Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Woody Harrelson | ... | Arthur Poppington aka Defendor | |
Elias Koteas | ... | Chuck Dooney | |
Michael Kelly | ... | Paul Carter | |
Sandra Oh | ... | Dr. Ellen Park | |
Kat Dennings | ... | Kat Debrofkowitz | |
Clark Johnson | ... | Captain Roger Fairbanks | |
Lisa Ray | ... | Dominique Ball | |
A.C. Peterson | ... | Radovan Kristic | |
Kristin Booth | ... | Wendy Carter (as Kristen Booth) | |
Charlotte Sullivan | ... | Fay | |
Tony Nappo | ... | Biker Cliff | |
Ron White | ... | Judge Wilson | |
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David Gardner | ... | Grandpa Henry |
Bryan Renfro | ... | Mr. Debrofkowitz | |
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Max Dreesen | ... | Young Arthur |
A crooked cop, a mob boss and the young girl they abuse are the denizens of a city's criminal underworld. It's a world that ordinary Arthur Poppington doesn't understand and doesn't belong in, but is committed to fighting when he changes into a vigilante super-hero of his own making, Defendor. With no power other than courage Defendor takes to the streets to protect the city's innocents. Written by Anonymous
While at first I thought it was a comedy, I was soon proved wrong. I like Woody Harrelson for his comedic value, this pushed his acting skills in a newer direction. While still maintaining a comedic overtone it settled into a serious note that is very seldom seen in most newer movies. It's not big on special effects or huge explosions, but the movie its self makes up for all that for being big on heart and able to touch feelings that haven't been touched in a while.All in all I'd say Woody Harrleson doesn't deserve an Oscar for his performance(while it was quite memorable), the movie does deserve an honorable mention at as many award shows as possible!