Review of Defendor (2009) by Abhineet G — 08 Jun 2010

Unlike kick-ass, this movie is realistically heart-breaking; and the root of all super-heroism... they're all fucking obsessed and a little retarded. Soundtrack rules.

This review of Defendor (2009) was written by Abhineet G on 08 Jun 2010.

Defendor has generally received positive reviews.

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By Lee M (4,001) on 23 Feb 2014

A weird picture and not always successful selling its ideas, but it definitely retains a determined personality, making the picture convincing…

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By Patrick D (1,000) on 30 Jan 2013

There are few scripts that could compare to this one; quite unusual. This ultimately get the thumbs up qualifying as dark humor…

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By Heather M (2,904) on 26 Jun 2013

Defendor is a surprising treat for fans of superhero movies. The film has an impressive cast and a good storyline…

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By Josh E (471) on 29 Mar 2013

An overlooked gem of a film. Truly wonderful…

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By Staticspine (126) on 28 Dec 2013

Don't be deceived, this is not a comedy as it may occur, I can't call it a drama, but at least this is a serious movie about a guy with childhood…

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By Adrian Z (553) on 31 Jul 2014

Woody Harrelson puts in a remarkably effective performance as a well meaning, traumatized dullard, who in his delusional attempts to fight…

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By Robert I (1,833) on 22 Jan 2013

I've been watching a lot of crappy, downer independent movies lately. Defendor is finally the film I've been waiting for…

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By Chris H (3,076) on 13 Oct 2013

I turned this off cos I wasn't in the mood but will give it another chance sometime when I'm in the mood for something spoofy…

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By Marko S (143) on 13 Oct 2012

Works on some levels, doesn't work on others. it's not really the kind of a movie that will end up in anthologies, but it's not bad at all…

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By Gaspar O (372) on 30 Jan 2013

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