A bumbling tech genius and synthetic kryptonite turn Superman campy and wicked before a wholesome, brisk battle.
Crowd-pleasing, with big broad humor. A comfort watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Max.
Some innuendo or implied sex, which is more than most PG titles carry. Beyond that, mild language and nothing scary.
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Aiming to defeat the Man of Steel, wealthy executive Ross Webster hires bumbling but brilliant Gus Gorman to develop synthetic kryptonite, which yields some unexpected psychological effects. Between rekindling romance with his high school sweetheart and saving himself, Superman must contend with a powerful supercomputer.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Thor: Ragnarok (2017)Big broad humor · epic · party watch · strong violenceAn imprisoned god races to save his world, battling a ruthless threat with broad humor and campy, epic action.
Men in Black (1997)Dry wit · campy · family watch · briskA secret agency polices alien activity on Earth, balancing witty banter with campy sci-fi action.
Star Wars (1977)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · briskVenturesome heroes, wholesome humor, and brisk action create an epic, feel-good adventure across the galaxy.
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)Big broad humor · epic · date night · strong violenceAn abducted Earthling and his ragtag crew of misfits chase a powerful orb across the galaxy.
Back to the Future (1985)Dry wit · whimsical · comfort watch · briskA whimsical adventure sends a teenager back to the fifties, sparking nostalgic, feel-good, witty chaos.
Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)Big broad humor · feel good · family watch · briskA speedy, blue hedgehog and an evil genius clash in a brisk, wholesome, and campy sci-fi comedy.
Jackie Chan Adventures (2000)Big broad humor · whimsical · family watch · briskA globe-trotting martial arts expert and his spirited niece chase magical artifacts with wholesome, campy humor.
The Avengers (2012)Dry wit · epic · family watch · strong violenceEarth's mightiest heroes assemble for an epic, relentless, and witty battle to save humanity.Superman III is on our Sci-fi on Max list.
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