Review of Superman Returns (2006) by Darren H — 31 Aug 2013

Superman with a pulse. Warm, nostalgic and romantic, everything Zack Synder's Man of Steel isn't.

This review of Superman Returns (2006) was written by Darren H on 31 Aug 2013.

Superman Returns has generally received positive reviews.

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