An introverted meter maid attempts to change his pathetic personal life by participating in an anti-anxiety drug study, but quickly runs into some psychotic side-effects. When the drug alters his perception of reality, his mind takes the cue to mean he's developed super powers, which he immediately applies to the streets as a self-styled hero. A dark comedy that's quite similar to Rainn Wilson's odd superhero send-up Super, it's often hopelessly lost in the deep, complicated middle ground between absurdist comedy and bleak, grizzled reality.
Character actor and stand-up comic Michael Rapaport plays a good sympathetic lead, but his naïve nature and good intentions only make the tribulations he endures that much more difficult for the viewing audience. It's a light, energetic first act that's backed by a tough, distressed greater story, and the frequent reminders that the protagonist is hallucinating steal most of the drama from its root concept. A troubling little package that can't quite settle its own private identity crisis.
A lonely depressed parking attendant convicnes himself he has superpowers. It's not as bad as it sounds and has some touching moments. Michael Rappaport is Michael Rappaport, he plays Les the lead who has all sorts of delusions. It's a heartfelt take on mental health and has a swipe at the pharmaceutical industry as well. I imagine films like 'Brigsby Bear' perhaps learnt a bit from a film like this. The third act suffers from a lack of inspiration somewhat. But worth watching
"Your forcefield is good, but my teleporting is better."
Shout by Carlos GuevaraBlockedParent2014-02-10T02:04:20Z
Buenos dialogos al final. Si buscas algo diferente, vale la pena verla