Review of Superman Returns (2006) by Mathew W — 02 Oct 2013

A beautifully-shot, impressively scored, and competently-acted romance about a dorky alien who saves the world as an afterthought.

This review of Superman Returns (2006) was written by Mathew W on 02 Oct 2013.

Superman Returns has generally received positive reviews.

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