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| Superman - Doomsday (DC Universe Animated Original Movie) | 
 enlarge | Actors: Adam Baldwin, Anne Heche, James Marsters
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  250 reviews
Sales Rank: 2796
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Ntsc, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 75
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 110831
UPC: 085391108313
EAN: 0085391108313
ASIN: B000PE0G0A
Theatrical Release Date: September 18, 2007
Release Date: September 18, 2007
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Product Description
The most shocking showdown in Superman history! When Lexcorp accidentally unearths the intergalactic serial killer Doomsday Superman battles the creature head on in the fight of his life...literally. The world collectively mourns their fallen hero; humanity realizes it will never feel truly safe again. Superman's enemies rejoice all but Lex Luthor who grieves the loss in his own demented manner setting off a chilling chain of events that even he couldn't have foreseen. Inspired by the bestselling graphic novel of all time DC Comics' The Death of Superman this feature-length animated adventure boasts exciting action sequences that rivals anything you've ever seen starring the Man of Steel!Running Time: 135 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: SCI-FI/FANTASY UPC: 085391108313 Manufacturer No: 110831
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 First of DC's direct to DVD Animated Features adapted from Comics April 18, 2007
71 out of 109 found this review helpful
From the Warners press release:
Produced by Bruce Timm (Justice League Unlimited, Batman: The Animated Series) and written by Duane Capizzi (The Batman, The Batman vs. Dracula), Superman Doomsday is inspired by the best-selling graphic novel of all time, DC Comics' The Death of Superman. When the intergalactic serial killer Doomsday is unearthed, Superman meets the creature head on in the battle to end all battles. Going punch for punch, Superman finally ends the threat of Doomsday as he throws one last punch and collapses forever - making the ultimate sacrifice to save Metropolis and all those he once loved.
"The Clash of the Juggernauts" - A retrospective look at the craze which caught the world by storm. What happens when millions of fans are suddenly subjected to the death of their favorite character? Total mayhem! Going on record about the "Death of Superman" will be Paul Levitz and other DC staff as well as comic book artists throughout the industry. News clippings, reports and first-hand archival testimony from fans will be pieced together in a retrospective way. The featurette will also include a closer look at the dark Superman appearing in "The Return of Superman" graphic novel.
* The Artists Playground...From Art to Sound Design in Superman Doomsday - Producer Bruce Timm and his creative team of writers, animators and designers will take us on an exciting journey of character evolution. This documentary will focus on early character concept drawings, final character art, various stages of modeling, storyboards, animatics, layering of colors, voice talent and ultimately final animation.
* Justice League: The New Frontier - Sneak peak of the next DC Universe Original Movie
* Defeat Doomsday: Battle Challenge - Battle as Superman to defeat Doomsday in this fast-action, dexterity challenge which lets the users relive the epic battle with unique gameplay inter-cut with footage from the movie.
* Widescreen (1.78:1)
* 5.1 Dolby Digital
A weak adaptation of The Death of SUPERMAN October 30, 2007
39 out of 40 found this review helpful
I enjoyed the story of the death and rebirth of Superman in its comics and then in its graphic novel format. It was an intriging year long comic book series The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus. However when it comes to the DVD version of this story, I felt it was slightly lacking the epicness and the scope that the original comics had
The news is not all that bad. The DVD does have the new voice talent that is totally different from the TV Superman the animated series. It has interest vocal casting. Firefly's Adam Baldwin brings a different edge to Superman. Claney Brown may have been Lex Luthor on The TV animated adventures, but James (Spike from Buffy) Marsters nailed it on this DVD. Anne Heche's vocal Lois Lane is the weakest link of this piece.
This DVD's animation seemed like a little like Jack Kirby style comic art, rather the S.T.A.S or the recent Justice League cartoon. However this PG-13 cartoon lacks the luster that this year long graphic novel series had. Th battle royale, told in shadow and crimson hues, is what gives this cartoon its PG-13 rating
Also the main part of the story arc in the graphic novel was "the funeral of a Friend" storyline..which was also mostly delete in this 75 minute adaptation. I understand that producer Bruce Timm ideal is to let this be a stand alone piece (basicly a Superman only piece), but what is missing for me was the world grieving as a collective in the story arc that this film did not use. Note not another superhero shows up in his funeral which would seem strange in a world filled with superheroes
On the whole, this piece as a stand alone was good, but very rushed. For 75 minutes they jam pack the film, I wish this was two hours and they took more time to give more story
I hope the Derwyn Cooke's The New Frontier (The Justice League)animated adaptation which comes out next year is fares better than this made for video animated DVD.
Bennet Pomerantz AUDIOWORLD
 The Death of Superman September 20, 2007
28 out of 43 found this review helpful
The creative team behind "Justice League Unlimited" and "The Batman" bring the darkest chapter in the adventures of the legendary Man of Steel to DVD in the animated feature "Superman: Doomsday". When Lex Luthor unearths the intergalactic monster Doomsday, Superman is locked in an epic battle against the powerful brute that forces him to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect Metropolis and all those he once loved. As the world mourns the loss of its greatest hero, can the people of Earth survive without the Man of Steel? "Superman: Doomsday" is a rousing 75-minute animated adaptation of the best selling graphic tale "The Death of Superman". The story holds out pretty well and includes some memorable moments. The raging battle between Superman and Doomsday is fiercer and more engrossing than anything seen in the previous animated series. The animated adventure features the voice talents of Adam Baldwin (Serenity), Anne Hache (Men in Trees) and James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer).
"Superman: Doomsday" is a well recommended DVD for any serious comic book fan. The 75-minute animated movie is presented in a 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen format. The DVD contains a sharp picture quality and a great 2.0 Dolby Digital sound. It supplemental features include the extensive "Requiem and Rebirth: Superman Lives!" documentary, an exclusive 10-minute sneak peek of the upcoming animated adventure "Justice League: The New Frontier", interviews with the voice cast and an audio commentary with the production crew. Overall, "Superman: Doomsday" gets a "B".
Superman: Doomsday review August 5, 2007
25 out of 32 found this review helpful
Phenomenal.
I can't even express how impressed i was with this movie.
Is it the comic? not really. does that matter? hell no. this movie is based on "The Death of Superman," yes, but they never said it would be exactly the same. did they follow the basic premise and capture the essence of the story? hell yes, they did. and they translated all the most important parts of the story while still making it their own.
denying the pure quality of the movie itself is just a practice in bad taste. keep in mind that most of the people who will bash this movie for not being an exact adaptation of the three graphic novels it pulls inspiration from are probably the same people who own all box-sets of S:TAS and consider them to be bar-setting quality in Superhero television. was S:TAS exactly like the comics? hell no. in fact, to compare them on those grounds is just rediculous... they're about as different as they can possibly be, without S:TAS destroying the superman comic mythos. the key is that they kept the important parts the same, and delivered high quality writing, animation, etc. while still being allowed to add their own flavor to the stories.
the route they took with this movie was, i think, perfect for what they were aiming to do. they wanted to bring the classic story to the screen without bogging it down with all of the unnecessary plot tangents that drag the focus off of Superman himself. because that's what's important. Superman's death is what sold those comics, not the inclusion of the JLA. and then, subsequently, Superman's return from death after much mourning is done by the Man of Steel's loved (and not so loved) ones. all of this was captured flawlessly in the film and i think it deserves the highest of ratings for what it accomplishes in it's relatively short running time (even though the sheer scope of it makes it feel far more substancial than any other 70-80 minute movie i've seen).
basically, to wrap up, this movie exceeded my already high expectations and as far as i'm concerned, they already have my money when the Dvd is released.
i highly recommend it and suggest that you, at the very least, rent it regardless of any doubts.
Rating Superman November 13, 2007
19 out of 24 found this review helpful
My wife makes fun of me for shushing the kids so I can hear "cartoons". I quickly correct her, "Superman - Doomsday is not a 'cartoon.' It's an 'animated feature film.'" This clarification for some reason always seems to bring on even more chuckles over a bottle of wine with friends than it does clarify the matter.
Anyway, My kids were as captivated as I was for Superman - Doomsday. What is with the PG-13 rating of Superman - Doomsday?...I remember a couple of scenes in Finding Nemo that were more intense for young children, but Nemo gets a G rating. I'll tell ya, I think that the MPAA needs a rating themselves. That would be an 'F'. Rest assured, Superman - Doomsday is definitely for kids too unless you shield your kids from the same kinds of intensity that can be found in the most intense chapters of Nemo and other Disney G-rated classics.
Now, on the other side of the coin...Doomsday does viciously do away with some of the folks that cross his path. So a little Parental Guidance could be in order for kids 7 and under. But any 10 year old that needs Parental Guidance for Superman - Doomsday doesn't get out much.
Superman - Doomsday isn't quite as well put together as the Justice League) series, but it was pretty good. I don't follow the comic book series, but I understand that there are some continuity issues between this movie and the DC Comics...most notably the origin of Doomsday. But the story told on the DVD held up, and was pretty cool.
LexCorp's minions find an alien craft in some mine and accidentally unleash Doomsday (an ugly looking monster) from the craft. The monster wreaks havoc; Superman comes to the rescue; and the result could be a dramatic change in a World that is used to having Superman around to protect everyone.
It is not necessary to have ever seen a Justice League episode or read a DC Superman comic book to enjoy the Superman - Doomsday DVD. On the contrary...familiarity with the comic books or TV series might hinder your viewing pleasure based on the varying continuity factors.
Final word: sit back and enjoy. And don't forget to provide that all-important Parental Guidance for the kids that have never seen the 6 o'clock news.
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