Confessions of a Superhero

Got to see the film on AppleTV with my girlfriend, and we both came out of it a little numb. There's so many things to breakdown and deconstruct as a viewer; I was not expecting to be so moved by a "superhero film."

It's an extremely mature take on what it means to be a protagonist or hero for people around you.

Where does the hero stand in all the chaos? Do their conflicts take the backseat? What if saving people was the "backseat"?

All of this is explored with such subtlety but huge impact through such an innovate story and concept. Kudos to the director Inderveer who weaved this amazing film together. I can't explain how this film manages to make you feel so bitter and sad without much really even happening, I'm not sure if I'm ready to watch it again.

I had the privilege of attending the movie premiere and viewing it on a large screen, and was completely enthralled. The colour scheme of the movie was fantastic. Every scene's colours are related to Samar's colour palette, and the audience is led to assume that they are a part of Samar's world.

I was deeply impressed by the way Samar's various relationships with the other characters were depicted. The mood of the era was powerfully represented and expressively captured in the movie. The movie's concept is incredibly creative, as it explores the range of feelings that a person going through adolescence feels.

I loved the contrast in demeanour between Samar and Zeitgeist.

Zeitgeist's exuberant character was performed masterfully!

I went into this film knowing it only had a budget of $26,000 so to be very honest, I did not expect much really. But my god...this movie does not look or feel like $26,000. I only just realized that Inderveer made his first film with $4,000, are you freaking serious?

Someone give this man a million dollar budget, like seriously.

I haven't even gotten into the story or the characters because I'm just so awestruck by the sheer ambition to make a film like this and the pure creativity he poured into it. It's a twist on the classic superhero story, almost a deconstruction of the tropes we're used to seeing: the friend, the girl, and the older mentor. But it takes the saviour complex trait found in a lot of superheroes, and spins into a literal theme and conflict within its protagonist, an anonymous therapist. I feel like its a movie you have to watch a few times to truly soak in the emotion and atmosphere, which is another thing I should mention. The film's setting feels weird and familiar, but new at the same time. Very nostalgic.

And what do I even say about the music? Masterpiece level stuff.

What this man can do to pull you into the world he creates is insanity. I found myself feeling so connected to the characters, and it was as if I knew them. I am so impressed by the fact that he made this movie with only $24,000. The movie makes you think, it's relatable, and has every single emotion that captures the human experience. I loved it so much that I had to attend both screenings in person. I highly recommend that everyone go and watch this movie. To those that haven't watched it yet: please rectify this and check it out on Apple TV. I cannot wait to see what the talented Inderveer Sodhi does next.

Even though it is set in a dystopian world, the themes and topics in the movie are so relevant today. Inderveer and his cast have done great job conveying the emotions we were all feeling while watching the movie. Complicated and conflicted relationships, comedy, drama, and romance. You get a bit of everything. While watching the movie, you want to relate it back to your own personal experience. The music and background score compliments the storyline and conveys the mood in the scene. If you are a nerd for production design and cinematography, this movie will be a treat for you. It was a great movie to watch and after awhile I am enjoying a movie where I am giving my full attention.