Super

"Shut up, crime!"

2010 1h 36m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 1,802

ComedyActionDrama

Synopsis

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After his wife falls under the influence of a drug dealer, an everyday guy transforms himself into Crimson Bolt, a superhero with the best intentions, though he lacks for heroic skills.

“Shut up, crime!”

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Cast

Rainn Wilson
Frank Darbo
Elliot Page
Libby
Liv Tyler
Sarah
Kevin Bacon
Jacques
Gregg Henry
Detective John Felkner
Michael Rooker
Abe
Andre Royo
Hamilton
Sean Gunn
Toby

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: James Gunn
Writers: James Gunn
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Shot for just $2.5M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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MONEY

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Earned back only 47% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 16 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by James Gunn, shot by Steve Gainer. 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 Tyler Bates. 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 Cara Silverman 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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Rainn Wilson and Elliot Page and Liv Tyler carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Shut up, crime!".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

James Gunn directs. Steve Gainer behind the camera. Tyler Bates scores. Cara Silverman cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Shot for just $2.5M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Earned back only 47% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
3Released 16 years ago.
4Directed by James Gunn, shot by Steve Gainer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Tyler Bates. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Cara Silverman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Rainn Wilson and Elliot Page and Liv Tyler carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Shut up, crime!".
9IMDB entry: tt1512235 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 14 themes, including "drug dealer", "bomb", "gun", "superhero".

The technical file

Cinematography: Steve Gainer
Original score: Tyler Bates
Editing: Cara Silverman
Production design: William A. Elliott
Costume design: Mary Matthews
Makeup / hair: Gianna Sparacino
VFX supervisor: Louis Morin
Sound: Eric Justen
Stunt coordinator: Gregg Brazzel
Runtime: 96 min · 1h 36m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $2,500,000
Box office: $1,185,012
Return: 47% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Super (2010)

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Chantezj182017-04-07
★ 1/10
Terrible, disturbing movie. Felt sick watching it. I would never reccomend this movie. there are so many better vigilante movies in existence throughout all of years: past present future. i regret watching it.
Sierbahnn2026-09-12
★ 7/10
This is very much a James Gunn movie. It has all of the hallmarks of his creative mind and it's given pretty much free reign across this story. The casting is of course superb and the movie is executed in a way that is both wholesome and sickening. I understand why some people react to this movie but it is at heart a story about grief and loss and insanity and how that impacts the people around you. It's not a perfect movie but it is well worth seeing.