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  • Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice (2016)
    Review preview for Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice

    Like a mutant monster, barreling out of control and straining to contain its own shifting form.

    Anton Bitel · 3.5 out of 5
    The Caped Crusader takes on Superman, leading Lex Luthor to capitalise on the situation.
  • Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman - Season One (1993)
    Review preview for Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman - Season One

    Played with outstanding chemistry, Cain and Hatcher’s dynamic is the heart of the show.

    Stephen Carty · 4 out of 5
    First series of the superhero show, sees Clark head for Metropolis where he meets feisty reporter Lois Lane.
  • Smallville: Season Three (2003)
    Review preview for Smallville: Season Three

    The production values are impressive as ever and the cast (particularly Welling) continue to elevate even the strangest material.

    Stephen Carty · 3.5 out of 5
    The continuing adventures of the young Clark Kent, aka Superman.
  • St Louis Superman (2019)
    Review preview for St Louis Superman

    Directors Sami Khan and Smriti Mundhra show through this well-edited film, just how traumatic losing someone close can be.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4 out of 5
    A documentary portrait of a 34-year-old battle rapper, Ferguson activist and state representative from St. Louis, Missouri.
  • Superman (2025)
    Review preview for Superman

    There's so much that borrows from other places that Superman doesn't feel indebted as much as hollowed out.

    Andrew Robertson · 3.5 out of 5
    Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned.
  • Superman: The Movie (1978)
    Review preview for Superman: The Movie

    Remains unbeaten in terms of influence and iconic moments.

    Stephen Carty · 4.5 out of 5
    Classic comic book adaptation about an orphaned alien who becomes humanity's saviour.
  • Sunshine Superman (2014)
    Review preview for Sunshine Superman

    What is most astonishing about Sunshine Superman is how genuinely happy everybody looks.

    Anne-Katrin Titze · 4 out of 5
    Portrait of the father of Base jumping Carl Boenish.
  • Superman II (1980)
    Review preview for Superman II

    Without the shackles of an origin story, Superman II soars into action straight away.

    Stephen Carty · 3 out of 5
    The Man of Steel takes on a trio of Kryptonian rebels.
  • Superman III (1983)
    Review preview for Superman III

    Good work is undone by a zany tone.

    Stephen Carty · 2.5 out of 5
    The Man of Steel faces the threat of synthetic kryptonite.
  • Superman II - The Richard Donner Cut (2006)
    Review preview for Superman II - The Richard Donner Cut

    The continuity is shaky (what do you expect?), but the new material is more adult, less camp and with a devotion to character and logic that Lester’s just didn’t have.

    Stephen Carty · 4 out of 5
    Reworked version of Superman II, featuring footage origianlly relegated to the cutting room floor.
  • Superman IV: The Quest For Peace (1987)
    Review preview for Superman IV: The Quest For Peace

    Though Superman IV carries the sub-moniker of ‘The Quest For Peace’, it’s more accurate to describe it as ‘The Death Of A Series’.

    Stephen Carty · 1.5 out of 5
    The Man of Steel decides to rid the world of nuclear weapons.
  • Superman Returns (2006)
    Review preview for Superman Returns

    A wonderful movie with a nice clear story, good good guys, bad bad guys, rather special effects . . . really, every department is on top form here.

    Martin Gray · 4 out of 5
    The Man of Steel returns to save lives - but can he salvage his own?

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