A good story but a little too violent for younger kids.
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Superman: Doomsday
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Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11. -
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Common Sense says
Violent cartoon spinoff with classic superhero.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Superman: Doomsday
Parents need to know that this is a Superman story pitched on a more adult level. In addition to rampant violence and mass destruction of cities and machinery, people are killed (even animals and children, off-screen). Characters swear, at PG-level. Superman and Lois Lane have been "more than friends" (as Lex Luthor puts it), though we don't see them having sex. There is, er, super-nudity in a clinical setting, but shadows and amusing obstacles block our view of the, um, super-gear.
Read our full review by Charles Cassady Jr.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the different viewpoints of Kal-El (AKA Superman) we get here, chiefly from Luthor and Lois, especially when a wannabe tries to take his place. What is missing from the substitute Superman? Do you prefer characters like Batman and Superman as simple do-gooders of yesteryear, or the more complicated ones of today?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Good film but not for young children.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Over-Hyped Kids Flick
This movie is not much different than "Justice League" and "Superman: The Animated Series". Don't buy the hype that it is anything different. It was boring and not worth the 78 minutes. As usual, the redeeming factor is that Superman is a great role model for kids.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Violent movie.
This is a really violent movie. Heck, Supes even vomits blood. This film was pretty edgy.
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Ratings at a Glance
| 50% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 50% | of parents say it's too violent |
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