Hero Wanted

Hero Wanted is a 2008 American thriller film directed by Brian Smrz in his directorial debut. The film stars Cuba Gooding Jr., with a supporting cast of Ray Liotta, Kim Coates, and Norman Reedus. The film was released on direct-to-DVD in the United States on April 29, 2008.

Hero Wanted
DVD cover
Directed byBrian Smrz
Written by
  • Chad Law
  • Evan Law
Produced by
  • Danny Lerner
  • Johnny Martin
  • David E. Ornston
  • Richard Salvatore
  • John Thompson
  • Les Weldon
Starring
CinematographyLarry Blanford
Edited byTim Anderson
Music byKenneth Burgomaster
Production
company
Distributed bySony Pictures Home Entertainment
Release date
  • April 29, 2008 (2008-04-29)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$7 million

Plot

Liam Case (Cuba Gooding Jr.) is a garbage man whose life hasn't quite turned out the way he expected it would. In order to impress the girl of his dreams, Liam plans an elaborate bank heist that will culminate with him jumping in to save the day at the last minute. When the day of the heist arrives, however, the plan takes an unexpected turn and both the girl and Liam end up being shot by one of the robbers. After recovering from his injury, Liam kills the robber who shot him and the girl. He then realizes that the associates of the dead robber will not stop until they have avenged that death.

Cast

Production

Shooting took place in Sofia, Bulgaria in 32 days on April 3 and May 5, 2007.[1]

Home media

DVD was released in Region 1 in the United States on April 29, 2008, and also Region 2 in the United Kingdom on 16 June 2008, it was distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. It is included a downloadable Digital Copy (PC and PSP) version of the disc with studio-imposed restrictions (and was one of the first DVDs to offer this now commonplace feature).[2]

Reception

David Johnson of DVD Verdict wrote, "It's violent and over-the-top, but Hero Wanted is ultimately a slick, hollow affair."[3]

References
  1. Galloway, Stephen (2007-05-18). "In the pipeline". The Hollywood Reporter. Associated Press. Retrieved 2015-01-21.
  2. Woodward, Tom. "Hero Wanted (US - DVD R1)". DVDactive.com. Retrieved 2009-07-07.
  3. Johnson, David (2008-04-29). "Hero Wanted". DVD Verdict. Archived from the original on 2008-09-27. Retrieved 2015-01-21.
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