Superman Returns

**Whadyasay** · 09-06-2005 12:43 PM

Sep 6th, 2005 10:44 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search Topic
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/SRmov...er_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.

**mantis** · 09-06-2005 08:03 PM

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.

Dan

**MacLeod** · 09-06-2005 08:05 PM

That sounds like a stupid plot. And Im with Mantis, the guy playing Superman is too wimpy looking.

**aaharvel** · 09-06-2005 08:27 PM

you know you'll go see it. I know I will.

**aaharvel** · 09-06-2005 08:40 PM

just watched the fan-made teaser. My skepticism is slowly washing away.

**MacLeod** · 09-06-2005 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by aaharvel

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".

**Whadyasay** · 09-06-2005 10:23 PM

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'.

**aaharvel** · 09-06-2005 10:37 PM

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.

**Whadyasay** · 09-06-2005 10:45 PM

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.

**Toxis** · 09-07-2005 03:39 AM

I've seen this character before... in the beginning of Austin Powers 3.

**wingnut4772** · 09-07-2005 12:50 PM

If the story line is continuing , maybe the kid is Supe's.

**aaharvel** · 09-07-2005 01:19 PM

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!

**landry_p2000** · 09-07-2005 01:53 PM

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.

**Whadyasay** · 09-07-2005 02:07 PM

Seriously....does this guy not look like the kid from 'Rushmore'?

**Whadyasay** · 09-19-2005 12:56 AM

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/we...R_raychung.mov

**Ron-P** · 09-19-2005 10:04 AM

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.

**Whadyasay** · 11-16-2005 07:17 PM

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

**aaharvel** · 11-16-2005 07:49 PM

http://www.themovieinsider.com/multi...perman_Returns

**MacLeod** · 11-16-2005 09:57 PM

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.

**aaharvel** · 11-16-2005 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by MacLeod

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!

**Ron-P** · 11-18-2005 11:31 AM

This one's a Hoover, major suckage!

**hydrobud** · 11-20-2005 12:17 AM

they should of stayed with nicholas cage..

**aaharvel** · 11-20-2005 03:10 PM

Teaser Trailer

http://supermanreturns.warnerbros.co...s&speed=300000

**cfrizz** · 11-20-2005 04:45 PM

Cool, I'm going to rent it!!!!

**aaharvel** · 06-15-2006 09:47 PM

*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.

**Strong Bad** · 06-15-2006 10:04 PM

I read a few early reviews. VERY positive! All the ones I read said Singer knocked it out of the park bigtime!

**MacLeod** · 06-15-2006 10:09 PM

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.

**Demiurge** · 06-16-2006 10:46 AM

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.

**wingnut4772** · 06-16-2006 10:57 AM

Most Excellent Trailer

**MrNightly** · 06-16-2006 12:14 PM

Anyone else get goosebumps during that preview?!? Wow. BRING IT ON!

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