Dark Superman
Dark Superman

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Dark Superman

2016
Movie
44 min
English

A what if story set in the Detective Comics Universe. Catch your favorite heroes and villains in this epic live action/animated feature. Created for the fans by a fan. Superman goes rogue in this 45 minute high-energy and action packed movie brought to you by Striking Star Productions. The Justice League, Teen Titans and an all star cast of DC's favorite characters clash in this game changing comic book movie event. Will Superman destroy the world? Can the world's finest stop the onslaught of the invading Red Lantern Corps. The comic book world will never be the same.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes29%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users62%
Director: Zack SnyderGenres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Superhero

Plot Summary

Fearing the actions of a god-like superhero left unchecked, Gotham City's own formidable and vigilante is drawn into Metropolis to confront Superman. Meanwhile, the world struggles to decide what sort of hero it really needs. With Batman and Superman in conflict, a new threat rises, putting mankind in greater danger than it has ever known.

Critical Reception

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was met with mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike. While some praised its ambition, visual style, and action sequences, many criticized its convoluted plot, pacing issues, and underdeveloped characters. The film garnered significant attention for its darker tone and the introduction of new DC cinematic universe characters, but its divisive reception impacted its box office performance and subsequent franchise direction.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking with ambitious action sequences, but hampered by a messy and overly serious narrative.

  • The clash between Batman and Superman is the film's centerpiece, but the story struggles to justify their conflict.

  • While introducing new characters and setting up future films, the plot feels rushed and lacks emotional depth.

Google audience: Google users were divided, with many appreciating the epic scale and the performances of the lead actors, particularly Ben Affleck's Batman. However, a significant portion of viewers found the film's tone too dark and grim, and the storyline convoluted and disappointing compared to expectations.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 5 Golden Raspberry Awards including Worst Picture and Worst Director.

Fun Fact

The design of Batman's armor in the film was inspired by the Frank Miller comic 'The Dark Knight Returns'.

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