Superhero Movie

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Superhero Movie is available in Australia on Stan and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV right now. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 2,044 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Drake Bell is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Start it on Stan whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Superhero Movie earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Superhero Movie from the crowd. Rick Riker is a nerdy teen imbued with superpowers by a radioactive dragonfly. And because every hero needs a nemesis, enter Lou Landers, aka the villainously goofy Hourglass. Drake Bell and Sara Paxton lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was released in 2008. The timing in Superhero Movie is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Superhero Movie is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Drake Bell's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.