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When a raging monster named Doomsday decimates the Justice League, it’s left to the Man of Steel to stop this force of destruction in the most epic showdown in the DC Animated Movie Universe.
While Superman is the obvious star of the movie (sorry Batman fans), The Death of Superman still gifts us with a Justice League worth watching.
This League (unlike their live-action counterparts) tries its absolute best to contain the situation before calling in the big guns. And even though they were doomed to fail from the start, their efforts were commendable.
The Death of Superman wastes no time building up an emotional connection to the big blue guy in the sky. The animated film not only showed the love and respect that the world holds for Superman, but also it touched on the difficulties in his personal life.
These aspects of the film help humanize the Man of Steel. And when the end finally came, they made the loss that much impactful.
Doomsday did not disappoint. He was a force of rage and destruction that decimated the entire Justice League in mere minutes. But it’s the fight scenes with Superman himself that really stood out, as it blends in the bloodiness of Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay with the emotional depth of a classic Superman story.
But asides from the fights and the character depth, The Death of Superman flawlessly introduces new characters such as Martian Manhunter and Hawkman. And the film also brilliantly sets up its sequel Reign of The Supermen, which comes out next year.
Verdict
The Death of Superman
Movie title: The Death of Superman
Summary
While seeing The Man of Steel die yet again was tiring, The Death of Superman dwells on his legacy rather than his absence. And that’s what makes this DC Animated Movie so good.
Overall
3.8User Review
( vote)Pros
- Proper Character Development
- Incredible Action & Fight Scenes
- Sets up The Next Entry in The New 52 DCAU
Cons
- Yet Another Death of Superman Movie
