Project Power doesn't try to build a massive cinematic universe; instead, it delivers a punchy, 1080p-ready spectacle that is perfect for a weekend movie night. If you missed it during its initial release, it’s well worth a watch for the chemistry between the leads and the unique "super-pill" concept.
A former soldier on a desperate mission to find his kidnapped daughter.
While critics at Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb noted that the film occasionally leans into action clichés, they praised the "show, don't tell" execution and the central performances.
What if you could have five minutes of pure, unadulterated superpower? The catch? You have no idea what that power will be until you take the pill. You might become bulletproof, or you might simply... explode.
Directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, the film moves away from the shiny skyscrapers of typical Marvel or DC movies and lands us in the humid, rain-slicked streets of New Orleans. The visual style is vibrant and "neon-drenched," creating an atmosphere that feels more like a crime thriller than a traditional caper. The story follows three unlikely allies:
Project Power (2020) - IMDb
This is the high-stakes premise of (released in Italy as Potenza del progetto ), a film that injected fresh adrenaline into the superhero landscape when it debuted on Netflix in 2020. A New Orleans Noir with a Sci-Fi Twist
Project Power doesn't try to build a massive cinematic universe; instead, it delivers a punchy, 1080p-ready spectacle that is perfect for a weekend movie night. If you missed it during its initial release, it’s well worth a watch for the chemistry between the leads and the unique "super-pill" concept.
A former soldier on a desperate mission to find his kidnapped daughter.
While critics at Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb noted that the film occasionally leans into action clichés, they praised the "show, don't tell" execution and the central performances.
What if you could have five minutes of pure, unadulterated superpower? The catch? You have no idea what that power will be until you take the pill. You might become bulletproof, or you might simply... explode.
Directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, the film moves away from the shiny skyscrapers of typical Marvel or DC movies and lands us in the humid, rain-slicked streets of New Orleans. The visual style is vibrant and "neon-drenched," creating an atmosphere that feels more like a crime thriller than a traditional caper. The story follows three unlikely allies:
Project Power (2020) - IMDb
This is the high-stakes premise of (released in Italy as Potenza del progetto ), a film that injected fresh adrenaline into the superhero landscape when it debuted on Netflix in 2020. A New Orleans Noir with a Sci-Fi Twist
