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Superman Returns

Superman Returns

2006
Sci-fi, Fantasy
2h 34m
After a long visit to the lost remains of the planet Krypton, the Man of Steel returns to earth to become the peoples savior once again and reclaim the love of Lois Lane. (imdb)

Directed by:

Bryan Singer

Screenwriter:

Bryan Singer, Dan Harris, Michael Dougherty

Starring:

Kevin Spacey, Kal Penn, Parker Posey, Eva Marie Saint, Kate Bosworth, Sam Huntington, James Marsden, Frank Langella, Noel Neill, Brandon Routh

Franchise:

Superman

Genres:

Sci-fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure

Countries:

Australia, USA

Languages:

English, French, German
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Superman Returns

2006
Sci-fi, Fantasy
2h 34m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 09 Jan 2017
78
39th
This movie has exactly one decent action scene. One. In a 2 1/2-hour movie. So if you ever wonder why Man of Steel had such constant, over-the-top mayhem and destruction... here's your answer.
Rated 09 Jan 2017
eveeluneveelun
Rated 14 Aug 2007
67
35th
Routh is more than adequate as Superman, but his infatuation for Lois seems quite inexplicable here. There are a number of odd and implausible moments (even within the comic book world), as well. Overall entertaining and very polished, but I wish Singer had rescued X3 from Ratner and Kinberg rather than spend his efforts on this project.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
whomperizewhomperize
Rated 02 Dec 2006
53
39th
Some things were right, but too much went wrong. I felt like nothing happened over 150 minutes. And this movie proves the long-asked observational dilemma with Superman movies: He's just not that interesting of a character. He was extremely dull for this one, and there wasn't enough action, and way too much cheesy love garbage.
Rated 02 Dec 2006
paxtonPaxton
Rated 07 Apr 2012
48
18th
He lifts stuff. He's the ultimate superhero and all they have him do is lift stuff.
Rated 07 Apr 2012
davidbDavidB
Rated 07 Oct 2009
40
3rd
Q:How can you make a film about a man who can fly, has super-strength and fires lasers from his eyes dull?............. A:Get Bryan Singer to direct it.
Rated 07 Oct 2009
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
89th
Director Bryan Singer brilliantly mixes the new and the old with Superman Returns. It's true to the originals, but it has dropped the camp and gone for more depth. Real and surreal are blended together and aided by a superbly chosen cast, to make a Superman that, even with his awesome power and alien origin, is very human. Its only problem is that it may not be as memorable as the first Superman, but either way, Returns is definitely a fantastic new beginning for the Man of Steel. Awesome!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
headwoundHeadwound
Rated 30 Aug 2013
30
42nd
Not really a Superman movie. Fact. There's no punching or superfights at all. Just some dude in a cape that lifts things and gets shot in the eye in slow motion. He's a little creepy too, watching children and women from outside of windows. The Lex Luthor is a property shark who wants land. The soundtrack is the best part, because it makes you THINK you're watching Superman, but in the end you're watching Days of Our Kryptonian Lives.
Rated 30 Aug 2013
kavuKavu
Rated 19 Oct 2008
64
36th
The action is everything you could wish for but the acting could be better and part of the script is just horrible.
Rated 19 Oct 2008
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
81st
A fine escape from the campiness the series had been mired in for 20+ years. Not perfect by any means, but there were a couple of goosebump inducing moments.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
djrossdjross
Rated 18 Oct 2012
30
12th
A man learns to accept the doubtful paternity of his (adoptive) child while the apparent biological father escapes the burdens of parenthood and flies off on loftier pursuits. Though the filmmakers took the Donner/Lester version as their template, they have upped the scale (via so-so CGI) and the drama but lost the tongue-in-cheek liveliness of the earlier films. The main effect is to generate nostalgia for Kidder, Hackman and Reeve. There's really nothing interesting about the idea of Superman.
Rated 18 Oct 2012
colinzealukColinzealuk
Rated 14 Jan 2012
53
14th
Given that Superman's basic invincibility and ability to do everything ever makes him the worst superhero ever, this film actually does reasonably with him. Spacey plays a reasonable Luther. Sadly, the relationship between Superman and Lois doesn't feel realistic thanks to a lack of chemistry and the thing with Lois' child... well, enough said.
Rated 14 Jan 2012
qvtQVT
Rated 11 Jul 2011
10
15th
wasn't about batman
Rated 11 Jul 2011
tonytheponyTonythePony
Rated 21 Dec 2008
59
29th
Tries so hard to be like the '78 version, but fails to recapture the charm or fun. The cast, shackled by emulation though it was, performed solidly. Routh had enough presence to pull off some hero poses, but his bumbling Clark Kent needs some work. Overall though, repetitive nick of time action scenes don't generate enough excitement to make up for too many stilted conversations full of repressed emotions.
Rated 21 Dec 2008
kojilessKojiless
Rated 24 Nov 2008
40
43rd
It would have been nice if Kevin Spacey had tried to act in this film. Overall, it wasn't bad, but I had forgotten 60% of the lethargic plot 10 minutes after seeing it.
Rated 24 Nov 2008
lrampartllrampartl
Rated 05 Dec 2006
78
72nd
It's a little one-dimensional and it lacks the color of the Reeve movies, but it's still tremendous fun. The movie doesn't drag at all (it is over 2 hours) except for the final 15-20 minutes. If you ever plan on seeing this, you MUST see it in theaters.
Rated 05 Dec 2006
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 24 Jun 2020
50
8th
It is as though the makers of Scary Movie & Airplane decided to make a Superman movie--only not be funny. Look, Singer obviously loves Donner's 1970's approach to a Superman film. But here he goes down that path without any understanding of the context and approach. As such, it plays like a bad Youtube fan trailer made by mashing up old movie clips. If I had a time machine I'd go back to warn people in 2005 about the future horrors of Kevin Spacey, Bryan Singer, and this film.
Rated 24 Jun 2020
hiromiyamotohiromiyamoto
Rated 06 Apr 2017
53
14th
You thought this would be a fun superhero movie for all ages? WRONG!
Rated 06 Apr 2017
jimmy_suedeJimmy Suede
Rated 08 Jan 2017
15
6th
Superman fathers a love child. He also manages to come off as a pansy despite somehow flying off with a mountain of kryptonite. The movie is a travesty to this superhero icon. Even Kevin Spacey is miscast as Lex Luthor.
Rated 08 Jan 2017
boesballboesball
Rated 14 Feb 2016
27
16th
This movie is incredibly boring and not super in the slightest
Rated 14 Feb 2016
dyannethorneDyanneThorne
Rated 26 Jan 2016
36
19th
I'll admit that I have a grudge against this movie for being the reason Singer didn't direct X-Men 3. But I think it's a bad movie in its own right. Everything is slightly off and doesn't work. Like how Lois Lane gets thrown around inside plane like a rag doll in a tumble-dryer, but without even bruising her doll-like face. Yeah, no. Don't even get me started on the kid.
Rated 26 Jan 2016
spleenspleen
Rated 27 Apr 2014
86
86th
While the effects are impressive and the acting is above average for this genre, nothing could prepare me for the hilarious awesomeness which is Jimmy Olson's expression while eating a tofu wrap.
Rated 27 Apr 2014
neonmanNeonman
Rated 14 Jul 2013
61
16th
Cheesy superhero flick. I guess that's what you get with Superman, but still. Most of the effects set-pieces are pretty hardcore and exciting.
Rated 14 Jul 2013
henrikHenrik
Rated 02 Jun 2012
40
15th
The quality of a superhero movie can often (meaning: should) be measured by the quality of its super villain. This is even more evident with a boring superhero as Superman. And Spacey's pale, bitter and insignificant Lex Luthor is far from Hackman's flamboyant, cheeky genius-trickster. Apart from that, Singer brought nothing new to Donner's take on the Superman universe.
Rated 02 Jun 2012
brandt64brandt64
Rated 20 Jun 2009
50
23rd
Superman sucks. Enough already.
Rated 20 Jun 2009
spookymaskSpookyMask
Rated 04 Jun 2009
60
35th
Watch Superman fight against his greatest foe to date! Being a responsible parent.
Rated 04 Jun 2009
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 18 Dec 2008
64
49th
Should be called Superman Catches Stuff, as he doesn't throw a punch in the whole movie. The story takes a few questionable turns, but I do think Singer does a slightly better job than Ang Lee in trying to make real human drama out of the superhero mythos. The movie's flaws are inherent in the title character -- he's just bland, and come on, how does no one recognize him as Clark?!? The hospital scenes nearly ruin the movie but it's decent fun. The retro title sequence made my inner dork gush.
Rated 18 Dec 2008
garlonussGarlonuss
Rated 14 Oct 2008
85
75th
This is a return to what makes Superman stories great. A believeable villain as a serious threat to the safety of mankind. No more Luthor wannabe or lame solar-powered clone. Just Supes doing what he does best.
Rated 14 Oct 2008
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 02 Sep 2008
55
32nd
I'm waiting for "Wonder Twins Return" - because we all know it'll eventually come down to that.
Rated 02 Sep 2008
critickerkawcritickerkaw
Rated 05 Mar 2008
90
64th
I enjoyed this film for the action and drama and romance--and, well, it's SUPERMAN my all-time favorite superhero. Also, I appreciated the styalized aspects of the film and costuming, etc. -- a hint of old-fashionedness while still feeling current. But, I did miss the humor of the earlier Supermans.
Rated 05 Mar 2008
saucyjacksaucyjack
Rated 24 Nov 2007
66
41st
Miraculously boring as hell. How does a film about a man who can fly and is faster than a speeding bullet be boring? Singer really made a poor decision leaving the x-men franchise, hurting both this and that franchise.
Rated 24 Nov 2007
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 12 Nov 2007
73
60th
While it wants to be in-line with the new Batman, Singer's pseudo-sequel to Superman 2/reinvention never fully finds consistency, or a whole lot to be enraptured by in the Superman universe. I admired Brandon Routh's performance, Spacey as Lex Luthor, but the plot sort of dances around good ideas and moves uphill (especially with the Luthor plot) rather than finding that balance "Batman Begins" did so well. It's still a visual spectacle with interest, but the film could've been much more.
Rated 12 Nov 2007
easymac742easymac742
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
71st
"We can rebuild the franchise. We have the technology." Never has the Man of Steel looked so real. But it's long. Really long.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
spitfireSpitfire
Rated 14 Aug 2007
79
82nd
A solid addition to the first two Superman films (part III & IV don't exist in my reality). Casting was well handled, and at times I thought Brandon Routh was channelling just a little bit of Reeve. DC Comics has definately managed to pull their heads out of their asses with their latest comic offerings, and it's about time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
4
44th
Despite being beautifully shot from one end to another, a lot of dubious casting choices (especially Kate Bosworth's utterly banal Lois Lane), a lack of action, a lukewarm story, and the fact that Superman is inherently less interesting than Batman or Spider-Man sink it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lachapellelachapelle
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
33rd
Nope. I can't do it. I can't see Routh as the Big Blue Boy Scout. And Singer's version of the mythology, while faithful to I and II, deviates far too much with Lois's child and Superman as primarily a Christ-like figure. Furthermore, not one US flag in the whole movie. The movie is acceptable, mostly due to Kevin Spacey's Lex Luthor (best version EVER).
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tma1tma1
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
58th
Good action scenes. Not crazy about the story, or some of the casting. Routh does a good job as Superman though. Decent return of Superman to the big screen.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
loservilleloserville
Rated 29 May 2007
45
33rd
Coulda, woulda, shoulda...
Rated 29 May 2007
stainStain
Rated 25 Apr 2007
60
47th
Way, way too many logic problems, even accounting for the fact that Supes is a fantasy creation. Plus I'm just too much of a grownup to like this sort of thing much anymore. I can just see Michael Moore doing a documentary called "Superman Is A Jerk" about why Supes doesn't stop global warming or any other *real* problems
Rated 25 Apr 2007
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 01 Mar 2007
67
30th
There's not much new here (in fact, the film seems to pride itself on mimicking the Reeve movies) but it's pretty entertaining, especially considering the length. The tension and relief is there, the special effects are superb, and there are occasional good jokes. The biggest mistakes are in casting. Brandon Routh and Kate Bosworth are both bland. Lois Lane needs to be a character, needs some personality. I never got the feeling from Bosworth that she was anything more than Superman's bitch.
Rated 01 Mar 2007
skenkereSkenkere
Rated 26 Feb 2007
37
17th
THIS MOVIE WAS BORING.
Rated 26 Feb 2007
rainRain
Rated 23 Feb 2007
77
38th
better than expected..
Rated 23 Feb 2007
psixaospsiXaos
Rated 17 Dec 2006
65
35th
Bored me out of my skull. The storyline was directly from 50s' notorious SF flicks. It is neither dark, neither light enough at places. Other than that, it is a somewhat decent cinema experience with good visuals. But that's all. I was expecting much more from Bryan Singer.
Rated 17 Dec 2006
aushabfanaus_hab_fan
Rated 14 Dec 2006
80
80th
A good movie that serves as an alley oop for following movies (and following movies there will be). Not as poingant, and you will find yourself finding plot flaws or groaning at lines/moves, but overall an enjoyable experience. Beautiful scenery, soundtrack, and people.
Rated 14 Dec 2006
crtsjffrsncrtsjffrsn
Rated 09 Dec 2023
20
6th
The casting is so off. The directing is totally subpar. I can see why this installment faded into obscurity so quickly.
Rated 09 Dec 2023
dullshimmerDullshimmer
Rated 22 Oct 2022
30
1st
This movie just felt like a big mess. It's way too long and lacks any real compelling reason to be as long as it is. You have some very long slow scenes that could have been trimmed. Superman is just kind of not great here. He leaves the earth with no explanation for five years, leaves Lois (pregnant no less), and then comes back and kind of stalks Lois a bit. It's just weird. You also have the Luthor plot that just doesn't seem to make a lot of sense to me. It's a big disappointment.
Rated 22 Oct 2022
taurus1982taurus1982
Rated 24 Apr 2022
40
17th
Completely forgettable.
Rated 24 Apr 2022
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 21 Sep 2021
60
26th
Whenkryptonremainsdiscoveredhediappeared+LLallfortressinfo+Lengaged/kid+mehclark+Ssonlmaobodywithpiano+deadforabit+learnsson/byeetc quoted OG too much and often poorly lol
Rated 21 Sep 2021
penerofieropenerofiero
Rated 04 Sep 2021
45
20th
I enjoyed it when I first saw it, but it got worse the more I thought about it. In the long run, what was the point of this film? It barely had anything to say on its own, and seemed to ask more questions than answer questions that weren't even asked to begin with.
Rated 04 Sep 2021
hakkanarejohakkanarejo
Rated 15 Apr 2021
100
91st
On June 30, 2006! Look Up In The Sky! " After his five-year journey to his home planet Krypton, Superman returns to Earth. However, the world has not improved during this period, and the people, Lois Lane in particular, actually think they would have been better off if Superman had never existed at all. But these thoughts are soon changed when it turns out that evil is returning to Metropolis and Superman is the only one who can save the city.
Rated 15 Apr 2021
iamdwgIamdwg
Rated 27 Mar 2021
65
25th
I wouldn't necessarily say Superman Returns deserves as much hate as it's garnered throughout the years. After all, it has one of my favorite iterations of Lex Luthor I've ever seen (Even if it is Kevin Spacey). That being said, it is a little bit too long, a little bit too boring, and some of the characters seem to be trying too hard to imitate what previous actors did in the role, which is NEVER something you want to do, because you'll never be as good or better than the original prese
Rated 27 Mar 2021
mrarnmrarn
Rated 07 Jul 2020
40
31st
What about the love child?
Rated 07 Jul 2020
antonio_pAntonio P
Rated 28 Jun 2020
40
46th
This was just ok. I didn't like this too much.
Rated 28 Jun 2020
vaudevillianVaudevillian
Rated 15 May 2020
85
54th
Just an excellent film... despite the people involved.
Rated 15 May 2020
adornmentadornment
Rated 11 Dec 2018
68
47th
Had they spent a bit more time in the editing room, it might even be at the same caliber as the original. It's overblown far beyond necessary. Nevertheless, Brandon Routh and Kevin Spacey both gave splendid performances, and the characters are far more developed here than any Superman film I've seen. It takes a more dramatic approach with varying, but overall satisfying results.
Rated 11 Dec 2018
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 06 Mar 2018
70
36th
I didn't expect Superman Returns to be inspired by the Richard Donner movies but I am glad that it was. I liked those movies and I actually like this movie more than I was expecting. I have tried to watch this movie numerous times but it never really clicked with me. This time I really enjoyed the movie. I would say that the movie was a little long in the tooth and some of the casting choices didn't fit. I can see how they wanted this to be a series but this movie works well just by itself.
Rated 06 Mar 2018
mwestcottmwestcott
Rated 02 Jan 2018
68
37th
Superman Returns is unarguably too long, looking to the past, flashy and huge in scale. Brandon Routh may look like Reeve, he will never be Reeve. The only actor in the film to hold up to the originals seems to be Kevin Spacey. He understands the need to be subtle when the scene calls for it. The ending is powerful and the effects are cool. Beyond that the movie doesn't know what it wants to be.
Rated 02 Jan 2018
luordluord
Rated 07 Aug 2017
70
69th
A visually splendid movie that does enough to update the first two Donner films, if a little bereft of action.
Rated 07 Aug 2017
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 24 Jul 2017
50
24th
"Superman Returns" is a welcome reboot of the franchise, albeit definitely not up to par. The story is ok I guess, but the film is just way too padded with irrelevant, useless scenes. Also, why they chose to portray Lois Lane as a bitch - and quite an irresponsible mother for that matter - is beyond me. But even if you know how each action scene is going to end, there's still enough CGI spectacle to keep you interested - and a certain Kevin Spacey doing a really good job as Lex Luthor.
Rated 24 Jul 2017
the_beastThe Beast
Rated 30 May 2017
4
27th
I remember seeing this in 2006 in saying even then that I wished Jesse Eisenberg would be Lex Luthor that would be a dream come true
Rated 30 May 2017
ununniliumUnunnilium
Rated 17 Apr 2017
68
53rd
A weird movie - a loving homage to classic film, only the "classics" are the first two Superman films, and it's actually better than either. It's too much a 2006 movie, desaturated and overlong, but when it mixes in 1970s tropes, it becomes a rather pleasing combination of fun and deep - Kevin Spacey's Luthor is a straight upgrade on Gene Hackman's. (2018 edit: Sigh.) You really do have to have seen Superman II to get half of what's going on, though. Inessential but fun.
Rated 17 Apr 2017
gogokaingogokain
Rated 24 Mar 2016
60
60th
Bosworth is a poor replacement for Kidder. Everyone is else pretty decent.
Rated 24 Mar 2016
mrblacktronMrBlackTron
Rated 11 Oct 2015
60
28th
Kısaca tipik bir çizgi roman filmi. Yüksek tempo, fazlasıyla aksiyon, her zaman iyilerin kazandığı son, az biraz aşk hikayesi. Çizgi Roman karakterleri arasında az sevdiklerimden olan Superman'i bana sıkılmadan izlettiğine göre başarılı film. Özellikle Superman'i oynayan tip çok başarılı yeni filmlerde ondan neden vazgeçtiklerini anlamak güç.
Rated 11 Oct 2015
prestobixPrestoBix
Rated 20 Aug 2015
50
15th
Seen 2x
Rated 20 Aug 2015
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 17 May 2015
35
10th
Superman's eye goop is stronger than a speeding bullet.
Rated 17 May 2015
rymRYM
Rated 29 Mar 2015
46
13th
2.30/5
Rated 29 Mar 2015
thorn969thorn969
Rated 03 Feb 2015
58
57th
Not a horrible Superman movie.
Rated 03 Feb 2015
ricRic
Rated 05 Nov 2014
35
3rd
Only redeeming quality is Spacey's Lex luthor
Rated 05 Nov 2014
kelmKelm
Rated 07 Sep 2014
80
59th
This might just be one of the most grossly underrated films ever! For some reason so many people hate it, which I cannot imagine why. Brandon Routh is absolutely perfect in the title role, the action sequences are among the very best ever in the genre, and the main story is surprisingly adult and rather touching.
Rated 07 Sep 2014
zipsterZipster
Rated 12 Aug 2014
80
50th
Singer gives us slick, voyeuristic detours through the super senses of the Man of Steel, a stylish balance of classic and modern Americana and finally, a credible Luthor. Returns joins modern hero films in which the villains and their cronies are more dimensional. Bosworth, bringing none of Kidder's quirkiness to Lois, and Routh, doing a Reeve impression, don't hinder the film's charm and thrill, but don't enrich it either. Still the script forfeits none of the humor of the earlier movies.
Rated 12 Aug 2014
fromenbergFromenberg
Rated 04 Jan 2014
40
3rd
unnecessary, dull and horribly cast
Rated 04 Jan 2014
rttntomatoesrttntomatoes
Rated 03 Jan 2014
76
50th
Bryan Singer's reverent and visually decadent adaptation gives the Man of Steel welcome emotional complexity. The result: a satisfying stick-to-your-ribs adaptation.
Rated 03 Jan 2014
glm01glm01
Rated 03 Oct 2013
69
37th
69.000
Rated 03 Oct 2013
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 11 Sep 2013
4
22nd
Superman Returns was a film I anticipated for a long time. I've always been a big fan of the first two films and hoped this reboot/sequel would be a throw back to the Superman glory days. And Superman Returns has glimmers of sentimental nostalgia. But nothing else. Bryan Singer goes too dark and tries to pay homage too closely to Richard Donner's cut of Superman II. Sadly though it just didn't make much sense. That said it was a brave direction for the franchise and has moments of brilliance.
Rated 11 Sep 2013
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 16 Jul 2013
4
55th
most criticisms are rooted in either a misunderstanding of/disinterest in the superman mythos, or a blanket disdain for superhero movies. this thing is flawed as hell, but it's so smart and arresting and sad, not to mention incredibly courageous and ambitious for such a huge commercial product, completely unwilling to pander to nerds or casual moviegoers. it's more THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES... than anything. if that's your cup of tea, approach this with an open mind.
Rated 16 Jul 2013
ebelcEbelC
Rated 29 Jun 2013
50
28th
Some problems are that it's too long, that it doesn't work so good as a sequel of I and II (you really don't feel it's something related to those apart from some jokes), and also it doesn't work good as an independent movie. Superman and Lois actors/characters aren't good (he is just flat, lack of Reeve's charisma or any other good quality, she is a cliché and far from the character by Margot Kidder). The climax also doesn't work at all. At least Spacey/Luthor is not just a joke (all the time).
Rated 29 Jun 2013
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 19 Jun 2013
63
29th
Overlong, 'okay' for the most part but ultimately just not that interesting. The final action scene is a bit boring and the whole film is a bit predictable. Lex Luthor as villain isn't very interesting either, not sure if this is due to Kevin Spacey, the writing or both.
Rated 19 Jun 2013
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 14 Jun 2013
70
77th
Superman Returns, assuming you can see it as such, works as a fantastic finale to a trilogy of films. It is an effective drama, an enjoyable action movie, a showcase for special effects, and an appreciated return to form for the franchise. It's more emotionally engaging, even if it might not have enough action to please everyone. I really enjoyed this film, and I definitely recommend it for fans of the first two installments of the franchise.
Rated 14 Jun 2013
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 12 Jun 2013
73
33rd
The action scenes soar, but everything else barely gets off the ground. Singer, suprisingly, takes exactly the wrong thing from the original while simultaneously making what is arguably the worst change possible 2 a classic. Luthor-as-comic-relief was only tolerable in the 70's b/c audiences had never seen a big-budget superhero movie before; & giving Supes a son is brave choice, but it only makes the audience wonder what kind of lousy absentee dad he'll b while he's busy saving lives.
Rated 12 Jun 2013
adslathamadslatham
Rated 04 Mar 2013
50
9th
Almost being generous with that score. It's just not great really...
Rated 04 Mar 2013
ibtutenibtuten
Rated 05 Feb 2013
80
12th
Lackluster.
Rated 05 Feb 2013
alex_wsAlex WS
Rated 18 Jan 2013
66
51st
Slightly underrated.
Rated 18 Jan 2013
troothTrooth
Rated 31 Dec 2012
39
11th
I never thought I would see in a Superman movie that Lex Luthor gained his massive fortune by fucking old ladies to get into their wills. I always just assumed he was an actual savvy businessman. Also never thought I would see implied doggie cannibalism in a Superman movie. These things happen pretty early in the movie, so I was expecting the same level of baffling schlock from the rest, but instead it was pretty bland and forgettable beyond that point.
Rated 31 Dec 2012
rickickerrickicker
Rated 04 Dec 2012
35
11th
Overlong "Superman as Jesus" metaphor that doesn't seem to have anything to say about Superman or Jesus.
Rated 04 Dec 2012
danastevensdanastevens
Rated 30 Nov 2012
60
44th
The film's most striking repeated effect, in which the caped hero dangles dejectedly in space as the Earth turns below him, emphasizes the passivity and loneliness of the character: This Superman's version of flight seems almost indistinguishable from a helpless freefall. Fair enough, but what's he got to be so existentially glum about?
Rated 30 Nov 2012
noonespecialNoOneSpecial
Rated 25 Nov 2012
60
6th
The script was okay for another remake, but it seemed a little more flashy than anything else. There were a few angles I liked which showed Superman's superior strength as well.
Rated 25 Nov 2012
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 10 Nov 2012
30
12th
Never been a huge fan of Superman and this did nothing to change my mind.
Rated 10 Nov 2012
foxyrussianFoxyRussian
Rated 30 Sep 2012
59
17th
YAWN. Superman has boring powers. I feel if I watch it again, I'll rate it lower
Rated 30 Sep 2012
sliderccslidercc
Rated 17 Aug 2012
55
51st
Well, at least you can't see strings hanging from superman in this one. Although he is tad a bit emo now.
Rated 17 Aug 2012
tarwebroodtarwebrood
Rated 26 Jul 2012
42
14th
26/07/2012 did not enjoy
Rated 26 Jul 2012
brandonsbrandons
Rated 10 Jul 2012
71
54th
Singer's reverent and visually decadent adaptation gives the Man of Steel welcome emotional complexity. The result: a satisfying stick-to-your-ribs adaptation.
Rated 10 Jul 2012
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 16 Jun 2012
89
67th
Pretty good.
Rated 16 Jun 2012
flandersFlanders
Rated 25 May 2012
18
6th
Boring
Rated 25 May 2012
braddad68braddad68
Rated 10 May 2012
100
97th
Spectacular! Very sorry this version didn't get a sequel.
Rated 10 May 2012
tathieltathiel
Rated 29 Apr 2012
80
67th
Good movie in the spirit of the first Reeve movie. I liked the protagonist.
Rated 29 Apr 2012
the_pirateThe Pirate
Rated 17 Apr 2012
58
14th
Ain't that a shame.
Rated 17 Apr 2012
beebeedeedopbeebeedeedop
Rated 14 Feb 2012
10
2nd
Laughably bad/
Rated 14 Feb 2012
chmulcr0nchmul_cr0n
Rated 14 Nov 2011
75
79th
really slow-paced, but kind of awesome.
Rated 14 Nov 2011
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 11 Sep 2011
57
46th
ger; [Superman Returns]; nach seinem aufenthalt auf krypton kommt superman zurück - sein erzfeind plant derweil einen neuen kontinent aus kristallen zu schaffen.;
Rated 11 Sep 2011
duval_spitDuval Spit
Rated 10 Sep 2011
75
19th
Did Vonnegut get pissed about this movie's use of ice-nine?
Rated 10 Sep 2011
schizotoastschizotoast
Rated 09 Sep 2011
20
4th
"SUPER" "MAN" RETURNS.
Rated 09 Sep 2011

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