Has anybody seen SUPERMAN RETURNS Yet?

Question

How was it?

Answer 1

yes

...trying far too hard at every point to be like the original 1970's film. The Superman mythos has moved on since then, becoming more sophisticated and subtle. The relaunch of the comic in the 1980's set the stage for Lois & Clark, Superman the Animated Series, and of course Smallville. In every one of these recent incarnations, Clark represents the real person and he is consequently portrayed as a likable, competent guy in his own right who gains Lois' friendship and admiration without super-powers. The Superman personna functions to allow Clark to help people with his powers while protecting his personal life (and thereby his loved ones).

This all is relevant because the Clark in Superman Returns is the same impossibly meek character people will remember from Christopher Reeve's portrayal. Can anyone buy that the movie version of Clark is a successful reporter at a major newspaper? The movie left me wondering what is the point of Superman even being Clark? Brandon Routh to his credit makes Superman look amazingly sexy and cool, but Clark should be the one Lois takes home at the end of the day (not a spoiler, just a figure of speech). Fans of the TV shows may find it hard to relate to the film Superman.

Anyway, the leads are very solid actors but their youth (since the characters should both be about 40) was very distracting for me. Re-using Brando's image and voice was lazy and slightly obscene. Copying dialogue word-for-word from the Donner film in serious moments was just appalling, although it would have worked for a few lighter moments. The central plot had wonderful potential but was harmed by some loose ends and a few 'Hollywood blockbuster roller-coaster ride' moments which belie the otherwise somber tone of the film.

I'm glad I went to see this opening night just for the spectacle of Superman in action. Do not go, however, expecting a seamless movie on par with X2 and Batman Begins.

Answer 2

I concept it was once very well, it's Brian Singer's variant, that's somewhat exceptional. But if you happen to've obvious the common, you'll see that plenty of stuff that occurs within the dialects is going again in the direction of the common. The simplest aspect that I concept was once now not quite wanted was once the child aspect, which I do not desire to get into and wreck the film if you have not obvious it. The film variety of is going again and offers with Superman's humanity (for loss of a greater word) and makes him extra like a messiah (as within the bible), despite the fact that he's a fictional individual. Brian's does check out to hook up with the common film, and all in all, it was once quite well. Not best, however valued at looking.

Answer 3

I saw it yesterday and I liked it...Christopher Reeves played a better clark kent, but once you get used to the new superman, the movie is cool, definitely worth seeing

Answer 4

yes superman was very good. he has a kid from los lane but dosent know untill the end of the movie. superman dies then comes back to life.good movie

Answer 5

Yes, I really like it. The end kept me guessing and the little boy did too.Lex was great. I like how the don't rehash the old story, but start a new one. Long, but worth it.

Answer 6

Nice movie, mixed with action and romance.

Answer 7

I think they just had the preview in LA last night.

Answer 8

yes it is so lame... the graphics are bad.... spider man = so better... don't watch superman

Answer 9

NOT YET BUT I CANT WAIT TO GO SEE IT

Answer 10

yes i have i watched it last night. i loved it!