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Jul 22, 1999 · In 1997, Mike Richardson, publisher of Dark Horse Comics, pitched the "Mystery Men" concept to producers Larry Gordon and Lloyd Levin at Universal. "My first impression was just how relatable the characters are," Levin said "Bob [Burden] has a real surrealistic sensibility, but at the core of his work is something that's thematically so identifiable.
"Mystery Men" is a delightful comedy that brings together a quirky ensemble cast and a unique take on the superhero genre. Directed by Kinka Usher, this film offers a refreshing blend of humor, action, and absurdity that is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.
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Mystery Men is a 1999 American superhero comedy film directed by Kinka Usher and written by Neil Cuthbert, loosely based on Bob Burden's Flaming Carrot Comics, and starring Ben Stiller, Hank Azaria, William H. Macy, Greg Kinnear, Janeane Garofalo, Paul Reubens, Kel Mitchell, Wes Studi, Geoffrey Rush, Lena Olin, Eddie Izzard, Claire Forlani, and Tom Waits. The film details the story of a team of lesser superheroes with unimpressive powers who are required to save the day. Mystery Men received gen
Aug 6, 1999 · PG-13. Released August 6, 1999 + 12 more. DVD January 11, 2000. Runtime 2h 1m. Director Kinka Usher. Writers Bob Burden (comic book) + 1 more. Country United States. Languages English. Studios Universal Pictures + 2 more.
Mystery Men. NR, 2 hr. Champion City already has a superhero, the appropriately named Captain Amazing (Greg Kinnear), but that doesn't deter the city's seven quirky amateur crime-fighters, who use the Captain's capture at the hands of villain Casanova Frankenstein (Geoffrey Rush) as motivation to prove themselves.
PG-13 2 hr 1 min Aug 6th, 1999 Fantasy, Science Fiction, Action, Comedy, Adventure. When Champion City's hero Captain Amazing is kidnapped by the recently paroled supervillain Casanova ...
Synopsis. We’re not your classic heroes, we’re the other guys. When Champion City’s hero Captain Amazing is kidnapped by the recently paroled supervillain Casanova Frankenstein, a trio of average, everyday superheroes – Mr. Furious, the Shoveler and the Blue Raja – assemble a new super team to save him. Remove Ads.
