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Superman: Doomsday
2007 75 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★6.7
Action, Animation, Science Fiction
Director: Lauren Montgomery, Bruce Timm, Brandon Vietti
📖 Based on the novel
«The Death of Superman»
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Description
When LexCorp accidentally unleashes a murderous creature, Superman meets his greatest challenge as a champion. Based on the "The Death of Superman" storyline that appeared in DC Comics' publications in the 1990s.
Budget:
$3.5M
Starring
Adam Baldwin
Actor
Anne Heche
Actor
James Marsters
Actor
John DiMaggio
Actor
Awards
1 win.
Key opinion
Superman: Doomsday is generally regarded as a competent yet uneven adaptation of a landmark comic arc. While the film succeeds in its dynamic action sequences and emotional exploration of the hero's death, it suffers from inconsistent character designs and narrative shortcuts that frustrate fans of the source material.
| action | The film excels in delivering high-stakes, visually dynamic combat sequences that effectively showcase the destructive power of Doomsday. | |
| Score | The musical score successfully evokes the appropriate emotional weight and mirrors the classic, heroic themes of the character. | |
| Adaptation | The adaptation streamlines and alters the original comic narrative, resulting in a loss of depth and a failure to include key canonical elements. | |
| Production | Character designs are widely criticized for being unappealing or inconsistent, with some viewers finding Superman and supporting cast members look aged or unnatural. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split; some appreciate the focus on the emotional aftermath, while others feel the structure sags significantly in the middle after a front-loaded spectacle. | |
| Screenplay | Viewers are divided on the screenplay's narrative logic; some find the exploration of legacy and grief poignant, while others point to glaring plot holes and unconvincing character motivations. |