Twitter divided over Sylvester Stallone's Samaritan

Sylvester Stallone's much-awaited superhero flick, Samaritan, has hit Amazon Prime Video. Directed by Julius Avery, the movie tells the story of an old superhero, believed to have died decades ago, who returns to fight crimes in his city.

It also stars Javon Walton and Pilou Asbæk in pivotal roles. Fans on Twitter have shared mixed reviews, with one user saying that the film ''doesn't traverse new territory within the superhero landscape.''

With that said, keep reading to find out what fans have to say about Sylvester Stallone's new superhero movie.

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Sylvester Stallone's Samaritan leaves fans polarized

Several fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts on Sylvester Stallone's latest film, Samaritan. While some said that the film was quite entertaining, others said that it did not live up to its expectations. Take a look at some of the reactions on Twitter to Samaritan:

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Some mentioned that parts of the film were good and praised its ambitions to break free from the conventional superhero genre tropes, but criticized its second-half.

Some users were extremely critical of the film, calling it one of the worst superhero films ever and criticizing its plot twists.

Twitter seems polarized over Samaritan. The film has generated massive hype and fans have been eagerly looking forward to its release on Amazon Prime Video. It is currently available for streaming on the platform.

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A quick look at Samaritan plot, trailer, and cast

A boy named Sam Cleary begins to suspect that his mysterious neighbor is actually a superhero who's believed to have died in a battle more than two decades back. The official synopsis of the series, according to Amazon, reads:

''Thirteen-year-old Sam Cleary (Javon “Wanna” Walton) suspects that his mysteriously reclusive neighbor Mr. Smith (Sylvester Stallone) is actually the legendary vigilante Samaritan, who was reported dead 25 years ago."

The synopsis continues:

"With crime on the rise and the city on the brink of chaos, Sam makes it his mission to coax his neighbor out of hiding to save the city from ruin.''

The official trailer for the film offers a glimpse of the grim tone that fans of the superhero genre might find surprising. It promises a unique experience, unlike anything else in the genre.

It also showcases a few stunning action sequences from the film. Overall, viewers can look forward to an entertaining and character-driven superhero flick that's expected to deliver both substance and style in equal measure.

The movie features the iconic Sylvester Stallone in the titular role, who looks in fine form in the trailer. His raw charisma and brooding looks dominate the trailer as he rolls back the years, acing action scenes with utmost ease. Fans of the actor will have an absolute blast watching the film.

Starring alongside Stallone is young Javon Walton as Sam Cleary. Walton is best known for his performances in HBO's Euphoria and Utopia. The movie also features Pilou Asbæk as Cyrus.

Asbæk is best known for portraying the role of Kasper in the acclaimed Danish political drama, Borgen. Apart from the aforementioned actors, the movie also stars several others in prominent roles, including Moisés Arias, Martin Starr, and Dascha Polanco.

You can watch the movie on Amazon Prime Video.