Superman Returns

There are too many jaded people in this forum. I don't get why all of you can't just sit down and just ENJOY the film without having to become psuedo-ebert and roepers.


I don't follow Superman, not his comics, not his films, not really anything of his. I am more of a Batman guy personally, however this film makes me realize why so many people love Superman and think he is the greatest Superhero. It's because he is THE superhero. He is the perfect hero for a world that needs him, and he can do just about anything, yet through all he can do...he doesn't ask for anything in return, and he has accepted the responsibility of being Earth's 'Savior' and is humble about it. A normal person would crack under something like that, but then again..he's not a normal person at all, heh.


I'm sure there are plot holes from the previous installments of the Superman movies, but hey...who cares? Honestly? Do you NEED it to be absolutely precise? The movie got the job done, it brought Superman back, hence the title of the freakin' movie. I mean, is anyone pissed that this movie doesn't take place circa 1980s, because that's when the films before it came out, and I doubt back then they had flat panel TVs and Boeing 777s. Just enjoy the film, and stop being so critical with it. Me personally, seeing the beginning and hearing the classic Superman theme and seeing him in action...it was sublime, and it was a total escape from the world around me.


Now that being said, I personally thought the acting was cool, The actor who was Superman did it well, and he definitely played the dorky Clark Kent we all do know. Superman the character wasn't bad at all, and definitely portrayed the humble but heroic and self-sacrificing Superman that is known throughout the world. Every other character, even Lex Luthor was decent and guys...it's a superhero film, not a generic dramatic academy award film...since when are superhero films supposed to be on that level? Thanks, didn't think so.


The scenery and music was just epic and IMO, incredible. I hate overdone CG too, but hey...it goes hand in hand with superhero films, so i've come to accept it. And besides, this CG was done beautifully:

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Seeing Superman floating and orbiting earth waiting for danger was just beautiful and so powerful to look at. It shows he is ready to save anyone who needs even the slightest bit of help from danger. He is responsible to save and keep this world from harm. That scene to me showed it. And also, the scene with him going up into the clouds after being saved by Lois, was just so....epic looking. Him floating there with his eyes closed gathering his energy for what he must do to save this planet. Amazing.

Overall, this was just a good, clean, fun film. IMO, much much better than X3. It's funny too....the marvel movies are dropping in quality, while the DC movies such as Batman and Superman are so much better in quality. Heh. If they make a sequel to this, i'd look foward to it.



[and what I said wasn't to stir up some e-drama, so spare me it, because i'm apathetic to an internet argument in this place. Don't like what I said, feel free to debate it with me, not argue.]

Jam it back in, in the dark.