Hero at Large
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Hero at Large is a 1980 American superhero comedy film starring John Ritter and Anne Archer.[1]
The film was written by AJ Carothers and directed by Martin Davidson. The original music score was composed by Patrick Williams.
Plot
Steve Nichols is a struggling New York City actor who accepts the job of posing as comic-book hero for the needs of a film's promotion. After he stops a robbery while wearing the "Captain Avenger" costume, his life becomes unexpectedly complicated. Nichols decides to continue "playing" superhero and discovers that a hero's life is more complex than he expected.[2]
Nichols is hired by the Mayor's staff who hope the Captain Avenger's tie-in will win votes for an upcoming election. The plan is ultimately discovered and exposed by the media, leaving Captain Avenger on the outs with the public. Encouraged by his girlfriend, Jolene, to not rely on the costume and mask to gain adulation, Nichols later becomes a bona fide hero when he rescues a child from a burning apartment building.
Cast
In addition, Joyce Brothers has a cameo as herself, while Penny Crone, an Emmy Award-winning reporter in the New York City market, has an uncredited cameo as a reporter, and a young Kevin Bacon appeared as "2nd teenager" in a brief scene with Ritter's character.
Reception
Roger Ebert gave the film two out of four stars and called it "a big, dumb, silly, good-hearted albatross of a comedy". He said that although the film might appeal to fans of Ritter, it did not appeal to him.[1] Gene Siskel had a different reaction, stating the movie was a fun comedy that was appropriate for family viewing and recommending viewers of their TV show see it.
See also
- Blankman, a 1994 action comedy with a similar premise.
- Kick-Ass, a 2010 action comedy with a similar premise.
- Vigilante film
References
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- 1980 films
- 1980 comedy films
- 1980s superhero comedy films
- American superhero comedy films
- 1980s English-language films
- Films about actors
- Films directed by Martin Davidson
- Films scored by Patrick Williams (composer)
- Films set in New York City
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films
- 1980s American films
- English-language action comedy films