The Meteor Man

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The Meteor Man

PG,

1993,

1h 39m,

Fantasy

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29%

14 Reviews

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36%

5,000+ Ratings

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29%

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14 Reviews

36%

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An unassuming teacher, Jefferson Reed (Robert Townsend) lives and works in an urban area plagued by a tough gang. When a falling meteor hits Jefferson, he discovers that he has gained numerous superpowers. Encouraged by his father (Robert Guillaume) and mother (Marla Gibbs), Jefferson sets out, somewhat awkwardly, to become a crime-fighting hero. While he manages to improve his community, he finds out that his powers aren't limitless, making his efforts more challenging.

Adam Mars-Jones

Independent (UK)

Dec 6, 2018

There is a pleasing off-kilter balance to the view of his world, where the good guys have all the best lines, but the baddies have a monopoly on dress sense.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Jan 1, 2000

2.5/4

The movie contains big laughs and moments of genuine feeling, but it seems to be put together out of assorted inspirations that were never assembled into one coherent story line.

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

Feb 8, 2019

2/5

The movie is not good, and highly ridiculous.

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

Feb 8, 2019

1/5

They were shooting for the fences and clearly ran into the fence by accident.

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Chuck O'Leary

Fantastica Daily

Oct 21, 2005

1/5

Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Jul 16, 2005

2/5

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Apr 23, 2019

Taking a look back now this is a good movie for it's time critics and movie goers didn't really appreciate comic book movies but since then we are in the comic book movie age

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Albus S

Nov 18, 2018

Long before the superheroes crase we have now, there was this attempt to adapt a sort of comic book story to the movies. It may not be great, but it is prettye entertaining, at least for me it is.

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Oct 12, 2018

Great script, great concept. Needs to be remade!

Harry G

Sep 16, 2018

I had fond memories for this film but watching this again it failed to hold the campiness it was attempting. The film is just one of those 90s concepts that fails to deliver. Townsend proves to be the incorrect choice for this genre film, the comedy never delivers and becomes more melodramatic as it closes. The entire ending is a miss, that final showdown is very over the top, with only the modelling scene being a highlight. This should have been better, the cast of up and coming stars and an Oscar worthy director. The film attempts a lot but ultimately fails on all fronts. 16/09/2018.

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Sep 2, 2018

This movie was sooo bad that it was great. It was sad but happy. Had a message that I think the young should listen too. Made me laugh but had soul! With a small amount of guidance.

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Theodore L

Mar 12, 2017

Great, funny movie with top bill actors/comedians.

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Robert Townsend

Director

Robert Townsend

Jefferson Reed

Marla Gibbs

Mrs. Reed

Eddie Griffin

Michael

Robert Guillaume

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Synopsis

An unassuming teacher, Jefferson Reed (Robert Townsend) lives and works in an urban area plagued by a tough gang. When a falling meteor hits Jefferson, he discovers that he has gained numerous superpowers. Encouraged by his father (Robert Guillaume) and mother (Marla Gibbs), Jefferson sets out, somewhat awkwardly, to become a crime-fighting hero. While he manages to improve his community, he finds out that his powers aren't limitless, making his efforts more challenging.

Director: Robert Townsend
Producer: Christopher Homes, Loretha Jones, Robert Townsend
Screenwriter: Robert Townsend
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating: PG
Genre: Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Feb 18, 2003
Box Office (Gross USA): $8.0M
Runtime: 1h 39m
Sound Mix: Surround

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