Superman vs. The Elite

2012 • 74 minutes

About this movie

This unusual chapter in the Superman saga finds the Man of Steel questioning his relevance when a new,more aggressive,crop of superhero crusaders captures the public's imagination. When catastrophe hits Earth,Superman springs into action as usual,but this time he gets some unexpected help from a new squad of superheroes who call themselves The Elite. Composed of four powerful beings and led by the brash and calculating Manchester Black,this new force brings a raw,wild mentality to the battle against evil,never hesitating to kill their foes -- even on a massive scale -- something Superman would never consider. Despite public support for the bloody methods of The Elite,Superman knows they are in the wrong,creating more harm than good. Tensions between Superman and The Elite rise until Superman challenges them to a showdown. The residents of Metropolis watch from a safe distance as the superheroes fight on the Moon.

Ratings and reviews

A good story, maybe not one the best Superman stories, but enjoyable. I liked the homage to the '60s Superman cartoon series at the very beginning.

All very well put together for all ages