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Superman: Doomsday (2007)

Adam Baldwin , Anne Heche  |  PG-13 |  DVD
3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (323 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Adam Baldwin, Anne Heche, James Marsters
  • Format: NTSC, Widescreen, Closed-captioned, Dolby, Animated, Color
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: September 18, 2007
  • Run Time: 75 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (323 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000PE0G0A
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,993 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Superman: Doomsday" on IMDb

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It doesn't have the drama of the comic book story nor the characters. James D'amario  |  81 reviewers made a similar statement
This was a pretty good movie and the fight scenes were awesome. C. Fuente  |  34 reviewers made a similar statement
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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but could have been great October 23, 2007
Format:DVD
There's good stuff to recommend in this DVD, but there are some awfully big caveats I feel one should know before buying:

1.) Straight-to-video titles rarely have the production values of theatrical animated releases, so know going in that the animation is no great shakes - a notch above the latest Superman and Justice League shows on Kids WB!, but not a huge step up by any means. There are some inspired moments of animation, but they are few and far between.

2.) Don't be taken in by the "PG-13" rating. I suppose slapping "PG-13" on it works to WB/DC's advantage, suggesting the movie is a "hard" Superman story that attracts the fanboys. But while it does contain some language, violence and themes that you'd never see on the Animated Series on TV, in relation to what you see in theatrical films, this is squarely "PG" all the way.

3.) There is no way they could cram in everything from the Death/Rebirth of Superman storylines into a 90-minute film. I doubt they could effectively squeeze it all into a 3-hour film. So there's no Justice League getting whupped by Doomsday, no Supergirl or "heroic" Lex Luthor II, no Steel or Superboy, no Cyborg and Mongul colluding to destroy Coast City. No Kryptonian War-Suit.

If you go in with all that in mind, the film isn't so bad. IMHO, they did a good job of condensing the essentials of the storyline into a single digestible story. Those who strive for continuity with the comic books need not apply. They did manage to include things like the Eradicator (kinda), how Metropolis deals with the absence of Superman, the pain of Lois and Martha not being able to grieve openly, Clark being resusicated in the Fortress, the black suit and long hair, and the issue of whether Metropolis would be better served by boy-scout Superman, or a darker, more violent protector. So it's not a total break with the comic storyline.

Some of the dialogue is cringe-inducing, and I really didn't like Anne Heche as Lois. I've always found her voice to be a bit grating. But I really enjoyed Adam Baldwin as Clark/Supes. There's a great scene with the film's version of the Eradicator, where he rescues a cat from a tree and talks about "sweating the small stuff". Watch for it - one of the best parts of the film.

The animation was really a bit of a let-down - given how far in advance they'd been hyping this release, I really was hoping for something a good bit better than an episode of the TV show. So I couldn't give this four stars. Still, I would have given it 3.5 if I could have, as the overall narrative is pretty solid.

If you really like the Animated Series, and/or really want to see a movie-like translation of the Death of Superman storyline, pick this up. All others might be advised to rent and watch before buying.
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37 of 41 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars When a Superman dies... September 9, 2008
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The first in a line of straight to DVD animated features adapted from classic DC stories, Superman: Doomsday re-tells the much maligned Death of Superman saga from the early 90's in animated form, and despite what many of the negative reviews here say otherwise, it works. The Man of Steel (voiced by Serenity's Adam Baldwin) is in love with Lois Lane (voiced quite stiffly by Anne Heche) and both are enjoying their relationship, until his world is rocked by the arrival of the murderous creature Doomsday, who is inadvertantly let loose by Lex Luthor (Buffy the Vampire Slayer's James "Spike" Marsters). If you've read the comics, you know what happens next, but the animated feature wisely ignores the Reign of the Supermen part of the arc, in place of an imposter created by Luthor, which results in an apocalyptic showdown. Being the first in a line of newly animated features, don't go into this expecting something among the lines of the DC animated series' that had come before it. The animation itself looks similar to what we've seen before (veteran animator Bruce Timm is heavily involved here), but the tone is noticibly different. The voice acting is solid (Marsters is magnificent as Luthor, while Baldwin is servicable as Superman) and the action is nicely orchestrated as well, all of which makes Superman: Doomsday an animated treat. This new two-disc edition has a few new features, including episodes from the underrated 90's Superman animated series, but there isn't anything else here that really warrants getting double-dipped for.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but not what I remember... September 20, 2007
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I read the book/graphic novel over ten years ago, if I remember. This isn't much like that at all. Superman fights something called Doomsday and dies, then comes back to life. That's about all that remains of the original story.
Gone are the side stories about Superboy and Steel, which were very cool IMHO. Gone also is the interesting story about how Superman came back to life. The mechanics behind how he does so in this DVD are completely different, from what I recall.
Not bad for a fun hour's watching, but don't expect this to be like the original story.
I wish they'd have made the movie of it like they'd planned :(
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great film
It's a loose adaptation of the Death of Superman, the Funeral, the Four Supermen, and the Return. I honestly loved the story of the comics better, but it was still cool to see it... Read more
Published 16 days ago by JParks
1.0 out of 5 stars Cheesiness at it's best
I watched the trailer before I rented this and was I fooled. Instead of the cool animated film I was expecting I received something meant for an adolescent. Read more
Published 29 days ago by EvanC15
3.0 out of 5 stars It's okay
I thought this movie would be different, but it was still okay. I'm really into superheroes too. Oh well *sigh*.
Published 1 month ago by Fox
4.0 out of 5 stars dvd
good service on time mailing plays good work well well well well well well well well well well well well
Published 2 months ago by JAMES H COLLIER JR
5.0 out of 5 stars ACTION PACKED
If u are a SUP fan, then this is a MUST BUY! STR8 UP! smooth animation, quality music,great story , beside the fact it is different from the book. CLASSIC!
Published 3 months ago by K.A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Superman Doomsday Movie
This was sent to my son who lives in another state, but he loves it and has watched it more than once. Read more
Published 3 months ago by CGSandsJr
2.0 out of 5 stars Lacked drama
This animation lacked the intensity the death of Superman should have. The art in my opinion was stiff and angular. Read more
Published 3 months ago by magic fingers
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie!!!
This was another awesome animated feature from DC! The animation is great, the storyline (although different from the original comic) is compelling and able to stand on its own. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sheepdog
4.0 out of 5 stars Product Review
Good Movie. This is just my opinion and I'm writing this because in order to leave a review I must have a certain amount of words in my review. Really!!! AYFKM. Jusy Saying.
Published 4 months ago by Tracy S Tytler
2.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, with an obvious lack of thought.
There are so many plot holes and gaps in logic that this cartoon was made unenjoyable for the most part. Read more
Published 4 months ago by OkinawanMatt
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Where were you when Superman died?
Christopher W. Cooper said "Adults who like this crap need to grow up."

Wow, that's the most childish thing I've read on here, well done sir. It seems to me that you're the one who needs to grow up, douchebag. Glad you took the time to come on a SUPERMAN message board and post that.... Read more
Jun 24, 2008 by J. Exum |  See all 5 posts
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Spanish Subs or Dubs?
Regarding this particular Superman movie, it is quite probable Warner Brothers did include a Spanish subtitled format on it. They have done so for almost each and every DVD release animated or live action.
Personally I have grown to hate Spanish dubs for many reasons:

1-Script translations are... Read more
Sep 17, 2007 by E. Ocasio |  See all 3 posts
Lex creates Doomsday!?!
From the clips I saw doomsday was suggested to come from out of space.
Sep 5, 2007 by David L. Lee |  See all 7 posts
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