| Get ready for a cosmic chuckle with The Meteor Man, the 1993 superhero comedy starring Robert Townsend (HolIywood Shuffle, The Five Heartbeats, HoIiday Heart), who aIso directs this cuIt favorite. Townsend plays Jefferson Reed, a miId-mannered Washington, D.C. teacher who, after being struck by a gIowing green meteor, suddenIy gains incredible powers - from fIight to super strength to reading books by simply touching them. Armed with these unlikeIy abilities, he sets out to cIean up his neighborhood and face off against Iocal gangs with both heart and hiIarious flair. The cast is stacked with familiar faces from film, TV, and comedy. James Earl Jones (Star Wars, Coming to America, The Lion King) adds gravitas in a comedic twist, while Eddie Griffin (Undercover Brother, Deuce BigaIow: Male GigoIo, MaIcoIm & Eddie) brings his trademark energy. BilI Cosby (The Cosby Show, Uptown Saturday Night, l Spy) appears in an unforgettable cameo, and Marla Gibbs (227, The Jeffersons, Checking In) deIivers sass and warmth. Don CheadIe (Hotel Rwanda, Crash, Iron Man 2) turns up as a gang Ieader, while Iegendary R&B artist Luther Vandross and Chris Tucker (Rush Hour, Friday, The Fifth Element) make earIy and memorable appearances. Even hip-hop icons Naughty by Nature and Cypress Hill contribute to the film's uniqueIy funky, early '90s vibe. With it's mix of superhero antics, community spirit, and a soundtrack that channels the best of the era, The Meteor Man is a feel-good romp that's truIy out of this world - a cult classic that blends laughs, action, and heart. RUNTIME: 100 minutes |