My Boyfriend Is a Superhero!? Review: A Bold Experiment!

My Boyfriend Is a Superhero!? is an ambitious blend of sci-fi spectacle, animated rom-com flourishes, and espionage thriller mechanics, all guided by the creative solo vision of Hooroo Jackson. Set within a heightened version of New York City where corporate secrecy, heroism, and AI intersect, the film follows a secretary whose quiet professional routine is shattered by her discovery that her billionaire employer moonlights as a masked vigilante.

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With a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes, the film positions itself at the crossroads of multiple genres, drawing stylistic inspiration from 1960s spy cinema and the buoyant romantic energy of 1980s animated love stories. It stands as Jackson’s latest experiment with AI-driven filmmaking, featuring fully generated visuals, soundtrack, editing, and performance work.

The story centers on Abigail, a responsible yet unassuming office worker who becomes entangled in a web of secret identities, global stakes, and an AI network determined to secure control over society. Once she learns the truth about her boss, her role shifts from filing paperwork to dodging conspiracies that involve three powerful mega corporations and a system designed to manipulate humanity through technological advancement.

As Abigail navigates coded messages, rooftop escapes, and whispered surveillance, what begins as an office romance setup soon expands into a conflict that questions the ethics of power, the sincerity of heroism, and the future of human autonomy in a world where machines act beyond their programming.

Beginning with the aspects I found interesting in this film, what truly sets it apart is Jackson’s “choose your protagonist” format. The viewer is asked to select between two different versions of Abigails before watching, creating a dual narrative experience that alters tone, lighting, performance style, and emotion while keeping plot events identical.

Across its technical landscape, there is a clear leap forward compared to Jackson’s earlier A Very Long Carriage Ride. The animation feels more polished, character movement more controlled, and the neon noir framing reads with greater intention and depth. The AI textures are smoother and the lighting design has improved, giving the film cohesive visuals.

Still, the storytelling flow struggles to keep pace with its technological ambition. Scenes often cut too abruptly, landing us in new environments with little connective rhythm. The editing rushes through major beats as if the film is always eager to get to its next revelation, and that uneven pacing disrupts viewing engagement.

With a structure already split into two protagonist lenses, the movie would have benefited from a steadier editorial hand. There is nothing wrong with leaning heavily into AI creation, but refinement through human intervention could have guided transitions, shaped pauses, and allowed emotional beats to breathe.

In the end, My Boyfriend Is a Superhero!? stands as a bold experiment that pushes the boundaries of audience agency in animated filmmaking. Its dual-Abigail system invites us to become active interpreters rather than passive consumers, and its fully AI-crafted world showcases just how far Jackson has pushed low budget innovation.

While the narrative rhythm often stumbles and the editing can feel too fragmented to support its genre density, the ambition of the project remains impressive. Jackson’s pursuit to redefine how films are made and how viewers participate in their meaning results in a work that is imperfect but forward looking.

‘My Boyfriend Is a Superhero!?’ Rating – 2.75/5