Nerds That Geek Movie Review: 'All Superheroes Must Die'

Written by Scott Edwards

At some point in time in our lives, we all wish we had a superpower. Whether it be super strength, x-ray vision or an ability to heal very quickly, we all wish there was something that could separate us from the pack. Although no one possesses those kind of gifts, there are plenty of people with big hearts that have done extraordinary things to help others and even though it may not make them a superhero, it does not make them anything less than super.

A group of superhero friends all wake up finding that their abilities have been taken from them. Receiving a shot in their wrists from their nemesis, they are all starting to feel new things as they have become normal people once again. All except Charge, who seems to have kept his super strength and is being looked at differently by the group since the shot has had zero effect on him.

As they all come to terms about becoming human once again, their arch nemesis Rickshaw has come up with a series of challenges for them to complete to prove their worth and save the innocent. Giving the group rules to abide by, Rickshaw’s deadly game is designed for only him to come away as the victor, but the group of Charge, Cutthroat, Shadow and The Wall all have different plans in mind as they will do anything to save the people being held hostage by the mad man.

As the first challenge is completed, but not one hostage is saved, the group find out that their death and torment is all Rickshaw wants and they have to figure out a new set of rules to survive. With the loss of The Wall, Charge has to take command of the group to make sure they do not fall to pieces before the game ends. As the night draws on, the challenges get more personal to each group member, leaving them at each other’s throats. Will they be able to muster up enough energy to defeat the mad man at his own game before they all meet their fates?

A dark look at how superheroes could face their lives if they ever lost their powers. Wanting to perform the same acts as when they had their abilities, but having to work with what they currently have, is the kind of revolutionary idea that could change the outlook on superheroes forever. How each hero deals with the loss of their powers in their own way was amazing and when one had to come clean about why he did not lose his, well that was just fantastic. Wanting to show the world that you have special abilities is one thing, but having a big heart matters more. It may not get you noticed, but it will allow you to do good things more often than not. Happy Viewing.

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