DVD : Superman: Brainiac Attacks - (Original Movie)

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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: Warner Brothers
EAN: 0012569745872
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Subtitled, NTSC
Label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 20, 2006
Running Time: 75 minutes
Sales Rank: 22126
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: June 20, 2006

Editorial Review:

Amazon.com:
The direct-to-DVD animated feature Superman: Brainiac Attacks pits Superman against two of his longest-running foes: Lex Luthor and the robotic Brainiac. Luthor's scheme is to re-jigger Brainiac's configuration using a combination of Superman's DNA and a rare form of Kryptonite to make him an unstoppable weapon against the Man of Steel. Fans of TV's Superman: The Animated Series will be pleased to note the return of Tim Daly and Dana Delany, who reprise their roles as Superman and Lois Lane from the show, but hardcore Superman/Justice League Unlimited viewers may regret the loss of Clancy Brown's formidable performance as Luthor (who is voiced here by Powers Boothe), as well as Corey Burton as Brainiac (here handled by Lance Henriksen). Also missing is the series' adherence to its DC Comics origins and its serious tone, which here is blunted by Duane (The Batman, Jackie Chan Adventures) Capizzi's frothy script, which hews closer to a combination of the Superman films and broad comedy. --Paul Gaita

Product Description:
Superman about to finally divulge his identity and his feelings to Lois Lane suddenly finds his mighty hands full when Brainiac a powerful computer bent on universal domination and Lex Luthor team up to defeat him. Armed with new weapons and a special strain of kryptonite infused in his body Brainiac becomes the most powerful enemy The Man of Steal has ever faced. When Lois Lane is critically injured by a force beam that was intended for him Superman must race into the mysterious Phantom Zone to find a cure. Brianiac believing Superman to be dead betrays Lex Luthor and begins his attack on the city of Metropolis and ultimately Earth. Will Superman survive the Phantom Zone in order to defeat his deadly foes save Lois and Metropolis?Running Time: 76 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: NR UPC: 012569745872 Manufacturer No: 74587

Average Rating:

Rating: - Two out of three ain't bad, is it?
The magic of animation occurs when the melding of unreal illustrations with real voices combines to create living, breathing characters that inspire true emotions and compassion towards them. The two halves are equal partners and share equal responsibilities in this endeavor, and when one is unfortunately lacking, its' overall quality can be diminished. Much of the popularity of Superman the Animated Series, as with most respected cartoons, can be attributed to these factors, and in this case specifically, ... Read More

Rating: - Warmed up Left Overs
Superman Brainiac Attacks seems like a left over three part Superman the animated series. The problem with this supposed made for video movie is it has that left over feel.

Tim Daly again verbally dons the cape as Superman. The problem is his vocals seem tired and washed out. Lois, as voiced by Dana Delany, has very little to do, which is wrong.

The plot involving Brainiac getting help from Luthor. Greedy and self absorbed Luthor wanting to be a hero like Superman. A Phantom Zone sub ... Read More

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Rating: - It's alright
Not too much of a good film, but as a fan of Superman and Superman the Animated Series I nonetheless enjoyed it but it's not too inspiring and very short.

The story goes as Lex Luthor forms a dangerous alliance with the powerful computer/villain Brainiac. Using advanced weaponry and a special strain of Kryptonite harvested from the far reaches of outer space, Luthor specifically redesigns Brainiac to defeat the Man of Steel. But when Brainiac betrays Luthor and reveals its sinister plans for world ... Read More

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Rating: - Not A Super Movie, But Still Good
This movie gets blown way out of what it is due to the really negative reviews, I actually thought it was a pretty good film. The thing that hurt this movie the most was what everyone else has said, Lex Luthor was horrible. They completely got rid of the serious and tough Lex seen on TAS and replaced him with a joke. The jokes were coming from Lex, and it hurt the movie since he shouldn't be the one to carry the jokes.

Besides that, I didn't have a problem with the movie. There were at least two continuity ... Read More

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Rating: - It's not as bad as you've been led to believe
After reading the overwhelmingly bad reviews, I had very low expectations going into this feature. However, I have to admit that it was much better than I had anticipated. On the plus side: the action is good and there are tons of fight scenes, the animation is slightly better than it was in the television series, the subplot involving Jimmy and Mercy is amusing, and the DVD presentation looks really nice. Now for the bad: this DVD has zero extras (unless you count French and Spanish subtitles or trailers for other DC/WB ... Read More