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"A new era of adventure begins."

Lets continue looking at the DC Universe Animated Original Movies with Superman: Man of Tomorrow.

This is the first film in the Tomorrowverse.

Following the planet Krypton's destruction, Kryptonian infant Kal-El was sent by his parents to Earth where he is adopted by farmers Jonathan and Martha Kent who adopt the infant and raise him as "Clark".
Years later, Clark works for the Daily Planet as an intern and is known to the public as "the Flying Man" when using his abilities.
He attends the launch of an orbital rocket telescope that was made by LexCorp in hopes to seek other life in the universe, however, reporter Lois Lane exposes LexCorp CEO Lex Luthor of the rocket's true plan that would destroy Metropolis and gross neglegiance leading to his arrest.
Meanwhile, Clark befriends S.T.A.R. Labs janitor Rudy Jones, who informs Clark about extraterrestrial experiments going on inside the lab. Suddenly, the rocket heads to Metropolis and Clark stops the rocket as the Flying Man. Unbeknownst to Clark, he is being watched by a mysterious figure in a trench coat.
S.T.A.R. Labs detect a UFO grabbing the attention of Clark, who is confronted by an alien bounty hunter named Lobo and learns he is the last of his kind with a bounty on him.
During the fight, which is lead to S.T.A.R. Labs, Rudy is caught in the crossfire of the damage being fused with unknown substances while Lobo learns Clark's weakness is Kryptonite.
Just as Clark is being beatened by Lobo, the figure appears, revealing himself as a Martian to the public and intervenes. While the Martian distracts Lobo, Clark uses Earth's sun to heal and ultimately defeat Lobo.
That night, the Martian introduces himself as J'onn J'onzz to the Kents and reveals Clark's Kryptonian history to him. He then warns Clark to not stay hidden from humanity as they can be xenophobic despite Clark's disagreenments.
Elsewhere, a hospitalised Rudy awakens and discovers he has the ability to drain life, turning them into husks.
Martha gifts Clark a new suit with an "S" imprinted at the front and a cape while the media officially coin the Flying Man as "Superman". Rudy attacks S.T.A.R. Labs in an attempt to gain answers from Lobo but frees him in the process after draining his cell's energy which transforms Rudy into a parasite-like creature and begins invading Metropolis.
Now it's up to Superman, J'onn, and Lobo to stop this "Parasite" and save Metropolis.

The story is decently written and paced, action-packed, light-hearted, and intriguing. And although it's another Superman origin story, there are enough differences for it to stand out from most of the others. The film also has a decently handled message regarding prejudice.
The action scenes are pretty engaging and energetic, and although this is a lighter-tone film, they can get brutal at times.
The film has a decent sense of humor, and most of the jokes are decently funny.
The animation is pretty well done, and the art style is a welcome change of pace. The characters all have good designs and character animation, and the backgrounds are nicely detailed.
Most of the characters are pretty likable and decently developed.
Superman is a decent protagonist as he's just starting his duties as a superhero, and is also learning to fit in Earth society as Clark Kent.
Martian Manhunter is pretty cool and he tells Clark of his Kryptonian origins, and also serves as sort of a mentor figure to him when he becomes Superman.
Lois is a decent side character as she's just started working at the Daily Planet and forms a decent friendship with Clark, but she's also very determined to find out who Superman is. And she and Clark do have good chemistry.
Martha and Jonathan are both great supporting characters as they comfort Clark and give him advice when he starts his superheroic duties.
Lobo is pretty badass as he first arrives to capture Superman and claim his bounty, but he eventually helps him clean up the mess he made by teaming up and fighting Parasite. He's also a very brash loudmouth.
Lex is pretty intriguing as he's willing to help Superman deal with Parasite, mostly to help his public image, but we know he's ready to backstab him at any time.
Parasite is a decent villain as all he wants is to be normal and be with his family again, but as he absorbs more energy, the more he loses his mind and becomes more monster than man.
Kevin Riepl delivers a well done, very heroic and dramatic musical score.

There are a couple of weak death fake-outs. Not saying who the characters that this happens to are for spoiler reasons.
There are a few weak jokes and gags.
The first fight between Superman and Lobo does drag on a bit too long.
Lobo can get pretty obnoxious at times, mostly during his imprisonment.

Overall, while it may not be one of DC's all-time best movies, it's still a pretty solid Superman origin movie, and one of the Man of Steel's better outings, live-action or animated.

Cast:
Darren Criss as Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman
Alexandra Daddario as Lois Lane
Zachary Quinto as Lex Luthor
Ike Amadi as J'onn J'onzz / Martian Manhunter
Ryan Hurst as Lobo
Brett Dalton as Rudy Jones / Parasite
Neil Flynn as Jonathan Kent
Bellamy Young as Martha Kent
Cristina Milizia as Maya, Petey, Kaylie
Eugene Byrd as Ron Troupe
April Stewart as Mrs. Ross
Piotr Michael as Perry White

Crew:
Directed by Chris Palmer
Written by Tim Sheridan
Produced by Jim Krieg and Kimberly S. Moreau
Music by Kevin Riepl

Misc.
Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster
Production companies: Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment
Distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Release date: August 23, 2020
Running time: 1 hour, 26 minutes

Description
"A new era of adventure begins."

Lets continue looking at the DC Universe Animated Original Movies with Superman: Man of Tomorrow.

This is the first film in the Tomorrowverse.

Following the planet Krypton's destruction, Kryptonian infant Kal-El was sent by his parents to Earth where he is adopted by farmers Jonathan and Martha Kent who adopt the infant and raise him as "Clark".
Years later, Clark works for the Daily Planet as an intern and is known to the public as "the Flying Man" when using his abilities.
He attends the launch of an orbital rocket telescope that was made by LexCorp in hopes to seek other life in the universe, however, reporter Lois Lane exposes LexCorp CEO Lex Luthor of the rocket's true plan that would destroy Metropolis and gross neglegiance leading to his arrest.
Meanwhile, Clark befriends S.T.A.R. Labs janitor Rudy Jones, who informs Clark about extraterrestrial experiments going on inside the lab. Suddenly, the rocket heads to Metropolis and Clark stops the rocket as the Flying Man. Unbeknownst to Clark, he is being watched by a mysterious figure in a trench coat.
S.T.A.R. Labs detect a UFO grabbing the attention of Clark, who is confronted by an alien bounty hunter named Lobo and learns he is the last of his kind with a bounty on him.
During the fight, which is lead to S.T.A.R. Labs, Rudy is caught in the crossfire of the damage being fused with unknown substances while Lobo learns Clark's weakness is Kryptonite.
Just as Clark is being beatened by Lobo, the figure appears, revealing himself as a Martian to the public and intervenes. While the Martian distracts Lobo, Clark uses Earth's sun to heal and ultimately defeat Lobo.
That night, the Martian introduces himself as J'onn J'onzz to the Kents and reveals Clark's Kryptonian history to him. He then warns Clark to not stay hidden from humanity as they can be xenophobic despite Clark's disagreenments.
Elsewhere, a hospitalised Rudy awakens and discovers he has the ability to drain life, turning them into husks.
Martha gifts Clark a new suit with an "S" imprinted at the front and a cape while the media officially coin the Flying Man as "Superman". Rudy attacks S.T.A.R. Labs in an attempt to gain answers from Lobo but frees him in the process after draining his cell's energy which transforms Rudy into a parasite-like creature and begins invading Metropolis.
Now it's up to Superman, J'onn, and Lobo to stop this "Parasite" and save Metropolis.

The story is decently written and paced, action-packed, light-hearted, and intriguing. And although it's another Superman origin story, there are enough differences for it to stand out from most of the others. The film also has a decently handled message regarding prejudice.
The action scenes are pretty engaging and energetic, and although this is a lighter-tone film, they can get brutal at times.
The film has a decent sense of humor, and most of the jokes are decently funny.
The animation is pretty well done, and the art style is a welcome change of pace. The characters all have good designs and character animation, and the backgrounds are nicely detailed.
Most of the characters are pretty likable and decently developed.
Superman is a decent protagonist as he's just starting his duties as a superhero, and is also learning to fit in Earth society as Clark Kent.
Martian Manhunter is pretty cool and he tells Clark of his Kryptonian origins, and also serves as sort of a mentor figure to him when he becomes Superman.
Lois is a decent side character as she's just started working at the Daily Planet and forms a decent friendship with Clark, but she's also very determined to find out who Superman is. And she and Clark do have good chemistry.
Martha and Jonathan are both great supporting characters as they comfort Clark and give him advice when he starts his superheroic duties.
Lobo is pretty badass as he first arrives to capture Superman and claim his bounty, but he eventually helps him clean up the mess he made by teaming up and fighting Parasite. He's also a very brash loudmouth.
Lex is pretty intriguing as he's willing to help Superman deal with Parasite, mostly to help his public image, but we know he's ready to backstab him at any time.
Parasite is a decent villain as all he wants is to be normal and be with his family again, but as he absorbs more energy, the more he loses his mind and becomes more monster than man.
Kevin Riepl delivers a well done, very heroic and dramatic musical score.

There are a couple of weak death fake-outs. Not saying who the characters that this happens to are for spoiler reasons.
There are a few weak jokes and gags.
The first fight between Superman and Lobo does drag on a bit too long.
Lobo can get pretty obnoxious at times, mostly during his imprisonment.

Overall, while it may not be one of DC's all-time best movies, it's still a pretty solid Superman origin movie, and one of the Man of Steel's better outings, live-action or animated.

Cast:
Darren Criss as Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman
Alexandra Daddario as Lois Lane
Zachary Quinto as Lex Luthor
Ike Amadi as J'onn J'onzz / Martian Manhunter
Ryan Hurst as Lobo
Brett Dalton as Rudy Jones / Parasite
Neil Flynn as Jonathan Kent
Bellamy Young as Martha Kent
Cristina Milizia as Maya, Petey, Kaylie
Eugene Byrd as Ron Troupe
April Stewart as Mrs. Ross
Piotr Michael as Perry White

Crew:
Directed by Chris Palmer
Written by Tim Sheridan
Produced by Jim Krieg and Kimberly S. Moreau
Music by Kevin Riepl

Misc.
Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster
Production companies: Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment
Distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Release date: August 23, 2020
Running time: 1 hour, 26 minutes