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Superman: Unbound

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Superman (Matt Bomer) battles Brainiac (John Noble) to save the Krypton city of Kandor, which is miniaturized and held aboard Brainiac's ship.
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Jeffrey M. Anderson Common Sense Media Superman fights, learns life lessons in animated thriller. Rated: 4/5 May 16, 2013 Full Review Mike McGranaghan Aisle Seat Feels cinematic, despite the fact that it wasn't made for the big screen. Rated: 3/4 May 13, 2013 Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed A worthy addition to the Superman library. May 11, 2013 Full Review Jeffrey Lyles Lyles' Movie Files Another flawed, but fun animated film featuring the Man of Steel. Rated: 6.5/10 May 9, 2013 Full Review Rob Vaux Sci-Fi Movie Page It ultimately takes a high place in the ranks of DC's direct-to-video line, exemplifying the kind of stories tailor made for this format. Rated: 3/4 May 8, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

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Anderson O The closes to a R-rated Superman Movie where going to get, Superman:Unbound is a bolder brasher Clark/Kent Superman animated movie with suprise cameo appearances and Superman remaining good, saving the lives of two separate planets. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/02/24 Full Review Max S Bad animation story with mediocre story. If you’re looking for a brainiac movie, I would suggest this over brainiac attacks but not by much. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/12/24 Full Review matthias s "Superman: Unbound" is a thrilling animated film that showcases the iconic superhero's might and bravery as he faces his greatest challenge yet. While the movie may not be perfect, it's still a solid addition to the Superman filmography and worth checking out for fans of the character. One of the film's biggest strengths is its action sequences. The battles between Superman and the movie's villain, Brainiac, are intense and visually stunning. The animation is top-notch, and the fight choreography is some of the best I've seen in an animated superhero film. The film really showcases Superman's abilities and makes you believe that he truly is the most powerful being on Earth. The voice acting in "Superman: Unbound" is also excellent. Matt Bomer does a fantastic job as Superman, bringing both strength and vulnerability to the character. John Noble's performance as Brainiac is equally impressive, giving the villain a sense of menace and intelligence that makes him a worthy adversary for Superman. Unfortunately, the film does have its flaws. The plot can be a bit convoluted at times, and some of the supporting characters feel underdeveloped. The movie's pacing also feels a bit uneven, with some scenes feeling rushed while others drag on for too long. "Superman: Unbound" is a solid animated film that will definitely satisfy fans of the character. While it may not be perfect, the stunning action sequences and excellent voice acting make it a must-watch for anyone who loves Superman. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/09/23 Full Review Matthew B Best of Movies/TV Series Collection Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/19/22 Full Review Stephen C The greatest 1.25 hours ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/27/22 Full Review Audience Member Better than Red Son and All-Star but weaker than Doomsday and The Elite, Superman: Unbound has the same great voice acting, enjoyable action, threatening villain and decent character arcs but the animation looks somewhat weaker with an art style that looked bland in my eyes and reminded me more of Marvel's not-quite-successful venture into DT-DVD animated movies, it struggles to balance the focus between Superman and Supergirl and it has some flaws I found to be glaring such as the climax inadvertently painting Brainiac in a positive light. Unbound is decent but one of the more forgettable entries in DC's Animated Original Movie line-up even though, as I previously mentioned, I have a higher opinion of it than All-Star and Red Son. Perhaps coming out in the midst of DC's most critically acclaimed films - the two-part adaptation of The Dark Knight Returns and The Flashpoint Paradox - in their DT-DVD lineup didn't help. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Superman (Matt Bomer) battles Brainiac (John Noble) to save the Krypton city of Kandor, which is miniaturized and held aboard Brainiac's ship.
Director
James Tucker
Screenwriter
Bob Goodman
Production Co
Warner Bros.
Rating
PG-13 (Sequences of Action & Violence|A Rude Gesture)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 16, 2016
Runtime
1h 15m
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