Superman/Batman: Apocalypse
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse

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Superman/Batman: Apocalypse

2010
Movie
79 min
English

Batman discovers a mysterious teen-aged girl with superhuman powers and a connection to Superman. When the girl comes to the attention of Darkseid, the evil overlord of Apokolips, events take a decidedly dangerous turn.

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IMDb7.1/10
Google Users84% liked this
Director: Lauren MontgomeryGenres: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Superhero

Plot Summary

A Kryptonian infant crashes to Earth, and Superman (Kal-El) takes her in, naming her Kara. However, her arrival coincides with the rise of Darkseid, who seeks to enslave her and exploit her powers for his own ends. Batman and Wonder Woman must help Superman protect Kara from Darkseid's Apokolips forces, leading to an epic confrontation that tests their resolve and friendship.

Critical Reception

Superman/Batman: Apocalypse was generally well-received by fans of the DC Animated Universe and the source material. It was praised for its exciting action sequences, faithful adaptation of Jeph Loeb's "The Supergirl from Krypton" storyline, and strong voice performances. Some critics noted that while the story was engaging, it occasionally relied on familiar superhero tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dynamic animation and exciting fight choreography.

  • Applauded for its faithful adaptation of a popular comic storyline.

  • Generally seen as a solid entry in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies line.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's action-packed storyline, the introduction of Supergirl, and the familiar voice cast. Many viewers found it to be an entertaining and visually appealing animated movie that stayed true to the spirit of the comics.

Fun Fact

The film is a direct adaptation of Jeph Loeb and Michael Turner's "Superman/Batman: The Supergirl from Krypton" comic storyline, which introduced Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) to the post-Crisis DC Universe.

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Gimly

Gimly

Pretty weird decision to make a movie with a female character in the lead, stock it chock full of female supporting roles, then title it "_Superman/Batman_", but okay. Guess I should just be glad it got made at all, especially way back in 2...