James Gunn made a movie awhile ago called SLITHER. That, like SUPER, was flawed because it tried unsuccessfully to mix sensibilities. In both films, the comedy is muted because of the violence. And the violence can't be taken seriously because of the comedy. Any social message is lost because of this mix that pulls you out of whatever reality the film is trying to set up.
Ellen Page does a nice job of playing this misfit that's turned on by the power she wields. Riann Wilson is just too clunky and klutzy for us to buy into his role. Maybe if they had let Nathan Fillion play the lead instead and toned down the comedy, the film might have had a chance.
As is stands, I wouldn't let James Gunn direct again. He brings cheesiness to the forefront of his films which is a turn-off.
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