
Superman II
Taste attributes: actionadventurescience fictionmonster/alien/supernaturalsuperherofastlightimaginarysimplelinearglossybig & variedemotionally undemandingfighting evilrescue/escape/jeopardyunderdog triumphs
"The Man of Steel meets his match!"
Boxlist takeAn otherworldly sci-fi film that is stylish, breakneck and emotionally cool. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.
Pace: very fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: very light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: simple · Structure: very linear · Look: very glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: very undemandingHow we score
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What lines up
No single trait stands out; it is a broad fit.
What might not click
- Emotional punch: Undemanding, where this profile leans emotive / stirring
- Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
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Synopsis
Three escaped criminals from the planet Krypton test the Man of Steel's mettle. Led by General Zod, the Kryptonians take control of the White House and partner with Lex Luthor to destroy Superman and rule the world. But Superman, who attempts to make himself human in order to get closer to Lois, realizes he has a responsibility to save the planet.
Synopsis: TMDB
Taste Attributes
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- Genre
- Action
- Year
- 1980
- Runtime
- 127 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Dovemead Films
- Taste scores
- How we score
Similar in feel
Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.











