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.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 12 wins & 47 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
There's a thin line between preserving an icon and merely delivering on an expensive franchise, but Singer's genuine connection to the Superman legend overcomes his predilection toward playing it safe.
– Scott Tobias,
AV Club,
29 Jun 2006
rotten:
What could possibly justify making a Superman movie that runs 154 minutes? Plenty of films last longer, but their characters are generally sharp enough to recognize a guy with or without his glasses.
– J. R. Jones,
Chicago Reader,
29 Jun 2006
fresh:
The movie may not be a single-bound building-leaper but Bryan Singer reconfigures the daddy of all comic-book sagas into something knowing, witty, and even sensitive.
– J. Hoberman,
Village Voice,
29 Jun 2006
fresh:
Singer's revival of childhood wonder and timeless heroism [is] an extraordinary feat of movie magic.
– Joe Williams,
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
2 Jul 2006
fresh:
... while I can't call it a home run, I'll say it's a solid base hit.