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6 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 70Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinLos Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinLove does a fine job evoking the social and cultural vibe of the Big Easy and its environs. He also enjoyably uses documentary-style testimonials from Melvin's devoted friends and supporters, inspired editing and a slew of nifty visual effects.
- 60Screen DailyJohn HazeltonScreen DailyJohn HazeltonWhat’s missing is much in the way of substantial drama or character development.
- 50The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckThe Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckAmerican Hero, which intermittently uses a faux-documentary style to awkward effect, never quite decides what it wants to be.
- 40The New York TimesNeil GenzlingerThe New York TimesNeil GenzlingerAmerican Hero starts off seeming as if it is going to be a fresh take on superheroes, but Nick Love, who wrote and directed, turns out to have nowhere to go with his intriguing premise.
- 30Village VoiceAaron HillisVillage VoiceAaron HillisThe filmmakers blend tones like a child mixing fountain drinks into one unidentifiable flavor.
- 25RogerEbert.comRogerEbert.comAmerican Hero is an obnoxious rock star moment, with images of Americana that have apparently been lost in translation by an outsider British director.