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Reviews
Sidekick (2005)
For everyone who ever dreamed of being a super hero ...
For everyone who ever dreamed of being a super hero ... and then woke up! It's a hilarious take on what it takes to be a comic book style superhero in today's cynical world and what it takes to be one's sidekick. From the lighter side of herodom to the darker corners, this flick will keep you wondering whether to cheer or boo the hero and his sidekick as they try to work out the kinks of possessing extraordinary powers! Its black side makes it unsuitable for little kids but teens and adults will love its quirky characterizations and double-edged message. Does not require a love of comic books to appreciate it ... it fills you in on the superhero mystique as it goes.
Twelve and a Half Cents (1970)
A powerful realistic film about human dynamics
I haven't seen this in years but it has stayed with me as a realistic study of individuals' attempts to survive and help each other in a social climate of poverty and desperation.
It struck me as one of the few films to clearly display the types of stresses that affect even the most well-meaning of us ... no real heroes here, no real villains, just real people.
A must-see for anyone working in the public systems (social workers, medical workers, teachers, etc.) as well as the rest of us watching the daily news and wondering why things turn out the way they so often do.
If you're looking for a fairy tale story, skip this one. It's real life ... which is why it's still valid after all these years.