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Superman vs The Elite [Blu-ray] (2012)

David Kaufman , George Newbern , Michael Chang  |  PG-13 |  Blu-ray
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (118 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: David Kaufman, George Newbern, Robin Atkin Downes, Pauley Perrette, Julie Wittner
  • Directors: Michael Chang
  • Writers: Joe Kelly
  • Format: Animated, Full Screen, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: June 12, 2012
  • Digital Copy Expiration Date: June 12, 2014 (Click here for more information)
  • Run Time: 74 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (118 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B007MCSV1O
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,208 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Based on Joe Kelly's Action Comics story What's So Funny About Truth, Justice & the American Way? (No. 775), Superman vs. the Elite finds Superman in the unusual position of being saved rather than doing the saving. His helpers are a newly fashioned group of freelance superheroes known as the Elite, and at first glance, it looks like there might be a chance for Superman to combine forces with the telepathic Manchester Black and his fellow superheroes in the war against crime. But any hopes of partnership quickly turn into rivalry. The ruthless quartet's have-no-mercy attitude raises the question of whether the world has moved on to replace Superman and his idealistic beliefs with a new breed of heroes, ones who don't just stop wrongdoers, but deliver the ultimate judgment. The animation is only adequate in this 14th film in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies line, but the story and the voice talent make the film worth seeing. George Newbern (Superman) and Robin Atkin Downes (Manchester Black) are especially excellent in their roles, and while there are certainly some changes from the original comic, the idea that Superman's idealism and sense of morality continue to have a place in an increasingly cynical and violent world comes through loud and clear. (Ages 13 and older) --Tami Horiuchi

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The Elite, a team of super-powered antiheroes, is renowned for killing their enemies. Despite the acclaim and approval the Elite enjoy, Superman knows they are in the wrong, creating more harm than good by their methods. Tensions between them finally culminate in a mass showdown on Jupiter’s moons, when Superman is forced to prove that violence is never a positive.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Very Good Movie, Slowed By Poor Animation June 15, 2012
Format:Blu-ray
In Superman vs. The Elite, the Man of Steel faces his most daunting foe yet: public opinion. In an era where the realities of terrorism and global strife have created a cynical and hardline attitudes about the concept of "justice," Superman's idealistic optimism seems more and more outdated (both in the film, and in the real-world). So when a group of younger super-powered vigilantes known as The Elite appear on the scene, Superman is not prepared for their brutal stance against criminals - nor the resounding public approval that follows.

The greatest super hero in the world soon discovers that changing times and public opinion are not things that even his god-like powers can control. Even with the world turning away from him, Superman must find some way to win back the support of humanity, before The Elite do something truly reckless and get themselves - and/or others - killed in the process.

Superman vs. The Elite is an odd entry in the canon of DC Universe direct-to-DVD/Blu-ray animated features. On the one hand, the story (based on the Action Comics storyline "What's So Funny About Truth Justice & the American Way?") is actually one the most timely and interesting Superman tales to come along in awhile. (It certainly covers thematic ground that bears examination - as the upcoming feature-film reboot Man of Steel will attempt to do next year.)

The story works in this animated feature as well as it did on the comic book page - primarily because the writer of the comic story (Joe Kelly) also wrote this animated feature version. The plot-points - sketching the modern world and how Superman's idealism is outdated; edgy anti-heroes being more popular than classic super heroes - are all directly addressing questions that fanboys and average people alike have been asking - namely, why does Superman still matter?

With The Elite, we get an interesting antagonist - not really evil, per se, just grittier and darker than the classic superhero archetypes. There will no doubt be healthy debate amongst viewers as to whether The Elite are, or are not, the heroes we need in modern times, and whether or not Superman is the dinosaur some claim he is.

While the narrative is intriguing and well-told, the visuals in Superman vs. The Elite leave something to be desired. DC Animation has long been praised (usually in comparison to Marvel Animation) for its character designs and animation quality - but this film looks as though it had a fraction of the usual budget for a DCU animated feature. The character designs are much more cartoony, in a 1950s comic strip sort of way; the quality of movement is also fairly shoddy, which is entirely noticeable during the action scenes. Strangely enough, the film looks like "Superman: The Nickelodeon Version," even though it's dealing with mature material and themes. Blu-ray viewing will only make these discrepancies more apparent.

The voicework in the film is pretty solid, with Superman being voiced by George Newbern - who has been doing animated Superman since the Justice League days in the early 2000s. NCIS star Pauley Perrette has a pretty good go at playing Lois Lane, while The Elite are suitably voiced by some talented character actors - including voice work veteran Robin Atkin Downes, who voices the group's leader, Manchester Black. (He was also the ship computer in Prometheus, the "soccer announcer" in Battleship, and has done voice work in more video games than I'm willing to count).

All in all, Superman vs. The Elite is a Superman flick that's actually interesting to watch for intellectual reasons, but won't blow you away in terms of visual splendor or action. In that sense it's an easy recommend to those who maybe haven't been able to connect with the character in a long time (Batman crowd, looking at you); though it may be less satisfying to the hardcore fans, who already know why they love Big Blue.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Superman vs. The Animation June 16, 2012
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Along with many other reviewers, I found the biggest flaw with this movie to be the animation. The entire time I was watching it I couldn't help but think Superman should make a trip to the dentist because of his ridiculously oversized (or swollen) jaw. The story seemed to cover too serious a topic for such a "cartoony" animation style. Watching the credits it's very obvious that the animation was done entirely in Asia, so I'm guessing it was a studio that typically handles Japanese anime.

Aside from the animation the story was very good. It puts Superman in a modern day setting and poses the question, "Is capital punishment out of the question when it will save the lives of innocents in the future?" How many times have the villains been captured, jailed, and escaped or been released only to cause more damage and kill more innocent people? It gives you a good look to see if Superman's non-lethal approach of subduing and again imprisoning the villain are indeed the right way to handle the situation in a modern-day world in the eyes of all the people he's there to protect.

If you can get past the animation I highly recommend watching it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Deconstructing Warren Ellis March 3, 2013
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I've always enjoyed comic author Warren Ellis' work. His voice was new, jaded, and cynical - in a world where superheroes were black and white, Ellis was a dark shade of gray. I collected issues of Stormwatch and Planetary, both of which reinforced Ellis' ethos: the inherent evil of corporations, a corrupt America, and a selfish nature of humanity. This is the new world of superheroes: global, amoral, and casually violent with their power. All of this is critical in appreciating "Superman vs. the Elite," which is Joe Kelly's response to Ellis' jaded world view. And what better vehicle to defend the American Way than with Superman?

"Superman vs. the Elite" is an animated version of the comic that answered this question, "What's so Funny About Truth, Justice & the American Way?" The Elite consists of superheroes that play at the level of Superman: super-psychic Manchester Black (Robin Atkin Downes), energy-absorbing bruiser Coldcast (Catero Colbert), oversexed bioform Menagerie (Melissa Disney), and monster-summoning magician The Hat (Andrew Kishino). Black is a Brit (he wears a Union Jack shirt - actually, it's a tattoo!) who has little respect for anyone, including Superman. But the methods of his Elite team soon become globally renowned for their methods against Bialyan "terrorists."

It's not hard to see echoes of 9/11 and the War on Terror lurking on the fringes of this philosophical argument between justice and the ends justifying the means. Superman (George Newbern, reprising his role from the DC Animated Universe) at first tries to get along with these newcomers, leading them with tactics he's earned as a seasoned superhero. It doesn't last.

The Elite believes in torture and murder to get the job done - and their methods are soon endorsed by the world in the face of endless war. It's not long before Superman is forced to defend first his ethos, then himself when psychotic villain the Atomic Skull (Dee Bradley Baker) escapes from a justice system Superman endorses, only to kill again.

What makes "Superman vs. The Elite" so interesting is that it's not afraid to play on a higher level. Superman endorses a cheesy cartoon because it spreads his message, just as The Elite ensure that their every move is telecast to the world. This is a war of ideas that just happens to be settled with fisticuffs.

If you're not aware of the dichotomy between old and superhero styles, "Superman vs. The Elite" seems like a curious detour for an iconic character. The Elite are powerful enough that it's hard to believe they've never crossed paths with Superman before. But if you can accept that they're a foil for Superman to test his super-brand, this is a very compelling entry in a grim-and-gritty world defined by Batman ethics.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A great Superman film.
Superman vs. The Elite is a great Superman film. Lots of suspense in the film, especially with Superman choosing on whether it's right to kill someone or not. Read more
Published 11 days ago by JParks
5.0 out of 5 stars Good movie.
I like superhero movies and tv shows. The movie was written well, and had good graphics. I look forward to seeing more movies like this in the future.
Published 20 days ago by kyle brown
2.0 out of 5 stars Superman has changed
What have they done to Superman? This film deviates from the usual superhero formula towards imitating live action movies, by including heaps of street talk, villians with horrible... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Carolyn
5.0 out of 5 stars You will not regret owning this!
This movie truly captures what Superman is. You will not regret at all owning this. I just hope people in the future take Superman's advice to heed from this movie. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Avid
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Superman Story to Date.
Superman vs. The Elite is what a Superman story should be. The animation is great, the story is perfect, and the voice acting is wonderful. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. Anderson
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Excellent film better than most live action productions. DC animated continues to bring high quality animated movies, Good job not as good as the Batman animated movies.
Published 1 month ago by Sebastian Ossa
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth Watching
While not the greatest of the animated dcu offerings this full length feature explores the well tread ground of whether superman's often mocked "boy scout" non-lethal... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Craig C
4.0 out of 5 stars Good flick
always enjoy the superman videos. it's nice to see the new story lines. the elite is an interesting thought. looking for the next flick.
Published 2 months ago by Whybesane
4.0 out of 5 stars Another solid animated flick by DC
DC animation is just crushing Marvel in this deparment. DC shows how committed Superman is to his values, and how strong he is within those values. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Niko Pamboukas
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome story
This movie is great. It shows you what would happen if Superman ever decided to handle criminals in the manner that they deserve.
Published 2 months ago by DCFarcus
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