Review of American Hero (2015) by Bryan B — 30 Apr 2016

Absolutely love this movie. It has it all. Most underrated movie of year. Not sure where these Grades are coming from. Hilarious.

This review of American Hero (2015) was written by Bryan B on 30 Apr 2016.

American Hero has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Gary Goldstein (1,089) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 10 Dec 2015

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By Neil Genzlinger (512) for The New York Times (9,847) on 10 Dec 2015

American Hero starts off seeming as if it is going to be a fresh take on superheroes, but Nick Love, who wrote and directed, turns out to have…

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By Jimmie J (21) on 11 Dec 2015

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By John S (2,711) on 31 Dec 2016

Cutting to the chase: this is not, thankfully, another super hero blockbuster. Though a block does get busted. But enough with the spoilers…

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By Frank Scheck (1,741) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 13 Dec 2015

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