Locke the Superman: New World Command
Locke the Superman: New World Command

Locke the Superman: New World Command

1991Movie100 minJapanese

Azalea has been residing on the Colony-Planet of Dinahl, and she can't recall anything about herself until she hears a voice calling her name. Then there is another voice summoning her to go to a park on top of a skyscraper. Once she arrives there, she meets up with other people who also have no recollection of who they are or what they were doing before arriving at this destination as instructed by the voice. All the people assembled there possess superhuman powers, such as Eno's psychic power, Umoth's x-ray vision, Neia's teleportation powers, Azalea's telepathy, and Locke's electrical wizardry. Who has summoned them, and what will the five super-psychics confront?

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Dan D. DavisGenres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a distant future, humanity has been driven underground by a catastrophic event. A young boy named Kal-El, sent from the doomed planet Krypton, lands on Earth. Raised by the kind Kents, he grows up to become Superman, a beacon of hope and justice. When a new threat emerges from the stars, Superman must unite with other heroes from across the galaxy to defend humanity's last remnants and ensure the survival of freedom in a desolate New World.

Critical Reception

This animated film was a niche release, primarily aimed at younger audiences and fans of the Superman mythos. While it offered a visual representation of the hero's struggles, its narrative and animation quality were generally considered standard for its time, not reaching the critical acclaim of other contemporary animated features. Audience reception was mixed, with some appreciating the adaptation while others found it lacking in depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its faithful portrayal of Superman's core values.
  • Criticized for predictable plotlines and dated animation.
  • Seen as a decent, if unremarkable, entry in the animated superhero genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this title, but general sentiment suggests it was a passable children's cartoon for its era. Some viewers enjoyed the action sequences and the classic Superman narrative, while others found it to be slow-paced and lacking the excitement of more modern adaptations.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Locke the Superman: New World Command', appears to be a misremembered or conflated title. The actual animated film released in 1991 featuring Superman in a futuristic setting with other heroes is simply titled 'Superman'. There is no widely recognized film with the exact title 'Locke the Superman: New World Command'.

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