A group of inept amateur superheroes must try to save the day when a supervillain threatens to destroy a major superhero and the city.A group of inept amateur superheroes must try to save the day when a supervillain threatens to destroy a major superhero and the city.A group of inept amateur superheroes must try to save the day when a supervillain threatens to destroy a major superhero and the city.
- Awards
- 3 nominations
Pras Michel
- Tony C
- (as Prakazrel Michel)
- Director
- Writers
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Did you know
- GoofsPencil Head's costume appears to have the initials "PM" on it. This seems to suggest his original name was "Pencil Man".
- Quotes
The Shoveller: We've got a blind date with destiny... and it looks like she's ordered the lobster.
- Crazy creditsThere is a statement in the closing credits: "Dockers Khakis are the official khakis of Champion City."
- Alternate versionsPG-rated home video versions in the UK were cut by the BBFC to get a PG rating (although the UK cinema version was passed uncut with the same rating). A double ear clap was removed, as well as the (apparent) sound of a head-butt. The film was finally passed uncut with a 12 rating in January 2020.
- SoundtracksThe Mystery Men Mantra
Written by Mark Mothersbaugh
Performed by Mark Mothersbaugh
With additional vocals by Terry Bradford, Wil Wheaton Jr. (as Wil Wheaton), Nancye Ferguson
Featured review
Lightweight, Goofy & Fun
This was different, that's for sure. Just look at the cast! Talk about oddballs.
William H. Macy and Ben Stiller were the stars, although a bunch of actors almost share the spotlight, in this farce about superhero-wannabees. The most outrageous was played by Paul Reubens of "Pee Wee Herman" fame.
There is lots of humor, garish colors and no lulls. It's a pretty entertaining, lightweight comedy with nothing but goofy characters, all of whom want to be heroes a la Superman, Batman, Spiderman, you name. They have talents in strange areas, however, that the real heroes don't (and don't want to!). It's silly, but you know that going on.
It's also a film you can watch in installments and not really miss any continuity. It's a long movie for one so hectic, so taking a break here and there is okay. The language was tame so kids could enjoy this, too. In fact, I don't recall any swearing in here, except the guy in the theater next to me who kept uttering, "What a dumb, f---ing movie." I thought it was fun two hours but I'd rather watch it on DVD and take a few breaks.
William H. Macy and Ben Stiller were the stars, although a bunch of actors almost share the spotlight, in this farce about superhero-wannabees. The most outrageous was played by Paul Reubens of "Pee Wee Herman" fame.
There is lots of humor, garish colors and no lulls. It's a pretty entertaining, lightweight comedy with nothing but goofy characters, all of whom want to be heroes a la Superman, Batman, Spiderman, you name. They have talents in strange areas, however, that the real heroes don't (and don't want to!). It's silly, but you know that going on.
It's also a film you can watch in installments and not really miss any continuity. It's a long movie for one so hectic, so taking a break here and there is okay. The language was tame so kids could enjoy this, too. In fact, I don't recall any swearing in here, except the guy in the theater next to me who kept uttering, "What a dumb, f---ing movie." I thought it was fun two hours but I'd rather watch it on DVD and take a few breaks.
- ccthemovieman-1
- Nov 2, 2006
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Người Bí Ẩn
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $68,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $29,762,011
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $10,017,865
- Aug 8, 1999
- Gross worldwide
- $33,461,746
- Runtime2 hours 1 minute
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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