# Superhero Movie (2008)

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**Runtime**: 82 min
**Genres**: Comedy, Action, Science Fiction
**Directed by**: Craig Mazin
**Written by**: Craig Mazin
**Starring**: Drake Bell, Sara Paxton, Christopher McDonald, Leslie Nielsen, Kevin Hart, Marion Ross

> *The greatest Superhero movie of all time! (not counting all the others)*

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

A radioactive dragonfly makes one teen nerdy enough for superpowers; a guy named Lou scoops some villain dust to become the Hourglass. The formula plays straight so wiry dialogue barely softens the cringe.

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