Supercon is a 2018 American action comedy film directed by Zak Knutson, who wrote the screenplay with Andy Sipes and Dana Snyder. It stars an ensemble cast including Ryan Kwanten, Maggie Grace, Mike Epps, Russell Peters, Clancy Brown, and John Malkovich.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
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| Directed by | Zak Knutson |
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| Cinematography | Zoran Popovic |
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| Music by | James L. Venable |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film was simultaneously released in limited theaters and on VOD in the United States on April 27, 2018, before being released on DVD and Blu-ray on June 5, 2018.
Plot
editA group of former TV stars and comic book artists who make their living on the convention circuit decide to steal the earnings from the promoter.
Cast
edit- Ryan Kwanten as Matt Wheeler
- Russell Peters as Keith Mahar
- Maggie Grace as Allison McNealy
- Brooks Braselman as Brock Hutchinson
- Mike Epps as Gil Burkhaulter
- Clancy Brown as Adam King
- John Malkovich as Sid Newberry
- Caroline Fourmy as Ms Lily
- Tyrus as Callahan
- Donald Elise Watkins as Robert
- Hunter Burke as Sean
- Anthony Nguyen as Rocky
- CariDee English as Tall Blonde / Fiona
- Jeff Pope as Moderator
- Russell Tyrrell as Sound Tech
- Devyn A. Tyler as Tameron
- Zachary Hashemian as Young Keith As Hadji
- Zak Knutson as Judge Glover
- Matt Shurley as Jay Edwards
- Candi Brooks as Intern Cindy
- Bobbie Blanque as Intern Lisa
- Dana Snyder as Loudmouth Jerk
- Cailey Fleming as Lizzie Fisher Fan
Production
editIt was confirmed on July 1, 2016, that Malkovich joined the cast of the film.[7]
The film was shot in New Orleans[8][9][10] and Alario Center in nearby Westwego, Louisiana[11][12]
Reception
editThe film has a 23% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 13 critics response with an average score of 3.9/10.[13] Michael Ordona of Common Sense Media awarded the film two stars out of five.[14]
References
edit- ^ Vitti, Alex (30 April 2018). "'SUPERCON' REVIEW: REVENGE AGAINST THE NERDS?". Film School Rejects. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ Rechtshaffen, Michael (26 April 2018). "There's nothing super about comic convention spoof 'Supercon'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ Bugbee, Teo (26 April 2018). "Review: 'Supercon' Cheats Its Audience Out of a Good Heist". The New York Times. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ DeFore, John (26 April 2018). "'Supercon': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ Harvey, Dennis (27 April 2018). "Film Review: 'Supercon'". Variety. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ Francisco, Eric (5 June 2018). "'Supercon' Spins Comedy Out of an Alleged Cosplay Heist". Yahoo!. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ Sweeney, Emily (1 July 2016). "John Malkovich joins cast of 'Supercon'". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya (6 July 2016). "John Malkovich joins the Comic-Con heist comedy Supercon". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ Lodderhose, Diana (1 July 2016). "John Malkovich Heads to Comic Book Convention Comedy 'Supercon'". Variety. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ Butler, Karen (2 July 2016). "John Malkovich joins the cast of 'Supercon' comedy". United Press International. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ "Filming at the Alario Center".
- ^ "Supercon (2018) - Trivia - IMDb". IMDb.
- ^ "Supercon". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ Ordona, Michael. "Supercon Movie Review". Common Sense Media. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
External links
edit- Supercon at IMDb
- Supercon at Rotten Tomatoes
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