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Superman vs. The Elite

Superman vs. The Elite

Science Fiction · Animation · Action · 2012

The Man of Steel finds himself outshone by a new team of ruthless superheroes who hold his idealism in contempt.

Movie details

Superman vs. The Elite

“World saved. Humanity lost.”

2012 Science Fiction · Animation · Action 1h 16m

Critical arithmetic

The consensus, allegedly.

IMDb

7.1 / 10

13K votes

Rotten Tomatoes

83 %

Tomatometer

TMDB

6.9 / 10

Community rating

External scores via OMDb · CC BY-NC 4.0. Values normalized for display; availability varies by title.

The Man of Steel finds himself outshone by a new team of ruthless superheroes who hold his idealism in contempt.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Michael Chang

Written by

Joe Kelly

George Newbern

George Newbern

Superman / Clark Kent / Robot (voice)

Pauley Perrette

Pauley Perrette

Lois Lane (voice)

Robin Atkin Downes

Robin Atkin Downes

Manchester Black / Pokolistani Ambassador (voice)

Dee Bradley Baker

Dee Bradley Baker

Atomic Skull (voice)

Ogie Banks

Ogie Banks

Terrence Baxter / Dockworker (voice)

Catero Colbert

Catero Colbert

Coldcast (voice)

Grey DeLisle

Grey DeLisle

Young Manchester (voice)

Court is in session

Put Superman vs. The Elite on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.