Heroes Manufactured

8.3
2017 1 hr 30 min Documentary

A documentary following Canadian artists and their ability to break into the comic book industry while dealing with fandom and the craze of comic book conventions in Canada.

  • Cast:
    Neal Adams , Rob Liefeld , Tia Carrere , Lou Ferrigno , Karen Gillan , Mark Hamill , Lennie James

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Reviews

Onlinewsma
2017/03/10

Absolutely Brilliant!

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Afouotos
2017/03/11

Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

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Janis
2017/03/12

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

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Justina
2017/03/13

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

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minnienorwalk
2017/03/14

Pretty interesting flick.The film explores the inside look into the creation of independent comic books in Canada and abroad. The film lays out the sensationalism of pop culture and mass media. Celebrity culture galore and comic book culture galore.Some really neat insight into dc comic book creator Ty Templeton who worked on Batman animated series comics. I also like the bit about Neal Adams, He is a really interesting guy. Seems abit of clown but he gives you the facts about getting involved with the industry and how crumby some people can really be around you.I would give this film a good rating. 7 out of 10. If you like pop culture and sensationalism, watch this film. If not you missed out I guess!!!!

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jessbaron
2017/03/15

I'm huge comic convention follower.I met these guys in Montreal last year. Loved this movie! I especially liked that they really took the time to speak to artists.I wish to see more of Canada in the film.Very much love for Canada and Comic Art and illustration.They have William Shatner, RUN DMC, and many other celebrities.Thank you for supporting Montreal and French-Canadien Art and Comics.Many Artist represented from Montreal Comic Con and Toronto Fan EXPO.I also really like, that there are so many fans! I love this documentary. I am putting it as one of my favorites now! I truly enjoy this movie!!!!

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juleskane-41934
2017/03/16

Very nice doc put together. A lot of Cameos of Celebs, not real big on that. But the subject was good and they didn't overdo it with Cameos. I almost think they were not needed. It does help move the film a little though, Which I would like to add.Very cool insight into independent comic culture and Scene. I would have wanted to see them get out of just Canada. There is a bigger world of comics out there.But for what they made, it was nicely arranged!I'd give it a 9, but it needs some work on the story as they focus too much on one artist!I recommend it as a good watch!

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meltuvik
2017/03/17

Heroes Manufactured, A Great Documentary, A little long but fun, interesting and educational. The film touches on the lives of Canadian comic book illustrators and how they take on the world of comic conventions as well as the competition of producing and selling their work to fans while growing their audience.The film focuses on a number of artist including both male and female.I personally would have wanted to see more representation of the female voice in comics; however, they seem to have had a limitation on who they interviewed as you don't spot many women at their events. This could have been due to the nature of the industry.The film does focus on Studio Comics and their owner/creator quite a bit as his story seems to be one of the main story arcs. What I found most interesting was the part about Stan Lee where the film opens up with his famous line from Spiderman comics " With great powers, come great responsibility" This theme is introduced early but is brought back towards the end as we see an example of how comic book representation accomplishes this in the real world.The film also touches on Canadian comic book history which was interesting and used quite nicely in the film but dragged a little too long.Overall a great film for Comic book fans, Really enjoyed this!

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