With superheroes bringing in big bucks at the box office, Mattel has decided to attempt bringing their fan-favorite property MAX STEEL to theaters. In the new trailer below, you’ll see some familiar tropes, but it looks like they’re attempting to make a more family-friendly take on the superhero story archetype. There’s elements of Iron Man, Spider-Man and something like Tron in there, but the big question is whether or not audiences will be accepting of a superhero character that is not Marvel or DC related. While I’ve been somewhat familiar with Max Steel, I admittedly knew so little about it I was kind of surprised to hear it was being made into a live action movie. It also seems like they’ve skewed a little older than expected in the casting, as the main kid looks more like someone graduating high school rather than someone just starting it. The film stars Ben Winchell, Maria Bello, Ana Villafane, Josh Brener (as the voice of Steel) and Andy Garcia (as Dr. Miles Edwards). It’s directed by Stewart Hendler from a screenplay by Christopher Yost. Take a look at the trailer below and give us your thoughts in the comments.
16-year old MAX MCGRATH has just moved to a new town – and is desperately trying to fit in – when he discovers his body can generate the universe’s most powerful energy. Unbeknown to Max, a slightly rebellious and hilarious techno-organic extraterrestrial named Steel has been keeping an eye on him, hungry for his super-human energy. When they finally meet, they discover that together they form MAX STEEL, a superhero possessing powerful strength beyond anything in our world. These two unlikely friends soon find themselves hunted by sinister forces who want to control Max’s powers, as well as an unstoppable enemy from another galaxy.
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
