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- PBS
- Oct 15, 2013
- PBS
- Oct 15, 2013
Summary Narrated by Liev Schreiber, the documentary explores the impact of comic book superheroes over the 75 years history of the genre.
- PBS
- Oct 15, 2013
- PBS
- Oct 15, 2013
Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle
Season 1
Season Premiere: Oct 15, 2013
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Summary Narrated by Liev Schreiber, the documentary explores the impact of comic book superheroes over the 75 years history of the genre.
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
69
67% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
33% Mixed
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2 Reviews
0% Negative
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Superheroes is for the most part a credible and serious look at the medium’s history, viewed through the filter of its surprisingly robust present.
After going from the humble creation of Superman to the filmic juggernauts like Avengers, those with a growing interest in the world of comics should leave satisfied with their new knowledge, while veteran fans will likely be drawn in by a strong sense of nostalgia, particularly given the ample amount of archival footage.
It’s required viewing for fanboys. But it also holds broader appeal for anyone curious about the evolution of the comic book genre, its good and bad guys, and its lasting legacy.
The tone ranges from fun to scholarly as colorful drawings enliven the film.
It’s a good primer, because PBS does structured history well. It just feels more academic than slam-bang.
While Superheroes is forced to cram seven decades of a multimedia phenomenon into three hours of airtime, at least it does so while taking its subject matter seriously. At times a little too seriously.
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