I know what you're thinking, but no capes and masks were used in this movie. I came across this browsing for something new and was intrigued by the storyline. You could say this is a sort of superhero film, in that it explores weakness standing up to strength and power. To me, the most interesting element that Boy Wonder explores, is the dubious moral lines which are drawn by comic book heroes. I have always struggled with the vigilante nature of these characters, able to injure or kill with "right" on thier side. For a change, this presents more of an insight into motivations for a chosen path and leaves you to decide whether this is how judgement should be served.
Of note is the young lead, Caleb Steinmeyer who never overplays his hand and an assured performance from Zulay Henao, bringing a calm presence to the table as a career police officer, whilst still getting the better of her clumsy inappropriate sidekick. Not a big budget, but it is lit and shot as confidently as any feature.
At the close, it almost becomes a bit too clever for itself. Although this is not a "I'll never get that hour and a half of my life back" film, it did leave me searching for answers as to what it was leaving me with.
Review of Boy Wonder
