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Just about Heroes is a 2013 motion comedy movie about two characters in a war-themed online game battling their screwy existence.
Government-produced by Roger Corman, the film initially premiered on the 2013 Sundance Movie Pageant and was reviewed positively (see beneath). Nonetheless, it didn’t obtain a launch for some motive. Display screen Media Movies is now distributing Just about Heroes in January 2023.
Directed, produced and edited by G. J. Echternkamp from a screenplay written by Matt Yamashita (Demise Race 2050; Sharktopus vs. Whalewolf; Artwork College of Horrors; Sharktopus vs. Pteracuda). Co-produced by Dwjuan Fox.
The film stars Robert Baker, Brent Chase, Katie Savoy, Ben Messmer and Mark Hamill.
Plot:
Sergeant Books (Robert Baker), a self-aware soldier dwelling in a online game, seeks assist from a straight-talking Monk (Mark Hamill) who teaches him the cheat codes of life. Now he can lastly break away from the sport’s limitless battles, take a break from saving the ladies on the finish of every stage, and persuade his fellow warrior Lt. Nova that not every part on this recreation world is as superior because it appears…
Opinions:
“Whereas it’s evident that they shot within the canyons exterior of LA, intelligent modifying and filmmaker cheats mix the scenes collectively properly. Sprinkled in are numerous online game references to such classics as Name of Responsibility, Streetfighter, World of Warcraft, and even Contra. The solid’s performances are stable and Robert Baker owns the function of Sgt Brooks.” Geekscape
” …G.J. Echternkamp‘s Just about Heroes finds a option to reuse a shameless quantity of footage from the New Horizons vaults whereas each making that reuse legit and letting customers in on the joke. Trashy enjoyable that goals low and kind of hits the mark, it ought to please younger avid gamers who want a VOD break in between rounds of Name of Responsibility.” The Hollywood Reporter
” …a excessive octane online game, suppose Name of Responsibility, turned tongue in cheek, live-action function, and destined for cultdom […] Big bonus factors for whoever satisfied Mark Hamill to star because the smart monk/mentor; shades of Obi Wan.” Huffington Put up
Launch:
Display screen Media Movies will launch Just about Heroes On-Demand (VOD) on January 17, 2023
Trailer:
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