They Call Me Jeeg

Name: They Call Me Jeeg
Director: Gabriele Mainetti
Genre: Drama, Action, Science Fiction
Released: 2016-01-01
Duration: 112 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Claudio Santamaria, Luca Marinelli, Ilenia Pastorelli, Stefano Ambrogi, Maurizio Tesei

2016Dir. Gabriele Mainetti1h 52m

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Runtime1h 52m

Released2016

Budget$1.9M

Box office$5.7M

DirectorGabriele Mainetti

About This Movie

They Call Me Jeeg is quite a unique blend of gritty realism and whimsical fantasy, you know? Gabriele Mainetti crafts a world where a small-time crook, Enzo, stumbles into super-strength thanks to radioactive waste. The atmosphere is heavy and dark, reflecting Enzo's misanthropy, but then you get these touching moments with Alessia, who sees him as a hero from her anime obsession. There's a rawness to the performances, especially the lead, which adds depth to a character that could easily have been a one-note brute. The pacing feels right, balancing the action with quieter, more introspective scenes. And those practical effects? Refreshing. It’s not your typical superhero flick, that's for sure.

Unique take on the superhero genreStrong character developmentInteresting blend of dark themes and humor