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adamwatchesmovies · 3 years

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Superman: Unbound (2013)

Superman: Unbound is a perfectly fine adventure featuring the Man of Steel. Not among DC's best animated films, it nonetheless offers plenty for fans of the characters.

Based on the Superman: Brainiac run by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank, this is also a kinda-sorta sequel to Superman/Batman Apocalypse. When Superman (voiced by Matt Bomer) encounters an alien android, it is recognized by Supergirl (Molly Quinn) as an emissary of Brainiac (John Noble). The invader's mission is to collect all of the knowledge in the universe. To do so, Brainiac must limit the information worth collecting by destroying every civilization he encounters. Now, he's set his sight on Earth.

Those who've read the graphic novel will immediately notice the art style is quite different from the source. While the picture looks great, it's noticeably limited by the budget of a straight-to-home video adventure. It's a shame Gary Frank's realistic art style had to be simplified but when Superman, Supergirl, Brainiac, his drones, and Lois Lane (who looks particularly good and is voiced by Stana Katic) are in motion, they're visually appealing. There are a few scenes where computer graphics are noticeably used to construct some of the more difficult elements of the story, such as background elements or Brainiac’s mothership. Overall they were well - if not perfectly - blended in.

The issues with the film could be categorized as nitpicks. Before I address them let me remind you that Superman: Unbound is perfectly fine as-is. As an introduction to Brainiac, it covers all the bases. The character interactions add some dimension to them, the action scenes are satisfying, and the story is solid. That said, I was disappointed by certain aspects. Ultimately, the film turns into a big slug-fest between a buff Brainiac and Superman during the last 15 or so minutes. I’m not opposed to action, but it’s a missed opportunity. We’ve seen Superman punch robots into scrap before. Outmuscling the smart villain isn't all that satisfying. There is technically a moment where brains - not brawns - ultimately counts but you don't get that lightbulb that glows so bright it blows up kind of reveal despite a smart moment of thinking that turns the tide of the battle.

I was also annoyed at a few unnecessary moments throughout. We see Brainiac’s emissaries killing people numerous times. Why? To make the story "more adult"? It's not shocking and doesn't add tension to the story. If the robots had placed their palms on the people’s heads and they rolled their eyes back and started drooling as if their minds had been drained of all information you could have had the same effect. Other “adult”/”mature” moments, like Lois Lane giving Brainiac the finger could have easily been omitted. Those few seconds would have been better spent elsewhere.

Let's get back to what works. This is a much better use of Supergirl than the last time we saw her. Lois Lane is great. All of the scenes at the Daily Planet are enjoyable and help Superman's home of Metropolis… although it does remind me of the worst scene of the film, in which the newspaper employees defeat a bunch of Brainiac’s robots by pushing them out of a window. These constructs go toe-to-toe with Superman… and regular people can take them out? Yikes. The scenes set in space or on Brainiac’s ship are all good. I’m certain most people won’t share my criticisms of the picture and overall, I'd categorize them as minimal. It's successful enough to make you understand why someone wanted to take the comic book and turn it into a movie. With the way it concludes, several plot points could be expanded upon and I’d love to see a follow-up. I may not have been pleased with the way the action action action! played out, but when it comes to the overall story, both when Superman is donning his cape and when he’s just Clark Kent, I was loving it.

Sometimes good is good enough. If you’re interested in this picture, you’ll enjoy it. Despite my criticisms, I certainly did. Check out Superman: Unbound and when you do, stay until after the end credits. (On Blu-ray, July 29, 2015)

#Superman:Unbound #Superman #movies #films #animatedMovies #AnimatedFIlms #JamesTucker #BobGoodman #Brainiac #GeoffJohns #MattBomer #StanaKatic #JohnNoble #MollyQuinn #2013Movies #2013Films

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geekbroll · 3 years

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Justice League Infinity (2021-) #1 From Justice League Unlimited producer James Tucker and series writer J.M. DeMatteis comes an all-new season starring the World's Greatest Heroes! There is a being wandering the universe searching for its true purpose, but what it finds out on the farthest edges of the cosmos will change not just our universe, but many! Meanwhile, the war for the throne of Apokolips arrives on Earth, and the true ruler will only be decided one way: Who can destroy the Justice League? https://www.comixology.com/Justice-League-Infinity-2021-1/digital-comic/939152 Justice League Infinity (2021-) #2 The war for the throne of Apokolips arrives on Earth and the true rule will only be decided one way: who can destroy the Justice League?! https://www.comixology.com/Justice-League-Infinity-2021-2/digital-comic/940652 I REALLY LIKE THE PANEL AT THE BOTTOM OF PAGE 2. #justiceleagueunlimited #justiceleague #dccomics #amazo #loki #jamestucker #DCAU #JMDeMatteis #WorldsGreatestHeroes #DCSuperHeroes #comics #comixology #apokolips #jla #jlu #jli #justiceleagueinfinity #cartooncomics #newcomics #cosmic #thecrackdmirror #thecrackedmirror #ethanbeavers #nickfilardi #francismanapul #andrewmarino #tomnapolitano (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRDf74Ghiel/?utm_medium=tumblr

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behindthepiccpr · 4 years

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@jamestuckermusic performed on 7/3/20 at @blindhorsesaloon in Greenville, SC 📸Michael Bragg . . . . . . #jamestucker #behindthepic #blindhorsesaloon #getyourcountryon #livemusic #honkytonk #saloon #concert #concertphotography #photography #bw #bwphotography #acoustic #singer #country #countrymusic #greenvillephotographer #yeahthatgreenville (at The Blindhorse Saloon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCWL6pAHs7K/?igshid=g56psarnrpdy

#jamestucker #behindthepic #blindhorsesaloon #getyourcountryon #livemusic #honkytonk #saloon #concert #concertphotography #photography #bw #bwphotography #acoustic #singer #country #countrymusic #greenvillephotographer #yeahthatgreenville

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japharii · 5 years

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#iAmTheChangeTODAY Yesterday was a very #emotional day. I have spoken in many cities on how #JamesTucker changed my life by teaching me how to #dance... He was killed via #gunviolence my senior year in high school ... One of the main reasons I advocate against gun violence to this day .. We have been tagging back and forth, and messaging on #Facebook for the last year, but yesterday my face lit up when I saw that she came to support me at the discussion on gun violence... She gave me a very #special gift that belonged to James. I will cherish it for the rest of my #life... Thank you so much 🙏🏾 This means so much to me ❤️ #RIPJamesTucker ... This has #motivated me to go that much harder 🕊 #BeTheChange #BeTheVoice #Motivation #BLM757 #GoodVibes #PositiveVibes (at Pearl Bailey Branch Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2WnjbPnSIL/?igshid=16a5yfw5ajhnw

#iamthechangetoday #emotional #jamestucker #dance #gunviolence #facebook #special #life #ripjamestucker #motivated #bethechange #bethevoice #motivation #blm757 #goodvibes #positivevibes

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dou-hong · 4 years

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Fans of DC comics or Character Design? Join me and James Tucker for a fun 15-min conversation about our experiences of designing in the DC Universe in Fandome Pt.2!

CHECK OUT OUR PANEL!

"Are heroes made or are they born?... Join WBA artists and James Tucker (director/producer, DC Universe Animated Movies) and Dou Hong (lead character designer, Young Justice season four) for a look inside the sketchpad at designing some of the biggest heroes of the DC Universe." #DCFandome #youngjustice #JamesTucker #DouHong

#Young Justice #Character Design #DC comics #batman #dc fandome #dou hong #james tucker

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torre-relogio-de-gotham · 4 years

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Curiosidades:

As Aves de Rapina aparecem em "A Máscara de Fósforos Malone!", Um episódio da série animada Batman: Os Bravos e Destemidos. O episódio foi escrito pela escritora de longa data da equipe, Gail Simone.

As personagens recorrentes Canário Negro e Caçadora se unem à Mulher-Gato para restaurar a ordem em Gotham quando Batman desenvolve amnésia. Oráculo não existe na continuidade da série animada, apesar de Barbara Gordon aparecer como Batgirl em outros episódios. O episódio atraiu comentários para um número musical, escrito por Michael Jenric, que as Aves de Rapina se apresentam em um clube.

Depois de ir ao ar na Austrália, o episódio atraiu comentários pesados em fóruns online devido à percepção de atrevimento, e possivelmente, conteúdo carregado de insinuações nas letras das músicas.

O episódio foi posteriormente adiado pelo Cartoon Network antes de sua transmissão nos EUA, para que pudesse ser reeditado para atender às normas e práticas americanas. O produtor executivo James Tucker descreve o número como uma "música do tipo Cole Porter... Divertida, sofisticada e com jogo de palavras inteligente.” JamesTucker diz, em última análise, que estava satisfeito com a edição.

#aves de rapina #batgirl #barbara gordon #canário negro #dinah lance #caçadora #helena bertinelli #mulher-gato #selina kyle #curiosidades #batman: bravos e destemidos #dc comics #artista:#ed benes

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scifitalk · 4 years

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Time Capsule Episode 365

#angelakang #blackwidowbadblood #galeannhurd #gregnicotero #jamestucker #jlaapokalipswar #saranatochenny #serialbox #thewalkingdead

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davemultimedia · 7 years

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Front row at the world premiere of Batman vs Two-Face, with Burt Ward and Williams Shatner. Adam Wests last outing as Batman. #NYCC #comiccon #2017 #batman #twoface #animated #brightknight #adamwest #burtward #williamsshatner #JamesTucker #MichaelJelenic #RickMorales @boy_wonder_and_ww_robinsgirl @williamshatner (at New York Comic Con)

#michaeljelenic #twoface #batman #nycc #jamestucker #burtward #rickmorales #comiccon #adamwest #williamsshatner #animated #2017 #brightknight

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tyraknifesaurus · 6 years

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TImelapse of my DC Universe Rebirth Batman 1 after the always awesome @mrhowardporter and with respect to @jtuckeranimator (also @cretineb but I forgot to tag him last time) Song is Megaman Cowboy Bebop by Tanuki Suit Riot #dcuniverserebirth #dcrebirth #rebirth #dcanimated #batmanthebraveandthebold #btbatb #dcau #audc #batmanrebirth #diedrichbader #dc #dccomics #howardporter #jamestucker #batman #batmite #braveandthebold #batmananimated #warnerbros #warnerbrosanimation #procreate #cowboybebop #batmanelvaliente #hammersofjustice #megaman #tanukisuitriot #rockman

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somedrawingtumbler · 7 years

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"Shining ray! Find your brand new way 未来の物語を描こう新しい風にすべての思い乗せて今… Shining ray Find your brand new way. a never ending journey to be together どこまでも追いかけて Shining ray" -Janne Da Arc, Shining ray (2003) 21 Years, 21 Styles - Part 3. Original styles are by directors mentioned, don't sue plz, just a fanboy :3 #myart #filipinotaku #hanjin #fanart #21 #stylechallenge #batmanthebraveandthebold #jamestucker #michaeljelenic #regularshow #jgquintel #adventuretime #pendletonward #astroboy #osamutezuka #codenamekidsnextdoor #tomwarburton #rugrats #klaskycsupo #cartoonnetwork #nickelodeon #fanboy #bishonen #manga #anime #cartoons #cintiqcompanion2 #sketchyasf #dontsue #somedrawinghipster

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jasonmontoyaartist · 6 years

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The Web! . . . . . #archiecomics comics #sketchcards #sketchoftheday #drawing #draw #illustration #copic #jasonmontoyaart #picoftheday #doodles #artisttradingcard #sketch #art #comics #artwork #handdrawn #instaart #artistoninstagram #anime #manga #myart #ジェイソン #theweb #johnraymond #redcirclecomics #jamestucker (at Colorado Springs, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq1c57sBM1n/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=c59omwlfk351

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japharii · 5 years

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#MondayMotivation - Yesterday we both spoke words on our late great friend #JamesTucker who lost his life to gun violence. James was @southsideyoko’s next door neighbor, and he was my down the street neighbor. Yoko’s mom used to braid my hair... Words from his brother @southsidefonzie influenced me to start the #BlackLivesMatter757 movement... Needless to say waters run deep. It’s great to see bro out here signed to #RocNation and still taking the time to participate in positive #community events, I’m proud of you #RealTalk . We will never forget you #James , and we hope you are smiling down on us.... And as always... THANK YOU for teaching me how to dance 🙏🏾 Thank you for having us @947thelink #TheMarathonContinues #BeTheChange #BeTheVoice #iAmTheChangeTODAY #Unity #Community #StopTheViolence #Motivation #VA #Virginia #757 #GoodVibes #PositiveVibes #BLM757 #BlackLivesMatter (at King-Lincoln Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1pL-W3HPlk/?igshid=x7nqmapc2gv2