Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

While it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.

There's a more than satisfactory amount of boom-boom in the movie's trim running time.

Misfits (TV) - Okay, maybe its just the first season or two that are actually good, but they are so good. A British show about a juvenile corrections community service group that has an accident and gains superpowers. This is not a family-friendly show, and the antics the characters get into are a blast and they certainly earn the series title.

I can't really find any flaws in this. It's funny, violent, the effects are surprisingly good, and even when some of the cast are replaced (usually a show-killer) it remains brilliant! So if you, like me, are sick of Marvel, but still want to watch superheroes (or super anti-heroes in this case), this is what you want to watch!

In countless superhero stories, some strange phenomenon causes someone to have superpowers, and they use those powers to save or rule the world. Typical was the series Heroes, in which a *lot* of people get superpowers and every one of them winds up being a hero or villain.While this is entertaining, I have always thought that it wasn't very realistic. I mean, if I suddenly gained superhero powers, I wouldn't go out every night listening for screams, nor would I start robbing banks. I would probably just go on with my life, using my powers if I needed them for something but mainly not doing anything different.The creators of Misfits apparently thought the same thing. The show turns that Heroes concept on its head, as a freak storm changes people in weird ways and they then try and live their lives.I discovered this show a couple of weeks ago and am now in the middle of season 2, so I can't speak beyond that point, but so far this is brilliant. While some characters have traditional superpowers involving mind-reading or invisibility, other powers are fairly useless - a narcissistic girl creates sexual obsession when touched - and some non- main characters just get weird, like a guy who periodically thinks he's a dog. The main characters are an interesting lot; sullen young people doing public service for minor crimes. The standout is the obnoxious, funny Nathan, who is weird and rude and unpleasant but manages to hint at an underlying fragility that keeps you from hating him. But even minor characters are solid, well-acted, and fully formed.The series is an engaging mix of humor, superpowers, growing up, drugs and sex, action, and drama. While its take on gaining superpowers seems truer than that of Heroes, it is not any less ridiculous, and I wouldn't say it was better than Heroes' first terrific season, but it's different and refreshing and well worth seeing.Also, as a middle-aged guy who often finds series about young people grating, it's proof that the real problem is most U.S. series about young people are just truly awful. This one has relatable characters and terrific music.

This show has been criticized because most of the cast left before series 4. It's true, it's hard to say goodbye to your favourite characters, but series 5 is just as good as series 1, 2 and 3. I have to admit the first half of series 4 was pretty bad, but you have to keep watching, because the last half of the series is awesome. It's funny, smart, and often dramatic, without coming short on the action front. One of the best shows I've watched in my life.By the way, the acting is incredible. Robert Sheehan, Iwan Rheon and Joe Gilgun are truly amazing.I will never forget this show. It's so original that you end up forgetting about some plot holes or the (let's the honest) crappy visual effects.