Superman: Doomsday
Director: Lauren Montgomery, Bruce Timm, Brandon Vietti
Actors: Adam Baldwin, Anne Heche, James Marsters, John DiMaggio
PlotIn Metropolis, LexCorp inadvertently unleashes a monstrous extraterrestrial being known as Doomsday while conducting a secret archeological dig. Doomsday creates havoc, destroying everything in its path and proving to be a nearly unstoppable force. Superman intervenes, leading to an epic and brutal battle between the two titans. Their clash causes widespread destruction, and even Superman finds himself struggling against the sheer power and resilience of Doomsday. Throughout this turmoil, Lois Lane senses something is amiss with Clark Kent as he repeatedly vanishes, raising her suspicions about his double life and Superman’s vulnerability.
Amidst the chaos, Lex Luthor starts plotting to use the situation to his advantage while dealing with his obsession with Superman. As the devastating fight with Doomsday reaches its climax, the world watches in horror, fearing the loss of their greatest hero. The relentless battle takes a toll on everyone involved, causing significant emotional and physical strain. Meanwhile, the people of Metropolis and Superman's closest allies, including Lois and Jimmy Olsen, brace themselves for the chaos that follows, uncertain of what the future holds and whether hope can prevail over such overwhelming destruction.
Writers: Jerry Siegel (character created by: Superman), Joe Shuster (character created by: Superman), Duane Capizzi (story by), Bruce Timm (story by), Duane Capizzi (screenplay by), Dan Jurgens (character created by: Doomsday), Jerry Ordway (character created by: Doomsday), Roger Stern (character created by: Doomsday), Louise Simonson (character created by: Doomsday), Brett Breeding (character created by: Doomsday)
Release Date: 18 Sep 2007
Runtime: 75 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: USA
Language: English, Spanish
Home Video Reviews
Superman: Doomsday offers decent action and strong video on Blu-ray, but is hindered by a lackluster audio track and a somewhat uninspiring script.
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