Superman Returns (2006)

[Danny B]

Master, I tried to PM you and say hello but my PM privileges have been revoked for some reason. Anyway, just saying "hello."

[TheMaster]

Man that stinks Danny! Ill try to pm you my email!
Otherwise-
Supes returns looks like it rules(seeing it twice on tuesday)
Zombies latest cd=ehhhhh!

[Danny B]

Yeah, the latest Rob Zombie CD was TERRIBLE! Superman Returns will be great. I have no doubt about that.

I got your PM. I couldn't respond but I've saved your email address. Keep in touch!

[Xenorama]

hey, i just read a review of the original non-angst filled Superboy series- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094559/ it's pretty fun, as long as you realize you won't get any cg effects at all! the first season DVD set is not the best, it got better later on.

David

[Benjamin Haines]

I watched the HBO First Look episode showcasing Superman Returns last night, and I am more psyched than ever for this movie! Watching all of the behind-the-scenes work, the featured footage from the movie, the interviews with Bryan Singer, Brandon Routh, and the other cast and crew, it's clear that everybody working on the film has put 110% into it, and it's going to be amazing.

Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor = Ownage

[TheMaster]

[Xenorama]

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[Danny B]

[MouthForWar]

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[kidnicky]

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[Simon]

Dang, that was an nice ride. The movie begins with a note card pretty much praising the Man of Steel, and then when scientists pinpoint the area of his birthhome, Krytpon, Superman myseteriously vanished in thin air. Cue: the John Williams "Superman" theme with the regular font type of opening credits. Spiffy. Next, five years later, we meet Kevin Spacey as Luthor, then Aunt May is visited by another meteorite crashing down to Earth, revealing her good ol' son, Clark Kent. Thus begins the rest of the movie.

And it was good. Just good. Not spectacular as I thought it would be. It was just good. It was like the original "X-Men", pretty niffty but not exceptional. Heck, I think the "Spider-Man 3" trailer got more excitment than the film. Yes to all, Brandon Routh is very good at playing his part (though it could help that Clark hardly says anything, and all Superman really does is give happy stares and cries in anguish during the Lex/Supey clash). Kate Bosworth, other then being extremely good looking, is great as Lois Lane. Growing up with Erica Durance and Teri Hatcher as Lois, though, it just didn't feel right to me; at least she was better (or differeant's a better phrase) then Margot Kidder, who I personally dislike. Kevin Spacey = whole reason to see this film. He's awesome, and he has the best lines EVER.

Similar to "King Kong", it's running time goes by like air because you're invested in everything. One thing that I liked was after a feet to destroy New Krypton, Superman kinda falls on Death's doors for a little while, and is rushed to the Hospital. I like that sort of grounded-to-reality idea, that all these people love their savior and thousands wait outside the Hospital praying for him to get better. And of course, out of all the people who get to go in to see him,it's Lois, because, as James Marsden nicely put it, "You're Lois Lane."

"Superman Returns" had spiffy action and special effects, and was aided quite well by John Ottoman's music (who, oddly enough, is also credited as editor). Highly Recommended. I just don't think it lives up to the hype. * * */ * * * *

Peace,
SuperGarasharp

[RapZiLLa54]

Being more of a Batman fan it hurts to say that I enjoyed Superman Returns more then Batman Begins. The special effects are easily the best you'll see in any comic book movie and I'm glad to say the story made A LOT of sense. My problem was that everyone looked younger but after seeing the movie Brandon really studied Reeves every move and was a great Superman/Clark Kent. The entire cast was great, I only wish that Lex was more evil like his comic book counterpart and not so much like Hackman but he still did a great job.

This movie to me is up there with Spider-Man 2 and and X-Men 2. There was only one thing I didn't like about this movie and

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The kid that Lois had is Supermans kid. Lame.

[TheMaster]

This movie has been reviewed too death so I'll try to be brief(and truthfully I'm more interested in non-Supes fans or young guys like Raps opinion. Im a biased Superfanboy)

Very good movie, have to see it again as late night showings dont leave me with the best impression. Much of the movie was excellent. Largely this is a tribute to DOnners version staying power. That movie was referenced all over the place-the plot is basicly the same BTW. Much love for the character. Interested to see the numerous stuff left out. Did you guys know Luthor planted the information about Krypton surviving? What happened to the scenes with Ben Hubbard? They filmed Supes on Krypton and that was cut, so I think we'll see a DVD ala Peter Jackson some day.

All in all good, not a home run ala Batman Begins, but very good. And Routh did EXCELLENT!

[lhb412]

^Haven't seen Supes yet, but that kinda reminds me of the "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" movie. Although, I really liked the movie, being a fan I noticed alot of things missing that I knew where in the script, just cut out. Most of them were additions by Douglas Adams himself, including the subplot of Trillian being half alien and how Magrathea originaly created the Vogon planet due to an order to evolve a brainless species that would run things (via the paddles that smack you when you get an idea, which were in the finished film).

[Rice]

I wanted to note that some things may feel off, because Bryan had to cut some scenes.

Originally, in the beginning you would follow Kal-El through the ruins of Krypton. There was also more farm scenes, etc

They should be with the DVD, though. YAY EXTENDED EDITIONS!

[RapZiLLa54]

[Rice]

[Elliot Gay]

[MouthForWar]

I saw it and liked it a lot. It wasn't anywhere near Superman or Superman II, but really, who the hell would expect that?

My one major problem (SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS)





Was with the kid. Within the context of this one film, it works fine (although its still a little awkward). But his whole presence makes me VERY worried about the sequels. How the hell can there be sequels with Superman being a dad? I just don't know how anybody can make this work. It didn't seem to have much of a resolution at the end either. It seems like the kid was only in the movie to save Lois from that guy and to prove that Lois moved on (which the character of Richard could have done very well on his own.) ITS JUST NOT RIGHT

I am worried to death about the sequels, honestly... somebody convince me that I shouldn't be worried... please.

[Rice]

[RapZiLLa54]

[TheMaster]