Max Steel

"Unleash your power."

2016 1h 32m EN

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★5.5TMDB · 881

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Synopsis

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The adventures of teenager Max McGrath and alien companion Steel, who must harness and combine their tremendous new powers to evolve into the turbo-charged superhero Max Steel.

“Unleash your power.”

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Cast

Ben Winchell
Max McGrath
Josh Brener
Steel (voice)
Maria Bello
Molly McGrath
Ana Villafañe
Sofia Martinez
Andy Garcia
Dr. Miles Edwards
Mike Doyle
Jim McGrath
Phillip DeVona
Harkins
Billy Slaughter
Agent Murphy

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Stewart Hendler
Writers: Christopher L. Yost
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 63% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Stewart Hendler, shot by Brett Pawlak. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Nathan Lanier. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Michael Louis Hill shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Ben Winchell and Josh Brener and Maria Bello carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Unleash your power.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Stewart Hendler directs. Brett Pawlak behind the camera. Nathan Lanier scores. Michael Louis Hill cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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1Earned back only 63% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 10 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Directed by Stewart Hendler, shot by Brett Pawlak. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Nathan Lanier. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Michael Louis Hill shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Ben Winchell and Josh Brener and Maria Bello carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Unleash your power.".
9IMDB entry: tt1472584 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Brett Pawlak
Original score: Nathan Lanier
Editing: Michael Louis Hill
Production design: William O. Hunter
Costume design: Allison Leach
Makeup / hair: Holly Sago
Stunt coordinator: Larnell Stovall
Runtime: 92 min · 1h 32m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $10,000,000
Box office: $6,272,403
Return: 63% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Max Steel (2016)

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Reno2017-02-26
★ 5/10
A new kid on the block with the superpower. I am not saying the film was terrible, but the timing was bad. There are loads of great sci-fi films were made recently and still coming out. So to compete with them, they have to go through alteration, even if they loose the origins of their film's theme concept. This story is same as many similar themed flicks. For me, it looked like a mini Superman film, but made for kids. The best thing about it was, keeping everything simple. And then the pace, which actually somewhat saved the film. I hooked to it from the beginning till the conclusion, but familiarity is what killed my interest and entertainment. The characters were okay, not developed well enough. But keeping young audience in mind, it does good. Because going deep is unnecessary stretch. The story of a high school boy who transferred back to a small town where has born. As he begins to hear a lot about his father from the local people, he becomes motivated to know more about him. But one day when something goes wrong, the next day he wakes up with great power. Not knowing how to handle it, he befriends with an unusual creature and together they fight those who are after them. Initially I thought it was related to 'Real Steel', but realised only while watching it it is completely different. From the director of 'Sorority Row', I think he did nothing wrong. Those who watch less films would enjoy it better. Visually okay, with all those graphics. Since it is PG13, I would say the target audience is the little ones. So from their perspective, it is acceptable. But I warn the grownups, stay away, or be like them while watching it, in order to get entertained. 5/10
RustyBoi2020-08-21
★ 1/10
One of the most boring, joyless, and bland movies of all time. Definitley Top 10 worst. 1/10