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Superman: Last Son of Krypton

(1996, Rated NR, Family and kids, Starring Tim Daly, Dana Delany, Clancy Brown)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    A smart, charismatic Superman retelling.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Superman is heroic and has humanitarian instincts.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Numerous fight sequences, explosions, and bursts of gunfire. Given Superman's bullet-repellent status and humanitarian instincts, it should come as no surprise that neither injuries nor fatalities of any kind are depicted onscreen. Jor-El, Superman's father, is attacked by "ice monsters," which resemble eels. The final sequence shows Brainiac attacking and disposing of aliens.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Superman: Last Son of Krypton

Parents need to know that although this Superman is chock-full of action, no fatalities or injuries are shown onscreen. The steadfast, invulnerable nature of the Superman character (Kryptonite is curiously absent in this opening installment of the series) guarantees that grammar-school-age childrenwon't be worried about the outcome of the numerous violent sequences. Older children into superheroes and science fiction will enjoy Last Son; those weaned on the darker visions of the '90s Batman animated series and certain Marvel creations may find Superman's exploits a bit lacking. Teen and adult comics fans and fantasy-addicts open to kinder, gentler forms of superheroics will be entertained by Last Son.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about adoption and other alternative family systems. Parents may also want to talk about Clark's special powers, and what duties, if any, he has to society because of them.
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