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Mystery Men (1999)
Released By: Universal Studios Home Video   Rating: PG-13   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Universal Studios Home Video
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Kinka Usher
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Ben Stiller, Hank Azaria, Paul Reubens, William H. Macy, Janeane Garofalo, Kel Mitchell
Published ID: 202298
UPC: 025192068829, 025193283627,
Plot: Can seven not-so-superheroes save a city of the future? Based on the comic book series created by Bob Burden, Mystery Men is set in the teeming metropolis of Champion City, where noble superhero Captain Amazing (Greg Kinnear) keeps the peace and sees that justice is done. When Captain Amazing mysteriously disappears, his archenemy Casanova Frankenstein (Geoffrey Rush) sees his opportunity to seize power and bend the city to his evil will, with his associate Dr. Annabel Leek (Lena Olin) at his side. However, Casanova will not succeed without a fight, as the The Mystery Men leap into action. The Mystery Men are not your ordinary Men of Steel; in fact, they're barely superheroes at all. Mr. Furious (Ben Stiller) has one gift: throwing tantrums. Blue Raja (Hank Azaria) is a deadly hand with spoons and forks (but not knives). Shoveler (William H. Macy) can dig with superior speed and force. The Bowler (Janeane Garafalo) rolls the ball with superhuman precision. Spleen (Paul Reubens) has a gaseous problem that he's turned into a weapon against evildoers. Invisible Boy (Kel Mitchell) is convinced he can become invisible at will, but he hasn't actually done it yet. And The Sphinx (Wes Studi) does have an unusual power: he can cut metal objects with his mind. Aided by addled gadget master Dr. Heller (Tom Waits), the Mystery Men make their move against Casanova and Annabel, who feel just threatened enough to make things personal by kidnapping Mr. Furious' girlfriend Monica (Claire Forlani). Mystery Men marked the feature directorial debut of Kinka Usher, who previously directed such ads as the Taco Bell talking chihuahua and the Dairy Association's Got Milk? ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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Great movie, needs more bonus features
Added 11/11/2009

Absolutely fantastic movie, we've watched it many, many times. It would be good if there were more bonus features.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Entertaining comedy
Added 11/9/2009

If you're in the mood for a comedy of a super hero movie that doesn't go over the top like others have done... then this is it. From the hero Volcano (loses his temper for power), Shoveler (Can dig holes), Fart (yeah that kind of power, careful when you pull his finger)...

This is no Fantastic Four or Iron Man movie, but still fun to watch.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
so not funny?
Added 9/18/2009

Like a lot of Ben Stiller movies, you wonder who is writing this
stuff? People who laugh at their own pull my finger jokes?
Not so superheroes take on the rescue of a captured hero
only to roast and toast him. The Incredibles (Full Screen 2-Disc Collector's Edition)
is much better than this without making complete fools of the actors involved.
Somebody ought to tell these people to run it by some people first?
This was just an ugly movie for me.

0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
america's critic
Added 9/11/2009

this is a film that quite entertaining has sum funny parts in it this is a renter or a one or 2 time watcher, the story was interesting but not like other films out.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
The Funniest Superhero Movie Ever
Added 8/9/2009

This film sits firmly near the top of my list of all-time favorites. It is unquestionably the funniest superhero movie ever made with silly but strong characters and a fantastic ensemble cast. The ending leaves me weeping with joy every time.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Great movie, needs more bonus features
Added 11/11/2009

Absolutely fantastic movie, we've watched it many, many times. It would be good if there were more bonus features.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Entertaining comedy
Added 11/9/2009

If you're in the mood for a comedy of a super hero movie that doesn't go over the top like others have done... then this is it. From the hero Volcano (loses his temper for power), Shoveler (Can dig holes), Fart (yeah that kind of power, careful when you pull his finger)...

This is no Fantastic Four or Iron Man movie, but still fun to watch.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
so not funny?
Added 9/18/2009

Like a lot of Ben Stiller movies, you wonder who is writing this
stuff? People who laugh at their own pull my finger jokes?
Not so superheroes take on the rescue of a captured hero
only to roast and toast him. The Incredibles (Full Screen 2-Disc Collector's Edition)
is much better than this without making complete fools of the actors involved.
Somebody ought to tell these people to run it by some people first?
This was just an ugly movie for me.

0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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