Tackling the daunting task of adapting three huge graphic novels into a film, "Superman: Doomsday" takes the best elements of "The Death of Superman," "World without a Superman," and "The Return of Superman," and throws them together into a short, 75-minute animated film. Overall, the film delivers. Because of the short running time, the film does feel a bit rushed at times. It would definitely have benefited from an additional thirty or forty minutes to give us breathing room and character development, but what is there is alright, if a little disappointing.
The cast does an overall fine job of voicing the characters. Adam Baldwin is fine as Superman, even though he's a bit weak at Clark Kent (fortunately, he only does one scene as Clark). Anne Heche is a little weak as Lois, while James Marsters is chilling as Lex Luthor. The rest of the cast is solid.
Overall, this is a fine adaptation of the best-selling graphic novel of all time. Fans of "Superman" will find plenty to enjoy here, though others might find it a disappointment.
Movie/DVD Grade: B |