Michael
Barnett brings us a unique documentary about those who actually don costumes perceiving themselves as real life superheroes. The collective
stories of these individuals start out sad, bordering on
pathetic, but end with a surprising inspiration for the most part.
Mock their attire and some of their antics, but as their personal
histories unfold, you see very distinct patterns of souls who have been grinded
down and found a way, through an admittedly strange process, to overcome their
pain and discouragement and at the same time, and in some cases, genuinely
aid others. They may not have any mutant abilities or super human powers,
but what they possess is a commitment and determination to support
and protect their fellow man that can not be denied. The
message is clear, costume or not, if we all pay a little more attention to the
world around us and practice a bit more selflessness on a daily
basis, we might be able to truly change the circumstances and society that
surrounds us. 2 out of 5 Kernels; as a documentary, structurally, it was
just OK, but the stories behind it made an interesting hour and twenty two minutes.
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