Superman: Doomsday Worth renting?

~~Toonami Tom~~ · 10-09-2007, 10:09 PM

After wathing the The Batman Batman/Superman 2 parter, I became interested in seeing Superman: Doomsday. Renting it is about $4, unless I can find it somewhere for cheaper. Is it worth renting?

We can discuss the film here, too.

Zog the Equalizer · 10-09-2007, 10:44 PM

I bought it the day after it came out and loved it, but I love all of Bruce Timm's stuff. Yeah im a fanboy, but he introduced me to the way Batman should be so I owe him at least my loyalty.

**Jester** · 10-09-2007, 11:07 PM

I enjoyed it... definatly worth a rent. $4 man that's steep. Where's that?

**GK Punk** · 10-09-2007, 11:36 PM

Yeah, it's worth it. I've seen it a good couple of times now, it was well worth 15 bucks. Just go in to it realizing that it's a different continuity than the Superman animated series, and it's going to be pretty different than the comic version of the story. If you are a Superman fan, I'm sure you'll love it.

*gobo* · 10-10-2007, 06:03 AM

I'm still upset they replaced my favorite part of the story (the return) with such a boring conclusion (in comparison, it is), but I'd rent it just to satisfy my curiosity. My local Blockbuster went up to $5 a pop, so that's actually a decent price for a rental, Jester.

*DrSpengler* · 10-10-2007, 10:47 AM

My review.

It's worth renting at the very least. It was a pretty good movie, so long as you aren't uptight about them changing the story from the comic.

~~Toonami Tom~~ · 10-10-2007, 11:00 AM

Thanks for the info guys. I think I will rent it then. $4 is what Pay-Per-View wants and XBox Live Marketplace is about the same price. Maybe someone will have it for cheaper.

JetsAndHeels · 10-10-2007, 05:23 PM

Its not worth renting, its worth buying.

Superman is the world's greatest hero. If you don't agree with that, well then you're being delusional.

Zog the Equalizer · 10-10-2007, 06:29 PM

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Superman is the world's greatest hero. If you don't agree with that, well then you're being delusional.

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I could write a book on how Batman could kick Superman's posterior all the way back to the smoldering void that was once Krypton. However I agree that its worth buying.

**GK Punk** · 10-10-2007, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Gisaku Kato

I could write a book on how Batman could kick Superman's posterior all the way back to the smoldering void that was once Krypton. However I agree that its worth buying.

Batman has to be the most overrated DC Hero. Not that I don't like him, but he's becoming like Wolverine. (Whom I hate.)

**Jester** · 10-10-2007, 07:54 PM

I feel the same way...about Superman. I'm one of those guys who never cared for him cause he's too powerful. That's part of the reasonI like Smallville. Clark is still developing his powers, and you can see what made him ahero...his parents. Sucks that they are both gone in the new season...
The Reason I like Bats better is because he's just a dude with a belt. Yes he's a bit over rated, but Superman is even more over blown...IMHO.

**GK Punk** · 10-10-2007, 08:03 PM

I hate when they over power Superman actually. Certain writers do excellent with him, as where others just write a story that can be solved with "He's Superman." With Supes, it's really a matter of who's in charge of the Superman titles at the time. They can be really hit or miss because of that. Right now I find them great though. I can understand why you'd feel that way, since he's sterotypically over powered.

And Besides. We all know Nightwing could kick Batman's ass, ya know if he REALLY wanted to. (Give me a break, I'm a Nightwing mark.

)

Zog the Equalizer · 10-10-2007, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Michi heavenly6

And Besides. We all know Nightwing could kick Batman's ass, ya know if he REALLY wanted to. (Give me a break, I'm a Nightwing mark.

)

Bats trained Nightwing. He knows all of his moves.

*Brodie* · 10-10-2007, 08:18 PM

I bought it, and enjoyed it. My only gripe is the weird cracks in Supes' face throughout it. Those aren't cheek bones.

Time Mistress · 10-10-2007, 08:45 PM

I was wondering if this was any good, sound worth renting. Thanks for the info everyone. Still, why in the world would they change the ending from the comics when I though the entire purpose of DC doing movies like this and New Frontier was to animate stories as close to the comics as posible that they could on Saturday morning TV. It's one thing to cut for time, but...

As for Batman and Wolverine, I love them both and they are some of my favorite characters, but I hate the whole UberBat and UberWolvie that both companies are currently doing. It only makes people who never liked the characters before hate them more and the people who do love the characters defensive and tired. Don't get me started on what Jeph Loeb and Guggenheim have done to my beloved Logan.

Who would have thought Loeb of all people couldn't write Logan.

**GK Punk** · 10-10-2007, 09:03 PM

As far as Wolvie/Bats that was exactly what I meant.

As far was the ending, They couldn't use Superboy so I guess they changed a lot of how it went.

Magneto · 10-10-2007, 09:05 PM

Yeah the rights to Superboy is tied up in courts at the moment. You'll notice there isnt even an image of him at all, despite being talked about, in the documentary of the saga of the entire Death/funeral/reign/and return of Superman in the DCU. Which IMO, definately makes Superman/Doomsday a must own rather than be on any rent list.

*Mr._Mutant_Man* · 10-11-2007, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Michi heavenly6

Batman has to be the most overrated DC Hero. Not that I don't like him, but he's becoming like Wolverine. (Whom I hate.)

He's got a long way to go before he becomes Wolverine. In the case of Batman he's always been the star, so it isn't like other, potentially just as interesting characters get pushed to the side for him, like it is with Wolverine. I mean Cyclops totally got screwed in the film series.

*gobo* · 10-11-2007, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michi heavenly6

As far was the ending, They couldn't use Superboy so I guess they changed a lot of how it went.

...and, settled with a cop-out ending instead. What a disappointment... Thing is, Timm has expressed a dislike for Doomsday, but that was the one part of the adaptation they did justice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr._Mutant_Man

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michi heavenly6

Batman has to be the most overrated DC Hero. Not that I don't like him, but he's becoming like Wolverine. (Whom I hate.)

He's got a long way to go before he becomes Wolverine. In the case of Batman he's always been the star, so it isn't like other, potentially just as interesting characters get pushed to the side for him, like it is with Wolverine. I mean Cyclops totally got screwed in the film series.

Perhaps... But, Wolvie ain't DC.

**GK Punk** · 10-11-2007, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr._Mutant_Man

He's got a long way to go before he becomes Wolverine. In the case of Batman he's always been the star, so it isn't like other, potentially just as interesting characters get pushed to the side for him, like it is with Wolverine. I mean Cyclops totally got screwed in the film series.

Actually I was referring more to the way fans treat Batman.

10-09-2007, 10:09 PM	#1
~~Toonami Tom~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,939	Superman: Doomsday Worth renting? After wathing the The Batman Batman/Superman 2 parter, I became interested in seeing Superman: Doomsday. Renting it is about $4, unless I can find it somewhere for cheaper. Is it worth renting? We can discuss the film here, too.

10-09-2007, 10:44 PM	#2
Zog the Equalizer Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 534	I bought it the day after it came out and loved it, but I love all of Bruce Timm's stuff. Yeah im a fanboy, but he introduced me to the way Batman should be so I owe him at least my loyalty. __________________ "Pork rind?" "Pork rind!"

10-09-2007, 11:07 PM	#3
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	I enjoyed it... definatly worth a rent. $4 man that's steep. Where's that? __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-10-2007, 06:03 AM	#5
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	I'm still upset they replaced my favorite part of the story (the return) with such a boring conclusion (in comparison, it is), but I'd rent it just to satisfy my curiosity. My local Blockbuster went up to $5 a pop, so that's actually a decent price for a rental, Jester. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

10-10-2007, 05:23 PM	#8
JetsAndHeels Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Posts: 596	Its not worth renting, its worth buying. Superman is the world's greatest hero. If you don't agree with that, well then you're being delusional. __________________

10-09-2007, 11:36 PM	#4
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	Yeah, it's worth it. I've seen it a good couple of times now, it was well worth 15 bucks. Just go in to it realizing that it's a different continuity than the Superman animated series, and it's going to be pretty different than the comic version of the story. If you are a Superman fan, I'm sure you'll love it.

10-10-2007, 10:47 AM	#6
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	My review. It's worth renting at the very least. It was a pretty good movie, so long as you aren't uptight about them changing the story from the comic.

10-10-2007, 11:00 AM	#7
~~Toonami Tom~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,939	Thanks for the info guys. I think I will rent it then. $4 is what Pay-Per-View wants and XBox Live Marketplace is about the same price. Maybe someone will have it for cheaper.

10-10-2007, 06:29 PM	#9
Zog the Equalizer Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 534	[QUOTE=JetsAndHeels;563067 Superman is the world's greatest hero. If you don't agree with that, well then you're being delusional. [/QUOTE] I could write a book on how Batman could kick Superman's posterior all the way back to the smoldering void that was once Krypton. However I agree that its worth buying. __________________ "Pork rind?" "Pork rind!"

10-10-2007, 07:54 PM	#11
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	I feel the same way...about Superman. I'm one of those guys who never cared for him cause he's too powerful. That's part of the reasonI like Smallville. Clark is still developing his powers, and you can see what made him ahero...his parents. Sucks that they are both gone in the new season... The Reason I like Bats better is because he's just a dude with a belt. Yes he's a bit over rated, but Superman is even more over blown...IMHO. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-10-2007, 08:03 PM	#12
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	I hate when they over power Superman actually. Certain writers do excellent with him, as where others just write a story that can be solved with "He's Superman." With Supes, it's really a matter of who's in charge of the Superman titles at the time. They can be really hit or miss because of that. Right now I find them great though. I can understand why you'd feel that way, since he's sterotypically over powered. And Besides. We all know Nightwing could kick Batman's ass, ya know if he REALLY wanted to. (Give me a break, I'm a Nightwing mark. )

10-10-2007, 08:18 PM	#14
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	I bought it, and enjoyed it. My only gripe is the weird cracks in Supes' face throughout it. Those aren't cheek bones. __________________ Stupendous Monster

10-10-2007, 08:45 PM	#15
Time Mistress Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pennshellvania, or the 79th level of Null-Time Posts: 710	I was wondering if this was any good, sound worth renting. Thanks for the info everyone. Still, why in the world would they change the ending from the comics when I though the entire purpose of DC doing movies like this and New Frontier was to animate stories as close to the comics as posible that they could on Saturday morning TV. It's one thing to cut for time, but... As for Batman and Wolverine, I love them both and they are some of my favorite characters, but I hate the whole UberBat and UberWolvie that both companies are currently doing. It only makes people who never liked the characters before hate them more and the people who do love the characters defensive and tired. Don't get me started on what Jeph Loeb and Guggenheim have done to my beloved Logan. Who would have thought Loeb of all people couldn't write Logan. __________________ AKA the Edwardian Adventuress and Fairlady_Z "You just made your last mistake, Bugeyes -- 'cuz nobody beats up my best buddy and gets away with it -- Nobody! Got that?!" Raphael about Michaelangelo, TMNT Volume 1 Last edited by Time Mistress; 10-14-2007 at 01:15 PM.

10-10-2007, 09:03 PM	#16
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	As far as Wolvie/Bats that was exactly what I meant. As far was the ending, They couldn't use Superboy so I guess they changed a lot of how it went.

10-10-2007, 09:05 PM	#17
Magneto Foot Soldier Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marvel Universe Posts: 173	Yeah the rights to Superboy is tied up in courts at the moment. You'll notice there isnt even an image of him at all, despite being talked about, in the documentary of the saga of the entire Death/funeral/reign/and return of Superman in the DCU. Which IMO, definately makes Superman/Doomsday a must own rather than be on any rent list.