SummaryWhen alien invaders kidnap Earth's superheroes, their kids are whisked away to a government safe house. But whip-smart tween Missy (Yaya Gosselin) will stop at nothing to rescue her superhero dad, Marcus Moreno (Pedro Pascal). She teams up with the rest of the superkids to escape their mysterious government babysitter, Ms. Granada (Priyanka Chopr... Read More
Directed By:Robert Rodriguez
Written By:Robert Rodriguez, Racer Rodriguez
We Can Be Heroes
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Dec 31, 2020
80
Robert Rodriguez delivers a family-friendly film that feels like his most personal project yet. We Can Be Heroes is a cheerful and colorful take on the superhero genre with a powerful message about empowering younger generations to take the reins and do better than their parents.
Dec 25, 2020
75
Though aimed at a young audience, this is one of those superhero adventures that will keep the adults entertained as well.
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Dec 26, 2020
9
It's a visual feast; the use of vibrant and colorful CGI here draws inspiration from its spiritual predecessor, "The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl." It occasionally takes hilarious jabs at contemporary superhero films (Marvel and DC's), is goofy, self-aware, and overall doesn't take itself too seriously. These qualities can be delightful for young audiences, and even for adults like myself. At its core, "We Can Be Heroes" is a movie that brings to the forefront strong messages about youth empowerment, collaboration, and leadership, which somehow mirrors what many young people are doing today; they take charge in shining a light on pressing issues such as climate change and social inequalities, and making strides to develop sustainable solutions. The message is powerful and delivered crystal clear, which no superhero film has ever done in the past.
Dec 25, 2020
70
Much like Rodriguez's Spy Kids films, We Can Be Heroes proves silly, light-hearted fun for its target audience, blissfully free of ponderousness and enlivened by antic humor.
Dec 25, 2020
50
Rodriguez’s kid movies are always sweet-natured, and do an admirable job of speaking directly to their target audience. But while he can generate countless environments from his Austin studio, the camerawork on these projects, constrained and uninspired, hints at their single-room origins.
Jan 14, 2021
40
As a bouncy childcare aid, it doesn’t exactly fail, but you might be better off asking an eight-year-old about that. It’s witless fare if you want the whole family entertained.
Dec 25, 2020
40
This is pretty ho-hum stuff, but it could keep very young kids quiet over a lockdown Christmas.
Dec 25, 2020
12
Robert Rodriguez’s film, like The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D, fundamentally lacks a sense of wonder.
Jan 1, 2021
4
Only for kids. But to be honest I don't think they'll find it very entertaining either.
Dec 30, 2020
4
Maybe the kids will have a good time, beyond that, this is a rude throwback for Robert Rodriguez. And yes, it's true, it's not like there isn't a lot of this in his career, and it's obviously fun for him to make them, but frankly, he no longer explores anything relevant in these types of productions.
Jan 1, 2021
2
The movie was disappointing. The message it sends is that kids should be in charge. Don’t trust the adults. Really a dumb movie.
Jul 21, 2022
0
Wow! This one was a painful one to watch. A really trash movie all around. Nothing good about it.
Production Company:
- Double R Productions (II)
- Quick Draw Productions
- Troublemaker Studios
Release Date:Dec 25, 2020
Duration:1 h 40 m
Rating:PG
Tagline:Power comes in all sizes.
Awards
Austin Film Critics Association
• 1 Nomination
