2022---superheroes-in-spite-of-himself--spider-man--batman----the-geek-references-of-philippe-lacheau-s-film Apr 2026
: Unlike its targets, the film relies heavily on practical effects and minimizes CGI to maintain its comedic grounding.
: The most iconic nod is a direct parody of the famous upside-down kiss from Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man (2002), which viewers noted as one of the film's most memorable scenes. : Unlike its targets, the film relies heavily
“It's got all the necessary elements to make it a parody... (the Spider-Man upside-down kiss scene will stick with you forever).” IMDb : Unlike its targets
: The protagonist's suit and "Badman" persona spoof the gritty, heavy aesthetics of Batman. The costume was specifically designed to look "serious but slightly wrong" to enable slapstick while mocking the "gritty reboot" trope. : Unlike its targets, the film relies heavily