The defence The Adrenaline Seeker
“Momentum is a formal choice.”
The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.
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Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
Science Fiction · Animation · Adventure · 2009
United States President Lex Luthor uses the oncoming trajectory of a Kryptonite meteor to frame Superman and declare a $1 billion bounty on the heads of the Man of Steel and his ‘partner in crime’, Batman. Heroes and villains alike launch a relentless pursuit of Superman and Batman, who must unite—and recruit help—to try and stave off the action-packed onslaught, stop the meteor Luthors plot.
Movie details
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
“No one is above the law.”
2009 Science Fiction · Animation · Adventure 1h 7m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
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TMDB
7.1 / 10
Community rating
United States President Lex Luthor uses the oncoming trajectory of a Kryptonite meteor to frame Superman and declare a $1 billion bounty on the heads of the Man of Steel and his ‘partner in crime’, Batman. Heroes and villains alike launch a relentless pursuit of Superman and Batman, who must unite—and recruit help—to try and stave off the action-packed onslaught, stop the meteor Luthors plot.
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/Batman: Public Enemies?
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
Sam Liu
Written by
Stan Berkowitz
Tim Daly
Superman (voice)
Kevin Conroy
Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)
Clancy Brown
Lex Luthor (voice)
Xander Berkeley
Captain Atom (voice)
Corey Burton
Captain Marvel / Solomon Grundy (voice)
Ricardo Chavira
Major Force (voice)
Allison Mack
Power Girl (voice)
Court is in session
Put Superman/Batman: Public Enemies 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.