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At the beginning, when Clark is crying because of the alien movie. That set the tone for the rest of the movie and to me, it didn't disappoint. It was a bit in your face about humanity but sometimes it needs to be that way. Lois Lane, is always the star in every one of her appearance. It shows her as someone hungry to discover the truth and keeping people informed but also she's so sure of herself, an icon. I like the few interactions we got between them. I hope we get more movies in this universe.

Origin stories are always tricky. Too much exposition, too much reliance on old themes and old storylines, they become dull. Too little, they're empty. This effort is somewhere in between. While it isn't terrible, it isn't that great, either.

What we have here is another reboot of how Superman came to be and a riff on how Parasite came to be but not unbe. The story is familiar and with a "love conquers all" message at the end--not needed, IMO, because of how treacly it was--it brought down the movie to a level of barely passable.

Pluses. The voices are good, particularly Zachary Quinto as Lex Luthor. I'm used to Clancy Brown, but Quinto's riff on it wasn't bad, and the evilness of Luthor in the final showdown was solid. Darren Criss as Superman/Clark Kent was fine, and Alexandra Daddario as Lois Lane was good. I'm sort of spoiled by Brad Garrett's interpretation of Lobo, but Ryan Hurst does well enough, showing the meanness...but not all the humor. Ike Amadi as Martian Manhunter does well enough in his role, investing his character with gravity and pathos.

Music. Good, but not great. Direction also good but not great. The story could have moved a bit faster. It was a by-the-numbers direction job, but not terrible by any means.

Minuses. The animation could have been a lot better. It reminded me of The Brave and the Bold style, with somewhat less of a black outline around the characters.

Parasite reminded me more of Godzilla: Resurgence (which was pretty awesome, IMO) but his character really didn't move me one way or the other. He's supposed to garner the audience's sympathy for his condition; he left lukewarm. Couldn't hate him, but definitely didn't like him. Every superhero needs a villain, and Lobo was more compelling in his own way.

But the biggest drawback was the overall familiarity of the story and the unwillingness to move in a different direction. I'm a huge DC fan, so I always look forward to what they come up with, but this is a far cry from being their best or even being near their best. It's worth a watch, but not a buy.

This was a good superman film that really gave a good introspective look into superman's journey to accept his path. The animation is definitely the best DC has put out in recent times and the art style is really unique and pleasing to look at. If you're looking for a good superman story, this is a certainly a good use of time.

Well, truth be told, I can't really claim to have been much overly excited when I sat down to watch this 2020 animated "Superman" movie. Why? Well, it is a superhero movie, and I am really overly keen on those. But still, two things made me sit down to watch "Superman: Man of Tomorrow". First of all, I hadn't already seen it, and I do like to watch movies I haven't already seen. And secondly, it had Lobo in it!

Now, I will say that the storyline actually turned out to be good. I was enjoying it, for sure. But truth be told, why do we need another alternate origins story to Clark Kent and Superman? Haven't there been enough of those made already? To me, it grows tiresome when they keep re-writing origins stories for characters.

It should be said that they had a good ensemble of voice actors and actresses brought in for this animated movie. And that is a very important aspect for an animated movie's success; having the right voice cast. I was very thrilled to know that it was Ryan Hurst adding his rough voice to Lobo, because that was just a superb fit.

The animation style in "Superman: Man of Tomorrow" was adequate, although it bordered on being a bit too edgy at times. I mean, the style of drawing, not the way it was presented. Of course, this is a matter of personal preference. It was good, but I prefer a bit more smooth art style for animated movies.

"Superman: Man of Tomorrow" will definitely please fans of the DC universe, I believe that much, and it was actually well-worth sitting down to watch.

My rating of the 2020 "Superman: Man of Tomorrow" lands on a six out of ten stars.

Seems like a pointless story. It focuses on the beginning how he started how he introduced him self to the world. It feels pointless everything being well known. The graphics are OK the style is just OK. The battles are simple not extravagance. The pacing is OK not boring but not edge seating. All in all it is an OK movie with i do not see the point of other than is a cartoon aimed for kids.

Just when I thought that this would be a nice start for a reboot, things turn out to be quite different. But first of all I really like the art style for the movie but the story overall is just way too plain(Especially the climatic moment)and the characterization felt empty. It's definitelynot as impressive as Batman Year One and it's a really boring Superman origin movie. Overall, Superman Man of Tomorrow is no doubt another easily forgettable DC animated movie.

Through and through this movie actually captured the essence of Superman. Any comic book fan will enjoy this movie, because this movie shows the director did his research. I wondered how putting multiple antagonists in this movie would work, but wow they actually were able to make this work right down to the ending. The animation is stellar and if anything comes from this movie, please at the very least be the animation style. The previous DCAU was fine but this one just blows it away by a mile. I will say that if you've seen Justice League Dark Apokolips War and SOMEHOW liked it, well you won't like this. There is death in this, but it's not just for the sake of ending a whole universe. I'll finish by saying again this movie NAILED Superman and would be the perfect opener for the next universe because it knows what DC stands for.

This is a very contemporary interesting take on a being afraid of your heritage. Not only for immigrants but people with linage going back to days where things were different and what was not considered acceptable now, it was then. Basically, the main moral of the story is to try to listen to other people's prospective whether in the end you can understand it or not.

The other moral of the story is that although someone seems normal on the surface they maybe treading water like crazy. This is more directed to PTSD sufferers in the military illustrated as a dark, consuming forcing smothering you and turning you into a monster.

As for the art, although we can tell it obviously done on a tight budget hence the quality issues it does look like those mid 80s to early 90s Japanese drawn American action cartoons on Saturday morning.

The story is not too heavy handed in its messaging and it really takes a break from the typical SWJ nonsense you see DC and Marvel trying to push earlier in the year. In face it goes out of it way by showing Trying To Go Woke and You Will Go Broke by using Lois as an example what happens when progressive feminist messaging goes too far. She get played all the time. Because she thinks she is smart and entitled.

If you are looking for a breath of fresh air and more down to earth story telling and character interactions than from the other crap Marvel and DC were attempting to push on you then this is the show for you. Well for a good hour and half abouts.

I was bored with this movie. After the alternate universe "Superman: Red Son", we get yet another version of Superman's beginnings in Metropolis, except this time, he's fresh out of college or high school, I don't know. I found the story to be tired. The characters to be tired. Nothing worth praising in this one.

Superman: Man of Tomorrow is a great change for DC animated movies whilst also being a solid Superman origin story, although it would have benefited from a longer run time. Darren Criss gives a great lead performance, Ryan Hurst is perfect and Zachary Quinto, Alexandra Daddario and Ike Amadi are all really good. The animation is great and much better than the usual style. Chris Palmer's direction is really good and the music by Kevin Riepl is good.

This is the first movie after the last flashpoint (Google it if you do not know what I'm talking about). That means that here the entire universe of DC Comics necessarily has to re-start. "Justice League Dark", was awesome, but, as the graphic stories, it is not bad refresh everything to have brand new persepectives. About the movie. The plot could have be better, but the animation, the characters, and the way that they introduce Superman (again), in the currently time, I think was proper. Now, I'm gonna wait for The Batman.

I have never seen such a bored film of SUPERMAN in animated movies. I like the style of drawing, but I don't like the story neither like the way SUPERMAN is represented. I'm worried about seeing what bad hands SUPERMAN is in. People that have the rights of SUPERMAN dont respect him.

I watched this as it's the Tomorrowverse launcher, 10 movies over 5 years 2020-24.

Overall: Man of Tomorrow delivers decent foundation-laying but little else.

Darren Criss voices a likeable Clark Kent in this early-career take, while crisp animation and fluid action sequences-particularly Lobo's brutal encounters-showcase modern visual flair.

What Works: The Daily Planet intern angle grounds Superman nicely, exploring his outsider status with genuine weight. The animation pops with dynamic character designs and energetic set pieces that feel distinctly contemporary yet respectful to Superman's legacy.

What Doesn't: The plot is frustratingly generic, hitting predictable beats without innovation. Lobo and Parasite remain shallow antagonists with paper-thin motivations. Worse, the pacing lurches between rushed character moments and sluggish exposition, never finding its rhythm.

The Problem: This feels safe to a fault. While universe-building requires familiar ground, Man of Tomorrow rarely risks anything bold. Flat dialogue and underdeveloped supporting characters make it feel more like competent homework than inspired storytelling.

Bottom Line: It's a functional reboot that does its job- establishing tone and characters for the Tomorrowverse saga ahead. But as standalone Superman cinema? Forgettably adequate. Worth watching for completists, unlikely to linger for anyone else.

6/10: Solid foundation, unremarkable execution.

The 39th film of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies and the first entry in the Rebirth Universe.

A new origin story with a brilliant voice cast and packed with iconic DC heroes and villains. I kinda like this new revamped visual style with dark corners for every characters.

I like the original style suit and the introduction explaing superman but action and fighting were not great. New 52 was way better!

Glad to finally have a decent representation of Superman back in the adaptations. The New 52 movie universe... I don't know what that was, but it didn't work.

And this should be required viewing for Zack Snyder and his sycophant fanboys. If they don't like this version of Superman, then they don't like Superman. There are plenty of grim and gritty edgelord j.o. Fantasies out there to get into, don't ruin Superman by trying to make him one of them.

This one of the better ones of superman series Ive seen with a new animation and tone of the film leaning towards more...humane issues. A potential to start the Justice League again. All it needs is a bit of clever plot thats all. Though why recent DC movies are featuring nudity though is a bit surprising. Granted the movies are aimed at mature people but not all scenes fit in, rather they try to fill in the holes. But overall a good watch.

I just have started the DC animation movies right after watching the almost all DC movies after Tim Burton Batman Movies( expect some like catwoman,Batman & robin and Josstice league as they look terrible even in trailer). Bu i loved many of them so when i heard that the DC animation has more than i got exited. DCAMU was a great universe. Flaspoint paradox, Death of superman and JL Apokilies war are the best. After the end of apokilis war when flash again run than we got another reboot(animation) universe named Tomorrowverse. First i wasnt interested for its animation style but when i heard that the movies of it had better stories than i run ino it and boy it actually good. First to superman man of tommorow is a Good start for tommorowverse. LOGO was great and the parasite despite wasnt that treatfull for superman but stillmanaged to be interesting for me. And the fact that people saw another alien after superman and there reaction was knowlegdeble. In the end superman man of tommorow is a worth watch even if the animation look dull o you, The story is promasing.

Superman: Man of Tomorrow is the first film in a new universe for the DC Animated movies after Justice League Dark: Apokalips War ended the New 52-based DC Animated Movie Universe.

Basically, the movie is a retelling of Superman's origins. After a setting with Clark as a kid, the movie skips to two months after he began to use his powers for good (as his parents show him a newspaper with the "flying man of Metropolis). The first thing to notice with this movie is that the animation is different from past DC animated films. Here, it looks like it an actual comic book come to life. Also, this marks a good return to the Superman I grew up with and love: a kind, friendly hero who wants to help the world, which is what Superman should be about, not the dark, serious hero like in past movies (including the DCEU).

The story is also neat, despite not adding more. As Clark learns about his powers, he would befriend Lois Lane, a reporter from the Daily Planet, and Martian Manhunter, a martian who shapeshifts and saves him from being killed by Lobo. However, the battle results in Star Labs janitor Rudy Jones being doused in chemicals, transforming him into Parasite, a monster capable of draining energy from people.

Darren Criss takes over as the voice of Superman, and being no stranger to the DC Universe (having voiced Raphael in Batman Vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and appearing on the CW Supergirl And The Flash as Music Mesiter), he nails the role well. Ike Amadi voices Martian Manhunter, a role he has done for Lego DC Super-Villains, and Brett Dalton voices Rudy Jones, a.k.a Parasite. Rounding out some of the cast is Zackary Quinto (best known for playing Spock in the Star Trek film reboots) as Lex Luthor, Alexandria Daddario as Lois Lane, and Neil Flynn and Bellamy Young as Johnathan and Martha Kent. They all do a good job, and while the story is slow to getting to the action, it has a good theme around Clark being unsure about revealing who he really is, and at least the action is good.

Why did we go backward with that animation style?though it's not about the storyline. Bored and feel asleep. I wonder if I'll stay awake this time. Does not have a rate at all from me.