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Superman Returns A Film Review by James Berardinelli 3.5 stars United States/Australia, 2006 U.S. Release Date: 6/28/06 (wide) Running Length: 2:37 MPAA Classification: PG-13 (Violence) Theatrical Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Cast: Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, James Marsden, Parker Posey, Frank Langella, Sam Huntington, Eva Marie Saint, Marlon Brando, Tristan Leabu Director: Bryan Singer Screenplay: Michael Dougherty & Dan Harris, based on characters originated by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster Cinematography: Newton Thomas Sigel Music: John Ottman, John Williams U.S. Distributor: Warner Brothers Rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 At the end of Superman II, the producers promised "Coming Soon:...

United 93 A Film Review by James Berardinelli It is not an easy thing to walk into a theater and willingly open oneself to being transported back to the blackest day (at least thus far) of the 21st century. There are those who believe this movie should not be released, that it is "too soon." I will admit to having believed there was merit to this position - until I saw Paul Greengrass' vision brought to the screen. United 93 is its own most compelling defender. There's not a whiff of exploitation to be found. This is an honest, fact-based...