Comic Book Villains (Video 2002)

Told from the point of view from Archie, a comic book collector, this is the story of a rivalry between two comic book shop owners. One does it for the love of comics, while the other shop,... See full summary »

Director:

James Robinson

Writer:

James Robinson

Stars:

Donal Logue, Cary Elwes, Michael Rapaport

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Donal Logue	...	Raymond McGillicudy
Cary Elwes	...	Carter
Michael Rapaport	...	Norman Link
Natasha Lyonne	...	Judy
DJ Qualls	...	Archie
Eileen Brennan	...	Mrs. Cresswell
Monet Mazur	...	Kiki
Danny Masterson	...	Conan
James Duval	...	Baz
Marshall Bell	...	Gun Store Order
Chris Weber	...	Tony
Denny Kirkwood	...	Dino
Irene Montalà	...	Woman in Barcelona
Donal Lardner Ward	...	Normal Customer (as Donnal Ward)
Ric Borelli	...	Slob

Storyline

Told from the point of view from Archie, a comic book collector, this is the story of a rivalry between two comic book shop owners. One does it for the love of comics, while the other shop, run by a husband-and-wife team are in it strictly for the money. The situation brews to a head when a sneak collector, Conan discovers a large collection of perfectly-preserved classic comics, leading the two shops to vie to acquire them, along with a "villain" who hopes to steal them first.

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Plot Keywords:

comics | comic book | comic book shop | comic book collector | rivalry | 

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Taglines:

Obsession. Betrayal. Revenge. And other funny business.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, violence, some sexuality and drug content

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 September 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

Képregényhős

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Capital Arts Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

In the closing scene Archie is standing with the Sagrada Familia (Cathedral) behind him. Then he turns to a girl to light her cigarette and the Sagrada Familia is still behind him, even though he is now facing in a different direction.

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Quotes

Raymond: What are you smiling at?
Carter: Nothing, it's just I thought I was dealing with fools.
Raymond: But now you see differently.
Carter: No, I don't.

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Connections

Referenced in Atop the Fourth Wall: The Justice League: Cry for Justice #1 and #2 (2011)

User Reviews

See this movie if you've ever liked comics…

I admit that I rented this movie simply because I love comic books (and have been wanting to see it ever since I first learned it was being made); however, the movie really surprised me. It was a very entertaining tragicomedy, namely thanks to its premise of trying to get a 45-year-old comic book collection from an unrelenting mother.

Donal Logue put forth an excellent performance as the bankrupt and shabby local comic store owner, and Cary Elwes actually made a believable thug. Despite cliché hijinks from the Natasha Lyonne-Michael Rappaport team-up and unnecessary narration, the story makes good with incorporating capitalistic competition, laid-back criminals, and comic trivia. In short, anyone can really enjoy this movie, but it is a must-see for what Stan Lee calls "true believers."