6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Superman Returns (2006)
Superman Returns (2006)
Overview
Superman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest to felt abandoned and have moved on. Luthor plots his ultimate revenge that could see millions killed and change the face of the planet forever, as well as ridding himself of the Man of Steel.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.6
Overview
Superman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest to felt abandoned and have moved on. Luthor plots his ultimate revenge that could see millions killed and change the face of the planet forever, as well as ridding himself of the Man of Steel.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film champions individual heroism and the restoration of traditional values like hope, faith, and family as the solution to a cynical and threatened world, aligning its dominant themes with conservative ideology.
The film features a traditional cast consistent with established character portrayals, without explicit race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on classic superhero themes and does not critically portray traditional identities or explicitly center diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.
Secondary
The film heavily employs Christ-figure allegories, portraying Superman as a benevolent, self-sacrificing savior who 'returns' to save humanity. This narrative aligns with virtues of hope, redemption, and divine intervention, affirming these themes with reverence.
Superman Returns does not explicitly depict any LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on traditional superhero tropes and relationships, resulting in no identifiable LGBTQ+ representation for evaluation under the provided framework.
The film "Superman Returns" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding its impact on transgender representation.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Female characters present are not depicted in significant action or combat roles that meet the specified criteria.
All primary and legacy characters in "Superman Returns" retain their established canonical genders from prior source material and adaptations. No characters originally established as one gender are portrayed as a different gender in this film.
All primary characters, including Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White, maintain their established racial portrayals from prior comic and film iterations. No instances of race swapping were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
5.8
Critic Ratings
7.2
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