Comic Book (2004)
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38% of users liked it
(2,893 ratings)
Mark Hamill directs and stars in the straight-to-video mockumentary Comic Book: The Movie, largely filmed on-location at the 2002 Comic-Con International in San Diego, CA. Comic book fan Donald Swan (Hamill) is hired to make a documentary about his favorite superheroes: Commander Courage and Liberty… More Mark Hamill directs and stars in the straight-to-video mockumentary Comic Book: The Movie, largely filmed on-location at the 2002 Comic-Con International in San Diego, CA. Comic book fan Donald Swan (Hamill) is hired to make a documentary about his favorite superheroes: Commander Courage and Liberty Ladd. A big Hollywood film company has funded an action blockbuster about the legendary superhero, although with an updated image. Commander Courage becomes an aggressive anti-terrorist played by Bruce Easley (Daran Norris) and his sidekick becomes sexed-up eye candy Papaya Smith (Donna D'Errico). Traditionalist Swan fights to save the dignity of his beloved hero. His documentary crew consists of studio executive Taylor Donohue (Roger Rose) and intoxicated cameraman Ricky (Jess Harnell). A consultant on the project is Leo Matuzik (Billy West), the grandson of the original character creator. Kevin Smith, Hugh Hefner, Bruce Campbell, and Stan Lee appear as themselves. Legendary actors Sid Caesar and Jonathan Winters play a pair of old army buddies who reminisce about the good old days. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Directed By
- Mark Hamill
- Genres
- Comedy
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Jan 27, 2004 Wide
- Studio
- Miramax
Critic Reviews
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Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Say what you will about the various types of fanboys out there, but one thing seems fairly certain: the geeks do know how to laugh at themselves.
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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
The movie will probably play better for those with a better appreciation for the world of comics than for those without...
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Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com
a quickie and low-budget affair
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John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
As a thirty-minute short, it could have had possibilities. As it is, well, there's a reason things are released straight to video.
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John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
Comic Book reminded me of a DVD bonus item that might be included with a disc's main attraction to help sell the feature.
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Cast
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Mark Hamill
as Donald Swan
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Roger Rose
as Taylor Donohue
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Jess Harnell
as Ricky
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Donna D'Errico
as Papaya Smith
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Billy West
as Leo Matuzik
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Tom Kenny
as Derek Sprang
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Daran Norris
as Bruce Easley
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Lori Alan
as Anita Levine
