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The Death of Superman
2018 81 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★7.6
Science Fiction, Animation, Action, Drama
Director: Jake Castorena, Sam Liu
📖 Based on the novel
«The Death of Superman»
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Description
When a hulking monster arrives on Earth and begins a mindless rampage, the Justice League is quickly called in to stop it. But it soon becomes apparent that only Superman can stand against the monstrosity.
Starring
Jerry O'Connell
Actor
Rebecca Romijn
Actor
Rainn Wilson
Actor
Rosario Dawson
Actor
Awards
1 nomination.
Key opinion
The Death of Superman is widely regarded as a superior adaptation of the iconic comic book arc, offering more emotional depth and character development than previous iterations. While some critics feel the premise has become stale through over-exposure, most agree that the film's tight focus and climactic action sequences make it a highlight of the DC animated canon.
| Theme | The film succeeds in grounding the protagonist, providing a more resonant and psychologically rich portrayal of Superman than earlier live-action versions. | |
| Pacing | The second half delivers a powerful, well-executed climactic battle that effectively captures the stakes of the original comic. | |
| Production | The animation quality is consistently criticized as being poor and uninspired, despite a decent color palette. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the narrative originality are split; some appreciate the character-focused adaptation of a classic story, while others find the premise itself to be a tired and repetitive cliché. | |
| Runtime | The runtime is viewed as a point of contention; some praise the tight, purposeful pacing, while others argue it is insufficient for smooth transitions and adequate world-building. |