View Full Version : The Official "I Saw Superman Returns" Thread-NO SPOILERS
Gruff Old Bear
06-23-2006, 08:24 AM
I saw it last night at the Chinese. NO PLOT SPOILERS HERE.
Bryan Singer is the smartest dawggone director. He figured out that if you show due respect, the audience will let you do anything. He has shown real love for the Donner-Reeve movies. He does some heart-pounding sequences that couldn't be done back in 1978.
You'll find that all the preview clips you've seen involve at least some re-editing, so that while you've seen a few shots, the sequences will still seem fresh.
You'll be able to spot Noel Neill and Jack Larson's cameos without any problem. They're not so-fast-it's-distracting-to-catch "Easter eggs."
You'll be glad Tim Burton and Nicolas Cage moved on to other projects.
You will believe a man can fly.
Oh, and for my money (well, not exactly; I've ordered Hot Toys Supes) nobody has really captured Brandon Routh's likeness in 1:6 yet. It's interesting now to look at what the sculptors at Medicom and Hot Toys saw, or thought they saw. There are bits of him in each. Now that I've seen him onscreen I still think he looks like the son of Ken "Wiseguy" Wahl:
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i24/Gruff_Old_Bear/BBoard%20Pix/separated_at_birth.jpg
hairlesswookiee
06-23-2006, 08:50 AM
thanks for the report Gruff. im not a huge fan of superman as i prefer marvel's heroes better, but i do have tickets for the midnight show next week. i look forward to seeing superman on the big screen again!!!
~~so how did Routh's superman compare to Reeves' superman?? im afraid im gonna be biased while watching it.
Gruff Old Bear
06-23-2006, 09:15 AM
Routh is to Reeve as Spacey is to Hackman as Langella is to Cooper...and as Parker Posey is to Valerie Perrine. (Posey is terrific in this.) It's a refreshed telling that still echoes the first two Reeve films. The only one I'd say is a total break from the 1978 interpretations is Kate Bosworth, who is completely different than Margot Kidder.
I've got a full schedule through the weekend, but I want to share some info about the costume from the production notes. The cape, which does have a leathery look in some shots, is made of wool and weighed ten pounds. The chest emblem is apparently embossed with tiny stamps of itself, which is why it looks textured in some still shots -- I only caught the texture in one shot in the film. I'll post that info as soon as I can get to it.
abstractharmony
06-23-2006, 09:29 AM
Depressingly, we in the UK have to wait until 14th July for this flick.
weep with us...
:monkey2 :monkey2 :monkey2 :monkey2 :monkey2
Darklord Dave
06-23-2006, 10:13 AM
...Parker Posey is to Valerie Perrine? I seriously doubt that...Posey couldn't fill Perrine's...well, you figure it out.
DarkArtist81
06-23-2006, 12:27 PM
Thanks Gruff for the informative review! I'm very excited to see this film... I've been following it since way back when Burton was attached. And as big a Burton fan as I am, I could not see him doing a good job on Superman. Singer was a wonderful choice and from what I have heard, he has great respect for the character and for the Donner films. It'll be nice to see Superman on the big screen again, in all of his wholesome boy scout glory....
From what I have seen, Routh is perfect for the role... giving me a sense of Reeves everytime he speaks. I'm blown away already, and I still have to wait a week to see it!!
It's nice to know that I have nothing to fear now from this film. Thanks for the breather Gruff... :D
Protozaius
06-23-2006, 01:58 PM
I've been sold on this film ever since the Singer unveiled footage at last year's Comic Con.
I haven't seen this film yet but it is now CONFIRMED that 2 more Superman films by Singer is under works.
READ:
Like we didn’t know already, right? Still it’s nice to have it (kinda) confirmed… the Superman team will be back for two more movies and frankly, some of ‘em can’t wait.
Bryan Singer’s Superman Returns has got the US critics stamping their feet with joy over a return to form for the man of steel. So the gathered press were desperate to get something on record about Singer and his cast reuniting for more Super tales.
Superherohype.com chased down executive producer Chris Lee and quizzed him on future plans. He revealed that Singer had mentioned jetting out to Lee’s Hawaii home to jabber about the sequels.
He also let it slip that all of actors are indeed signed up for two more flicks.
Easiest job in Hollywood right now? Brandon Routh’s agent. He doesn’t need to make a call for the next six years!
carbo-fation
06-23-2006, 04:31 PM
I haven't seen this film yet but it is now CONFIRMED that 2 more Superman films by Singer is under works.
READ:
Like we didn’t know already, right? Still it’s nice to have it (kinda) confirmed… the Superman team will be back for two more movies and frankly, some of ‘em can’t wait.
Bryan Singer’s Superman Returns has got the US critics stamping their feet with joy over a return to form for the man of steel. So the gathered press were desperate to get something on record about Singer and his cast reuniting for more Super tales.
Superherohype.com chased down executive producer Chris Lee and quizzed him on future plans. He revealed that Singer had mentioned jetting out to Lee’s Hawaii home to jabber about the sequels.
He also let it slip that all of actors are indeed signed up for two more flicks.
Easiest job in Hollywood right now? Brandon Routh’s agent. He doesn’t need to make a call for the next six years!
That's great news!! I am sure SInger will do a fantastic job with the other two movies. As for this one, I can't wait until Tuesday to see it.
Darth Scourge
06-24-2006, 01:32 PM
The chest emblem is apparently embossed with tiny stamps of itself, which is why it looks textured in some still shots
Yup, check it out (thanks to hobbit84) ...
http://www.bluetights.net/gallery/albums/fanart/posters/hobbit84.jpg
tomandshell
06-24-2006, 03:06 PM
I will be seeing this Thursday night. Sounds like it's gonna be good...
Seeing first show Wed morning 11:50am @ Graumann's Chinese
Ticket reads Bargain $9...
Will also see IMAX 3D in a few weeks
captain sack
06-24-2006, 04:30 PM
I haven't seen this film yet but it is now CONFIRMED that 2 more Superman films by Singer is under works.
it looks like warner brothers is being smart with brian singer. fox should of signed him for at least two more x-men films right after the first one was a hit.
SideshowDusty
06-26-2006, 05:36 PM
I'm going to see it at the IMAX theater on Wednesday night. My friend was on the post-production crew and says that it will be best in IMAX (I guess there's some parts that have 3D?). He saw the final product at the press/crew screening and says it's pretty good... not great, but pretty good. Some occasional bad acting and really cheesy lines, but, as you know from my feelings regarding X-Men: The Last Stand, I'm willing to overlook things like that for the movie as a whole. Although some of the lines in the trailer make me physically cringe, but maybe that's just because they are out of context :p I'm hoping that I'll like it - I'll have to get prepared by watching 1 & 2 before Wednesday! (Even if it's good, I have a feeling POTC: DMC is going to kick its butt at the box office :) - July 7th can't get here soon enough!!)
Wor-Gar
06-26-2006, 05:39 PM
(Even if it's good, I have a feeling POTC: DMC is going to kick its butt at the box office :) - July 7th can't get here soon enough!!)
Here, here! DEAD MAN'S CHEST! That's the one my money's on for summer winner!
DannieDarKo
06-26-2006, 06:02 PM
Damn straight! Pirates of the Carribean is going to kick Superman's @ss!
http://www.musicfromthemovies.com/contentimages/news/pirates_of_caribbean.jpg
Not so sure about any butt kicking and not sure it matters, both films will do over 500 Million worldwide and that's good for Hollywood...
sure beats last summer's fare of "STEALTH" and "THE ISLAND"
DannieDarKo
06-26-2006, 06:04 PM
Originally Posted by pjam
sure beats last summer's fare of "STEALTH" and "THE ISLAND"
It better or I'll sell my soul to Davy Jones. :monkey4
block
06-26-2006, 06:58 PM
hehe he does look a bit like Vinnie :lol
Can't wait until it hits this side of the shores!!
Indiana Fett
06-26-2006, 07:00 PM
...sure beats last summer's fare of "STEALTH" and "THE ISLAND"
pjam, aren't you forgetting a little film from last summer called REVENGE OF THE SITH!!!
:monkey5
SSC_Nerd
06-26-2006, 07:21 PM
...Parker Posey is to Valerie Perrine? I seriously doubt that...Posey couldn't fill Perrine's...well, you figure it out.
Well, techically you can't make that judgement since Valerie played Miss Teschmacher, and Parker Posey plays a woman named Kitty Koslowski. She's a big ol' polock, just like me.:duh
tomandshell
06-26-2006, 07:26 PM
I'm going to see it at the IMAX theater on Wednesday night. My friend was on the post-production crew and says that it will be best in IMAX (I guess there's some parts that have 3D?).
I also heard that some scenes will be in 3D. How does that work? Do you have to keep those glasses on the whole time? How do you know when a 3D scene is coming up if you take the glasses off?
The closest IMAX to me closed its doors a while ago... :sick
SideshowDusty
06-26-2006, 07:48 PM
I also heard that some scenes will be in 3D. How does that work? Do you have to keep those glasses on the whole time? How do you know when a 3D scene is coming up if you take the glasses off?
The closest IMAX to me closed its doors a while ago... :sick
I have no clue - I'll let you know on Wednesday night :)
Darklord Dave
06-26-2006, 08:16 PM
Supposedly a little "S" shield will flash when you're supposed to put the glasses on. That's why I'll see it in IMAX 3D AFTER I see it in a regular theatre. All the reviews have been out of this world, so I'm sure I'll be seeing it a few times this summer.
I love PotC, but Superman and I go too far back for Cap'n Jack ever to take his place in my heart.
carbo-fation
06-26-2006, 08:30 PM
I love PotC, but Superman and I go too far back for Cap'n Jack ever to take his place in my heart.
Me too...I like PotC but Superman is on the more anticipated movie for me.
pjam, aren't you forgetting a little film from last summer called REVENGE OF THE SITH!!!
:monkey5
No, but overall it was one of the worst years for Hollywood and those 2 films epitomize what went wrong...
Indiana Fett
06-26-2006, 08:45 PM
No, but overall it was one of the worst years for Hollywood and those 2 films epitomize what went wrong...
..Yeah, I hear ya. I was only joking about forgetting the ROTS thing. Besides ROTS, I can't seem to think of any realy good summer movies last year. War of Ther Worlds was OK...However, This year we've already had X3, with Superman Returns and POTC : DMC still on the way...
Plus we also got Nacho Libre...
:D
DarkArtist81
06-26-2006, 09:05 PM
Yeah, this summer has been pretty exciting for movies.... X3 was great and now we still have Superman and POTC to look forward to. As well as Clerks II and a few others that just might be cool.... :D
captain sack
06-26-2006, 09:31 PM
I love PotC, but Superman and I go too far back for Cap'n Jack ever to take his place in my heart.
i don't get the public's fascination with the POTC films. sure the first one was entertaining, but ultimately forgetable. for the new one to be so greatly anticipated is a little confusing to me.:confused:
Wor-Gar
06-26-2006, 09:36 PM
i don't get the public's fascination with the POTC films. sure the first one was entertaining, but ultimately forgetable. for the new one to be so greatly anticipated is a little confusing to me.:confused:
What? You don't get Captain Jack, Captain Sack?
captain sack
06-26-2006, 09:38 PM
What? You don't get Captain Jack, Captain Sack?
nope.:rotfl
johnny depp is great, and the first movie was a quality film, but i think 20 years from now, POTC will be an afterthought, and superman will still be going strong.
Batty
06-26-2006, 09:45 PM
I just finished watching the 1978 Superman. I am sooooo ready for Wednesday.
I just finished watching the 1978 Superman. I am sooooo ready for Wednesday.
Me too, Batty -- the greatest Superhero of them all
1938 - 2006 people the world over have loved this character.
not a bad run, that says it all for me...
Wor-Gar
06-26-2006, 10:14 PM
nope.:rotfl
johnny depp is great, and the first movie was a quality film, but i think 20 years from now, POTC will be an afterthought, and superman will still be going strong.
You're probably right, but its an unfair comparison. I mean Superman is Americana... POTC is just Disneyana.
But I'd still rather be a pirate.
You're probably right, but its an unfair comparison. I mean Superman is Americana... POTC is just Disneyana.
But I'd still rather be a pirate.
Yes Pirates are fun and POTC DMC will be huuuuuuuge, and it was confirmed Keith Richards will be in POTC3 but...
I've been waiting a looooooooooong time for Superman
So...any of you guys going to wear a Superman costume at the premier?? :lol
Batty
06-26-2006, 11:04 PM
So...any of you guys going to wear a Superman costume at the premier?? :lol
Do Underoos count?
Darklord Dave
06-27-2006, 12:45 AM
I just watched the original too. Man there was some horrible dialogue in that movie, Margot Kidder is such a skank and the plot is laughable.
But Chris Reeve appears on screen and everything bad is forgotten.
As for PotC - Depp is so watchable and the movie is more fun than the ride ever was. The first one is probably the most fun I'd had in a movie theatre in a long time.
Do Underoos count?
as long as its red :D
Batty
06-27-2006, 12:55 AM
I just watched the original too. Man there was some horrible dialogue in that movie, Margot Kidder is such a skank and the plot is laughable.
But Chris Reeve appears on screen and everything bad is forgotten.
The whole "Can you read my mind?" part was cringe inducing. But yeah, when Christopher Reeve is on screen it's the best. It also made me feel a little sad too.
Darth Scourge
06-27-2006, 03:01 AM
How do you know when a 3D scene is coming up if you take the glasses off?
Bryan Singer has said that when Clark takes his glasses off, the audience should put theirs on!
Gruson
06-27-2006, 07:38 AM
I am seeing Superman tonight. Finally!
I am a HUGE Superman 1 and 2 fan so my expectations are low. I am still very excited about Returns though.
As for Pirates, I hated part 1. It was just too corny for me and really dragged....the forced comedy was not funny. I tried to watch it again but had to turn it off.
Hopefully part 2 will be better but I doubt it. I like most Depp movies too but oh well.
Josette
06-27-2006, 08:50 AM
I've never been a Superman fan. He's one of my least favorite superheroes. My only reason for seeing this movie would be because of Bryan Singer, because I think he's a good director. Superman Returns will probably be a rental for me.
I'm too hyped for Pirates of the Caribbean 2 to bother seeing anything else right now, anyway. I have midnight show tickets and I'm counting down the days. Curse of the Black Pearl is one of my favorite movies of all time, if not my absolute favorite. It was a perfect adventure movie with a good story, great characters, and everything I could want in a film - action, romance, drama, mystery, the supernatural....
TheObsoleteMan
06-27-2006, 10:03 AM
I thought the first POTC was a lot of fun when I watched it in the theater, but I haven't bothered to rewatch it since. I'll probably just catch the sequel on DVD.
As for Superman, I'm getting goosebumps now that it's just one day away. I've been waiting a long time to see Superman on the big screen again.
anti-hero
06-27-2006, 11:01 AM
Walmart had I and II for 5.50 each so I bought em and watched both over the weekend. I haven't seen them in years so it was almost like watching them for the first time again. Really stoked about tomorrow! I'm heading over to the theatre as soon as I get out of work. I'm going by myself cause I can't wait the 2 days it would take to be able to see it with my wife and friends. :rotfl
SideshowDusty
06-27-2006, 11:18 AM
I thought the first POTC was a lot of fun when I watched it in the theater, but I haven't bothered to rewatch it since. I'll probably just catch the sequel on DVD.
As for Superman, I'm getting goosebumps now that it's just one day away. I've been waiting a long time to see Superman on the big screen again.
I'm the exact opposite. I saw POTC 1 at least 3 times in theater, bought the DVD and watched it like once a week for a couple of months :o Even my mother, who hates all movies except Star Wars, loves POTC - it's just too much fun! I can't WAIT to see Cap'n Jack back on the big screen. And the Kraken. And Davy Jones.
The only reason I'm going to Superman Returns on Wednesday is because we got free tickets from my crew friend. If it weren't for that, I'd probably wait a few weeks. The Superman films were never my favorite movies from childhood. Star Wars, Back to the Future, Indiana Jones - all WAY more entertaining and captivating for me (although Superman 1 is the first movie I actually REMEMBER seeing, when I was about 4 years old - I cried when his planet blew up with his parents on it :monkey2).
I'll let you know if seeing SR changes my mind or not :)
Josette
06-27-2006, 11:42 AM
^ :lol That sounds similar to me. I saw it 5 times in theaters in 2003, and my dvd has been very well played. My mom loves it, too. In fact, I'm taking her with me and a friend to the midnight showing. She's the one that suggested a midnight showing in the first place!
The reviews on Superman Returns seem mostly good so far, and if a bunch of people start raving about it to me then I'll check it out on dvd when it's released in the winter. I liked the original Superman movie all right, but I don't own it and haven't watched it in years.
mlarsen
06-27-2006, 12:13 PM
I plan on seeing this tonight at 10:00 since the reviews seem to be okay.
I plan on seeing this tonight at 10:00 since the reviews seem to be okay.
Reviews are running about 80% Positive @ Rotten Tomatoes led by my favorite and most trusted reviewers @ Hollywood Reporter, Variety and Entertainment Weekly...
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/superman_returns/
carbo-fation
06-27-2006, 03:39 PM
Most of the reviews I've read have been positive so far. Some criticise Bosworth as a bad choice for Lois Lane and the film having hardly any action scenes. But regardless, I will see it.
Most of the reviews I've read have been positive so far. Some criticise Bosworth as a bad choice for Lois Lane and the film having hardly any action scenes. But regardless, I will see it.
I'm treating it as a reboot for the franchise...
Just happy he's finally back!
WOW, I just realized I'm only 3 posts from 1,000!
carbo-fation
06-27-2006, 06:44 PM
I'm treating it as a reboot for the franchise...
Just happy he's finally back!
WOW, I just realized I'm only 3 posts from 1,000!
:rotfl Me too! I've waited too long for this movie to come out and I could care less what the critics say! :D
hairlesswookiee
06-27-2006, 11:17 PM
ok, i just got back from the theater and im really dissappointed in it. it could've been so much better. im sorry to say but bryan singer should've stayed with Xmen because i didnt like superman returns. i hope that if they do make some sequels that they improve them a LOT more over this movie. i dont want to go into specifics right now, but im sure ill get into it sometime tomorrow.
even some of the employees said they didnt like it when they watched it the other night during the test screening.
Gruson
06-28-2006, 12:33 AM
Read the spoilers thread to see my thoughts.
It was just ok IMO.
Details in the other thread.
DarkArtist81
06-28-2006, 04:46 AM
wow..... I'm scared now...:confused:
I've got tickets for tonight... Let's hope I like it. :monkey2
B-Electronic
06-28-2006, 05:05 AM
johnny depp is great, and the first movie was a quality film, but i think 20 years from now, POTC will be an afterthought, and superman will still be going strong.
Would you say the same about Indiana Jones? I think not! :monkey4
hairlesswookiee
06-28-2006, 01:16 PM
Would you say the same about Indiana Jones? I think not! :monkey4
me neither... i cant wait until Dr. Jones finally makes his comeback. i might actually bust out my Jones complete outfit to wear. :monkey3
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