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Superman: Unbound

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  • 20132013
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 15m
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6.5/10
13K
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Superman: Unbound (2013)
The Man of Steel has his unpredictable cousin, Supergirl, by his side. Superman learns about the ruthless force known as Brainiac, who has seized and miniaturized Krypton's capital city of Kandor. Superman must liberate the captured Metropolis and protect his home planet from Braniac's increasing power.
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Superman and Supergirl take on the cybernetic Brainiac, who boasts that he possesses "the knowledge and strength of 10,000 worlds."Superman and Supergirl take on the cybernetic Brainiac, who boasts that he possesses "the knowledge and strength of 10,000 worlds."Superman and Supergirl take on the cybernetic Brainiac, who boasts that he possesses "the knowledge and strength of 10,000 worlds."
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
13K
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    • Director
      • James Tucker
    • Writers
      • Bob Goodman
      • Geoff Johns(graphic novel: "Superman: Brainiac")
      • Gary Frank(graphic novel: "Superman: Brainiac")
    • Stars
      • Matt Bomer(voice)
      • Stana Katic(voice)
      • John Noble(voice)
    Top credits
    • Director
      • James Tucker
    • Writers
      • Bob Goodman
      • Geoff Johns(graphic novel: "Superman: Brainiac")
      • Gary Frank(graphic novel: "Superman: Brainiac")
    • Stars
      • Matt Bomer(voice)
      • Stana Katic(voice)
      • John Noble(voice)
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    • 34User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Matt Bomer
    Matt Bomer
    • Superman
    • (voice)
    • …
    Stana Katic
    Stana Katic
    • Lois Lane
    • (voice)
    John Noble
    John Noble
    • Brainiac
    • (voice)
    Molly C. Quinn
    Molly C. Quinn
    • Supergirl
    • (voice)
    • (as Molly Quinn)
    Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader
    • Steve Lombard
    • (voice)
    Jason Beghe
    Jason Beghe
    • Terrorist Leader
    • (voice)
    Frances Conroy
    Frances Conroy
    • Ma Kent
    • (voice)
    Ian James Corlett
    Ian James Corlett
    • Kryptonian #1
    • (voice)
    Melissa Disney
    Melissa Disney
    • Thara
    • (voice)
    Alexander Gould
    Alexander Gould
    • Jimmy Olsen
    • (voice)
    Sirena Irwin
    Sirena Irwin
    • Alura
    • (voice)
    Will Yun Lee
    Will Yun Lee
    • Parasoldier Leader
    • (voice)
    Andrea Romano
    Andrea Romano
    • News Anchor #2
    • (voice)
    • …
    Stephen Root
    Stephen Root
    • Zor-El
    • (voice)
    Wade Williams
    Wade Williams
    • Perry White
    • (voice)
    Michael-Leon Wooley
    Michael-Leon Wooley
    • Ron Troupe
    • (voice)
    • (as Michael Leon Wooley)
    • Director
      • James Tucker
    • Writers
      • Bob Goodman
      • Geoff Johns(graphic novel: "Superman: Brainiac")
      • Gary Frank(graphic novel: "Superman: Brainiac")
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    • Trivia
      First DC animated movie to have a post credit scene.
    • Goofs
      The second time the bad guy fires the rocket launcher, he is holding it inside the helicopter. In the position he is holding it, the backblast would kill the pilots and destroy the flight deck.
    • Quotes

      Lois Lane: [to Terrorist Leader] You don't know teenage girls, do you? Rebellious, angry at the world, doesn't know her own strength? You're in deep trouble.

    • Crazy credits
      If you stay past the credits at the end of the movie, you will be treated to a special treat: You will see the "real" fate of Brainiac.
    • Connections
      Edited into Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics (2013)

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    6/10
    Brings the fists but often forgets the heart.
    'Superman: Unbound (2013)' attempts to bring a more rounded and humanised vision of its eponymous hero by, essentially, making him more vulnerable and connecting the flick's central conflict directly to his home-world, introducing the beefy 'Brainiac' as its antagonist and having him 'collect' fragments of different civilisations including a segment of the long-gone Krypon. This makes for an experience that tries to emphasise the empathy with its protagonist, and does so successfully to a degree, but also resorts to the high-powered fisticuffs the character has ostensibly been known for without much hesitation, delivering these moments with confidence and providing some excitement at the same time but largely seeming 'stakes-less' since there's little other to care about besides some basic (if realistically rendered) relationships. The issue is that making the 'man of steel' physically weaker, or weaker compared to the antagonist as least, has been done before and better. It also isn't as interesting a conceit as when the hero is challenged mentally or emotionally. Still, there are some more cerebral and emotional elements here. For one, the inclusion of 'Supergirl' allows for some unique characterisation. Namely, a different examination of the abilities and responsibilities associated with being a 'superhero' of this sort. She's scared of the villain and shows it, at least initially, which is distinct and, actually, quite natural. It allows her to feel more 'human' and gives her something to overcome internally, rather than a baddie to beat with her fists. A few sequences of off-world antics open up the 'universe' in interesting, usually unexplored ways, too. The climax, however, comes down to the typical 'beat 'em up' type of stuff and even, in its conclusion, comes across as quite contrived and convenient, even if it is left somewhat open for a sequel. 6/10
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    • Release date
      • May 23, 2013 (Russia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Superman sin límites
    • Production companies
      • DC Entertainment
      • Warner Bros. Animation
      • Warner Premiere
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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