All Star Superman
All Star Superman

All Star Superman

2011Movie76 minEnglish

Lex Luthor enacts his plan to rid the world of Superman, once and for all. Succeeding with solar radiation poisoning, the Man of Steel is slowly dying. With what little times remains, the Last Son of Krypton must confront the revealing of his secret identity to Lois Lane and face Luthor in a final battle.

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IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users92%
Director: Sam LiuGenres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Superman faces his greatest challenge when an accident exposes him to dangerous solar radiation, leading him to realize he's dying. As he grapples with his mortality, he must complete his life's work, including a final confrontation with his archenemy Lex Luthor. Along the way, he attempts to make amends for past mistakes and ensure a future for Earth without him.

Critical Reception

All-Star Superman was widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike for its faithful adaptation of the beloved comic book storyline, its mature themes, and its visually stunning animation. The film is often cited as one of the best DC Universe Animated Original Movies.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its respectful and effective adaptation of Grant Morrison's acclaimed comic series.
  • Lauded for its mature storytelling and exploration of Superman's character, particularly his mortality.
  • Applauded for its beautiful animation and strong voice performances.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved All-Star Superman, praising its brilliant storyline, faithfulness to the source material, and emotional depth. Many found it to be a standout animated film that captured the essence of the character.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the critically acclaimed 2005-2008 comic book series of the same name, written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Frank Quitely.

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Gimly

Gimly

A host of competing plotlines and subpar animation, but it's nice to see a character-driven DC Animated Film. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product._