Sylvester Stallone (Joe), Javon "Wanna" Walton (Sam), and Pilou Asbæk (Cyrus).
A late-film revelation that redefines the history of its titular hero. Sylvester Stallone (Joe), Javon "Wanna" Walton (Sam), and
is a gritty, grounded superhero drama starring Sylvester Stallone as a long-lost legend hiding in plain sight. Directed by Julius Avery, the film subverts classic comic book tropes with a darker, urban-focused story set in the decaying Granite City. Movie Overview Directed by Julius Avery, the film subverts classic
Intense hand-to-hand combat and explosive set pieces. The film focuses on the thin line between
13-year-old Sam Cleary suspects his reclusive neighbor, Joe Smith, is the legendary superhero "Samaritan," who was thought to have died 25 years ago after a final battle with his rival, Nemesis.
The film focuses on the thin line between good and evil, emphasizing that everyone has the power to choose their path. While it received mixed critical reviews for its predictable plot, many audiences praised Stallone’s "grizzled" performance and the film's refreshingly realistic take on a superpowered world.
A vivid, run-down city setting that feels like a character of its own.