Defendor is a little known movie I had the pleasure of viewing starring Woody Harrelson. Much like Kick-ass, Defendor is about a "superhero" in the real world. Woody plays slow-witted Arthur by day and Defendor by night. Armed with marbles, wasps, and his trusty trench club, he stalks the night, searching for his nemesis: Captain Industry.
The story is a bit more realistic than Kick-ass. There are no unbelievably skilled ex-cops or assassin-like 11 year olds, just a man with no real grasp on reality. Arthur thinks he's a superhero, even going as far as thinking he's bulletproof (you'll have to watch it to understand). He doesn't inspire other people to take on the guise of a vigilante, though he does get recognized in the papers and talked about on the radio. Like a true hero, he helps any one in trouble, from the prostitute to drug addicted thugs.
It's a great movie with great acting! Woody plays the hero perfectly! I would definitely recommend this movie. It's a great blend of humor, action, and a twinge of melancholy.
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