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Superman vs. the Elite

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New super powerful heroes appear on the scene, but they soon run afoul of the Man of Steel when they show their willingness to kill to stop crime.
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Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 07/05/2022
The 14th DCU Animated Original Movie, adapted by Joe Kelly from the comic book he created in 2001 and directed by Michael Chang, is a morality tale for the post-September 11, 2001 world, with The Elite declaring war on bad guys. Go to Full Review Jeffrey Lyles Lyles' Movie Files 01/31/2014
8/10
With better visuals, it would easily be among the Top 5 DC animated films, but dubious designs keep it just out of elite class status. Go to Full Review Rob Vaux Sci-Fi Movie Page 06/25/2012
2.5/4
Great story or bad art? You can't get one without the other in Superman vs. The Elite and that's a crying shame... Go to Full Review Jeffrey M. Anderson Common Sense Media 06/21/2012
4/5
Like All-Star Superman before it, SUPERMAN VS. THE ELITE is an exceptional animated superhero movie. It's violent and has some adult subject matter, but it also has a strong, thoughtful story and worthwhile messages. Go to Full Review Peter Canavese Groucho Reviews 06/13/2012
3/4
The conflict between The Elite's way of doing things and Superman's sets up a "might makes right" allegory wrestling with national and global politics as well as, on a more personal level, civilian tolerance of capital punishment. [Blu-ray] Go to Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed 06/12/2012
2.5/4
A forgettable Superman vehicle and one I won't be re-visiting any time soon. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Derek D. @StarvinMarvin21 4d Shows you everything that Superman is about very good depiction of what Superman stands for and believes in and how powerful he is and why he chooses to protect earth instead of destroy it See more Guy C @RT84656352 Jul 19 Heroism gets confused for executioner as Clark reminds the world that Justice is key to heroism. A fun thrill ride with an interesting new cast of antiheroes See more Ben S @RT39494010 Jul 17 This movie made me a superman fan See more Kenny A @nerdsman567 Jul 12 Of all the direct-to-video DC animated movies starring Superman, this one is the absolute best! This is one of the few direct-to-video DC movies that actually has a message to convey and does it successfully in a thoughtful, engaging, and thoroughly entertaining fashion. The fact that this movie is still being reviewed and discussed regularly among superhero fans to this very day, I think says a lot about both its quality and how it serves as a testament of Superman's timeless appeal as a character and as a symbol of hope and optimism. For both fans and newcomers of Superman, this is a must watch! I rank it among the best DC animated movies, along with "Batman: Under the Red Hood" and "The Dark Knight Returns" adaptations. Definitely one of my favorite Superman movies! Highly recommended! See more Anderson O @Platinum2027 08/04/2024 Exhilarating Superman animated movie. This one pushes him to his greatest limits to use All of his resources and natural gifts he’s learn on earth to outwit the Elite. Makes for some of the modern classic visualizations of animated Superman even by today’s standards. See more Cask and Crow P @RT53012631 02/26/2024 The one is ok at best. I like that they went with a some what unknown team to introduce but the art was terrible in my opinion. The story is ok but it drags on for me. The overall message is good but overall falls short for me. Its an ok watch but there are better animated movies from DC See more Read all reviews
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Michael Chang

Director

Robin Atkin Downes

Manchester Black

George Newbern

Superman

Pauley Perrette

Lois Lane

Tara Strong

Young Vera

Steve Blum

Voice

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Superman vs. the Elite

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Movie Info

Synopsis New super powerful heroes appear on the scene, but they soon run afoul of the Man of Steel when they show their willingness to kill to stop crime.
Director
Michael Chang
Producer
Alan Burnett
Screenwriter
Joe Kelly
Production Co
Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Some Language|Action/Violence)
Genre
Action, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 12, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 16, 2016
Runtime
1h 14m
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