Movie

Antboy

2013 · 77 min

A playful, good-natured superhero romp that feels like a comic book come to life for younger viewers.

Tagline: Superheroes come in all sizes
Overview: 12-year-old Pelle accidentally gets bitten by an ant and develops unimaginable superpowers. With help from his friend, comic book nerd Wilhelm, Pelle creates a secret identity as the superhero Antboy. Slowly things start to happen in the surburban community, and when a scary and crazy supervillain, Flea, enters the scene, Antboy must step up to the challenge. The first Danish superhero-movie. Based on the books by Kenneth Bøgh Andersen.
How it feels: Whimsical, light, earnest and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Coming-of-age, identity, friendship, family
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
identity
friendship
family
power
Places: suburbs
school
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none