This sequel to SUPERARGO VERSUS DIABOLICUS offers up more of the same comic-book style craziness, with everyone's favourite red spandex-wearing hero going up against some of the cheesiest "monsters" you're ever likely to see in a movie, Italian or not: robot-men (for some reason referred to throughout as "giants", even though they're not), complete with computer-style sound effects and antenna sticking out of their heads. These robot-men stump around and kill people simply by whacking them with their fists, so they're not exactly the world's most sophisticated fighters. The action sequences in which our hero Superargo battles the robot minions are poorly-choreographed but a hoot to watch, with exaggerated moves and hilarious comic-book style punches and kicks. These automatons remind me of the monsters in the madcap Mexican monster fest NEUTRON VS. THE DEATH ROBOTS except a lot cheesier and sillier-looking, and therefore more fun.
This time Superargo has been developing his latent psychic energy with the help of an Indian friend, which gives him the ability to leap incredible heights and move and destroy objects with his mind alone. Otherwise it's business as usual as our hero takes time out from fighting crime to flirt with a few ladies and go a few rounds in the wrestling ring. Once again there's a welcome emphasis on comedy which makes things a lot easier to handle, and the interesting cast includes Guy Madison as the chief bad guy and Giovanni Cianfriglia (who returns from the first film) as the mighty man himself, Superargo. The plot is about as clichéd and familiar as one might expect, with bank jobs, police investigation, the hero's girlfriend getting hypnotised into attempting to kill him, and lots of other stuff you will have probably seen before if you're a fan of the Eurospy or crime genre.
The good bits include a robot-man getting speared to the wall and later disappearing spookily, Superargo's modified "killer car" which knocks down and impales the bad guys in a wooded clearing (lots of scenes take place in the woods, perhaps betraying the low budget nature of the production), the robot-men getting electrocuted when Superargo lifts an electricity pole Hercules-style and drops it on top of them, Superargo and his Indian friend escaping from a room of kiler gas by levitating into the air to avoid it (luckily, the gas is heavier than air!); there's even a pit of quick sand hanging around (in the Italian woods!) for our bad guy to conveniently fall into.
SUPERARGO AND THE FACELESS GIANTS is an inherently fun film with an action-packed plot that never stops moving or surprising us with cool moments. In many ways this packs together the very best of the short-lived Eurospy genre with a cool jazzy score, which is very '60s in nature, fast cars, and beautiful Italian women who go easy on the eye. Not to mention the endless fights, shootings and bizarre comic-book style action helpings which greatly add to the film's sense of childish fun and atmosphere. An Italian rarity well worth seeking out for the genre fan, because it really does offer up an enjoyable - not to mention unforgettable! - viewing experience, and an excellent double bill with the first in the series.
This time Superargo has been developing his latent psychic energy with the help of an Indian friend, which gives him the ability to leap incredible heights and move and destroy objects with his mind alone. Otherwise it's business as usual as our hero takes time out from fighting crime to flirt with a few ladies and go a few rounds in the wrestling ring. Once again there's a welcome emphasis on comedy which makes things a lot easier to handle, and the interesting cast includes Guy Madison as the chief bad guy and Giovanni Cianfriglia (who returns from the first film) as the mighty man himself, Superargo. The plot is about as clichéd and familiar as one might expect, with bank jobs, police investigation, the hero's girlfriend getting hypnotised into attempting to kill him, and lots of other stuff you will have probably seen before if you're a fan of the Eurospy or crime genre.
The good bits include a robot-man getting speared to the wall and later disappearing spookily, Superargo's modified "killer car" which knocks down and impales the bad guys in a wooded clearing (lots of scenes take place in the woods, perhaps betraying the low budget nature of the production), the robot-men getting electrocuted when Superargo lifts an electricity pole Hercules-style and drops it on top of them, Superargo and his Indian friend escaping from a room of kiler gas by levitating into the air to avoid it (luckily, the gas is heavier than air!); there's even a pit of quick sand hanging around (in the Italian woods!) for our bad guy to conveniently fall into.
SUPERARGO AND THE FACELESS GIANTS is an inherently fun film with an action-packed plot that never stops moving or surprising us with cool moments. In many ways this packs together the very best of the short-lived Eurospy genre with a cool jazzy score, which is very '60s in nature, fast cars, and beautiful Italian women who go easy on the eye. Not to mention the endless fights, shootings and bizarre comic-book style action helpings which greatly add to the film's sense of childish fun and atmosphere. An Italian rarity well worth seeking out for the genre fan, because it really does offer up an enjoyable - not to mention unforgettable! - viewing experience, and an excellent double bill with the first in the series.