All Star Superman
Seen it?2011 | 76 min | Animation, Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans, action fans and animation lovers. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Lex Luthor enacts his plan to rid the world of Superman, once and for all. Succeeding with solar radiation poisoning, the Man of Steel is slowly dying. With what little times remains, the Last Son of Krypton must confront the revealing of his secret identity to Lois Lane and face Luthor in a final battle.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 57K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sam Liu
- James DentonSuperman / Clark Kent (voice)
- Christina HendricksLois Lane (voice)
- Anthony LaPagliaLex Luthor (voice)
- Ed AsnerPerry White (voice)
- Linda CardelliniNasthalthia Luthor (voice)
- Matthew Gray GublerJimmy Olsen (voice)
- Arnold VoslooBar-El (voice)
- Frances ConroyMartha Kent (voice)
- John DiMaggioSamson / Ultra-Sphinx (voice)
- Alexis DenisofDr. Leo Quintum (voice)