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Phoenix Jones: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Superhero

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Critics Reviews

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Joe Gross Austin Chronicle 6d
Compelling-if-draggy... Phoenix Jones is an intermittently fascinating film: Fodor is a hell of a subject. Go to Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex 6h
6/10
The director holds up Jones, flaws and all, and invites the audience to take their own Rorschach test. Go to Full Review Ben Glidden Film Threat 1d
7/10
Phoenix Jones: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Superhero is ultimately just a portrait of a man struggling to find his purpose. Go to Full Review Christopher Llewellyn Reed Film Festival Today 2d
With such deep philosophical questions, coupled with an in-depth and often moving character study, the film becomes a timely exploration of 21st-century trauma. Go to Full Review Gregory Nussen Screen Rant 5d
6/10
The directorial debut from Bayan Joonam gives Phoenix the space to speak, but the juicier bits are left dangling at the end like a hanging chad. Go to Full Review Amanda Sink The Hollywood Outsider Mar 14
6/10
Phoenix Jones: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Superhero examines how the Seattle vigilante evolved from celebrated hero to controversial figure, revealing the blurred line between heroism and reputation. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Bayan Joonam

Director

Phoenix Jones

Actor

Rainn Wilson

Actor

Jon Ronson

Actor

Midnight Jack

Actor

Freedom Fodor

Actor

Movie Info

Director
Bayan Joonam
Producer
Claire Chubbuck, Marlowe Blue, Duncan Dickerson
Production Co
Laugh Cry Wow
Genre
Comedy, Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 45m