Directed by:
Philippe MoraScreenplay:
Steven E. de SouzaCinematography:
Mike MolloyCast:
Alan Arkin, Christopher Lee, Bill Hunter, Michael Pate, Bruce Spence, John Bluthal, Chelsea Brown, Virginia Hey, Chris Haywood, Max Phipps, Doug McGrath (more)Plots(1)
In WWII, Captain Invincible used his superpowers against the Nazis, and he was a hero. But when they accused him of supporting the communists, he retired to Australia. Now, after a US super secret super weapon is stolen, he's asked to come back, to help. Unfortunately, he's an alcoholic now... -- parody of superhero comic strips. (Severin Films)
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If we judge it only according to the rule that every film is as good as its villain, then The Return of Captain Invincible is absolutely excellent. Among other things, Australia’s musical-comedy answer to the Hollywood wave of superhero movies at the time is impressive thanks to its several wonderfully frantic sequences (such as the fight with a vacuum cleaner) and a handful of outstanding musical numbers. Above all, it boasts a grandiose villain played by Christopher Lee, who also has a marvellous gallery of eccentric sidekicks and a whole suite of glam/punk nymphs. Unfortunately, however, his nemesis in the form of the titular hero is so bland and anti-charismatic that he could be considered one of the most depressing examples of why it is necessary to balance opposites in the principle of yin and yang.
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