Superman Returns

Whadyasay
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edited June 2006 in Music & Movies
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A bit early to discuss, but there's another Superman movie on the horizon...due out June 30, 2006.

Directed by X-Men helmsman Bryan Singer (Brett Ratner of 'Rush Hour' fame will be taking over 'X3'), with Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor, Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane, Frank Langella as Perry White, and even some recycled footage of Marlon Brando as Jor-El! As with the original, they went with an unknown for Superman, opting for soap actor Brandon Routh.

The plot entails a return to earth by Superman after a five-year sabbatical, and an attempt to patch things up with Lois while thwarting the ongoing world-domination schemes of Luthor. Lois has moved on, and she even has a kid, though the father's identity is undisclosed (my guess is that it's Luthor).

I'm a bit trepidatious about this one. Singer has earned a bid of confidence for what he did with the X-Men movies, but unlike X-Men (no movie beforehand), and Chris Nolan's Batman Begins (awful movies beforehand, right from the beginning), the first two Superman flicks were the high water mark from the get-go. But I'll give Singer the benefit of the doubt, as I thought the first X-Men movie was going to be an absolute fiasco, and I ended up liking it quite a bit. Anyway, here's a link to the teaser.

http://www.supermanimagery.com/SRmovies/Superman_Returns_Teaser_Trailer.mov

EDIT: The 'teaser' is apparently a fan-made one, but with footage from the film taken from the various video blogs of the continuing production.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited September 2005
    I'm not sure If I'm into the guy playing the part, they should have used to dude from Smallville. I will see it anyway.

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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited September 2005
    That sounds like a stupid plot. And Im with Mantis, the guy playing Superman is too wimpy looking.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited September 2005
    you know you'll go see it. I know I will.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited September 2005
    just watched the fan-made teaser. My skepticism is slowly washing away.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited September 2005
    aaharvel wrote:
    you know you'll go see it. I know I will.


    Youre right, I will still go see it in the theater and Im holding out hope it will be good but I have this gut feeling its gonna be another "Batman & Robin".
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  • Whadyasay
    Whadyasay Posts: 300
    edited September 2005
    I think Singer deserves a bit more credit than that. But I do think that the new Superman looks like the Max Fisher character from 'Rushmore'.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited September 2005
    yeah i mean singer did Usual Suspects! This will be his 2nd film with Kevin Spacey! I can't wait for it! Will it be better than Mario Puzo's Superman and Superman II? Of course not- but still...

    and is it just me or does the color of his new uniform seem kinda "dark"- like how it looked in Superman III?

    Regardless- i'm looking forward to June.
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  • Whadyasay
    Whadyasay Posts: 300
    edited September 2005
    Yes, there's been quite a stir in the fanboy community over the uniform...darkness, small raised insignia, etc.. I don't mind that as much as the sheen on the cape looks kinda' latex-y to me, which I hate in general. It looks so rubbery in that pic that you can almost smell it. You can tell it's a fan trailer because the pedestrian text against the space bkgd, as well as the shoddy sound and music edit.

    EDIT: Upon closer inspection, everything on that costume has a sort of kevlar weave texture to it. Maybe it will actually be processed to be brighter once the film is done.

    By the way....the entire film is being shot in HD. Brand new camera systems that supposedly simulate film better than the previous Sony 24P's and such.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited September 2005
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    I've seen this character before... in the beginning of Austin Powers 3.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited September 2005
    If the story line is continuing , maybe the kid is Supe's.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited September 2005
    this is either gonna be the biggest blockbuster in 30 years or it's going to be the biggest bomb of all time.

    DON'T F THIS UP SINGER!
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited September 2005
    :confused: WTF! That Superman suit Blows Chunks. I hope this movie is good. Christopher Reeve is a tough act to follow as Superman. I'm with Mantis, that dude from Smallville would probably be better for this part.
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  • Whadyasay
    Whadyasay Posts: 300
    edited September 2005
    Seriously....does this guy not look like the kid from 'Rushmore'?
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  • Whadyasay
    Whadyasay Posts: 300
    edited September 2005
    Decided to have a little fun and edit together a little teaser-trailer clip for the movie...a pretty simple one. Quicktime:

    http://www.mykepelly.com/superman/website/Trailers/Quicktime/SRTRAILER_raychung.mov
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited September 2005
    A very BAD idea and I only want to know one thing...why?

    That guy playing Superman looks like the type that would be going after Larry Lane, not Lois Lane.
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  • Whadyasay
    Whadyasay Posts: 300
    edited November 2005
    Just a heads up....the teaser trailer for this film will be attached to the opening of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, opening this Fri.

    The teaser will also be shown with tomorrow's episode of Smallville, as well as being available online at http://www.supermanreturns.com
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited November 2005
    http://www.themovieinsider.com/multimedia/mid/2720/Superman_Returns
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited November 2005
    I still say the new guy is just too girlish to play Superman. God, I hope this doesnt suck. Im pulling for it but from the few pictures Ive seen I just cant like this dude.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited November 2005
    MacLeod wrote:
    I still say the new guy is just too girlish to play Superman. God, I hope this doesnt suck. Im pulling for it but from the few pictures Ive seen I just cant like this dude.

    Mac~ click on the link damnit! :cool:
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited November 2005
    This one's a Hoover, major suckage!
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  • hydrobud
    hydrobud Posts: 155
    edited November 2005
    they should of stayed with nicholas cage..
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited November 2005
    Teaser Trailer

    http://supermanreturns.warnerbros.com/cmp/teaser.html?id=teaser&type=windows&speed=300000
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2005
    Cool, I'm going to rent it!!!!
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited June 2006
    *bump*

    The early screenings of the movie in Los Angeles have been completed and some early reviews are starting to creep out all over the net. All positive.

    Good news.
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited June 2006
    I read a few early reviews. VERY positive! All the ones I read said Singer knocked it out of the park bigtime!
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited June 2006
    I saw a trailer on YouTube that was a lot more revealing of the story. I must admit I really like the idea of Spacey playing Lex Luthor. I still think the dude playing Superman is way to "pretty" but Ill still give it a shot. I have high hopes for it.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2006
    This one actually has me interested in watching a Superman movie. I never liked all the old ones. One of the super hero guys I just didn't care for much.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited June 2006
    Most Excellent Trailer
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  • MrNightly
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    edited June 2006
    Anyone else get goosebumps during that preview?!? Wow. BRING IT ON!
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited June 2006
    I was leary in the beginning, but starting to get my hopes up. well see.
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