Documentary Provides Honesty Unmatched by
Top Dollar Films

Drew Hudson
4.17.08

In the wild world outside of our corn-bordered box, there lies a place of wonder and mass appeal that attracts attention throughout the country. That place is Hollywood, Calif. Many creative, original minds flock
out to the West Coast every year looking for fame, fortune and the chance to make their mark among the rungs of the wealthy and powerful.

“Confessions of a Superhero” is a documentary that tells the story of four people who have traveled to, drifted to or ended up in Tinseltown.

While struggling to become serious actors, these four
intricate, mysterious people give the audience a look into their lives as street performers on Hollywood Boulevard.

The four performers (Batman, Superman, Wonder
Woman and The Hulk) all have something to bring to
the table. From Superman allegedly being the child of Sandy Dennis, an Oscarwinning actress, to Batman’s stories of working with the mob, the film lifts the lid on the dark, yet hopeful, souls of these four people.

With interviews that are perfectly lit and character development following a riveting, suspenseful pattern, the picture easily captures all the glamour, hurt, fame, fortune and sadness that is mixed into the experience of becoming a star. Every character is a melting pot of emotion and shines in his or her own way while still retaining his or her humanity in the face of the monster that is Hollywood.

During the movie, however, there are many points where the audience feels disconnected from the emotion of it all due to poor footage and a lack of depth. Various shots feel improvised and used just to fill space instead of being important and insightful.

Documentaries are supposed to tell a story no one pays attention to, but tell it in a way that makes the audience want to listen. If the interviews and story weren’t so great, this movie would greatly suffer from flat shots of film and repetitive video that are capable of more than a few yawns.

Overall, the tale of finding one’s way in a world of cruelty and fame is heartwrenchingly sad and overwhelmingly hopeful at the same time. The audience sees the broken pasts of these people, but is also allowed to peek at the potential in their futures.

“Confessions of a Superhero” is the definition of the dreamer’s manifesto that tells no lies and apologizes for no dark truth it unveils. Even with the boring footage, the documentary is worth its weight in gold
(approximately $2,299.10) because it is a human-interest piece that will not be matched in caliber for years to come.

“Confessions of a Superhero” is available to rent or own at select stores and through any movie rental
store.