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Defendor
Drama · Action · Comedy · 2009
A crooked cop, a mob boss and the young girl they abuse are the denizens of a city's criminal underworld. It's a world that ordinary Arthur Poppington doesn't understand and doesn't belong in, but is committed to fighting when he changes into a vigilante super-hero of his own making, Defendor. With no power other than courage Defendor takes to the streets to protect the city's innocents.
Movie details
Defendor
“An unexpected hero will rise.”
2009 Drama · Action · Comedy 1h 41m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.4 / 10
Community rating
A crooked cop, a mob boss and the young girl they abuse are the denizens of a city's criminal underworld. It's a world that ordinary Arthur Poppington doesn't understand and doesn't belong in, but is committed to fighting when he changes into a vigilante super-hero of his own making, Defendor. With no power other than courage Defendor takes to the streets to protect the city's innocents.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Defendor?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Peter Stebbings
Written by
Peter Stebbings
Woody Harrelson
Arthur Poppington / Defendor
Kat Dennings
Katrina Debrofkowitz
Elias Koteas
Chuck Dooney
Kristin Booth
Wendy Carter
Clark Johnson
Roger Fairbanks
Michael Kelly
Paul Carter
Lisa Ray
Dominique Ball
Court is in session
Put Defendor on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Cool Ironist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.