"Funny, Redemptive Spoof"
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Despite some corny and dull moments, SUPER CAPERS is entertaining and cute, with an exciting, clever finish. Some comedy featuring dialogue from the STAR WARS saga is particularly hilarious. During the comedy, SUPER CAPERS lifts up God, including at the end of the credits. In fact, Ed discovers that his superpower is the power of prayer. The movie has some light foul language, however, and a reference to stepping in some animal dung. Also, a monster may be too scary for young children.
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(CC, BB, L, V, N, D, M) Strong Christian worldview with strong moral elements lifting up God, Jesus and prayer, but in a comical context spoofing superhero movies; three obscenities, three light profanities, some uses of the word “crap” and three references to “butt,” plus man steps in elephant dung and man says he has had an accident in his pants; light comic violence such as superhero hits mugger and he goes flying though the air and through a window, lamppost hits monster’s head and knocks it unconscious, superhero freezes another superhero’s face when he clumsily tries to romance her, superhero accidentally burns himself to a crisp, bus hits couple during implied cartoon sequence revealing hero’s tragic past, and fighting; no sex but some kissing; upper male nudity and men accidentally expose their underwear; no alcohol; smoking references; and, stealing, greed and deceit, plus man with oversized cranium can move some objects with his mind.
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SUPER CAPERS is a gentle, funny spoof of superhero movies and comic books from a redemptive, faith background. It deserves support from people of faith and values.
Subtitled “The Origins of Ed and the Missing Bullion,” the story begins with superhero wannabe, Ed Gruberman, being sued for bashing a mugger trying to rob a mysterious, red-haired costumed vixen, Red. The red-haired woman has disappeared, so the judge sentences Ed to Super Capers, a halfway house for superheroes in training.
Once there, he meets their burly mentor, Sarge; Herman Brainerd, a superhero with an oversized cranium; Will Powers, a conceited, cowardly man of steel; Puffer Boy, a human puffer fish; the gang’s gadget man, Q, who borrows all his ideas from movies; and, Felicia Freeze, a standoffish beauty who disables her enemies withy an icy ray. Ed still hasn’t figured out his power.
As Q prepares Ed’s new suit, the Super Capers take their time-traveling RV to stop a gold bullion heist by Captain Sludge and his henchman Cretin, a muscle-bound man with the bull-like head of a Minotaur creature from fantasy. At the confrontation with Captain Sludge, Ed discovers that his superpower is the power of prayer. As he’s praying to God for help, a lamppost suddenly falls and knocks Cretin unconscious.
Later, Ed and Herman spy the judge who sentenced Ed and his driver acting suspiciously. Ed uncovers a sinister plot by the judge to frame Ed for stealing part of the gold bullion. As the police arrest Ed, the other Super Capers are taken away to be killed, and the judge’s own secret identity is revealed. Also, the motives of the missing red-haired woman are uncovered.
SUPER CAPERS opens humorously. Ed’s introduction to the Super Capers is pretty funny, as is the confrontation with Captain Sludge. The middle part of the movie slows down a little, however, until the third act, where the movie has a very funny, clever spoof of BACK TO THE FUTURE and the third STAR WARS movie, RETURN OF THE JEDI.
During all the comedy, SUPER CAPERS lifts up God, including at the end of the credits. The phrase “Jesus loves me” also is mentioned, but in a comical context. There is some light foul language, however, and a reference to stepping in some animal dung. Also, the Cretin monster may be too scary for very young children.
All in all, despite some corny and dull moments, SUPER CAPERS is entertaining and cute, with an exciting, clever finish. The comical spoof of the STAR WARS saga is particularly hilarious.
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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.
What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.
You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.
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