Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
Nuclear Power. In the best hands, it is dangerous. In the hands of Lex Luthor, it is pure evil. This is Superman's greatest battle. And it is for all of us.
Nuclear Power. In the best hands, it is dangerous. In the hands of Le...
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
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1987
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With global superpowers engaged in an increasingly hostile arms race, Superman leads a crusade to rid the world of nuclear weapons. But Lex Luthor, recently sprung from jail, is declaring war on the Man of Steel and his quest to save the planet. Using a strand of Superman's hair, Luthor synthesizes a powerful ally known as Nuclear Man and ignites an epic battle spanning Earth and space.
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Rated:
PG
Runtime:
90 min
Release date:
23 Jul 1987
Country:
GB, US
Languages:
English, French, Italian, Russian
Budget:
$17,000,000
Revenue:
$19,300,000
Awards:
2 wins & 6 nominations
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
The earlier films in the series were far from perfect, but at their best they had some flair and agreeable humor, qualities this one sorely lacks.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
26 Mar 2009
rotten:
Superman IV is cinematic kryptonite. Not only could it kill the Superman series, it might also leave filmgoers feeling weak.
– Jay Boyar,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 May 2014
fresh:
Of course, Superman saves the world, but the real news is that there's still some life in the series.
– Desmond Ryan,
Philadelphia Inquirer,
5 May 2014
rotten:
The overall effect is of a story atomized and dying before our eyes, collapsing into smashed pulp, ground down into big-budget Kryptonite ash.
– Michael Wilmington,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2014
rotten:
The impoverishment here is not merely of means, but of spirit.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2014