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Superman: Red Son

Superman: Red Son

Science Fiction · Animation · Action · 2020

Set in the thick of the Cold War, Red Son introduces us to a Superman who landed in the USSR during the 1950s and grows up to become a Soviet symbol that fights for the preservation of Stalin’s brand of communism.

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Superman: Red Son

“The cold war is heating up.”

2020 Science Fiction · Animation · Action 1h 24m

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7.1 / 10

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Set in the thick of the Cold War, Red Son introduces us to a Superman who landed in the USSR during the 1950s and grows up to become a Soviet symbol that fights for the preservation of Stalin’s brand of communism.

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Directed by

Sam Liu

Written by

J. M. DeMatteis

Jason Isaacs

Jason Isaacs

Superman (voice)

Amy Acker

Amy Acker

Lois Lane (voice)

Diedrich Bader

Diedrich Bader

Lex Luthor (voice)

Vanessa Marshall

Vanessa Marshall

Diana / Wonder Woman (voice)

Phil Morris

Phil Morris

James Olsen (voice)

Paul Williams

Paul Williams

Brainiac (voice)

Greg Chun

Greg Chun

Ambassador Lee (voice)

Court is in session

Put Superman: Red Son 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.