Sidekick

Sidekick (2005)

  • 100% of critics liked it
    (13 reviews)

  • 38% of users liked it
    (240 ratings)

When mild mannered computer consultant and comic book fanatic Normal Neale discovers that his coworker Victor Ventura has telekinetic abilities, he makes it his mission to help Victor refine his powers and become a genuine superhero. Sure Norman may know his way around a computer, but his true… More

G, 1 hr. 27 min.
Directed By
Blake Van de Graaf
Written By
Michael Sparaga
Genres
Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy
In Theaters
Oct 1, 2005 Wide
On DVD
Jun 10, 2008
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Critic Reviews

  • David Cornelius, eFilmCritic.com

    Sidekick improves through every one of its later scenes, building and building to something wildly original.

  • Robert Roten, Laramie Movie Scope

    After seeing it, I wonder why someone didn't think of this particular idea before.

  • Steve Rhodes, Internet Reviews

    In a perfect antidote to this summer's pretentious, superhero extravaganzas, Sidekick is a sweet, indie spoof of the genre. ... It's consistently cute.

  • Felix Vasquez Jr., Cinema Crazed

    One of the best superhero films I've ever seen...

  • Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid

    A twisted superhero story that has reportedly been purchased for a big-budget Hollywood remake, though this indie version is certainly good enough for multiplexes.

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  • Emily A


    Woohoo! Score one for inventive Canadian cinema! Perry Mucci is so sweet and charming as Norman, and is wonderful especially in contrast to David Ingram's Victor. Norman, which slightly one-dimensional is endearing as the hopeless fanboy who clings to his co-worker. Victor is the… More

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