Supercon (film) explained

Supercon
Director:	Zak Knutson
Music:	James L. Venable
Cinematography:	Zoran Popovic
Runtime:	100 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Supercon is a 2018 American action comedy film directed by Zak Knutson, who wrote the screenplay with Andy Sipes and Dana Snyder. It stars an ensemble cast including Ryan Kwanten, Maggie Grace, Mike Epps, Russell Peters, Clancy Brown, and John Malkovich.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}

The film was simultaneously released in limited theaters and on VOD in the United States on April 27, 2018, before being released on DVD and Blu-ray on June 5, 2018.

Plot

A group of former TV stars and comic book artists who make their living on the convention circuit decide to steal the earnings from the promoter.

Cast

• Ryan Kwanten as Matt Wheeler
• Russell Peters as Keith Mahar
• Maggie Grace as Allison McNealy
• Brooks Braselman as Brock Hutchinson
• Mike Epps as Gil Burkhaulter
• Clancy Brown as Adam King
• John Malkovich as Sid Newberry
• Caroline Fourmy as Ms Lily
• Tyrus as Callahan
• Donald Elise Watkins as Robert
• Hunter Burke as Sean
• Anthony Nguyen as Rocky
• CariDee English as Tall Blonde / Fiona
• Jeff Pope as Moderator
• Russell Tyrrell as Sound Tech
• Devyn A. Tyler as Tameron
• Zachary Hashemian as Young Keith As Hadji
• Zak Knutson as Judge Glover
• Matt Shurley as Jay Edwards
• Candi Brooks as Intern Cindy
• Bobbie Blanque as Intern Lisa
• Dana Snyder as Loudmouth Jerk
• Cailey Fleming as Lizzie Fisher Fan

Production

It was confirmed on July 1, 2016, that Malkovich joined the cast of the film.^[7]

The film was shot in New Orleans^{[8] [9] [10]} and Alario Center in nearby Westwego, Louisiana^{[11] [12]}

Reception

The film has rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on critics response with an average score of .^[13] Michael Ordona of Common Sense Media awarded the film two stars out of five.^[14]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Vitti. Alex. 'SUPERCON' REVIEW: REVENGE AGAINST THE NERDS?. 30 April 2018. Film School Rejects. 10 August 2018.
2. News: Rechtshaffen. Michael. There's nothing super about comic convention spoof 'Supercon'. 26 April 2018. Los Angeles Times. 10 August 2018.
3. News: Bugbee. Teo. Review: 'Supercon' Cheats Its Audience Out of a Good Heist. 26 April 2018. The New York Times. 10 August 2018.
4. DeFore. John. 'Supercon': Film Review. 26 April 2018. The Hollywood Reporter. 10 August 2018.
5. Harvey. Dennis. Film Review: 'Supercon'. 27 April 2018. Variety. 10 August 2018.
6. Web site: Francisco. Eric. 'Supercon' Spins Comedy Out of an Alleged Cosplay Heist. 5 June 2018. Yahoo!. 10 August 2018.
7. News: Sweeney. Emily. John Malkovich joins cast of 'Supercon'. 1 July 2016. The Boston Globe. 10 August 2018.
8. News: Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya. John Malkovich joins the Comic-Con heist comedy Supercon. 6 July 2016. The A.V. Club. 10 August 2018.
9. Lodderhose. Diana. John Malkovich Heads to Comic Book Convention Comedy 'Supercon'. 1 July 2016. Variety. 10 August 2018.
10. Web site: Butler. Karen. John Malkovich joins the cast of 'Supercon' comedy. 2 July 2016. United Press International. 10 August 2018.
11. Web site: Filming at the Alario Center .
12. Web site: Supercon (2018) - Trivia - IMDb . .
13. Web site: Supercon. Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. .
14. Web site: Ordona. Michael. Supercon Movie Review. Common Sense Media. 10 August 2018.