Super: 2010
A guide to the 2010 film reveals a dark, satirical take on the superhero genre, directed by James Gunn. It follows a delusional fry cook, Frank Darbo, who becomes the vigilante "Crimson Bolt" after his wife leaves him for a drug dealer. Core Premise & Characters
Frank Darbo / The Crimson Bolt (Rainn Wilson): A man who believes he is chosen by God to fight evil using a pipe wrench as his primary weapon.
Libby / Boltie (Elliot Page): A comic book store clerk who becomes Frank’s sidekick; she is portrayed as more unstable and violent than Frank himself. super 2010
Sarah (Liv Tyler): Frank’s wife, a recovering addict who falls back into drugs after being taken by the antagonist.
Jacques (Kevin Bacon): The charismatic but villainous drug dealer and strip club owner. Themes & Style Parents guide - Super (2010) - IMDb A guide to the 2010 film reveals a
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While critics argue "Peak TV" happened later in the decade, the seeds were sewn in Super 2010. This was the year that proved appointment viewing was dead and binge-watching was the future.