Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 11/25/2008 Rating: Pg13
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0
Bit of a Letdown:
I've been a comic book geek for what feels like forever. Some of my earliest memories are of being taken out to the local magazine store by my father and just pouring over all the different worlds there was that I could immerse myself in. In my collecting career, there were probably three moments that I'd consider real highlights. The first was the 'Knightfall' storyline when Bane broke Batman's back, the second was the 'Dark Phoenix' saga in the Marvel universe, and finally there was the 'Death of... more info
Not The comics, but a Great Grown up adventure:
If you are an adult that has always enjoyed comics, or are buying for a teenager then this is a great buy. It is not the same as the comic books. But the interviews with the director show the differences, this happens in a world were there are no other superhero's other than Superman. It is a stand alone movie, and it is dark which is why I recommend it for adults. I have 2 little boys (3 & 4) and I won't let them watch, this because there is a lot of death. Then again I personally enjoy the... more info
Surprised by how much I liked it.:
I wasn't sure how much I would like this video when I first purchased it, since none of my friends had seen it to give me any feedback. I don't read comics very often, but I was familiar with the basic story behind the movie. I really did like the movie, I thought that the action sequences were great, I guess I am too used to Saturday morning cartoons where they don't get to show too much. This movie is definitely for a more mature audience than for little kids, it deserves the PG-13 rating. I only wish... more info
I was truly disappointed with every aspect of this movie. Before I watched it I was expecting something spectacular and worthy of the name DC Comics/Universe. Instead, the animation was simple, the acting too rigid and forced, and the storyline too obvious and somewhat embarrassing. MOVIE CONTENT DISCUSSION BELOW!! Why was I embarrassed? Well for starters the "Eveil Toyman" was just bizarre and creepy, but not creepy in the "Wow that character is so creepy that I feel empathy for the victims" but... more info
