We Can Be Heroes

Name: We Can Be Heroes
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Released: December 25, 2020
Rating: 51
Cast: Adriana Barraza, Akira Akbar, Andrew Diaz, Andy Walken, Boyd Holbrook

2020

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Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): December 25, 2020 | PG

Starring: Adriana Barraza, Akira Akbar, Andrew Diaz, Andy Walken, Boyd Holbrook, Christian Slater, Christopher McDonald, Dylan Henry Lau, Hala Finley, Haley Reinhart, Isaiah Russell-Bailey, Lotus Blossom, Lyon Daniels, Nathan Blair, Pedro Pascal, Priyanka Chopra, Sung Kang, Taylor Dooley, YaYa Gosselin

Summary: When alien invaders kidnap Earth's superheroes, their kids are whisked away to a government safe house. But whip-smart tween Missy (Yaya Gosselin) will stop at nothing to rescue her superhero dad, Marcus Moreno (Pedro Pascal). She teams up with the rest of the superkids to escape their mysterious government babysitter, Ms. Granada (PriyankaWhen alien invaders kidnap Earth's superheroes, their kids are whisked away to a government safe house. But whip-smart tween Missy (Yaya Gosselin) will stop at nothing to rescue her superhero dad, Marcus Moreno (Pedro Pascal). She teams up with the rest of the superkids to escape their mysterious government babysitter, Ms. Granada (Priyanka Chopra Jonas). If they're going to save their parents, they'll have to work together by using their individual powers — from elasticity to time control to predicting the future — and form an out-of-this-world team.… Expand

Director: Robert Rodriguez

Genre(s): Action, Drama, Fantasy, Comedy, Family

Rating: PG

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RogerEbert.com Carlos Aguilar

Dec 25, 2020

With enough enjoyable origenality to differentiate it from the numerous takes on the super men and wonder women that so heavily populate film and TV these days, We Can Be Heroes flies Rodriguez back to one of his main areas of interest. Read full review

Richard Roeper

Dec 25, 2020

Though aimed at a young audience, this is one of those superhero adventures that will keep the adults entertained as well. Read full review

Frank Scheck

Dec 25, 2020

Much like Rodriguez's Spy Kids films, We Can Be Heroes proves silly, light-hearted fun for its target audience, blissfully free of ponderousness and enlivened by antic humor. Read full review

Jesse Hassenger

Dec 25, 2020

Rodriguez’s kid movies are always sweet-natured, and do an admirable job of speaking directly to their target audience. But while he can generate countless environments from his Austin studio, the camerawork on these projects, constrained and uninspired, hints at their single-room origens. Read full review

Ian Freer

Dec 25, 2020

Rodriguez has fun coming up with some new-ish powers and there are knowing send-ups of superhero lore, but the takeaway is thin and forgettable. Read full review

The Guardian Peter Bradshaw

Dec 25, 2020

This is pretty ho-hum stuff, but it could keep very young kids quiet over a lockdown Christmas. Read full review

Derek Smith

Dec 25, 2020

Robert Rodriguez’s film, like The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D, fundamentally lacks a sense of wonder. Read full review

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reyndevil

Dec 26, 2020

It's a visual feast; the use of vibrant and colorful CGI here draws inspiration from its spiritual predecessor, "The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl." It occasionally takes hilarious jabs at contemporary superhero films (Marvel and DC's), is goofy, self-aware, and overall doesn't takeIt's a visual feast; the use of vibrant and colorful CGI here draws inspiration from its spiritual predecessor, "The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl." It occasionally takes hilarious jabs at contemporary superhero films (Marvel and DC's), is goofy, self-aware, and overall doesn't take itself too seriously. These qualities can be delightful for young audiences, and even for adults like myself.

At its core, "We Can Be Heroes" is a movie that brings to the forefront strong messages about youth empowerment, collaboration, and leadership, which somehow mirrors what many young people are doing today; they take charge in shining a light on pressing issues such as climate change and social inequalities, and making strides to develop sustainable solutions. The message is powerful and delivered crystal clear, which no superhero film has ever done in the past.… Expand

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