'Archenemy' in the press
Legion M’s latest film, Archenemy, hit theaters and VOD on December 11, 2020 — and the press has been absolutely loving it. Check out some of our favorite pieces in the press!
"I will end my rant about how much I love Archenemy now. It’s one of my favorite movies from this hellhole of a year."
"While [Archenemy] has the trappings of a superhero film, Manganiello didn’t approach the role of Max like he was a superhero nor does he think he even played one."
"Memories of his superpowered past are depicted via trippy, hyper-stylized animation that calls to mind Pink Floyd's The Wall."
"When a film as intriguing, as colorful, as subversive and as original as Archenemy comes along, I’m reminded of how exciting the world of superheroes can be, even if it’s not based on an actual comic book."
“Director Adam Egypt Mortimer on Archenemy and Reimagining the Superhero Movie”
"Archenemy is a gritty superhero movie that puts The Boys to shame."
"Joe Manganiello shines in grounded superhero tale."
"What’s really great about Archenemy is that Mortimer never shies away from that darkness."
“Why Joe Manganiello Didn’t Approach His New Film ‘Archenemy’ Like a Superhero Movie”
"Archenemy: Glenn Howerton On Menacing Joe Manganiello”
The director of 2020's best superhero movie says the genre is "inadequate."
"Mortimer repackages superhero films of yesteryear into an intellectual and thoroughly modern fare; Archenemy is the perfect punk-rock palette cleanser to the Marvel norm."
“Aesthetically, the neon-soaked scenes of Max’s alien planet and intergalactic adventures are stunning. The stark juxtaposition between ethereal, almost dream-like sequences throughout the movie are punctuated with gritty crime and a seedy underbelly to great effect. Manganiello’s portrayal of Max Fist is the perfect hero for this story, one that’s steeped in tragic realism.”
"What Mortimer accomplishes on a shoestring budget is far more impressive than the bombastic scale of major blockbusters."
"Archenemy is one of the most original films of the year and a thrilling cosmic adventure with plenty of violence and a big heart. Definitely one to look out for."