The Official "I Saw Superman Returns" Thread-NO SPOILERS

[Gruff Old Bear]

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:

 

[hairlesswookiee]

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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]

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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]

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Depressingly, we in the UK have to wait until 14th July for this flick.

weep with us...

 

[Darklord Dave]

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...Parker Posey is to Valerie Perrine? I seriously doubt that...Posey couldn't fill Perrine's...well, you figure it out.

 

[DarkArtist81]

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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...

 

[Protozaius]

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I've been sold on this film ever since the Singer unveiled footage at last year's Comic Con.

 

[TOE]

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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]

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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]

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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) ...

 

[tomandshell]

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I will be seeing this Thursday night. Sounds like it's gonna be good...

 

[pjam]

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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]

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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.

 

[Dusty]

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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 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]

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(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]

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Damn straight! Pirates of the Carribean is going to kick Superman's @ss!

 

[pjam]

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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]

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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.

 

[block]

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hehe he does look a bit like Vinnie

Can't wait until it hits this side of the shores!!

 

[Indiana Fett]

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...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!!!