Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a super-hero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so.
Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan with a few friends and who lives alone with his father. His life is not very difficult and his personal trials not that overwhelming. However, one day he makes the simple decision to become a super-hero even though he has no powers or training.
Written by Daniel J. Leary
Rated R for strong brutal violence throughout, pervasive language, sexual content, nudity and some drug use - some involving childrenSee all certifications »
Christopher Mintz-Plasse had to learn how to drive a stick shift for his "Mist Mobile" in the film. After the movie was finished he later said that he completely forgot how to.
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Goofs
Audio/visual unsynchronized:
When Hit Girl enacts "Robin's Revenge", the only sound during her final assault is that of her pistol as she kills the two remaining thugs, despite the fact that both thugs are still shooting at the kryptonite strobe decoy during her approach.
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Quotes
[first lines]
Dave Lizewski:
I always wondered why no-one did it before me. I mean, all those comic books, movies, TV shows... you think that one eccentric loner would've made himself a costume. I mean, is everyday life really so exciting? Are schools and offices so thrilling that I'm the only one who fantasized about this? Come on, be honest with yourself, at some point in our lives we all wanna be a superhero. See more »
"Bongo Song"
(Sasumi Mukai) Published by Hero Music Ltd./Universal Music Publishing Ltd. Performed by Zongamin Licensed courtesy of XL Recordings Ltd. (p) 2005
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