Synopsis: Shoot the Hero is an action-comedy about a 30-something couple who, while shopping for a wedding ring, unintentionally become involved in a botched jewel heist. The plot thickens when the crooked casino owner who engineered the heist hires two unassuming hitmen to clean up the mess, and the soon-to-be husband and wife find themselves discovering new things about themselves and their relationship. 

Cast members include Jason Mewes (Clerks, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Zack and Miri Make a Porno), Samantha Lockwood (Lords of Dogtown, Mexican Gold), Danny Trejo (Desperado, Heat, Con Air, Spy Kids, Sin City 2 and the upcoming Machete), Nic Nac (MTV s Wild N Out, American Pie Beta House, Van Wilder 3), Nick Turturro (Jungle Fever, NYPD Blue, The Longest Yard, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry), Steve Tally (American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile, American Pie Presents: Beta House, Van Wilder 3), Katie Morgan (Zack and Miri Make a Porno), and veteran actor Fred Williamson (Inglorious Bastards,From Dusk till Dawn, Starsky and Hutch).

Review: Its a well-known fact that we love not only the blockbusters here at the Legion, but the smaller films too.  The smaller-scale ones often have more heart anyway.  This new one, Shoot the Hero, is a great example of that heart.  The film stars Jason Mewes, who you may remember as Jay from the Kevin Smith Clerks franchise and his great role in Zack and Miri Make a Porno.  Mewes is a favorite of ours, so we'll give anything he does a fair whirl.  

This film really delivers in the way of story and action.  The characters develop well and the film keeps things rolling, so you never find yourself bored.  I can definately recommend this one to anyone looking for a good time.

Interest Range: Action Comedy