Melvin (Stephen Dorff), a reluctant hero who is far from super, has been suppressing his telekinetic powers for years with booze, drugs, and women. In the process, he has failed at practically everything, most of all as a ... more »parent to his son. After a brush with death, Melvin decides to use his powers for good and clean up the streets of New Orleans with the help of his best friend/definitely-not-a-sidekick, Lucille (Eddie Griffin). For a man who can do the impossible, it might be a fight even he can't win.« less
Big fan of Stephen Dorff but this, was not good. Hit the 120X, Eject, Eject, Eject! or better yet avoid this vampire!
Walter K. (WalterKuzens) from CLACKAMAS, OR Reviewed on 8/26/2022...
Endless and pointless profanity, and a camera that never stops moving, like the cameraman was on 10 cups of coffee. Unwatchable.
5 of 5 member(s) found this review helpful.
Sharon F. (Shar) from AVON PARK, FL Reviewed on 5/11/2019...
Previews don't show what the movie is really about. I thought it was a little too long in getting to the real plot of the movie...got a little bored, to be honest. Eddie Griffen, as the handicapped sidekick, stole the show, in my opinion. I thought there would be more "hero action" so I was a little disappointed, but still worth watching.
3 of 4 member(s) found this review helpful.
Gloria B. (glowbird) from SPOKANE, WA Reviewed on 10/16/2018...
The previews made this seem like a different kind of movie, so I went in with some expectations. The movie turned out being something else, but still it is a good comedy that kept my interest even with the flawed lead character. Eddie Griffin stole the show. He was likeable, funny and wiser than his friend with the "gift." The film takes place post-Katrina, and attempts to show that despite what we're told, there is no rebuilding for the less fortunate residents that stuck it out. I didn't know, for one thing, that Stephen Dorff is known for making making bad movies. Had I such low expectations, I would still have liked this movie.