Death of Superman
Likes
- I really liked that they incorporated the Hank Henshaw arc into the film. Rather than the comic where he just turns up here we see how it all starts.
- I also loved how they made Lex look like Lex Jr as his way of been out in the streets in secret.
- I also loved the way they incorporated the Justice League into this film, it felt natural that they were there.
- Clark revealing he was Superman to Lois was a wonderful scene. I loved when he said to Lois Im a guy form a small town just trying to make a difference, cause thats bang on to how Superman thinks.
- Shirt rip!!!!
- Doomsday ****ed the league up big time!
- The moment when Superman arrives! My god!
- Superman vs Doomsday is incredible.
- The way Superman killed Doomsday here was much better than the comics and Superman Doomsday.
- The scene with the Kents at the funeral broke me.
- The Bibbo scene wasnt quite as good as the comics but it was still very emotional.
- What an ending?!
- 4 credits scenes?! Wow! I gasped at them all haha
Dislikes
- Lois dating Clark but not knowing hes Superman makes her look like an idiot. But it made for a great moment later...
Animation
Even though Im not a fan of the New 52 inspired designs the animation is stellar. Regarding Supermans design Ive always loved the \S\ in the back of Supermans cape. I wasnt that keen on how Doomsday looked tbh I think he looked better in Superman Doomsday.
References
- I noticed the outside of the Daily Planet looked like Superman Returns.
- The Kents talking about Clarks past with Pete Ross and Lori Lemaris.
- Having Superman reveal to Lois that hes Superman in the film the Death of Superman is surely no coincidence to what they were going to do in Tim Burtons Superman Lives.
- There were many parallels to the fight in Batman v Superman, the way Superman came at Doomsday with heat vision. The way Doomsday sort of emitted energy as he hulked up for lack of a better germ and the way Doomsday emitted his own heat vision.
- Youve got me, but whose got you - I liked the way they reused that dialogue from Superman the Movie but reversed it so this time it was Superman saying it to Lois.
Main Voice Cast
Jerry OConnell was great as Superman, I kept thinking this is how Superman should sound. I actually thought he sounded even better as Clark Kent, he seemed to excel as Clark more so than Superman. After hearing lots of bad things I really liked Rebecca Romijn as Lois, she reminded me of Margot Kidder. Rainn Wilson as Lex, I dont get why people werent keen, I thought he sounded awesome.
I recognised Cress Williams as John Henry Irons instantly and right away I think what great casting that is. Cant wait to see him suit up as Steel in the sequel.
Jason OMara continues to seriously underwhelm as Batman. I still think hes miscast. The rest of the League were good.
Summary
This just might be the best DC Animated film of them all. It actually really pains me that they didnt make this live action as it was much better than what we got in Batman v Superman. Definitely much better than Superman Doomsday aswell (which I did like). I really cannot wait to see Part 2. All in all a very solid 9/10