By Geno McGahee
(Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the Blu-ray I reviewed in this blog post. The opinions I share are my own.)
I’ve always been a fan of Superman and have liked the majority of the films that have come out concerning the man of steel. After seeing THE DEATH & RETURN OF SUPERMAN FILMS, I can honestly say that they got it as right as I’ve seen. This is the Superman that the fans have waited for and it features a great cast, including Jerry O’Connell, Rebecca Romijn and Rainn Wilson.
Superman faces the biggest challenge in Doomsday and it’s an epic battle. As much fun as it is to watch Lex Luthor attempts to outsmart him, an unstoppable monster that can throw around the man of steel with ease is very compelling. With Superman being unbeatable by human standards, seeing an outside force come in to take him on is always fun and defeat him made it even better. The animations are great in this as well and it’s built on good writing and story-telling.
The film is loaded with the DC Universe characters and you see just how they look at Superman for guidance. Without that leadership, the team is lost and with Superman out of the picture, it attracts more bad guys to come and take over the planet. The chaos and destruction lead to desperation and, as the title suggests, a return of the man of steel to save the day.
This is just an amazing epic of a film that will make any superhero fan satisfied. The story-telling, writing and animation are so well done. I highly recommend it.
RELEASE INFO
The adventure that was initially too big for one animated film now arrives as a comprehensive 166-minute tale – with never-before-seen footage – in The Death and Return of Superman Complete Film Collection Gift Set, a numbered, limited edition release available October 1, 2019 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.
The Death and Return of Superman Enhanced Content Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital
Long Live Superman (Featurette) – Superman is a symbol for hope across the world. Hear the story of how the Man of Tomorrow will always be the hero we need today. Long Live Superman!
The Death of Superman: The Brawl That Topped Them All (Featurette) – Experience the battle between Superman and Doomsday like never before as creators of the iconic comic and the new film explore the nuances of “The Greatest Fight” with the help of a martial arts expert.
Lex Luthor: The Greatest Nemesis (Featurette) – Evil Genius. Archenemy of Superman. Misunderstood hero? This documentary will look at one of the most renowned villains in literature and debate his ethics and motivations throughout his publication history and as the calculated anti-hero of Reign of the Supermen. We’ll also explore how Lex Luthor is emblematic of technology without limit, often demonstrating what effect unbridled power, resources, and influence can have on humanity. We’ll discuss the affinity for storytellers to associate Lex Luthor and with the field of science as they challenge our morals and integrity with real world issues such as cloning and what can happen if science fiction became science reality.
From the DC Vault: Legion of Superheroes, “Dark Victory: Part 1”
From the DC Vault: Legion of Superheroes, “Dark Victory: Part 2”
From the DC Vault: Superman: The Animated Series, “Heavy Metal”
From the DC Vault: Justice League Unlimited, “Panic in the Sky”
The Death and Return of Superman will also be available on Movies Anywhere. Using the free Movies Anywhere app and website, consumers can access all their eligible movies by connecting their Movies Anywhere account with their participating digital retailer accounts.
Fans can also own The Death and Return of Superman via purchase from digital retailers beginning October 1, 2019.
BASICS
PRODUCT SRP
4K UHD Combo Pack $54.97
Blu-ray Combo Pack $44.98
4K and Blu-ray Street Date: October 1, 2019
EST Street Date: October 1, 2019
Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French
Blu-ray Subtitles: English, Spanish, French,
Running Time: 166 minutes
Rating: PG-13 for sequences of action violence and action including bloody images, and for some suggestive comments.
