Super-HERO!!!

I went to see the latest in the range of "comedy ripoffs" with Superhero Movie. It is exactly what you'd expect of the range, with the main attacks being on X-men, Batman Begins and, of course, Spiderman.

But, yes, I laughed. (Yes, even at their Stephen Hawking.) However, as per usual with this series, there are moments where you can see what comedy they were trying for, but didn't quite get it (this brand of American humour (or rather 'humor') being extremely physical and slapstick and that doesn't quite work). And, of course, the toilet humour goes on far too long for anyone's comfort but it's far too late to complain about that now.

One of the best moments is the reveal of Leslie Neilsen. It's great to still see him keeping up the schtick. Unfortunately Marion Ross doesn't quite get the same reaction, and I can't say that going from Happy Days to this is an upwards career spiral...

It is a very short movie, but make sure you stay through the credits for all the extra scenes. So, although we are talking low brow, if you can stand the over-the-top comedy, and know the reference material (which is why I haven't seen some of their efforts), then yes, go see this.

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