Directed by:
Philippe MoraScreenplay:
Steven E. de SouzaCinematography:
Mike MolloyCast:
Alan Arkin, Christopher Lee, Bill Hunter, Michael Pate, Bruce Spence, John Bluthal, Chelsea Brown, Virginia Hey, Chris Haywood, Max Phipps, Doug McGrath (more)Plots(1)
Starring Alan Arkin (Edward Scissorhands) as the most unusual of Superheroes and Christopher Lee (Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring) as his devilish Arch-nemesis, This is a classic superhero satire. WWII Veteran Captain Invincible (Arkin) was a national hero until labelled a socialist during the anti-communist witch hunts of the 1950s. Now an overweight alcoholic hiding in Australia - Who' forgotten how to fly! - Invincible learns his arch enemy Mr. Midnight (Lee) is back, and has stolen the US Government's latest super weapon. Can the Captain get on the wagon and learn again to soar? Or will Mr. Midnight and his army of henchmen destroy the world With cameos from an Aussie cast including Graham Kennedy - as the PM, Chris Haywood and Bill Hunter, Captain Invincible is a madcap superhero spoof from talented Australian director Philippe Mora (Mad Dog Morgan). (Umbrella Entertainment)
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If we judge it only according to the rule that every film is as good as its villain, then The Return of Captain Invincible is absolutely excellent. Among other things, Australia’s musical-comedy answer to the Hollywood wave of superhero movies at the time is impressive thanks to its several wonderfully frantic sequences (such as the fight with a vacuum cleaner) and a handful of outstanding musical numbers. Above all, it boasts a grandiose villain played by Christopher Lee, who also has a marvellous gallery of eccentric sidekicks and a whole suite of glam/punk nymphs. Unfortunately, however, his nemesis in the form of the titular hero is so bland and anti-charismatic that he could be considered one of the most depressing examples of why it is necessary to balance opposites in the principle of yin and yang.
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