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Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
United States President Lex Luthor uses the oncoming trajectory of a Kryptonite meteor to frame Superman and declare a $1 billion bounty on the heads of the Man of Steel and his ‘partner in crime’, Batman. Heroes and villains alike launch a relentless pursuit of Superman and Batman, who must unite—and recruit help—to try and stave off the action-packed onslaught, stop the meteor Luthors plot.
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Plot Summary
In a world where President Lex Luthor has declared Superman and Batman criminals, the two heroes find themselves on the run from their own government. Luthor frames them for a meteorite containing Kryptonite, intending to use it to destroy Superman and consolidate his power. The heroes must clear their names while evading the military and other supervillains employed by Luthor.
Critical Reception
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies was generally well-received by critics and fans, particularly for its faithful adaptation of the comic book storyline and its action-packed sequences. The voice acting was also praised, with many appreciating the return of Timm Daly as Superman and Kevin Conroy as Batman.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its action and faithfulness to the source material.
Applauded for the voice performances of the main characters.
Some critics found the plot to be somewhat thin or predictable.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a strong appreciation for the film's exciting action and the classic dynamic between Superman and Batman. Many enjoyed the visual style and the continuation of beloved characters, although a few felt the story could have been more developed.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the 2004 comic book miniseries of the same name, written by Jeph Loeb with art by Ed McGuinness.
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