Review of Mystery Men (1999) by Carl H — 08 Mar 2012

A very, very funny film that is affectionate and original. In this a bunch of aspiring superheroes - played by the most amazing cast - want to help clear up the streets. But soon everything goes haywire when Captain Amazing - everybody's favourite publicity driven superhero is kidnapped by arch nemesis Casanova Frankenstein and now these heroes unite to stop this dastardly villain, but they will need help.

This is also arguably Ben Stiller's best performance. Champion city looks amazing and the special effects are mind boggling. A wonderful comedy that is brilliantly constructed and the laughs do not stop there.

A film that sadly did not do so well at box office, but since then has become something of a cult.