Samaritan (2022): Sylvester Stallone's Gritty Take on Superhero Mythos

 Title: Samaritan (2022): Sylvester Stallone's Gritty Take on Superhero Mythos(Screen Rant)

Overview:

Released on August 26, 2022, Samaritan is a superhero action-drama directed by Julius Avery and written by Bragi F. Schut. The film stars Sylvester Stallone as Joe Smith, a reclusive garbage collector in Granite City, and Javon "Wanna" Walton as Sam Cleary, a 13-year-old boy who suspects Joe is the long-thought-dead superhero, Samaritan. The narrative unfolds as Sam endeavors to coax Joe out of hiding to save their crime-ridden city.(Wikipedia, IMDb)

Plot Summary:

Twenty-five years prior, twin brothers with superhuman abilities, Samaritan and Nemesis, clashed in a catastrophic battle that led to their presumed deaths. In the present day, Granite City is plagued by crime and despair. Sam, a young boy fascinated by the legend of Samaritan, believes his neighbor Joe is the missing hero. As Sam uncovers Joe's past, he learns that Joe is actually Nemesis, who survived the battle and chose to abandon his villainous ways. When a new threat emerges, Joe must confront his past to protect the city.(IMDb, Wikipedia)

Cast:

• Sylvester Stallone as Joe Smith / Nemesis

• Javon "Wanna" Walton as Sam Cleary

• Pilou Asbæk as Cyrus

• Dascha Polanco as Tiffany Cleary

• Moisés Arias as Reza(Screen Rant, Wikipedia, IMDb)

Critical Reception:

Samaritan received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 38% approval rating, indicating a lukewarm reception. Critics praised Stallone's performance but criticized the film's execution and pacing. The Guardian noted that while the film had potential, it ultimately delivered a "competently made but immediately forgettable tale." Firstpost echoed similar sentiments, stating that the film "meanders pointlessly before turning around at the end." However, some reviews acknowledged the film's attempt to offer a different take on the superhero genre, with Screen Rant highlighting Stallone's portrayal as a "refreshingly grizzled spin on the superhero movie formula."(Screen Rant, The Guardian, Firstpost, Rotten Tomatoes)

Keywords:

• Samaritan movie 2022

• Sylvester Stallone superhero film

• Julius Avery director

• Javon Walton actor

• Granite City setting

• Nemesis character

• Amazon Prime Video release

• Superhero action-drama

• Mythos Comics adaptation

• Late-career Stallone roles(Screen Rant, Wikipedia, Screen Rant, IMDb, El País)

Samaritan is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.