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How I Became a Superhero
Science Fiction · Adventure · Action · 2020
Paris 2020. While superheroes have assimilated into the Parisian society, they discover a new drug that gives themselves personal superpowers to mere mortals. Lieutenants Moreau and Schaltzmann are investigating the case with the support of two ex-superheroes, Monte Carlo and Callista. They'll do whatever it takes to dismantle the traffic. But Moreau's past resurfaces, and the investigation becomes more complicated.
Movie details
How I Became a Superhero
2020 Science Fiction · Adventure · Action 1h 41m
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TMDB
6.1 / 10
Community rating
Paris 2020. While superheroes have assimilated into the Parisian society, they discover a new drug that gives themselves personal superpowers to mere mortals. Lieutenants Moreau and Schaltzmann are investigating the case with the support of two ex-superheroes, Monte Carlo and Callista. They'll do whatever it takes to dismantle the traffic. But Moreau's past resurfaces, and the investigation becomes more complicated.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over How I Became a Superhero?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
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
Douglas Attal
Written by
Cédric Anger · Douglas Attal
Pio Marmaï
Gary Moreau
Vimala Pons
Lieutenant Cécile Schaltzmann
Benoît Poelvoorde
Monté Carlo
Leïla Bekhti
Callista
Swann Arlaud
Naja
Gilles Cohen
Commissaire Chairmont
Léonie Souchaud
Lily
Court is in session
Put How I Became a Superhero on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Auteur Devotee
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.