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Superman Returns
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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.
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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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
best superman movie
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
low moving, lacking the fun of the earlier movies.
Superman Returns was dissapointment to me. I was expected a supurb movie. Instead i got your every day averige flick. It not to great.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
pure garbage
dumb plot....bad dialogue....cheesey fights....pure garbage!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I loved this!
Wonderful Action flick.
- I 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!!!!!!
- I 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.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Another Superman Movie that's great!
I really enjoy this movie. There is a scene where Superman gets beat up pretty badly.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
A great social commentary wrapped up in a comicbook movie.
A lot of reviews comment on the lack of screen time for the title character. It's true. Superman is shown onscreen for maybe 30 minutes total of a 2 hr. movie. The fact Superman must sort out his place in a changing world (including the role of fatherhood) makes it a touching story. Bosworth fails at being Lois, Routh is an eerie match to Christopher Reeves, Kevin Spacey NAILS the egotistical maniac Lex Luthor, however they got the UGLIEST kid for Lois' son. The boy needs a haircut, and when you look into his eyes, he looked doped up.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Awesome!
This movie was so good! It kept the feel of the older superman movies starring Christopher Reeve. Brandon Routh does a great job as superman, He sound so much like Christopher Reeve it's uncanny. Although I'm not that fond of Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane, (Keri Russel, an actress that was screened for the part, would've been a much better choice) It held up as a great movie with some pretty stunning special effects. :D
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Disappointment
I was very disappointed with this disjointed LONG Superman. I was very confused through the first hour and becoming quickly bored. It picked up the pace but still didn't leave me satisfied. The movie was filmed very dark (hard to see a lot of what was going on)and the plot was thin. Brandon Routh did great as Clark Kent especially, really reminded me of Christopher Reeve. Other than that, pretty bad flick.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
right on this movie rocks
this movie is a definant 5 STARS but there is violence trust me there is but its fine for 10 11 or 12 years year olds its cool
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
For almost all ages.
Beside a couple cuss words a 5 year old could see it and it was really good.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Cool Dvd but kinda boring!
Cool Dvd but kinda boring!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Not Bad
A pretty entertaining film, although it is way overlong and is forgettable. Still worth seeing.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Awesome movie...
Well, where to begin?!?! I love this move and it kept me on the edge of my seat. I even yelled at the screen a few times. It had action, romance, and a bit of mystery. I thought it was great enough to see it again and I might see one more time. If you want a movie that has it all, see this one!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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