Secret Headquarters

This film is a family-friendly superhero adventure that ultimately feels dull and uninspired, despite its promising premise. The movie centers on a group of children who discover the world's most powerful hero's secret lair, but rather than offering an exciting spectacle, it suffers from uninspired imagery, lifeless characters, and trite plot. The story lacks emotional depth and world-building to make the stakes feel real, and the VFX and production design appear cheap in comparison to even older children's movies. Given the actors involved and producer Jerry Bruckheimer's support, adults will probably find it boring and derivative, despite the fact that younger audiences might appreciate the flashy action and kid-centric humor.

Staff:

Directed by: Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman

Screenplay by: Christopher L. Yost, Josh Koenigsberg, Henry Joost, and Ariel Schulman

Story by: Christopher L. Yost

Produced by: Jerry Bruckheimer, Chad Oman, and Orlee-Rose Strauss

Starring: Owen Wilson, Walker Scobell, Jesse Williams, Keith L. Williams, Momona Tamada, Abby James Witherspoon, Kezii Curtis, Charles Melton, and Michael Peña.

Cinematography: Larry Fong

Edited by: Gregory Plotkin

Music by: Lorne Balfe

Production companies: Paramount Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films

Distributed by: Paramount+

Release date: August 12, 2022

Running time: 104 minutes