Here’s my review of DC/Warner Brother’s latest collaboration, entitled ‘Superman vs. The Elite.’ I highly recommend giving this movie a try, because it made me appreciate Superman in a way I never expected. Of all the major DC characters, he is my least favorite, but with a dynamic story like this one, written by Joe Kelly, it’s difficult to resist the man from Krypton. Let me know what you thought in the comments section below.
-Synopsis: Superman vs. The Elite, a DC Comics Premiere Movie, is produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Home Video. The all-new, PG-13 rated film is scripted by award-winning comics writer Joe Kelly and the story is adapted from his original 2001 DC Comics release, “What’s So Funny About Truth, Justice and the American Way?” The single-issue comic, Action Comics #775, was lauded by Wizard Magazine as the “Greatest Superman Story of All Time,” and ranked the epic tale at No. 21 on its list of the “Top 100 Comics of the last 30 years.”
In Superman vs. The Elite, Superman’s effectiveness as a super hero comes into question when a new group of super powerful crusaders, known as “The Elite,” appear on the scene. As super heroes, the Elite know no bounds, and are more than willing to kill, even on a massive scale, to stop villainy — putting them on a collision course with the ever-ethical, yet preferably non-lethal Man of Steel.
George Newbern (Father of the Bride) reprises his Justice League animated television role as Superman, and primetime television star Pauley Perrette (NCIS) provides the voice of Lois Lane. Downes steps in as Manchester Black, leader of The Elite. David Kaufman (Justice League: Doom) also reprises his Justice League TV series role as Jimmy Olsen. The film is directed by Michael Chang (Batman: Brave and the Bold). Bruce Timm (Batman: Year One) is executive producer, and Alan Burnett (Green Lantern: Emerald Knights) is producer.
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It does look like a good adaptation.I actually do own "What's so funny…" and I've probably already mentioned it's my personal favourite comic story, admittedly I've not read a huge amount of the comics out there but I still really like it.
I look forward to watching it whenever it becomes available over here.
Jai, how long do you usually have to wait for these movies to come out in the U.K?
Quite some time. Though to be honest until I discovered this site I never really paid much attention to these films Warner Bros make. I never knew what projects they have planned when they were released etc so I never knew how long the wait was
As far I'm aware Superman Doomsday and Gotham Knight were the only ones that got a DVD release here. Those along with Wonder Woman and Green Lantern aired on TV or been available on LoveFilm (UK/Europe version of Netflix) briefly. Public Enemies and beyond have yet to make an appearance here.
Though looking at what they've released and intend to release, I own trades of the stories they're based on. Superman Batman, All Star, Year One, What's so funny…?, TDKR. I'm kinda blasé about these because It's stuff I've read and own. I'd like to see them but I'm not really eager to unlike a certain Pixar release that I'm presuming you'll be watching in a number of hours from time of posting.
Hahaha, yes! I will probably be seeing Brave on Saturday evening, or Sunday afternoon. Roth went to the premier in London, so she's lucky
The movie is good. Really gives a lot of depth to it, since it challenges the question about if the world still needs Superman.
Is anyone also excited about the coming of The Dark Knight Returns?!
Yeah, it looks great! I'm hoping they'll have a screening for it at this year's Comic Con
Ohhhh Nooooo…What happened to ur Beard ?????….did u lose a bet, lol…..u looked Great in the beard, i was getting used to it…it made u look rugged and mature…now u look like a kid, lol…..:D
I like the cartoon of superman and as well as movie too.Thanks for sharing.
Really nice post about super man and also good video you have upload.
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I think that your perspective is deep, its just well thought out and really fantastic to see someone who knows how to put these thoughts down so wel Nice post.
Oh my god SUPERMAN! Tell me, is there any other superhero out there that can really challenge SUPERMAN? No I don't think so.