Genre: Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Police, Comic Book, Superhero
Plot: “Even though you've been raised as a human being you're not one of them. They can be a great people, Kal-El. They wish to be. They only lack the light to show the way. For this reason above all – their capacity for good – I have sent them you... my only son.” – Jor-El Superman – born on a planet which has long since died – has been raised by adoptive parents on the Kent farm in Kansas. The young boy Kal-El is renamed Clark Kent, and though he has grown up among humans, he is not one of them. Under Earth’s yellow sun, he can do things humans can only dream of, but to co-exist with them he must live a dual life as mild, unassuming Clark Kent, secretly transforming into the Man of Steel when the world cries out for him.But now, the world’s crises have gone unheeded for five long years since Superman’s mysterious disappearance. Without him, crime has risen in the city of Metropolis and beyond; that’s not even counting the future destructive acts of Lex Luthor, who has been sprung from prison with the specific intent of using Superman’s technological secrets for his own personal gain and glory. Lois Lane, star reporter for the Daily Planet and the love of Superman’s life, has moved on since Superman left without a word. She has even won a Pulitzer Prize for her essay, “Why the
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 ...clocks in at a fat 157 minutes, but I hardly noticed the passage of time. The movie had me enthralled from opening to closing. One could easily argue that Singer used his time in the X-Men universe as an opportunity to hone his superhero movie skills.Superman Returns is near the top - if not at the top - of the superhero movie pile. It offers nearly everything: romance, action, humor, and plenty of goose bumps. For Superman, many happy returns.  --James Berardinelli (ReelViews)
I think it's important to make aware the type of movie "Superman Returns" is. "Superman Returns" is unlike any superhero movie you've ever seen. There is action, there is suspense, there is drama, there is love, and there's also a lot of heart and compassion. This will throw many people for a loop. It's wrong to bring preconceived notions of what this movie should be, and also wrong to compare "Superman Returns" to any other comic book movies... 9/10--Thomas R. Tinneny (ComingSoon.net)
"Superman Returns" makes the common mistake of dragging out its denouement, but both the film and its star maintain continuity with the earlier films while having their own unique qualities. "Superman Returns" has an emotional depth that the earlier films did not. I look forward to a sequel. B+,B+--Robin and Laura Clifford
...respects all that has come before, and not just with the art direction that hearkens to the 40s, while remaining in the present, the barely glimpsed face of Superman’s father really is Marlon Brando, or the presence of Neill and Jack Larson (television’s Jimmy Olson). It remains true to its comic book roots, being an adventure, of action and of the heart, that never forgets its sense of fun, and more importantly, its exhilarating sense of wonder.  --Andrea Chase (Killer Movie Reviews)
...Good but not great, Superman Returns is absolutely gorgeous on the surface. There’s no way to fault the effects, and you really will believe a man can fly after watching Routh as Superman soar through the sky. B--Rebecca Murray (About.com)
Overall, I liked this movie. I didn’t fall in love with it, I’m not likely to go out of my way to see it again in the next year or so, but while I was sitting there with a bucket of nachos on my lap and some root beer on the side, I had a good time reliving some of the nostalgic feelings that I had upon experiencing the original SUPERMAN on the big screen back in the day, even moreso because a lot of items in this movie were similar to those in the original... 7/10--'JoBlo' (JoBlo.com)
...leaves open plenty of room for another installment. The last few scenes suggests plenty without certifying anything. It makes for a frustrating last scene as you want the characters to say more than they do but as the old stage adage goes, "Always leave the audience wanting more." As far as Bryan Singer/Brandon Routh's Superman goes, I want more!  --Eric Nash (TheMovieBuffs.com)
At the end of the day, Superman Returns is an enjoyable superhero film. I’m not sure it will be so fondly remembered as Donner’s classic, but Singer handles the iconic character wonderfully and his return to the big screen is welcomed.  --Michael Sheridan (Tailslate.net)
...Like I said, I'll always remember the night... Yeah, my car got wrecked. But I'll always remember it as the night I patiently waited for since 1980 -- the night that Superman returned. 9/10--Liam Cullin (EmpireMovies.com)
As it stands, Superman Returns is certainly a good film worth seeing but it doesn’t compare to the original (and make no mistake, Returns IS a sequel). That said, it’s entertaining with a promising start for the rejuvenation of a franchise out of the public’s mind.  --Brian Oliver (MovieMansGuide.com)
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| ...After bringing its audience back to base after a long time away, Superman may be ready once again to dazzle us with a whole new adventure, hopefully with more urgent conflict and drama the next time. 7/10 --Jeffrey Chen (WindowToMovies.com)
A heartfelt Superman movie that plays to a broad audience thanks to an emotionally troubled Man of Steel.--Kirk Honeycutt (Hollywod Reporter)
Singer has struck gold here, crossing dangerous terrain to bring Superman back to life, and his efforts to remain true to the heart and to the rippling red cape have provided the overwhelming, goose bump-inducing exhilaration of watching one of the greatest films of 2006. A--Brian Orndorf (FilmJerk.com)
...is not a remake, but a film that takes place between films, and it works. Singer knows how to convey the same lore and wonder Superman has always had and he’s summed it up in one fantastic scene where Superman walks against a tide of bullets. It’s classic Superman, and Singer has it. “Superman Returns” is one of the best depictions to date.  --Felix Vasquez Jr. (FilmThreat.com)
I wanted to like “Superman Returns,” but Singer and company are so concerned about doing justice to Superman’s past, they fail to generate much interest in what, if any, future the franchise might have.  --Pete Vonder Haar (FilmThreat.com)
Enjoyable, intelligent and genuinely moving blockbuster with superb effects, a strong script and a terrific central performance by newcomer Brandon Routh. --Matthew Turner (ViewLondon)
Superman Returns soars. Film of the year so far. And not just because of Brandon Routh… 9/10--Michelle Thomas (FutureMovies.co.uk)
I so wanted to totally fall in love with SUPERMAN RETURNS and wound up coming out of the theatres “liking it a lot” instead. I can see the new generation of Superman fans lapping this one up like a pussy in front of a milk bowl but for a dude that grew up on the ALL AROUND SOLID (minus the "can you read my mind" voice over) original; I found this “quasi tribute” to it lacking in places, mostly on a script level (Luthor's plan blew dongs!)... --'The Arrow' (Arrow)
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