Legion of Super-Heroes Review:
Director
Jeff Wamester
Genre
Animation
Stars
Meg Donnelly, Harry Shum Jr., Darren Criss, Matt Bomer, Jensen Ackles
Writer
Josie Campbell
Producer
Butch Lukic
Runtime
83 minutes
Deals
Release Date
February 7, 2023
Legion of Super-Heroes Review:
Introduction:
The latest movie in the Tomorrowverse series, Legion of Super-Heroes, doesn’t change the trend of getting worse that started with Justice Society: World War II. In this review, we’ll talk about what works and what doesn’t about this cartoon movie. We’ll look at its story, how the characters grow, and how it affects us as a whole.
A Good Idea That Was Hard to Put Into Action:
Kara Zor-El, who is also known as Supergirl, faces the problems of her new life on Earth. Kara finds comfort in the Legion of Superheroes in the 31st century. She is troubled by the loss of her home world and hasn’t had the right training. The idea behind the movie is very interesting at first. It’s set in the future and has technology that reminds you of Krypton. But where the movie falls short is in how it is put together.
Technical Brilliance and Lackluster Storytelling:
Legion of Super-Heroes keeps the high standards set by its predecessors in the Tomorrowverse in terms of visual excellence. The animation and sound design are both good, which makes for a highly appealing show. The attention to detail and technical skill are obvious, which makes the movie better than many animated movies that have come out recently. The problem with the movie is that it doesn’t have a good story because of how it is put together. Even though the idea is interesting, the story has plot holes and isn’t very nuanced.
Unfulfilled Characterization:
In the animated movie Superman/Batman: Apocalypse and the CW show Supergirl, the story of how Supergirl came to be was told with detail and nuance. In comparison, Legion of Super-Heroes doesn’t do a good job of giving the character a new and interesting spin. People who watch the movie are left wanting more from the characters, especially how the main characters are portrayed. Mon-El, in particular, is turned into a typical hero-turned-villain archetype, which is disappointing because it doesn’t take into account the rich backstory from the books. Also, Brainiac 5’s story feels like it’s been done before, and it doesn’t add much to the general story.
The Disappointing Effect:
Legion of Super-Heroes comes out at a time when DC is changing a lot in all of its different areas. Unfortunately, the animated division, which used to be a stronghold for good material, is now struggling to bring a dying brand back to life. There have been a few exceptions, like Young Justice and Batman: The Long Halloween, but most animated movies released in recent years haven’t lived up to promises. Even though Legion of Super-Heroes has a big idea and great technical skills, it doesn’t stop this falling trend.
The latest addition to the Tomorrow Verse franchise, Legion of Super-Heroes, doesn’t do enough to bring back the animated division’s past glory. Even though the animation and technical parts of the movie are great, the story, character growth, and overall impact are not. DC’s animated business used to be very popular, but now it’s stuck in a creative rut and can’t come up with content that lives up to its reputation. Fans are eagerly waiting for a rise in quality, but Legion of Super-Heroes shows how hard it is for DC’s animated studios to bring their beloved superheroes back to life for a new generation.
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Trivia
- In the comics, the Legion of Super-Heroes was first introduced in Adventure Comics #247 in 1958 and has since become a prominent and beloved team in DC's superhero universe.
Goofs
- In one scene, Supergirl's costume mysteriously changes colors from blue to red and back again within a span of a few seconds, creating a noticeable continuity error.