Superman Returns (2006)

Our Rating

Analyzing...

Strong Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.6

Overview

Following a mysterious absence of several years, the Man of Steel comes back to Earth in the epic action-adventure Superman Returns, a soaring new chapter in the saga of one of the world's most beloved superheroes. While...

Starring Cast

Brandon Routh • Kevin Spacey • Kate Bosworth

Where to watch

HBO Max

YouTube TV

Prime Video

Rating categories

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Brandon Routh • Kevin Spacey • Kate Bosworth

Where to watch

HBO Max

YouTube TV

Prime Video

Detailed Analysis

Analyzing...

Strong Right

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: High

The film leans right due to its championing of a traditional, almost messianic, individual hero who restores order and hope through self-sacrifice and traditional virtues, despite the villain's capitalist motivations. The solution presented is inherently individualistic and traditional, emphasizing a return to a perceived moral order.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The film features traditional casting choices, with no explicit race or gender swaps of established characters. Its narrative focuses on classic superhero themes and does not incorporate or critique traditional identities, aligning with a conventional portrayal of its characters and story.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film 'Superman Returns' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or explicit themes. Its narrative focuses on traditional superhero tropes and a heterosexual romance, leading to no direct engagement with queer identity.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film primarily focuses on Superman's actions and his confrontations with Lex Luthor. No significant female characters are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

All primary and legacy characters in "Superman Returns" retain their established canonical genders from prior source material and adaptations. No characters originally established as one gender are portrayed as a different gender in this film.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

All primary characters, including Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White, maintain their established racial portrayals from prior comic and film iterations. No instances of race swapping were identified.