We Can Be Heroes (2020)

We Can Be Heroes is the kind of bright, sugar-rush adventure that remembers what superhero stories look like through a kid’s eyes—imaginative, funny, and bursting with “what if?” energy. Robert Rodriguez stages the action with playful creativity, turning every oddball power into a fresh visual gag or a clever set piece, while keeping the focus on teamwork, courage, and finding your voice. The vibe is colorful, fast, and warmly sincere, the sort of movie that plays like a family game night where everyone gets a turn to be awesome. If you’re hoping for gritty realism, this isn’t that—but if you want a genuinely family-friendly crowd-pleaser that can entertain kids and leave adults smiling, it’s an easy yes.

We Can Be Heroes is clearly trying to be a bright, kid-first superhero romp—simple stakes, loud jokes, and a “teamwork wins” message that younger viewers can easily follow. The problem is it rarely rises above Saturday-morning predictability, with a lot of cheesy dialogue and “aren’t kids wacky?” humor that can feel cringy if you’re not the target age. The CGI and action have that bargain-bin shine, so adults hoping for slick spectacle or clever writing will likely get bored fast. If you’ve got very young kids who like colorful powers and easy laughs, it’ll do the job; if you’re watching without them, your time is probably better spent elsewhere.