Mystery Men (1999) movie poster

Mystery Men (1999)

"Not your classic superheroes...they're the other guys."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 68%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 62% (RT: 59%, MC: 66) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureFantasyActionComedyScience Fiction

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Director
Kinka Usher
Runtime
2h 1m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.8/10 (894 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
59%
Metacritic
66
Cast
Ben Stiller as Mr. Furious / Roy
Hank Azaria as Blue Raja / Jeffrey
William H. Macy as Shoveler / Eddie
Greg Kinnear as Captain Amazing / Lance
Kel Mitchell as Invisible Boy
Paul Reubens as Spleen
Janeane Garofalo as Bowler / Carol
Wes Studi as Sphinx
It's divisive. Only 68% of audiences liked it based on 894 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 62%.
Overview
When Champion City's hero Captain Amazing is kidnapped by the recently paroled supervillain Casanova Frankenstein, a trio of average, everyday superheroes -- Mr. Furious, the Shoveler and the Blue Raja -- assemble a new super team to save him. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Mystery Men was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • During production of Mystery Men, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Kinka Usher cited several classic adventure films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Mystery Men is a 1999 adventure, fantasy, action film directed by Kinka Usher. When Champion City's hero Captain Amazing is kidnapped by the recently paroled supervillain Casanova Frankenstein, a trio of average, everyday superheroes -- Mr. Furious, the Shoveler and the Blue Raja -- assemble a new super team to save him.

The film has been rated by 894 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a adventure film, Mystery Men delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Mystery Men (1999) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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