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Death of a Superhero

  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
3.8K
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Death of a Superhero (2011)
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A dying 15-year-old boy draws stories of an invincible superhero as he struggles with his mortality.A dying 15-year-old boy draws stories of an invincible superhero as he struggles with his mortality.A dying 15-year-old boy draws stories of an invincible superhero as he struggles with his mortality.

  • Director
    • Ian Fitzgibbon
  • Writers
    • Anthony McCarten
    • Mark Doherty
  • Stars
    • Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    • Lilly Forgách
    • Ian Fitzgibbon
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    3.8K
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    • Director
      • Ian Fitzgibbon
    • Writers
      • Anthony McCarten
      • Mark Doherty
    • Stars
      • Thomas Brodie-Sangster
      • Lilly Forgách
      • Ian Fitzgibbon
    • 14User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    • Donald
    Lilly Forgách
    Lilly Forgách
    • Shrink #1
    Ian Fitzgibbon
    • Shrink #2…
    Michael McElhatton
    Michael McElhatton
    • James
    Sharon Horgan
    Sharon Horgan
    • Renata
    Ronan Raftery
    Ronan Raftery
    • Jeff
    Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis
    • Dr. Adrian King
    Aisling Loftus
    Aisling Loftus
    • Shelly
    Seán Duggan
    Seán Duggan
    • Teacher
    • (as Sean Duggan)
    Ben Harding
    • Michael
    Killian Coyle
    Killian Coyle
    • Hugo
    Rebecca Thompson
    • Sharon
    Enda Oates
    • English Teacher
    Peter Sexton
    • Billy
    Jane Brennan
    Jane Brennan
    • Dr. Johnson
    Aisling Bodkin
    • Joanna
    Dónal Haughey
    • Guy at Laptop
    Simon Mulcahy
    • Teenage Guy
    • Director
      • Ian Fitzgibbon
    • Writers
      • Anthony McCarten
      • Mark Doherty
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    9Max_Ocean

    got sucked in by the story

    "Death of a Superhero" is a heard touching film about a boy who has cancer. Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Andy Serkis played their roles so perfect, that I totally forgot that their are just actors. I was able to feel into the boys mind without getting distracted by any bad played scenes. Any scene, however played, seemed perfectly fitting for these two characters. Aisling Loftus played her role great too. When I was watching the film the first time, I got sucked in by the great characters and lost myself in the beautiful story. The music in the movie fits its scenes perfectly. Those comic scenes gave the film just the right touch to not be mainstream.
    9arcsamarfouad

    I loved the movie ,, It's real and the acting was amazing

    The story is really realistic and interesting ,, How a teenager thinks with him dying , he has also an artistic way of thinking feeling the pain in a comical sort of way , that's unique perspective ,,it was sweet and a bit depressing but painfully real , I loved the acting especially from Thomas and Andy Sirkes ,, they were excellent I'm not a fan though of the inappropriate scenes it wasn't necessary ,, the idea was obvious
    9ayoreinf

    Not avoiding the melodrama but keeping it not melodramatic

    A year ago I wrote a review about Matching Jack, an Ausralian film about almost the same sort of story. I complained then that despite of the superb acting, the story itself followed every cliché in the book. Well this one is more or less writing the textbook of how to do it right. It doesn't avoid any of the unavoidable melodrama of such a story but it does it without ever letting it spill over. The acting is superb in this one too, but the story makes you feel like you're viewing real people and not a movie about real people, and in this case it works for the film. It's nice to see Andy Serkis for real this time - he does a wonderful job even when not hidden behind fancy CG. Also excelling are the two young leads Thomas Brodie Sangster and Aisling Loftus. There's something in this sort of story that brings out the best from actors. In such a movie if they didn't do it properly it would've turned the film downright unwatchable.
    9RosanaBotafogo

    "Life is a sexually transmitted disease, transmitted by those who have sex and in the end it kills you"

    "Life is a sexually transmitted disease, transmitted by those who have sex and in the end it kills you" What a beautiful film, what a sad film, with this title there is no point in waiting for better days, we are already sure of the end, but it still makes us suffer and brings painful tears from us and a heavy heart, what a cursed disease, what a funeral poem in the form of a film, perfect soundtrack, masterful performance by little Thomas... The only absolute fact of existence, death is the only certainty of life...

    Donald is a teenager with a fertile imagination and an extraordinary talent for drawing. At 15 years old, with a terminal illness, he fights against time, as he wants to have other experiences in life. Surrounded by the attention of his parents and friends, he finds Shelley, who gives him a delicate and sensual affection, and Adrian, a very special therapist who helps to balance his emotions. To deal with reality and confront his destiny, Donald draws stories that gain movement, such as that of a superhero who fights a powerful enemy who wants to destroy him.
    7organicsocial

    Superheroes Don't Make Compromises

    I love resilience. The relentless search for true love. The reason for us to be here and to have faith. Death of a Superhero is as grim as it is bad ass. Fantastic portrayal of an adolescent soul trapped in between the fear of an unfulfilled life and a sense of rightness. The film makes no compromises even in the face of death, instead turns everything into a comic book fantasy. The Superhero lives on. Risqué, Surreal,Emotional and funny at times. Death Of a Superhero tells a story that we avoid talking about and rarely deal with so boldly. Must watch for all of us whether you have lost a dear one or not. The plot gives enough time for the characters to evolve. The combined effect of performances, cinematography and music builds a world you would want to linger around for a while.

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    • Trivia
      He did not shave his head or eyebrows for this role; he wore makeup.
    • Quotes

      Donald Clarke: Life is a sexually transmitted disease, spread by people having sex. And then in the end it kills ya.

    • Connections
      Features Tommy Tiernan: A Little Cracked (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      For You
      Written by Angus Stone and Julia Stone

      Performed by Angus & Julia Stone

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    • Release date
      • August 30, 2012 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • Ireland
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Смерть супергероя
    • Filming locations
      • Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Bavaria Pictures
      • Bayerischer Banken-Fonds
      • Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board
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    • Budget
      • €3,800,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $607
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $345
      • May 6, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $41,575
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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