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Movie Info & Cast

Synopsis

After his wife falls under the influence of a drug dealer, an everyday guy transforms himself into Crimson Bolt, a superhero with the best intentions, but lacking in heroic skills.

Cast

  • Elliot Page
  • Liv Tyler
  • Kevin Bacon
  • Rainn Wilson
  • Nathan Fillion
  • Gregg Henry
  • Michael Rooker
  • Andre Royo
  • William Katt
  • Rob Zombie

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Metacritic

75
Apr 14, 2011

I suspect audiences will divide sharply on the movie's wild tone shifts. I found them sort of fearless.

Metacritic review by M. E. Russell
M. E. Russell
Portland Oregonian
75
Mar 31, 2011

Smart, sick, and subversive, Super gives you what you want only to make you wonder why you want it.

Metacritic review by Ty Burr
Ty Burr
Boston Globe
75
Mar 30, 2011

It's really a one-joke movie, but the joke is a good one.

Metacritic review by Owen Gleiberman
Owen Gleiberman
Entertainment Weekly

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Super (2011) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Super (2011)?
The movie is 1hr 36min long.
What's Super (2011) about?
After his wife falls under the influence of a drug dealer, an everyday guy transforms himself into Crimson Bolt, a superhero with the best intentions, but lacking in heroic skills.
Who's the cast of Super (2011)?
  • Elliot Page as Libby/Boltie
  • Liv Tyler as Sarah Darbo
  • Kevin Bacon as Jacques
  • Rainn Wilson
  • Nathan Fillion as The Holy Avenger
  • Gregg Henry as Det. John Felkner
  • Michael Rooker as Abe
  • Andre Royo as Hamilton
  • William Katt as Sgt. Fitzgibbon
  • Rob Zombie as Voice of God
Who's the director behind Super (2011)?
James Gunn directed Super (2011).
Who produced Super (2011)?
Miranda Bailey, Ted Hope and Rainn Wilson produced Super (2011).