Wordiezett
So much average
Allison Davies
The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.
Jenni Devyn
Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.
Hitchcoc
This is quite fun. Three more mad scientists (why are they mad; perhaps they are just talented with a different agenda) create a threat. They are extortionists and have developed a car/rocket, shaped like a bullet. They threaten Metropolis, and when the Mayor refuses to give in, they start by destroying city hall. This device is really quite the destructive machine. They want the city to turn over its treasury or they will continue to reek havoc on the fair city. Fortunately, Superman is around. Of course, Lois Lane again paints herself into a deadly corner and need to be rescued. Some have criticized her for her inherent stupidity. Of course, it is part of the formula. She is an overzealous reporter, a contrast to Clark, and sometimes Superman needs a little push because we know he likes her. Solid episode.
Horst in Translation (filmreviews@web.de)
I must say I am a bit baffled by the antagonists in some of these Superman cartoons from the days of World War II. In this one here, he goes up against a gang of extortionists. let us keep in mind. He is basically unkillable and has major superpowers and a random bunch of crooks keeps him busy like that. I don't believe it. Also I personally find it repetitive how Lois gets constantly kidnapped. And we are still supposed to like her? Despite how she constantly acts naive and dumb and gets caught and relies on Superman saving her? This 8-minute film here has several problems (more than they usually do) and that is also why I do not recommend it. Inferiot to other cartoons from 75 years ago. Thumbs down.
MartinHafer
In the Fleischer Brothers Superman cartoons, Lois Lane is unusually stupid. Even compared to the 1950s Lois from TV, this one seems bent on getting herself killed. And, like in almost all the cartoons, she is saved and doesn't learn a darn thing! The cartoon begins with a weird bullet-like car/airplane destroying things and then the leader of some weird criminal gang announcing to Metropolis that they must pay him or he'll destroy the town (you'd THINK he'd pick on some town OTHER than the one in which Superman lives!!). Soon, the Bulleteers appear and begin unleashing terror. Not surprisingly, Superman comes to the rescue AND Lois gets herself nearly killed in the process.Like the other Superman cartoons of the era, this one is beautifully animated but the story is very, very simple. One reviewers loved how the action never let up--I just thought it lacked depth. Mildly interesting.
preppy-3
Right at the very beginning we see a bullet-shaped aircraft smash right through the Police Headquarters, demolishing it. The evil masked men on it demand all the money from the town hall or they'll attack. The mayor refuses to pay and the police brace themselves for an all out attack. It begins and they're no match. Good thing Superman is around. And Lois Lane is held captive (again).It's sort of amusing to see Lois always being captured and tied up in these cartoons. Still, this is quick, tight, full of action and has the incredible animation that we expect. Fun with incredible sound effects (in the restored DVD version).
