Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 06/28/06 Home Video 11/28/06 MPAA Rating Rated PG-13 for some intense action violence Running Time 2 hour 37 minutes Genre Drama, Sci Fi Director Bryan Singer Writer Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris Cast Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, James Marsden, Frank Langella, Sam Huntington, Eva Marie Saint, Kal Penn, Parker Posey, Peta Wilson Studio Warner Brothers |
SUPERMAN RETURNS
SYNOPSIS
Superman - born on a planet which has long since
died - has been raised by adoptive parents on the
Kent farm in Kansas. The young boy Kal-El is
renamed Clark Kent, and though he has grown up
among humans, he is not one of them. Under
Earth's yellow sun, he can do things humans can
only dream of, but to co-exist with them he must
live a dual life as mild, unassuming Clark Kent,
secretly transforming into the Man of Steel when
the world cries out for him.
But now, the world's crises have gone unheeded
for five long years since Superman's mysterious
disappearance. Without him, crime has risen in
the city of Metropolis and beyond; that's not even
counting the future destructive acts of Lex Luthor,
who has been sprung from prison with the specific
intent of using Superman's technological secrets
for his own personal gain and glory.
Lois Lane, star reporter for the Daily Planet and the
love of Superman's life, has moved on since
Superman left without a word. She has even won a
Pulitzer Prize for her essay, "Why the World
Doesn't Need Superman." Lois has other issues to
contend with - she is now engaged to the editor's
nephew and has a young son to look after.
Superman - born on a planet which has long since
died - has been raised by adoptive parents on the
Kent farm in Kansas. The young boy Kal-El is
renamed Clark Kent, and though he has grown up
among humans, he is not one of them. Under
Earth's yellow sun, he can do things humans can
only dream of, but to co-exist with them he must
live a dual life as mild, unassuming Clark Kent,
secretly transforming into the Man of Steel when
the world cries out for him.
But now, the world's crises have gone unheeded
for five long years since Superman's mysterious
disappearance. Without him, crime has risen in
the city of Metropolis and beyond; that's not even
counting the future destructive acts of Lex Luthor,
who has been sprung from prison with the specific
intent of using Superman's technological secrets
for his own personal gain and glory.
Lois Lane, star reporter for the Daily Planet and the
love of Superman's life, has moved on since
Superman left without a word. She has even won a
Pulitzer Prize for her essay, "Why the World
Doesn't Need Superman." Lois has other issues to
contend with - she is now engaged to the editor's
nephew and has a young son to look after.
But for Superman, the long search for his place in the universe ends back at the Kent farm, among the
only family he has ever known. His destiny lies in Metropolis, where one look in Lois's eyes tells him
that this place, among the flawed but ultimatelygood people of Earth, is his true home. And with Lex's
plan coming to fruition mere hours after his return, the world will never need Superman more than it
does now.
--© Warner Bros.
only family he has ever known. His destiny lies in Metropolis, where one look in Lois's eyes tells him
that this place, among the flawed but ultimatelygood people of Earth, is his true home. And with Lex's
plan coming to fruition mere hours after his return, the world will never need Superman more than it
does now.
--© Warner Bros.
Brenda and David
Superman (Brandon Routh) has returned to Metropolois after a five year absence. He had traveled to
his home planet, Krypton, to see what was left. While Superman is away, Lois Lane (Kate Bosworth)
has gotten a fiancee, Richard White (James Marsden), nephew of Perry White (Frank Langella), owner
of the Daily Planet, and a son, Jason White (Tristan Lake Leabu). Lex Luther ( Kevin Spacey) has been
released from prison because Superman failed to appear in court. Luther is plotting to rule the world by
using the crystals from Kryptonite to build a new continent and flood the rest of the world. Superman
resumes his role as Clark Kent, reporter for the Daily Planet. The chemistry is missing between
Superman and Lois Lane. Spacey is more comical than evil. The special effects are top notch and
should be viewed on the big screen. For a big treat, take the family and watch Superman Returns in 3D
at an IMAX theater.
Superman (Brandon Routh) has returned to Metropolois after a five year absence. He had traveled to
his home planet, Krypton, to see what was left. While Superman is away, Lois Lane (Kate Bosworth)
has gotten a fiancee, Richard White (James Marsden), nephew of Perry White (Frank Langella), owner
of the Daily Planet, and a son, Jason White (Tristan Lake Leabu). Lex Luther ( Kevin Spacey) has been
released from prison because Superman failed to appear in court. Luther is plotting to rule the world by
using the crystals from Kryptonite to build a new continent and flood the rest of the world. Superman
resumes his role as Clark Kent, reporter for the Daily Planet. The chemistry is missing between
Superman and Lois Lane. Spacey is more comical than evil. The special effects are top notch and
should be viewed on the big screen. For a big treat, take the family and watch Superman Returns in 3D
at an IMAX theater.
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