Directed by: Robert Olsen and Dan Berk Featuring: Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, Jacob Batalon, Ray Nicholson, Evan Hengst, Matt Walsh, Betty Gabriel Although certain elements of NOVOCAINE afdah may resemble a superhero narrative, the film does not fully embrace that direction as one might anticipate. Nathan Caine remains largely within the confines of the awkward, lonely character archetype, and his confrontations with others are consistently clumsy, revealing that he is often outmatched, despite having some advantages. The film takes its time to delve into the romantic subplot between Nathan and Sherry, presenting it for an extended period, akin to a romantic comedy that subtly sets the stage for deeper developments. When the action sequences commence, the pace quickens significantly, shifting towards broader comedic elements and occasionally intense gore. It could nearly qualify as a horror film if it ventured a bit further, and at times, I found myself wishing it had taken bo...