the flickering light of a darkened theater, but sometimes on the Walk of Fame it feels that anything is possible. Joe McQueen's journey began when he sold his Super Nintendo for a bus ticket to Hollywood and assumed the identity of The Incredible Hulk. Meanwhile, much like the character of Bruce Wayne, Maxwell Allen struggles with anger issues while assuming the guise of Gotham crime-fighter Batman. Now far from her former days as a Midwest beauty queen, Jennifer Gehrt walks the city streets dressed as whip-wielding do-gooder Wonder Woman. Some days, it seems that Christopher Dennis' every thought is consumed by how the character of Superman, whose cape he dons on a daily basis, would react to the chaos of Tinseltown. From mere fascination to all-consuming obsession, each one of these everyday superheroes are forced balance their own identities with the personas of the characters they portray as they struggle to achieve fame in a town where heroes are cheap, and stars come priced at a dime a dozen. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
92 mins

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Director(s):
Matt Ogens
Producer(s):
Charlie GruetJamie PatricofMatt Ogens
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Profanity)
Categories:
Documentary
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Scott F.

    An overall sad documentary with uplifting moments. The exploration of these "glorified panhandlers" is fascinating- especially of "Superman" Christopher Lloyd Dennis and his obsessive fascination with Superman, not to mention the possibility that his entire past may be a made-up delusion of his mind. There is a thread of sadness that carries through all of the subjects, but their motivations are never really fully explored. What makes a person want to get up every day and put that costume on, and why isn't another, less-demeaning job opportunity an alternative? For Christopher Denis, the answer is obvious, but for the others it isn't as clear. I could have done without the ham-fisted Morgen Spurlock introduction, who just can't seem to get enough of his success, but Director Matt Ogens leaves the camera on the subjects and lets them tell their tales. A great documentary overall.

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    Wes O.

    can't believe there are no other reviews for this yet... great documentary! Wonder Woman is HOT!!!!!!!

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    Brian B.

    this is a doc about people that dress up as superheros and go out and panhandle. it was interesting for about the first 30 minutes or so and just didnt go anywhere. their needed to be a point to this not just the same couple of characters talking in 2-3 minute stints.

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