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A villain’s maniacal plan for world domination sidetracks five teenage superheroes who dream of Hollywood stardom.
Just when you think you’ve had enough of all superhero films, this one comes along and makes you realize you can never get enough of the invaluable lessons that are learned through the power of human nature. From the very beginning of the film, the whimsical wishes of almost every child are displayed as the energetic youth express their desire for simple acceptance amongst their peers. In a comedic fashion, that both adults and children can appreciate, the well-known Superheroes are analyzed individually in order to reveal what makes them who they are with the goal of exposing what can be taken away to reveal their weaknesses.
Robin (Scott Menville), whose desire is to be a Superhero instead of an eternal sidekick, enlists his circle of influence (Beastboy, Cyborg, Starfire, Slade) to go to Hollywood and shop for a director to produce a film that will make him famous. While the misfits do everything in their power to let him know he is already a hero, he is unstoppable and while forging full speed ahead with his goals, he forgets what is important as he sacrifices his support system in order to satisfy his dreams of becoming famous. In almost every scene, the magnitude of human frailty is on full display as Ron and his teams’ egos are raised and lowered while trying to maintain their dignity and purpose.
Without giving away the entire movie, it suffices to say that “you live and you learn,” no matter what age and position you are in life, and sometimes it is absolutely necessary that you bottom out before you can rise to the top! I can’t say enough about directors Aaron Horvath and Peter Rida and the magnificent display of courage and fortitude that is portrayed in every character. It is easy to see how this television show that is popular among youth and celebrated with adults, has made it to the big screen and will continue to be vital to anyone who is looking to find his own self-worth in life. The entire family can benefit from these young impressionable youth who work together to build each other up, realizing what they can achieve together instead of apart.
In theaters Friday, July 27th
