Superman Returns was dissapointment to me. I was expected a supurb movie. Instead i got your every day averige flick. It not to great.
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 11. -
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Common Sense says
Thrilling return for the man of steel; tweens OK.
updated 10.15.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11–13
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What Parents Need to Know
About Superman Returns
Parents need to know that the movie features some violent images, beginning with the fiery crash of Superman's return vehicle, along with lots of explosions, earth-shakings, giant waves, and an especially harrowing sequence in which a plane almost crashes. There's an earthquake, a bank robbery, and a near-drowning. And lots of bloodless violence: The villain stabs Superman repeatedly, and in a long scene, Superman is kicked and beaten. Someone is crushed by a piano. Some younger kids could be upset by the fact that both mothers and sons are in jeopardy, and some scenes are very sad (Superman grieves for his lost father and his changed relationship with Lois; when he's in the hospital, people worry). Finally, it wouldn't be summer without smoking in a movie (every year it happens in kids' films...) -- Lois carries cigarettes; one scene in a bar shows beer drinking.
Read our full review by Cynthia Fuchs
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the importance of family connections and reconciliations, even following separations. They can also discuss how Superman faces his fear and vulnerability and still serves others generously.
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Lives in MarylandI rate this title on for age 11 and give itlow moving, lacking the fun of the earlier movies.
- Lives in IllinoisI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
pure garbage
dumb plot....bad dialogue....cheesey fights....pure garbage!
- Lives in District of ColumbiaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I loved this!
Wonderful Action flick.
- Lives in TexasI rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Best Superman since George Reeves!!!!!
Some would say this movie was just too much for children!!! I disagree. Superman Returns was just what comic fans needed. It had action, adventure, romance, tragedy, and most important of all, one hell of a villian. As a matter of fact the only thing this version was missing is a cameo from a past Superman actor/actress. As for having a child, smoking, drinking and violence, this was the least amount of the afore mentioned that you can get away with these days and still draw a crowd. Bottom line, Superman returns rocked and I can't wait for the next installment!!!!!!
- Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Promising
This was not as good as the original superman, but altogether good quality when it came to hero vs vilian, good for instilling honor, loyalty and trust. Good special effects. Great as far as family social setting,romance, action and perserverance.
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