Sorry, this movie sucks

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

The acting in this movie is really good.

Following the end of 'Father Ted', Irish comedian Ardal O'Hanlon graduated to his own vehicle, 'My Hero', in 2000 ( written by Paul Mendelson and Paul Mayhew Archer ) in which he played George 'Thermoman' Sunday. George is a health shop proprietor from Killarney who whenever danger arises, is transformed into a superhero named Thermoman. Just try and imagine Superman with Dougal McGuire's brain and you should be able to get an idea what 'My Hero' was like.George ( as Thermoman ) meets sexy nurse Janet Dawkins when he saves her life after she is blown by a freak gust of wind into the Grand Canyon whilst on holiday. George is keen to get to know Janet but does not want her to know that he is a superhero. Eventually, he comes clean and the two end up courting and later getting married, much to the dismay of Janet's parents Ella ( who in terms of snobbery could give Hyacinth Bucket a run for her money ) and Stanley, who never find out of George's alter ego.Janet works at Northolt Health Centre under the smarmy Dr. Piers Crispin, whose receptionist is the frosty faced Miss. Raven. Other characters include George's Canadian cousin and former superhero Arnie and Janet's space cadet neighbour Tyler.It was corny, predictable stuff, but very funny. O'Hanlon's George is not far removed from Dougal McGuire. Emily Joyce as Janet made a good foil for George. Also hilarious were Philip Whitchurch as Tyler, Tim Wylton as Stanley and Geraldine McNulty ( am I the only man in the world to find her sexy? ) as the obnoxious Miss. Raven. Lou Hirsch often got laughs as Arnie, who later had a thing going with Miss. Raven. Less amusing though were Lill Roughley as Ella and Hugh Dennis as Dr. Crispin. I just could not take to them.Later in the series, George and Janet gave birth to Ollie ( voiced by Finlay Stroud ) and Cassie ( voiced by Madeline Mortimer ), who like their father, possessed super human powers. However, this didn't really do the show any favours.After four amusing series, 'My Hero' went into decline with series five. You sensed that ideas were starting to run low. Series six ( which saw James Dreyfus cast as George following Ardal O'Hanlon's decision to quit ) was even worse. Viewers did not take to Dreyfus in the lead role and as a result it did not return for a seventh series. Overall, 'My Hero' was unassuming, good entertainment. Not widely remembered as a classic, but certainly a lot funnier than some that are.

I saw a few seconds of the end of this show on PBS a few years ago. Upon not seeing anything else about the show, it disappeared from my radar completely. That is until about three weeks ago when I stumbled across it on my cable on-demand menu. My Hero is the most totally contrived, unfunny, derivative piece of television garbage that the people of earth have seen since Mork and Mindy. But before making a judgment, allow me to say that I am compelled to watch as often as I possibly can. I love this show. I'm all up on each new episode like junkie on a score. I've noticed that I do not even laugh at any of the content of the show, but during the end credits I will laugh at myself for sitting transfixed, wasting my life watching what I can only describe as an absolutely hypnotic half hour of well-timed bad jokes strung together by a outlandish storyline. And I can't stop watching! The characters are charming, (my favorite being Janet's "tit" of a boss Piers) and you may find yourself actually caring for them. I don't know how I feel about the addition of the talking baby (4th or 5th season) but I do know that My Hero will have me in it's trance for some time to come.

After sifting through these comments I would like to add my own. I think this show is one of the best I've seen around in years. It is a very funny show and above all, enjoyable. I'm not a big fan of TV - but I will definately sit down to watch this.The actors and actress' who star in this show play their parts to perfection and make the show very believable.And for the people who have posted the negative comments, I'd like to say - you are entitled to your opinion, but, in all honesty - if this show is as bad as you make it out to be and you think the actors and actress' dont play their parts well, then you need your head examined because, at the end of the day, if this were true, they wouldn't be as successful as they are.

My Hero is a classic example that if you wait....several years a good show will come along. I am now so sick of "reality t.v." that I turn over and watch the news, desperate or what. When i first watched My Hero I must admit I was bored, so I sat down and watched it. After that I was hooked, it was funny and original and I looked forward to it, I can't understand people who its sad or boring, its a piece of pure comic genius that I hope the BBC will continue to show it.