Ben je fan van 'Empowered - Eine Frau rechnet ab' (2018) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? In dit artikel ontdek je 10 titels die dezelfde mix van actie, humor en empowerment bieden. Of je nu houdt van sterke vrouwelijke personages of gewoon op zoek bent naar een nieuwe binge-worthy show, deze lijst heeft iets voor jou!

Mystery Men (1999)
Beschreibung: A satirical look at superhero teams, featuring flawed and unconventional heroes who band together despite their lack of traditional powers or competence.
Fakt: The film was based on the Flaming Carrot Comics by Bob Burden and features an ensemble cast of quirky characters.


Hancock (2008)
Beschreibung: A subversion of the traditional superhero archetype, featuring an alcoholic, irresponsible hero who must confront his past and redeem himself.
Fakt: The original script was much darker and underwent significant rewrites to make it more comedic and accessible to a wider audience.


Megamind (2010)
Beschreibung: An animated comedy that flips the traditional hero-villain dynamic, exploring what happens when the villain wins and must find a new purpose.
Fakt: The character design for Megamind was inspired by classic comic book villains, with his oversized head and blue skin paying homage to characters like Lex Luthor and Brainiac.


The Boys (2019)
Beschreibung: A brutal deconstruction of superhero mythology, showcasing corrupt and morally bankrupt superpowered individuals and the ordinary people who oppose them.
Fakt: The series is based on the comic book of the same name by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, known for its extreme violence and dark humor.


Kick-Ass (2010)
Beschreibung: The film explores the idea of ordinary people becoming superheroes without any actual superpowers, focusing on gritty realism and the consequences of vigilantism.
Fakt: The movie was initially rated NC-17 in the US but was edited down to an R rating. It was based on a comic book series by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.


Defendor (2009)
Beschreibung: A darkly comedic take on a mentally unstable man who believes he is a superhero, dealing with themes of mental health and the blurred line between heroism and delusion.
Fakt: Woody Harrelson prepared for the role by studying mental illness and even spent time with people who had similar conditions to his character.


Dredd (2012)
Beschreibung: A gritty, violent take on law enforcement in a dystopian future, focusing on a no-nonsense judge who dispenses justice with extreme prejudice.
Fakt: The film was shot in 3D and used slow-motion effects to emphasize the impact of the fictional drug 'Slo-Mo' on its users.


Superhero Movie (2008)
Beschreibung: A parody of superhero films, poking fun at the tropes and clichés of the genre with over-the-top humor and absurd situations.
Fakt: The film was originally intended to be a spoof of Spider-Man but expanded to include references to other superhero movies like X-Men and Batman.


Chronicle (2012)
Beschreibung: A found-footage style film about teenagers who gain superpowers and the psychological toll it takes on them, leading to a dark and tragic conclusion.
Fakt: The film was made on a relatively low budget of $12 million but grossed over $126 million worldwide, becoming a surprise hit.


Brightburn (2019)
Beschreibung: A horror twist on the superhero origin story, where a child with superpowers turns out to be malevolent rather than heroic.
Fakt: The film was produced by James Gunn, who is known for his work on the Guardians of the Galaxy series, marking a departure into horror.
