The defence The Sentimental Softie
“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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The Death of Superman
Science Fiction · Animation · Action · 2019
When a hulking monster arrives on Earth and begins a mindless rampage, the Justice League is quickly called in to stop it. But it soon becomes apparent that only Superman can stand against the monstrosity.
Movie details
The Death of Superman
“Witness the day Metropolis stood still.”
2019 Science Fiction · Animation · Action 1h 21m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.4 / 10
Community rating
When a hulking monster arrives on Earth and begins a mindless rampage, the Justice League is quickly called in to stop it. But it soon becomes apparent that only Superman can stand against the monstrosity.
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 The Death of Superman?
For the defence
The Sentimental Softie
“You came to feel something, and you will.”
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
Jake Castorena · Sam Liu
Written by
Peter Tomasi
Jerry O'Connell
Clark Kent / Superman (voice)
Rebecca Romijn
Lois Lane (voice)
Rainn Wilson
Lex Luthor (voice)
Rosario Dawson
Diana Prince / Wonder Woman (voice)
Nathan Fillion
Hal Jordan / Green Lantern (voice)
Christopher Gorham
Barry Allen / The Flash (voice)
Matt Lanter
Arthur Curry / Aquaman (voice)
Court is in session
Put The Death of Superman 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.