hyped garbage

Highly Overrated But Still Good

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

would absolutely recommend this movie! in my opinion the reason this movie has such a bad rating isn't because it's a bad movie, but rather what most people thought they were going to see beforehand.spoilermost people expected a generic high budget kid friendly "superhero" kind of movie going in, but it wasn't. that's what i loved personally about the movie it showed the troubled life of an alcohol and drug addict who was gifted with the ability to move things with his mind. the way the movie was shot almost like a documentary at some points showing the main characters personal interests in reading literature and playing the piano; i found these scenes particularly cool as the main character spoke directly to the viewer about his experiences and read some of his favorite quotes. his personality is broken down throughout the movie and you learn that he's not just an alcoholic party animal, he's a father, a great friend, and most importantly he's only human and although he has made mistakes he's willing to become a better person, no matter how difficult it may be.

If you're looking for something in the lines of the Avengers universe you'll most likely be disappointed.Even though Stephen Dorff's character technically has some superpowers of sorts (levitation through mind-control) he doesn't really use it all that much most of the time.He prefers getting drunk and high over chasing bad guys and that's the main focus of the movie, even though sure there is a little action in it but not close enough to warrant this movie having action as the main genre listed (or listed at all).No it's more a mockumentary drama-comedy about a 'loser' douche-bag who just happen to have some supernatural powers (don't expect a new 'Chronicle' either though when I tell you that, again the lead is more impressed with the power of weed and alcohol than his levitation powers) They definitely had the potential to do more with the script but it was watchable at least.Eddie Griffin plays his best friend and he's in it for most of the scenes so if you like him it will be an extra treat.

The entire movie in brief...Waste of space guy with telekinesis has heart attackDecides to use his abilities to help people Challenges drug dealer to a fightDrug dealer shoots his friend in the armGuys friends are angry at himGoes back to being a waste of spaceFriends like him againGuy beats up drug dealer Guy gets to pick up his estranged son from schoolTHE ENDThis could have been a good movie as the cast do a credible job with what they have been given, unfortunately that wasn't much. A lot of drinking, drug using and partying fill in the gaps where they seem to have run out of ideas and some unimaginative scenes where the lead character uses his powers make up the rest of the movie.I was looking forward to seeing this movie but spent my entire time waiting for it to go somewhere, it never did.

One of the most interesting indi films and quite difficult to explain but will give it a try. Melvin (stephen dorff) is a beer loving drug taking party goer but with the advantage of having super powers after a court case bans him from seeing his son melvin and his best friend lucille (eddie griffin) attempt to change their ways so melvin can get his son back. The comedy is dark and random but the way this film is shot is brilliant as its in the style of a documentary. Stephen dorff has kept himself busy over the years and not done anything outstanding since Blade 1998, American hero will put him back in Hollywood's window as it shows just how good of a actor he is.