The Chosen One (2007)Being a superhero is easy, but what if you are the Chosen One? Director:Chris Lackey |
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The Chosen One (2007)Being a superhero is easy, but what if you are the Chosen One? Director:Chris Lackey |
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Chad Fifer | ... |
Lou Hanske
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Chris Sarandon | ... |
Zebulon 'Zeb' Kirk
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Danielle Fishel | ... |
Donna Goldstein
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Tim Curry | ... |
Lucifer
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Lance Henriksen | ... |
Cardinal Fred
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Laura Prepon | ... |
Rachel Cruz
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Debra Wilson | ... |
Akia May
(voice)
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Traci Lords | ... |
Mrs. Sultry
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Scott MacDonell | ... |
Gary /
Additional Voices
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Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
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Eric Berner | ... |
Alex
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Megan Austin Oberle | ... |
Additional Voices
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Andreas Olavarria | ... |
Claude /
Rabbi Sal /
Doctor /
Choir Boy
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Michael Partlow | ... |
Father Gabriel
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Tyson Smith | ... |
Thomas
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Cassie Yeager | ... |
Emily
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Being a superhero is easy, but what if you are the Chosen One?
I saw this film in an advanced screening and was extremely impressed. It has a unique tone, successfully blending its wacky humor and nerdy references with some surprisingly stimulating religious commentary. From the opening scene, we're seduced by Tim Curry's velvety-voiced Lucifer who tells the story of perpetual slacker, Lou, and his mysterious destiny. As the narrative unfolds, what is so fresh and original about this film is the on slot of quirky gags and eccentric supporting characters, all products of the extreme reverence and appreciation for movie geekdom that this film exudes. The film also successfully rides the difficult line of poking fun at religious traditions while never feeling mean-spirited. Instead it teeters between cynical and genuinely sweet in its existential wanderings, while still managing to throw in some soccer-playing ninjas and robots, a hilarious peek into the complex chain of Beelzebub's inner spy network, and a random imaginary mech. What?! Yeah...I highly recommend this film.