Superman Returns
Superman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest to felt abandoned and have moved on. Luthor plots his ultimate revenge that could see millions killed and change the face of the planet forever, as well as ridding himself of the Man of Steel.
Critics Sentiment
Superman saves the space shuttle and Boeing 777 from crashing
Luthor and his henchmen brutalize the weakened Superman with Kryptonite
The film peaks with the spectacular airplane rescue sequence but crashes during Superman's brutal beating by Luthor, a swing from triumphant heroism to uncomfortable violence.
Critics praised Superman Returns for its emotional depth and spectacular action sequences, particularly the airplane rescue, but found the film overly serious and slow-paced. While Kevin Spacey's Lex Luthor and the visual effects earned widespread acclaim, many reviewers felt the film lacked the lightness and fun of earlier Superman movies. The heavy Christ symbolism and focus on Superman's isolation resonated with some but left others wanting more traditional superhero excitement.
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Brandon Routh
Clark Kent / Superman
Kate Bosworth
Lois Lane
Kevin Spacey
Lex Luthor
James Marsden
Richard White
Parker Posey
Kitty Kowalski
Frank Langella
Perry White
Sam Huntington
Jimmy Olsen
Eva Marie Saint
Martha Kent
Marlon Brando
Jor-El
Kal Penn
Stanford
Tristan Lake Leabu
Jason White
David Fabrizio
Brutus
Ian Roberts
Riley
Vincent Stone
Grant
Jack Larson
Bo the Bartender
Noel Neill
Gertrude Vanderworth
Keegan Joyce
Boy with Camera
Jordana Beatty
Little Girl
Rob Flanagan
Bank Gunner
Stephan Bender
15 Year Old Clark
Crew
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