Superman origins

[innerSpaceman]

ok, guess I'm the only one here who liked the Bryan Singer movie. Hated Lois Lane, but liked everyhing else. Maybe it was too much a remake of the classic Reeves Superman (and the unreleased Donner-directed second half which was to be released as Superman 2), but I loved that.

It was played just two steps less slapstick than the original, but with the same silly tone. Except for Lois, every character wast the perfect two steps less silly, but essentially the same style.


It was a great remake.


Ya know ... except for the craptastic Lois Lane.

[Pirate Bill]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

It was a great remake.


Ya know ... except for the craptastic Lois Lane.

And Routh sucked too. He had no presence whatsoever. The lead actor should at least be a little more than just a pretty face. I was looking forward to something, anything from him. Even if it was an impersonation of Reeve.

Spacey's Luthor was the best thing about that movie.

Originally Posted by flippyshark

Before it jumped the shark a few seasons back, SMALLVILLE did a good job of reinventing the mythos

I agree. And at that time I was saying they needed to transition Smallville from TV to the big screen. Now, it's just too late though. Smallville is tired and Singer killed the franchise.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by Pirate Bill

Spacey's Luthor was the best thing about that movie.

Totally agreed.

The story was insulting to Superman's character. And the creepy almost-Chris Reeve guy creeped me out. I remember enjoying it for popcorn's sake, but the plane crash nearly vetoed that. I hope they don't do a sequel in that mold.

As for making Superman dark....um, that's like saying they'll film a "light Batman".

Originally Posted by Steph

I just read this article this morning! How funny that you posted about it. It is quite an intriguing origin story. Are you going to pick up the book?

Eh, probably not. I'm not that much of a fan.

[Alex]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

The story was insulting to Superman's character. And the creepy almost-Chris Reeve guy creeped me out. I remember enjoying it for popcorn's sake, but the plane crash nearly vetoed that. I hope they don't do a sequel in that mold.

It isn't like I remembered this two years later, this thread caused me to refresh my memory of my original thoughts on the movie. But it would appear your feelings about Superman Returns have been tempered by the passage of time.

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

I LOVED IT. LOVED! I FORGIVE THE MINOR PROBLEMS AND I TYPE IN CAPS BECAUSE I LOVED IT.

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by Alex

It isn't like I remembered this two years later, this thread caused me to refresh my memory of my original thoughts on the movie. But it would appear your feelings about Superman Returns have been tempered by the passage of time.

While we're mentioning changes of heart, I posted that I really liked Indy 4 after I saw it the first time. Now, after seeing it 3 times, I hate the film.

[Bootstrap Bill]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

ok, guess I'm the only one here who liked the Bryan Singer movie. Hated Lois Lane, but liked everyhing else. Maybe it was too much a remake of the classic Reeves Superman (and the unreleased Donner-directed second half which was to be released as Superman 2), but I loved that.

It was played just two steps less slapstick than the original, but with the same silly tone. Except for Lois, every character wast the perfect two steps less silly, but essentially the same style.


It was a great remake.


Ya know ... except for the craptastic Lois Lane.

This was supposed to take place five years after the events in the previous Superman movie.

They should have used older actors. Both Superman and Lois Lane looked far too young.