Fame proves to be too overwhelming when Scott becomes a national hero..


Is it worth your time? If you like old-school Hollywood cynicism, sure. Give it a watch. If you need your movies to be sleek, tight, and perfectly paced, you’re probably gonna hate this. It’s got that jittery, black-and-white energy that doesn't quite know when to quit. Douglas Fairbanks Jr. plays Scott, and he looks ...

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"Is it worth your time? If you like old-school Hollywood cynicism, sure. Give it a watch. If you need your movies to be sleek, tight, and perfectly paced, you’re probably gonna hate this. It’s got that jittery, black-and-white energy that doesn't quite know when to quit. Douglas Fairbanks Jr. plays Scott, and he looks exhausted for half the runtime. I mean, honestly, I felt exhausted just watching him deal with these people. The fame trap The whole premise is that being a "hero" is just a job y..."

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