Yay Netflix!
Subtitles.
Italian film about a small time crook who gains super powers. The powers are cool because he's not invulnerable or able to beat everything easily. He meets a woman that is pretty insane, for a reason that's briefly mentioned (it's tragic), and she thinks he's an anime superhero. He also runs afoul of a small time gangster/drug dealer with plans for bigger things.
First the bad: It's a bit slow initially, it's a bit predictable, and it's 30 minutes longer than necessary.
Now the good: It's a pretty solid film. Good acting by most of the cast. The main villain plays it a bit over the top though. It gets a touch hokey towards the end, but prior to that it's almost like a serious drama. Actually, it is a drama until late in the film.
It won't be everyone. I highly doubt it's a film kids will enjoy as there's nothing flashy or colorful. The subtitles might turn others off.
I started the film thinking "ugh", but by the end I had really enjoyed it. Two hours later and I'm writing this still having enjoyed it, so that's good.
Nothing here you'll "need" to see, but if you want to try a superhero film with a twist and something far more dramatic (until that ending), give it a look.
They Call Me Jeeg
They Call Me Jeeg
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