A fascinating documentary following people who dress up as superheroes for a living finally makes it to the UK…
They are not scrutinised for laughs.
It is a deeply moving progression, with moments of debatable exploitation as their luck hits rock bottom.
That the latter hero views this as his big break is quite devastating.
These factors makeConfessions Of A Superheroa conflicted viewing experience.
This isnt a zippy, fun documentary.
It is meditative, poignant and quite brilliant.
Its release on DVD is well timed, coming as it does a handful of weeks afterKick-Ass.
Extras
None of the special features have been brought over from the American release.
This is the barest of bones and the slimmest of pickings.
Film:
Confessions Of A Superherois out now andavailable from the Den Of Geek Store.
Rating:
4 out of 5
