Question 1

Which two Robert Townsend superhero movies share a cast member from The Jeffersons?

Accepted Answer

This is the second movie directed by Robert Townsend where he also starred as a superhero, after The Meteor Man (1993). In this film, his father is played by Sherman Hemsley, while in Meteor Man, his mother was played by Marla Gibbs, both from The Jeffersons.

Question 2

Why are adults harder to hypnotize in this film?

Accepted Answer

Adults' minds are fully developed, making them less malleable than children. The hypnotic program needed refinement to work on adults, and any distraction breaks the hold.

Question 3

What superheroes exist in the reality of this film?

Accepted Answer

Superman, Spider-Man, and Green Hornet exist as heroes. Grandpa dislikes Superman for being called 'Man of Steel' while he is 'Steel Condor'. Spider-Man and his wife had dinner with Grandpa and Grandma off-screen, and Green Hornet attended Scott's birthday.

Question 4

What is a side effect of aging on superpowers in this film?

Accepted Answer

Powers can weaken with old age. Grandpa cannot fly faster than a car and is late to the fight as a result.

Question 5

What does Grandma mock about superhero costumes in this film?

Accepted Answer

Grandma quips she isn't fixing Grandpa's clothes after his super suit reveal, mocking how heroes wear costumes under civilian clothes and risk damaging them when taking them off too fast.

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