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Superman: Doomsday
Action · Animation · Science Fiction · 2007
When LexCorp accidentally unleashes a murderous creature, Superman meets his greatest challenge as a champion. Based on the "The Death of Superman" storyline that appeared in DC Comics' publications in the 1990s.
Movie details
Superman: Doomsday
“Where were you the day Superman died?”
2007 Action · Animation · Science Fiction 1h 15m
Critical arithmetic
The consensus, allegedly.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
IMDb
7.0 / 10
20.9K votes
Rotten Tomatoes
57 %
Tomatometer
TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
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When LexCorp accidentally unleashes a murderous creature, Superman meets his greatest challenge as a champion. Based on the "The Death of Superman" storyline that appeared in DC Comics' publications in the 1990s.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Superman: Doomsday?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Lauren Montgomery · Bruce Timm · Brandon Vietti
Written by
Duane Capizzi · Bruce Timm
Adam Baldwin
Superman / Clark Kent / Dark Superman (voice)
Anne Heche
Lois Lane (voice)
James Marsters
Lex Luthor (voice)
John DiMaggio
Toyman (voice)
Swoosie Kurtz
Martha Kent (voice)
Tom Kenny
Robot (voice)
Ray Wise
Perry White (voice)
Court is in session
Put Superman: Doomsday on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Cool Ironist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.