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The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened?

2015·Movie
1h 45min·R
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic–7.6Rotten Tomatoes79%79%
IMDb7.1Metacritic–7.6Rotten Tomatoes79%79%

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The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened? fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Pop culture, show business, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

The Death of 'Superman Lives': What Happened? feature film documents the process of development of the ill fated "Superman Lives" movie, that was to be directed by Tim Burton and star Nicolas Cage as the man of steel himself, Superman. The project went through years of development before the plug was pulled, and this documentary interviews the major filmmakers: Kevin Smith, Tim Burton, Jon Peters, Dan Gilroy, Colleen Atwood, Lorenzo di Bonaventura and many many more.
Filmmaking DocumentaryPop Culture HistoryUnmade ProjectHollywood Behind-the-ScenesCreative StrugglesFan FascinationInterview-DrivenCelebrity InsightsRetrospective AnalysisCult Following

Crew

Directed by:
Jon Schnepp
Written by:
Jon Schnepp
Produced by:
Robert Pierce, Jon Schnepp, Robert Lucas
Composed by:
Frederick William Scott

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened? worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 79%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened? rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened??

1 h 45 min

The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened? runs 1 h 45 min.

Is The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened? based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened??

Critics79
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened? much the same way.

What language is The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened? in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.