With “The Death Of Superman” as the title, you know something big is going to happen. This is a relatively fun animated DC movie where we get to see the Man of Steel give his life for humanity. We have seen this done before in the comics, other animated movies and even on the big screen. This one does not really bring a lot of new stuff to the table but it is still enjoyable to watch.

Superman is agonising over how to manage a relationship with Lois Lane but love and happiness will have to wait when a monstrous being from outer space lands on Earth and begins destroying everything in its path. The rest of the Justice League try and fail to halt the creature. Now, only Superman can save Metropolis (and the world) from certain annihilation.

We get to see Superman, Batman, Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and others all fighting Doomsday. It’s nice that we get to see the other superheroes but it’s also really good that the movie remembers to keep the focus on Superman. Some of the relationship stuff with Superman and Lois is a little lame and feels a little rushed. Some better writing could have helped but I got what they were going for. Doomsday is pretty good. I wish they could have made him a little bigger though. The animation is not great but I think most of the characters look fine.

“The Death Of Superman” of course ends just as you would expect it to with Superman dying so it’s not about any big revelation, it’s about the journey to get there. There’s plenty of action in here to keep you entertained as the Justice League battle Doomsday. The movie starts off a little slowly but once Doomsday arrives, everything just goes into place. If you are not particularly into comic book movies then I wouldn’t bother with this one but I think fans of DC superheroes will enjoy it.