In the outlandish dark comedy SUPER, James Gunn has created what is perhaps the definitive take on self-reflexive superheroes. When sad-sack loser Frank (Rainn Wilson) sees his ex-addict wife (Liv Tyler) willingly snatched by a seductive drug dealer (Kevin Bacon), he finds himself bereft and wholly unable to cope. But soon he decides to fight back under the guise of a DIY superhero called Crimson Bolt. With a hand-made suit, a wrench, and a crazed sidekick named Boltie (Ellen Page), the Crimson Bolt beats his way through the mean streets of crime in hopes of saving his wife. The rules were written a long time ago: You are not supposed to molest children, cut lines or key cars; if you do, prepare to face the wrath of the Crimson Bolt! No stranger to rebel filmmaking, James Gunn cut his teeth writing for Troma before making his directing debut with 2006's SLITHER. In a similar vein, his follow-up feature combines absurd humor with balls-out violence to create something that is both unashamed and inimitable. But this time Gunn adds a new ingredient, one that is dark, dramatic and subversive to the core.

what was that? what did i just saw? a really weird movie. yes. this movie started like a cult comedy feel but it ended up bad. everything in this movie was just so all over the place. its a off beat indie dark comedy that ends up quite silly. i think the director and the writers didn't handled it quite well. there are some scenes that will be like totally insanely crazy.

Rainn Wilson as Frank is a guy his wife leaves him, he is a bit of loser like, he gets visions, becomes a superhero with no powers but costumes and starts fighting crime by hitting criminals over their heads. he is joined by a girl Boltie played by my favorite Ellen Page she becomes his sidekick. Frankie's Wife Sarah played by Liv Tyler is with the bad guy Jacques played by Kevin Bacon who is druging her. they end up doing what they wanted but ending has a bit of twist.

Directed by James Gunn who is unknown to me. this movie could have been good but the director didn't handled it quite well, it ends up going in opposite directions. so below average direction. screenplay had flaws it wasn't tight but very loose and hollow. story was nice a Kick Ass-ish. everything else was okay.

i would say NOT RECOMMENDED, you may find it a bit well but i didn't liked it. the movie is also quite graphic with extreme violent and bloody scenes. some gross humor. it doesn't end up as dark comedy, a small wannabe superhero movie, an off beat comedy or a cult movie but it ends up as a confused all over the place weird movie. i didn't liked it.

what can i say about this movie...it was predictable was in a way u wouldnt expect (if that makes sence)i loved it.ellen paig is awsome and her character is so cute in the sickest way.all in all this movie is for fans of dark humor so beware...

Unexpectedly, one of the best films I've seen. Only watched it as i enjoyed kickass and wanted to compare the movies. Super is by far the better film. It has the action and gore, comedy without the cheesey lines and is very realistic. 100% film of 2011(in my opinion) x