Man of Steel: The Official Brandon Routh Thread

[I SEE SPIDEY]

^Good thing you reviewed it because I was never going to watch it.

[Mostpowerful]

Is anyone from here going to go to Comicon San Diego this summer? It seems that there will be a "Dead of Night" (the Dylan Dog movie Brandon stars in) panel. I guess it's very possibly that Brandon will be there,

Quote:
Those of you in the San Diego area who happen to be attending Comicon International this July might want to save some time for some Dead of Night goodness. More details to follow, but there will be LOTS to see there. Woo hoo!!!
-Dan Forcey

http://deadofnightmovie.wordpress.com/2009/06/14/one-more-small-update/


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[dark_b]

it could be that they will ask him. but if there are no leaks on the internet about the future of superman then this means IMO that they dont talk about it.

[Showtime]

I believe that Routh and Huntington are going to be part of another panel that they do each year.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Yeah, Routh will there for Dead of Night and (most likely) Scott Pilgrim.

[Showtime]

Yeah, Routh will there for Dead of Night and (most likely) Scott Pilgrim.

Didn't you say they were both part of some annual panel.

[Showtime]

WB related Comic-Con News:

# Richard Kelly, the man who brought you Donnie Darko revealed that he would make an appearance at this year’s convention to promote his upcoming film, The Box. It stars Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, and Frank Langella and is described as a sci-fi thriller. The three actors and director will be on hand for the film’s panel on Friday, July 24th at the Warner Bros presentation.

# Speaking of the WB, there are rumors circulating that there may be a secret preview screening of James McTeigue’s Ninja Assassin (I hope so, I need this film in my life)!

http://screencrave.com/2009-06-15/comic-con-2009-panel-updates/

[FilmNerdJamie]

Didn't you say they were both part of some annual panel.

Yeah. I forgot what it's called - "Masters of the Genre" or "Visionaries" or something like that.

[Double Down]

I believe that Routh and Huntington are going to be part of another panel that they do each year.

From May 14:
Brandon Routh and Sam Huntington apparently will moderate a panel at this year's Comic Con.

:up:

[Showtime]

Do you know what the name of it is?

[GreenKToo]

I used to look forward to the comic-cons for some supes related info, not anymore tho.

[Mostpowerful]

From "Table for Three",

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[RachelDawes]

^Did you deliberately select the most comical faces possible for Brandon? :funny:

I'm not surprised to hear the movie was terrible but it's a shame that Routh wasn't better in it.

[Mostpowerful]

^Did you deliberately select the most comical faces possible for Brandon? :funny:

I'm not surprised to hear the movie was terrible but it's a shame that Routh wasn't better in it.

It's a "romantic comedy" for a reason.. :cwink:

And have you seen the movie to say that is terrible? I know some people who watched it already and they liked it and Brandon's performance in it. It's a matter of taste. I haven't watched it so I don't know yet.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

Sophia's in the 6th pic. ;)

[Mostpowerful]

Sophia's in the 6th pic. ;)

I know. I posted it for you. :yay:

[GoblinWhirlwind]

I know. I posted it for you. :yay:

:up:

[Blackman]

She has a hot scene in the movie

[Mostpowerful]

:up:

You can find more pics and stuff of her here,
http://www.tableforthreemovie.com/

:woot:

[RachelDawes]

It's a "romantic comedy" for a reason.. :cwink:

And have you seen the movie to say that is terrible? I know some people who watched it already and they liked it and Brandon's performance in it. It's a matter of taste. I haven't watched it so I don't know yet.

I saw the trailer. That was all I needed.

[Mostpowerful]

I saw the trailer. That was all I needed.

So you saw the trailer and your conclusion is that the whole movie and the actors' work is terrible? Really? Maybe you just don't like comedies?

Personally, a trailer can be very deceiving; when I saw the trailer for Wall-E I thought it'd be a very dumb movie. And I was so wrong. People thought that Terminator Salvation would be totally awesome because of the trailers, and it seems that it was not. You can't judge a movie if you haven't seen it.

[Ricky_Tan]

the movie sucks, there is a reason it is straight to dvd!

[MAN O STEEL]

Well I just got through seeing table For Three last night & I went in with low expectations & a grudge against Routh's acting. This is prolly the first thing I've seen him in since SR where he has front row centre as the lead actor & I have to say I laughed till I cried, mostly at what Sophia & Jesse's characters got up to in the movie. They were totally convincing & histerical. You, the audience, much like Brandon's character want to hate them but it's just so hard to because thier so cool & kind........to an extent. brandon played comedy VERY well & although he had his highs & lows in terms of acting in this movie, he has certainly proven to me that he is far from a mediocre actor. The only suggestion I have for Brandon is to try & steer clear of these, gosh golly jeepers, i'm such a nice guy roles. he needs to branch out more if he wants to stray from the superman curse of serious typcasting. otherwise I give this movie an 8/10 & I can't wait to buy it. :woot:





Steve

[dark_b]

It's a "romantic comedy" for a reason.. :cwink:

And have you seen the movie to say that is terrible? I know some people who watched it already and they liked it and Brandon's performance in it. It's a matter of taste. I haven't watched it so I don't know yet.fans on www.brandonrouth.com dont count.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Well I just got through seeing table For Three last night & I went in with low expectations & a grudge against Routh's acting. This is prolly the first thing I've seen him in since SR where he has front row centre as the lead actor & I have to say I laughed till I cried, mostly at what Sophia & Jesse's characters got up to in the movie. They were totally convincing & histerical. You, the audience, much like Brandon's character want to hate them but it's just so hard to because thier so cool & kind........to an extent. brandon played comedy VERY well & although he had his highs & lows in terms of acting in this movie, he has certainly proven to me that he is far from a mediocre actor. The only suggestion I have for Brandon is to try & steer clear of these, gosh golly jeepers, i'm such a nice guy roles. he needs to branch out more if he wants to stray from the superman curse of serious typcasting. otherwise I give this movie an 8/10 & I can't wait to buy it. :woot:





Steve


Yeah, he's going to play an a$$hole in Dylan Dog, so that should be interesting.

[Mostpowerful]

fans on www.brandonrouth (http://www.<b>brandonrouth</b>).com dont count.

Why not? Because we like Brandon and his work? We like him for a reason, dude..

[RachelDawes]

So you saw the trailer and your conclusion is that the whole movie and the actors' work is terrible? Really? Maybe you just don't like comedies?

Personally, a trailer can be very deceiving; when I saw the trailer for Wall-E I thought it'd be a very dumb movie. And I was so wrong. People thought that Terminator Salvation would be totally awesome because of the trailers, and it seems that it was not. You can't judge a movie if you haven't seen it.

The trailer was almost physically painful for me to sit through, and based on what I saw I have no interest in the movie. I don't often watch movies anyway unless they interest me and Table for Three hasn't.

I never said the actors were bad in it, BTW. Blackman thought they were poor.

Dylan Dog could end up being more up my alley. I like the idea of Routh playing against type in it.

[Blackman]

Beyond poor...

[C. Lee]

the movie sucks, there is a reason it is straight to dvd!

So....you have watched it then? You are qualified to say if the actual movie sucks because you have watched it from beginning to end?

[C. Lee]

fans on www.brandonrouth.com dont count.

Whose opinion does count? The people who post at www.IHATEEVERYTHING.com? When discussion a movie made by a particular actor...that actor's fan's opinions of it does matter, since they will be paying to see it.

[Double Down]

So....you have watched it then? You are qualified to say if the actual movie sucks because you have watched it from beginning to end?

The movie was leaked to the internet. That's why there is a sudden rise in the number of people who have watched it.

[C. Lee]

The movie was leaked to the internet. That's why there is a sudden rise in the number of people who have watched it.

But...he didn't say that he had watched it....he just said it sucks....plenty of people at the Hype say things SUCK and they've never seen a minute of it.

Popping into a thread just to say that something sucks without explaining why you believe that way is nothing more than trolling.

[Cool Monty]

Well I just got through seeing table For Three last night & I went in with low expectations & a grudge against Routh's acting. This is prolly the first thing I've seen him in since SR where he has front row centre as the lead actor & I have to say I laughed till I cried, mostly at what Sophia & Jesse's characters got up to in the movie. They were totally convincing & histerical. You, the audience, much like Brandon's character want to hate them but it's just so hard to because thier so cool & kind........to an extent. brandon played comedy VERY well & although he had his highs & lows in terms of acting in this movie, he has certainly proven to me that he is far from a mediocre actor. The only suggestion I have for Brandon is to try & steer clear of these, gosh golly jeepers, i'm such a nice guy roles. he needs to branch out more if he wants to stray from the superman curse of serious typcasting. otherwise I give this movie an 8/10 & I can't wait to buy it. :woot:




Steve

I agree mostly with this. I'd say TFT was about as good as can be expected. Some parts were genuinely hilarious (Jesse & Sophia's antics) and others I had to look away in embarrassment of how corny they were. As for Brandon's acting, I say it was about even. About half of the movie he was loose, believable, everything you want to see out of an actor. And the other half...well...I think the director went a little over board on approving all the overly goofiness of the film.

As I said before, I think Dead of Night will prove a lot of things to a lot of people, be they good or bad. but I still definately think Routh has the chops to be the Man of Steel.

[Double Down]

But...he didn't say that he had watched it....he just said it sucks....plenty of people at the Hype say things SUCK and they've never seen a minute of it.

Popping into a thread just to say that something sucks without explaining why you believe that way is nothing more than trolling.

I don't disagree with that.
There is a poster in the Lois Lane Thread that just posts "Fail" after everyone's suggestions. That's big-time trolling as far as I'm concerned.

[C. Lee]

I don't disagree with that.
There is a poster in the Lois Lane Thread that just posts "Fail" after everyone's suggestions. That's big-time trolling as far as I'm concerned.

Thanks...I will look into that.

[Double Down]

Thanks...I will look into that.

Oh. It was more of an agreement with you than anything. But do what you gotta do.

[Mostpowerful]

The trailer was almost physically painful for me to sit through, and based on what I saw I have no interest in the movie. I don't often watch movies anyway unless they interest me and Table for Three hasn't.


Dylan Dog could end up being more up my alley. I like the idea of Routh playing against type in it.

Well, I like comedies... when I'm in the mood. Heck I liked Nacho Libre and Blades of Glory. :hehe: And I also thought the trailer for TFT was decent so yeah, to each their own, I guess.



Whose opinion does count? The people who post at www.IHATEEVERYTHING.com? (http://www.IHATEEVERYTHING.com?) When discussion a movie made by a particular actor...that actor's fan's opinions of it does matter, since they will be paying to see it.

Exaaaaactly.

[RachelDawes]

I don't disagree with that.
There is a poster in the Lois Lane Thread that just posts "Fail" after everyone's suggestions. That's big-time trolling as far as I'm concerned.

Yeah, has he always been like that? It's like he's trying to get banned.

[Blackman]

He just wants attention

[RachelDawes]

:dry:

An even better way to get attention would be to post something interesting that inspires debate.

[Bruce_Begins]

Branon Routh is saying "I'm still Soopermaan", and I agree.

(after looking at all the other choices so far.)

[GoblinWhirlwind]

He just wants attention

There are several people that make me not want to even go in a thread when I see they have the last post. Sometimes I don't.

[Double Down]

Do you know what the name of it is?

The "Masters of the Web" panel.

[dark_b]

Whose opinion does count? The people who post at www.IHATEEVERYTHING.com? (http://www.IHATEEVERYTHING.com?) When discussion a movie made by a particular actor...that actor's fan's opinions of it does matter, since they will be paying to see it.
i htink she tryed to make it looks like noon-fans like this movie.

of course some Uwe Boll fans will say that hes movies are good. they are fans of him.

C.Lee you know very good what i mean.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

Well, yeah. I can't stand Jim Carrey and don't see how he continues to make movies, but apparently somebody likes him.

[Mostpowerful]

i htink she tryed to make it looks like noon-fans like this movie.

of course some Uwe Boll fans will say that hes movies are good. they are fans of him.

C.Lee you know very good what i mean.

I did?? How, when? Are you implying that we Brandon fans have poor taste and have low standards? Your attitude is so very condescending and rude.

BTW, do you have any proof that only Routh fans like this movie? Most of us haven't even seen it; we are waiting to buy it first.

[Blackman]

Im a Routh fan and I hated it

[C. Lee]

i htink she tryed to make it looks like noon-fans like this movie. I will assume you meant NON-FANS. And I would believe it is safe to say that NON Routh fans could have liked the movie. Most Routh Fans are fans because of Superman Returns....the general comic book/Superman fan is not the target audience for the movie in discussion....so there is a great chance the majority of people who go to see it and like it are not considered a Routh/because of SR fan.

of course some Uwe Boll fans will say that hes movies are good. they are fans of him. Making a fan of Routh the equivilent of a fan of Uwe Boll (the nets go to director for abuse and ridicule) is a shallow way to belittle their fandom.

C.Lee you know very good what i mean. Yes, yes I did....you were saying that the opinions of people who say they are fans of Routh is not worth listening to.

[dark_b]

i didnt mean that. so i am sorry.

[DIRECTOR]

doesn't this look like he is playing Clark Kent (instead of Tom Welling and not focusing on the facial expression) on the sets of "Smallville"?

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/5477/bscap0015utk.jpg

[Retroman]

Whenever this hits dvd here i'll rent it just to see how Brandon Routh does.

Not sure if this has been posted but here's a trailer for a short film Routh co stars in with Adrian Monk himself Tony Shalhoub!:woot: It was released some time last year.

http://www.laactorsthemovie.com

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/9406/postcardback2.gif

[FilmNerdJamie]

Makes me wonder if there was indeed some truth to those Mission: Impossible IV rumors from last year? :huh:

[Webhead2006]

i thought it was confirmed already curise is in the works of mi4.

[FilmNerdJamie]

No brainless. I was referring to rumblings of Routh being involved with Mission: Impossible IV from last year.

[Mostpowerful]

Whenever this hits dvd here i'll rent it just to see how Brandon Routh does.

Not sure if this has been posted but here's a trailer for a short film Routh co stars in with Adrian Monk himself Tony Shalhoub!:woot: It was released some time last year.

http://www.laactorsthemovie.com

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/9406/postcardback2.gif

Interesting. Thanks for posting, Retro.



No brainless. I was referring to rumblings of Routh being involved with Mission: Impossible IV from last year.

Aha!

[Webhead2006]

oh i didnt hear that jaime.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

No brainless. I was referring to rumblings of Routh being involved with Mission: Impossible IV from last year.

I can't stand Cruise, but it'd be kinda funny seeing Brandon towering over him.

[RachelDawes]

^They'd probably just put Cruise in huge heels.

[Retroman]

First i'm hearing of the Mission Impossible 4 rumor.It would be great for him to score a role in a successful franchise i happen to like.:yay:
Interesting. Thanks for posting, Retro.
No prob.

Interestingly enough Courtney Ford (Routh's wife) played a small role in an episode of Monk which was just broadcast here.What a small world!:woot:

[Mostpowerful]

I can't stand Cruise, but it'd be kinda funny seeing Brandon towering over him.

kinda funny? It'd be awesome! :funny:

^They'd probably just put Cruise in huge heels.

he'd need something more like this,
http://www.pro-builder.tv/producttests/carobyn_products_dura_stilts/carobyn_dura_stilts_2.jpg

[XxDelta09xX]

I can't stand Cruise, but it'd be kinda funny seeing Brandon towering over him.

That would be Great.:funny:

[RachelDawes]

he'd need something more like this,
http://www.pro-builder.tv/producttests/carobyn_products_dura_stilts/carobyn_dura_stilts_2.jpg

:pal:

[sf2]

doesn't this look like he is playing Clark Kent (instead of Tom Welling and not focusing on the facial expression) on the sets of "Smallville"?

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/5477/bscap0015utk.jpg
he looks a lot like chris reeve playing bad superman. :woot:

[Man of Tomorrow]

Routh has the perfect facial expressions and they're timed well.. BUT

He needs to work on his delivery of lines.. that's his big area to improve in.

[FaT_tONle]

Is Routh rumored to play the next Ethan Hunt type character for MI:4? I hope this guy finds a new franchise now that Supes is out the wazoo...

[MAN O STEEL]

Routh has the perfect facial expressions and they're timed well.. BUT

He needs to work on his delivery of lines.. that's his big area to improve in.


Agree 100%. Routh has great comedic talent & his facials are always awesome & funny but his timing soemtimes when delivering lines feels forced & fake, like he's in rehearsals or something. Some parts in Table For Three were so cringeworthy it wasn't funny & then there were other moments like when that Bush chick was getting finger banged in the car where brandon was playing the awekwardness so damn well it was 100% believable. Or the time he gave the speech to the partygoers at his B day & then when he heared the music that was played, the way he rolled his eye's & kinda threw the mic was just well done, not forced in any way. I honestly think brandon's overall problem is that he plays these good guy roles. he needs to branch out & do something that's going to truly test him, give him something to work with. A shame because he has potential to be the next Tom Cruise, & no I'm not gonna make a crack at cruise, he seems like a good guy who's just lost his step a bit, i feel for the guy.





Steve

[Double Down]

I know you don't read Italian but there are a couple of new photos in this article. Hopefully it will be online soon

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v340/Antoblueberry/EspressoDylan01.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v340/Antoblueberry/EspressoDylan02.jpg





:word:

[dark_b]

the guy is in superman shape for christ sake.

[MAN O STEEL]

the guy is in superman shape for christ sake.


I heared that. the guy's a Monster in that shirtless article pic. He just screams Superman. I wish he had looked like that in SR. A waste of a good Superman who could have been a brilliant Superman. It's a shame. I hope he kicks the ass of every critic & doubter in Dylan Dog. the guy deserves a break.




Steve

[dark_b]

he was in similar shape. its not like he is 30% bigger now.

[XxDelta09xX]

the guy is in superman shape for christ sake.

Agreed.

[sf2]

he was in similar shape. Its not like he is 30% bigger now.
28%? :d

[Double Down]

I finally got to see Table For Three. I saw it at my girlfriend's parents' house with a sizeable group of people and the movie was very well received.
The majority felt that there was too much needless swearing and nudity, but also that it's a fun movie and the cast is likeable.
Routh had some very funny bits and lines (that I don't want to give away). There was a lot of laughing in the room.
It's not the type of movie that wins awards, sure, but it did win over the room.

[MAN O STEEL]

he was in similar shape. its not like he is 30% bigger now.


I disagree. When I see Routh now in photo's & those annoying paparazzi vids he looks 10 times bigger than he did in SR to me. Even in those workout vids on the behind the scenes vids he didn't look as big as he does now. I think it's because as he's gotten older he's filled out more naturally, kinda like how Tom Welling has. Tom didn't really start filling out to the size he is now untill around the 5th season. So I think the mass is starting to play a part rather than that skinny look he used to have. Maybe I'm wrong, I dunno, but on a personal note, I'm more impressed with his physique now rather than back in '06'.





Steve

[SuperAl]

he still cant act............. lol, anyone can get built but id rather have a solid actor who can actually deliver a good performance rather than look good. And that pic of him up above of him i guess tryin to look angry is hilarious. He just looks incredible fake when he tries to show emotion on screen

[SuperDaniel]

He's not trying to look angry :confused: It seems like a comedy movie to me...

[MAN O STEEL]

he still cant act............. lol, anyone can get built but id rather have a solid actor who can actually deliver a good performance rather than look good. And that pic of him up above of him i guess tryin to look angry is hilarious. He just looks incredible fake when he tries to show emotion on screen


First of all. NO!, not everyone or anyone can get built & look big. To get that bulk & size & cut takes many hrs in the gym & take it from someone like me who actually does weights. It's not easy, it's the most mentally overwhelming excercise on earth. Most ppl think it's physically daunting but it's not, it's mentally preparing yourself to keep going even when u can't. It's about overcoming the mind not the weights. Don't take it for granted dude, it's not easy. Second how does that pic look fake?. It's supposed to look more funny than scary, or angry, because the movie is a comedy & that scene is supoposed to make us laugh at his anger rather than be taken back by it. It's not silence of the lambs or anything dude, it's a comedy, take it for what it's worth.





Steve

[SuperAl]

Unless he proves me wrong in Dylan Dog i dont want him as superman. Hes too stiff of an actor, ya sry i dunno what movie that shot was from, but still he looks retarded in it.

Im sick of people thinkin oh hes a great choice because he has the look, which is supposedly just lookin like Chris Reeves and being in shape. And ya i kno it takes a lot of determination and time to get fit but im saying you can find quality actors with that determination. Look at Bale and how big he got in the first batman movie and he has the acting chops to carry a film. Will Smith has buffed up on more than a few occasions(im not saying he should be Supes, just an example). And ya being big is a plus for a superhero movie but id take acting skills over how fit an actor is any day. There are guys out there who are better suited for the role, theres no written rule that we need an unknown actor to play the man of steel. In superman returns half the time i felt like Routh wasnt even the main character, he hardly spoke and was often in the background when he was playin Clark. But seriously i just want them to find someone who has been acting for awhile, and not some pretty boy model whos main acting gig was the lame ass tv show undressed(which hes terrible in by the way). Unless he shows some serious improvement in Dylan Dog they should consider finding a new person. And if they reboot the franchise they should find a new person regardless because then theyd have to bring every1 back if routh returned.

[Mostpowerful]

I finally got to see Table For Three. I saw it at my girlfriend's parents' house with a sizeable group of people and the movie was very well received.
The majority felt that there was too much needless swearing and nudity, but also that it's a fun movie and the cast is likeable.
Routh had some very funny bits and lines (that I don't want to give away). There was a lot of laughing in the room.
It's not the type of movie that wins awards, sure, but it did win over the room.

Cool, glad to hear you enjoyed it. I'm probably buying it today at Best Buy or Walmart. :word:


First of all. NO!, not everyone or anyone can get built & look big. To get that bulk & size & cut takes many hrs in the gym & take it from someone like me who actually does weights. It's not easy, it's the most mentally overwhelming excercise on earth. Most ppl think it's physically daunting but it's not, it's mentally preparing yourself to keep going even when u can't. It's about overcoming the mind not the weights. Don't take it for granted dude, it's not easy. Second how does that pic look fake?. It's supposed to look more funny than scary, or angry, because the movie is a comedy & that scene is supoposed to make us laugh at his anger rather than be taken back by it. It's not silence of the lambs or anything dude, it's a comedy, take it for what it's worth.





Steve

Good post.




Im sick of people thinkin oh hes a great choice because he has the look, which is supposedly just lookin like Chris Reeves and being in shape.

There are guys out there who are better suited for the role, .

NO, we like him because he is the spitting image of Clark Kent/Superman. At least I and many others I know think so. And yes, he is in great supermanly shape, especially right now. :word: And he can act too.



"There are guys out there who are better suited for the role,"

Name 2 or 3.

[MAN O STEEL]

ya sry i dunno what movie that shot was from, but still he looks retarded in it.



He's supposed to look retarded in it. it's a comedy. You have to understand dude that anger can be played two ways. it can be played seriously with true horror or suspense behind it, or it can be played for comedy, which is what brandon did. You were supposed to look at him & laugh because it was supposed to be funny. Brandon did his job in that scene. Sure I agree with you to an extent, sometimes Brandon can come off stiff in his acting but so can any actor with a mediocre script & direction (*cough* ED HARRIS IN THE STAND *cough* ). I think brandon will surprise alot of ppl in Dylan Dog. Only time will tell I guess.



Steve

[afan]

Not sure if this has been posted but here's a trailer for a short film (http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=297154&page=136#) Routh co stars in with Adrian Monk himself Tony Shalhoub!:woot: It was released some time last year.

http://www.laactorsthemovie.com


Is that Routh doing the narration?
If so he certainly has a Superman voice, when not doing a Christopher Reeve impersonation.

[Double Down]

‘Dead Of Night’ Star Brandon Routh Talks PG-13 Rating And Villains

Actor Brandon Routh will complete a unique comic book movie trifecta when he wraps work on “Dead of Night.” The star of “Superman Returns” already grabbed a top-shelf role in a superhero movie, and soon he’ll appear in theaters in a live-action adaptation of “Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World,” based on the hit indie comic.

The third jewel in his comics-movie crown will be his starring role as Dylan Dog in the upcoming film “Dead of Night,” which will round out his résumé nicely with an Italian comics horror property — one which Routh told MTV News his producers might lighten up a bit from its source material.

“The comic property would probably be rated ‘R,’ we’re going for a PG-13 so more people can enjoy the film,” Routh told MTV News regarding the “Dead of Night” adaptation. “It’s [not just] gore and horror, it’s a lot more straight action, with a bit of comedy.”

The original Dylan Dog comics by Tiziano Sclavi included mature subject matter in their stories of the horror detective’s surreal investigations into the macabre. Routh sounded convinced about the decisions being made to keep things PG-13 in the adaptation, but he also expressed excitement about the elements the film will be plucked directly from the source material, including the story’s villains, which he said would include vampires, werewolves and zombies.

“We have an end villain that’s going to be exciting,” he said. “It’s a bigger, badder-asser version of one of the creatures.”

Routh also added that he’ll be getting far more violent on-screen as Dylan Dog than as Todd Ingram in “Scott Pilgrim.”

“Although I don’t throw punches in ['Scott Pilgim Vs. The World'],” the actor explained. “I throw a lot of punches, and get the crap beat of me in ['Dead of Night'].”

http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/06/25/dead-of-night-star-brandon-routh-talks-pg-13-rating-and-villains/

[Man of Tomorrow]

http://www.laactorsthemovie.com


Is that Routh doing the narration?



That definitely sounds like him. He has a very specific voice.

I'd be extremely shocked if it were anyone else.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

Yeah, that's definitely Brandon.

[Double Down]

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g39/doubledown44/BRinSP.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g39/doubledown44/BRinSPII.jpg

[Parousia]

I wish people would just let it play out. There is serious overanalyzing going on here. Don't believe all the hype and crazy reports. They didn't wait all this time to find a director and actor to start all over from square one again. Relax people~~

[Lighthouse]

I wish people would just let it play out. There is serious overanalyzing going on here. Don't believe all the hype and crazy reports. They didn't wait all this time to find a director and actor to start all over from square one again. Relax people~~

:huh:

[Double Down]

:huh:

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=17109531&postcount=41

[FilmNerdJamie]

AKA.
Just ignore said poster, Lighthouse.

[Mostpowerful]

Yeah, that's definitely Brandon.

So, did you get to watch "Table For Three"?

I did, and it was actually a lot of fun, but I like comedies... :yay: All the actors did a good job overall, though there was some overacting but like someone said I think it was the director's fault because the actors were obviously very capable of delivering. Oh, and Brandon looked really hot. :woot: 3 out of 5 stars.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

So, did you get to watch "Table For Three"?

I did, and it was actually a lot of fun, but I like comedies... :yay: All the actors did a good job overall, though there was some overacting but like someone said I think it was the director's fault because the actors were obviously very capable of delivering. Oh, and Brandon looked really hot. :woot: 3 out of 5 stars.

No, I haven't seen it yet. My library gets all new movies, so I'm gonna make sure they have it. I don't normally watch comedies, but because of Brandon and Sophia I'll make an exception. From the clips I've seen, I'll probably give it full 5 stars just because of how hot Sophia's looking. :woot:

[Mostpowerful]

No, I haven't seen it yet. My library gets all new movies, so I'm gonna make sure they have it. I don't normally watch comedies, but because of Brandon and Sophia I'll make an exception. From the clips I've seen, I'll probably give it full 5 stars just because of how hot Sophia's looking. :woot:

Sophia looks great in it. She really is a very attractive girl. And I thought you were gonna buy it. I got it for $14 at Best buy, but you can also find it at Walmart for less than that I heard. I think it's worth it.:woot:

[SuperAl]

some dude posted on comic book movie news that Dead of Night is going directly to dvd, that sucks for routh

[Cool Monty]

some dude posted on comic book movie news that Dead of Night is going directly to dvd, that sucks for routh

WHAT?! Link, please.

Showtime, Jamie, any truth to this? :wow:

[Double Down]

It is absolutely NOT true. I just asked Plantinum Studios VP Dan Forcey. If you don't know who that is, check out the interview in my signature.

[Cool Monty]

It is absolutely NOT true. I just asked Plantinum Studios VP Dan Forcey. If you don't know who that is, check out the interview in my signature.

Thanks, Double-D.

And on a side note. I, too, am glowing now that the Cavs got Shaq. :woot:

EDIT: Here's the interview SuperAl was apparently talking about.

http://www.**************.com/horror_comic_book_movies/news/?a=8329

"Dead of Night" to go Straight to DVD

Our friends over at BamKapow found out that the "Dead of Night" movie is going straight to DVD. The horror comic book movie will be the next vehicle for Brandon Routh, but it doesn't sound like it will live up to the source material...
Here's a bit from the article, but head on over to BamKapow for the whole story...

“The comic property would probably be rated ‘R,’ we’re going for a PG-13 so more people can enjoy the film. It’s [not just] gore and horror, it’s a lot more straight action, with a bit of comedy.”

That’s what Routh told MTV in an interview. ‘PG-13 so more people can enjoy’? That just sounds like pissing on the loyal fans to try and grab a bigger box office. I don’t like when a film is more concerned with the rating than the quality. And typically, when your source material is dark and serious, and you, in an attempt to lighten it up for the Ratings board add comedy, it doesn’t go well. As I said, I’m not farmilar with the source, but that quote doesn’t sound good.

He did however see that a lot would be pulled directly from the book, including the villains, so there’s something...

[Double Down]

I will be updating it, but read this:

http://thinkmcflythink.squarespace.com/movie-news/2009/6/30/rumor-patrol-dead-of-night-is-not-headed-straight-to-dvd.html

[SuperAl]

ah nice, im hoping they are at least going for an R rating tho

[Antonello Blueberry]

Dan Forcey wrote they're cutting the movie not caring about the rating and anyway "Drag me to hell" is a PG-13 horror. Don't tell me it's not scaring. And Dylan Dog is more about character and atmosphere than simple thrills.

[Blackman]

I havent seen Drag Me to Hell yet
but people tell me its the movie that proves you dont need an R rating to be good

[Mostpowerful]

It is absolutely NOT true. I just asked Plantinum Studios VP Dan Forcey. If you don't know who that is, check out the interview in my signature.

Cool, thanks, DD!




EDIT: Here's the interview SuperAl was apparently talking about.


"Dead of Night" to go Straight to DVD

Our friends over at BamKapow found out that the "Dead of Night" movie is going straight to DVD. The horror comic book movie will be the next vehicle for Brandon Routh, but it doesn't sound like it will live up to the source material...
Here's a bit from the article, but head on over to BamKapow for the whole story...

“The comic property would probably be rated ‘R,’ we’re going for a PG-13 so more people can enjoy the film. It’s [not just] gore and horror, it’s a lot more straight action, with a bit of comedy.”

That’s what Routh told MTV in an interview. ‘PG-13 so more people can enjoy’? That just sounds like pissing on the loyal fans to try and grab a bigger box office. I don’t like when a film is more concerned with the rating than the quality. And typically, when your source material is dark and serious, and you, in an attempt to lighten it up for the Ratings board add comedy, it doesn’t go well. As I said, I’m not farmilar with the source, but that quote doesn’t sound good.


http://www.**************.com/horror_comic_book_movies/news/?a=8329




So he/she is NOT even familiar with the source material.... :o IF he/she was, he/she would KNOW that there is a lot of comedy in the Dylan Dog comicbooks. It is dark but not that dark.

And what's BamKapow?




I will be updating it, but read this:

http://thinkmcflythink.squarespace.com/movie-news/2009/6/30/rumor-patrol-dead-of-night-is-not-headed-straight-to-dvd.html

Nice to know.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

That "not familiar with the source material" sentence really pisses me off. If you have to say that, you shouldn't even be commenting on something... what the hell do you know?

[Double Down]

For his role in Scott Pilgrim:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g39/doubledown44/1f91a8df.jpg

[louiebling$]

Ha I had no clue he was gonna be in Scott Pilgrim lol

[\S/JcDc\S/]

To put a kibosh on this: Dead of Night WILL be a theatrical release. We are contractually guaranteed and contractually obligated by the parties that put this whole production together to release the movie to a certain minimum of screens. In other words, we couldn’t release this direct to DVD if we wanted to.

Interesting.

[Mostpowerful]

For his role in Scott Pilgrim:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g39/doubledown44/1f91a8df.jpg

http://scottpilgrim.com/images/previews/v3pre/v3pre_024-025.gif

http://scottpilgrim.com/images/previews/v3pre/v3pre_026-027.gif

http://scottpilgrim.com/images/previews/v3pre/v3pre_028-029.gif

Ramona's third evil ex-boyfriend, Todd Ingram, is currently dating the former love of Scott Pilgrim's life! Envy Adams broke Scott's heart a year and a half ago. Now she and her evil art-rock band are back, and they're getting Scott's band to open a show two days from now! That's just enough time for Scott to fight Todd, keep Ramona happy, fend off demented ex-girlfriends, and practice that new setlist. Right??




That must be the scene in the movie. :woot: Brandon plays Todd Ingram --the tall guy-- and the little guy is Scott Pilgrim, played by Michael Cera.

[dark_b]

this will get ugly

http://www.thinkmcflythink.com/

[Blackman]

*sigh*

dammit

But Im still ahppy for him in the fact that I think Routh will have a good career in the fanboy world. Like Joss Whedon who isnt known that well through mainstream, but on the net and in fanboy circles hes known pretty well. I think starring in Dead of Night and Scott Pilgrim will do that for Routh.

I hope he can do a Superman reboot (though Im not sure how it would work)

[TheComicbookKid]

Eh. Go back a year ago and maybe I'd get more depressed.


The only way I see Routh back in the suit anytime soon is if his non-Supes related work catches fire with the general audience. Specifically Dead of Night.

[Superark]

Damn it's going to suck if Routh isn't coming back! He was a great Superman!

Not a good way to end my night :csad:

[Mostpowerful]

Horrible news. :csad: You WON'T find a better Superman than Brandon Routh, Warner Brothers!

Routh NAILED IT! He IS SUPERMAN on AND off the screen! He is a good role model.

I really wanted to see him back in the blue tights! *SIGH* http://www.clipartof.com/images/thumbnail/1228.gif

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/7403/96490035.jpg (http://img9.imageshack.us/i/96490035.jpg/)


WB = paralized by indecision AND incompetence!

[nintendo nerd]

July 3, 2009: Brandon Routh's Contract Expires
Brandon Routh The Brazilian entertainment news site Omelete.com.br caught up with Brandon Routh during a set visit for his up-coming film, "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" and asked him if he knew anything about the next Superman film's status. Here's is a basic Portuguese-to-English translation of parts of the report...

"I do not know of anything," said Routh. "I'm sure that Warner Bros. is moving there, but everything is still uncertain. Really, I do not know anything".

Routh also confirmed that he has no contract in place to once again embody the superhero. "The term of the contract expired. But if they call me again, I'd go back to the character without thinking twice!".

You can read the complete report in Portuguese or English at the Omelete website.

Thanks to artemio for the link to this report.

http://supermanhomepage.com/news.php?readmore=6577#comments

[Crook]

Horrible news. :csad: You WON'T find a better Superman than Brandon Routh, Warner Brothers!
That's a bit naive when he has a pretty split reception amongst the fans alone. You don't think there's someone out there that could get a more receptive response from audiences?

[I SEE SPIDEY]

It won't be hard to find a better Superman IMHO.

I've said it before and I'll say it again...I don't see Routh, the cast or any of the crew coming back for another Superman adventure. Despite the "money" it made the reception was too mixed and the DVD's sales weren't good enough.

Transformers 1 and 2's boxoffice numbers obviously show the the average moviegoer isn't looking for the greatest movie (as a matter of fact alot of the time they seem to be looking for the dumbest worst movies) but the most entertaining one. Superman Returns shot itself in the foot by not being entertaining...AKA not having a Supervillain and Superfights. The movie could have been just as bad as Superman Returns was but if it had Superfights it would probably have done better on DVD and a little better in theaters.

Also I know I'm saying the exact same thing I've said before but I just wanted to say it again.

I honestly will be very surprised if WB makes a Superman movie staring Routh after 3 years of deafing silence.

[dark_b]

It won't be hard to find a better Superman IMHO.

I've said it before and I'll say it again...I don't see Routh, the cast or any of the crew coming back for another Superman adventure. Despite the "money" it made the reception was too mixed and the DVD's sales weren't good enough.

Transformers 1 and 2's boxoffice numbers obviously show the the average moviegoer isn't looking for the greatest movie (as a matter of fact alot of the time they seem to be looking for the dumbest worst movies) but the most entertaining one. Superman Returns shot itself in the foot by not be entertaining...AKA not having a Supervillain and Superfights. The movie could have been just as bad as Superman Returns was but if it had Superfights it would probably have done better on DVD and a little better in theaters.

Also I know I'm saying the exact same thing I've said before but I just wanted to say it again.

I honestly will be very surprised if WB Superman movie staring Routh after 3 years of deafing silence.good that you said this. because god help us if WB thinks that every movie should be like TDK.

[[A]]

Brandon Routh’s Superman Contract Has Lapsed

Yet another rusty nail has been driven into my hopes and dreams the coffin of a potential Brian Singer Superman Returns sequel. Talking to Omelete during a Scott Pilgrim set visit, Brandon Routh has admitted that his multi-movie contract with Warners Superman franchise has lapsed. Their original story is in Portuguese, but my IT-abetted attempt at a translation will follow after the break… with a little bonus ‘good news’ about Routh’s upcoming picture Dead of Night.

Here are the key quotes from Routh. Firstly, on the small matter of the contract:

The term of the contract expired. But if they call me again, I’ll go back to the character without thinking twice.

On Warners’ plans for the series:

I do not know anything. I’m sure that Warner Bros. is moving there, but everything is still uncertain. Actually, I do not know anything.

On why he thinks Superman Returns may have disappointed:

I think it is missing some beating.

By which I suppose I mean action, but all of the internet translators I can find only get as close as ‘beating’. Honestly, though I don’t know that it needed more action as much as a different evil scheme for Lex Luthor. The one in the film just doesn’t seem high-stakes enough, and is a little difficult to identify with. Pretty much everything else in the film clicks, I think. I’m definitely keen to read Tarantino’s epic review of the film if/when he gets time to finish it.

Routh’s next starring role in the Dylan Dog movie Dead of Night was rumored to be going straight to DVD for a while before Platinum Studios’ Dan Forcey told Think McFly Think that they were “contractually obligated and guaranteed a theatrical release of at least 1,100 screens” and “couldn’t do direct-to-DVD if we wanted to.”

Doesn’t change the fact that it has a truly dreadful screenplay and will very possibly feel like a direct-to-DVD movie, though.http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/07/03/brandon-rouths-superman-contract-has-lapsed/

CONTRACTS ARE SUPERMAN'S NEW KRYPTONITE

I spent two days on the set of Dead of Night, the Dylan Dog movie starring Brandon Routh. In my time there I saw Routh to be just about one of the nicest people I had ever met. Like, scary nice. He ate lunch with his mom and dad one day in just about the cutest display of Midwestern family values ever.

It was that niceness that really made me cringe when someone brought up the inevitable Superman question to him. I feel really bad for Routh because, whatever Superman Returns' shortcomings were, the ones that made the film fail were not his. And yet every time he gets a microphone put in front of his face he gets asked about coming back to the role, despite everybody involved knowing it's a charade: there will not be a sequel to Bryan Singer's movie.

Maybe people can leave the poor dude alone now; in an interview with Omelet on the set of Scott Pilgrim he says that his contract with Warner Bros has expired. If there's a clearer indication that the studio is letting the film just float away like a boring, bad dream I don't know what it could be.

What's happening now is that Warner Bros is waiting everybody out - and that includes you, the folks in the audience. When they can start fresh with new folks behind and in front of the camera, and when you get some distance from Returns, we'll hear news about a Superman movie. Until then, leave Routh be.http://chud.com/articles/articles/20044/1/CONTRACTS-ARE-SUPERMAN039S-NEW-KRYPTONITE/Page1.html

[Double Down]

Brandon Routh in Kambakth Ishq

xdHG4J5CTwc

[Lighthouse]

I think the contract part is fairly non-news since they could just renegotiate it. I think its much more damning that he hasn't heard a single thing about the movie at all recently.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I agree that contracts can be resigned but after 3 years of nothing...I seriously doubt they will bring him back.

Right now I just don't see a restart or semi restart staring Routh. Ofcourse I could be wrong but I don't think I will be.

So yeah my position is that I firmly believe that a loose SR sequel isn't happening and the next movie will be staring a new guy. They need to wait till atleast 2013 to smartly start over though.

[XxDelta09xX]

No Brandon has to come back.:csad:

[I SEE SPIDEY]

No Brandon has to come back.:csad:No he doesn't.

[jmc]

I feel sorry for Routh, instead of rebooting the series WB and Singer chose to go for a half arse semi sequel to a 30 year old movie, as a result he was stuck in a continuity where he really couldn't do his own interpretation of the character. But alas someone else now will take up the role, if and when the character returns, one can only hope whoever takes over gets to do the character his own way.

[daywalker2007]

No he doesn't.

You're right, he doesn't, but he might!
That's when WB have taken their fingers out of their asses.

I agree, WB caused all this crap. They are the ones who greenlit a semi sequel to a 30 year old movie and created a continuity impossible to escape.

While Bryan Singer runs away and goes on to his next pet project, we the fans are left in the languish unfortunately.

Whatever happens though, you can bet your left nutsack that the next Superman movie is going to have big explosions, and bright red and blue, definitely no brown maroons in there!!

I say 2013 is a good bet for release.
Enough time will have passed by then for the general audience to understand that a new Superman story is being created.

For now though, we can all ponder at what we missed out on. WB pumping another 200 million dollars into the next homage of Bryan Singer.
It would have been incredible I say, lol!
http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/2074/questforop0.jpg

[I SEE SPIDEY]

You're right, he doesn't, but he might!
That's when WB have taken their fingers out of their asses.

I agree, WB caused all this crap. They are the ones who greenlit a semi sequel to a 30 year old movie and created a continuity impossible to escape.

While Bryan Singer runs away and goes on to his next pet project, we the fans are left in the languish unfortunately.

Whatever happens though, you can bet your left nutsack that the next Superman movie is going to have big explosions, and bright red and blue, definitely no brown maroons in there!!

I say 2013 is a good bet for release.
Enough time will have passed by then for the general audience to understand that a new Superman story is being created.

For now though, we can all ponder at what we missed out on. WB pumping another 200 million dollars into the next homage of Bryan Singer.
It would have been incredible I say, lol!
http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/2074/questforop0.jpgThat poster is awesome.:hehe:

[daywalker2007]

You know what, I hadn't watched Superman Returns in a while, and when I happened to catch it on TV the other day, It was quite depressing watching it.
The lifeless colours, and just lack or urgency throughout the film felt like a waste.
I did enjoy most of the music score though. Overall though, it felt like a waste of time, by the end of the movie, nothing is achieved other than Superman having a child, and thats pretty much it.
$200 million for that? What the hell were they thinking!! It was a waste of a homage too.

Some of the recognisable music and nods to the previous movies could just as easily have been used in a reboot, yet given us new incarnations, such as corporate Lex, and an evil villian.
I just don't understand WB's thinking. Whoever greenlit the project must have been on a cocktail of different drugs probably!

[Lighthouse]

By the way, when is Dead of Night supposed to be released anyway?

[Timstuff]

Routh might have been good if he'd been in a movie made by more competent hands. However, all I've seen him in has been Superman Returns, and frankly his performance wasn't all that enthralling-- he was there because he looked like Reeve. He might be talented, I don't know, but seeing as Singer's best acting advice to him was probably "look like Chris Reeve," he didn't really have much to work with.

The Donnerverse is damaged goods, and it's outdated for the 21st century. Even if I wanted to give Routh the benefit of the doubt, he brings way too much baggage to the role if they're going to be doing a reboot. I think it's necessary to cast someone new who has no prior connection to the franchise, and start fresh. They can't very well reboot the franchise if they're not even changing the lead actor, and seeing as Warner Bros. chose to let Routh's contract expire, I doubt that another Superman film with him is on the table anymore.

[louiebling$]

Routh might have been good if he'd been in a movie made by more competent hands. However, all I've seen him in has been Superman Returns, and frankly his performance wasn't all that enthralling-- he was there because he looked like Reeve. He might be talented, I don't know, but seeing as Singer's best acting advice to him was probably "look like Chris Reeve," he didn't really have much to work with.

The Donnerverse is damaged goods, and it's outdated for the 21st century. Even if I wanted to give Routh the benefit of the doubt, he brings way too much baggage to the role if they're going to be doing a reboot. I think it's necessary to cast someone new who has no prior connection to the franchise, and start fresh. They can't very well reboot the franchise if they're not even changing the lead actor, and seeing as Warner Bros. chose to let Routh's contract expire, I doubt that another Superman film with him is on the table anymore.
O yea, I agree with you 100% Mr. Stuff :up:

[GreenKToo]

I agree as well. If they had any intention of using him again as Superman, it looks like they would have kept him signed on. I dont think you have to be an insider to see that either.

[DavidTyler]

I think they're probably going to put Routh at the top of their list but they're keeping their options open. A fairly smart move on the studio's part.

I would be happy to have a new actor take on the role but I'd be just as happy to see Routh under the hands of a new director who pushes him to work harder. If Routh returns I want an end to nerdy Clark. I'd like Brandon to sit and watch George Reeve's Clark as well as Dean Cain's. In fact, I would suggest Mr. Routh spend a lot of time with the Timm/Dini animated series.

Routh's Superman needs a bit of work as well. I don't want to see him played as a naive boy scout. The Clark/Superman I envision has seen a bit of the world and is aware of human nature. I also want to see his self control relaxed a bit. It's OK for Superman to get angry. It's OK for Superman to put a scare into someone who's abusing someone else.

[topdog1]

Thank God. Routh was completely awful as was Superman Returns. I'm firmly in the "Tom Welling for Supes" camp. It's the only real choice from here on out.

[Showtime]

Just to be clear on this whole Routh situation.

Routh's option just expired, so those uniformed individuals claiming they were right because they said it 2 or 3 years ago are in the dark.

Kevin Smith talked to Routh about his agreement with WB when he was doing Zack and Miri, so Routh was still under some type of contract with WB at that time.

http://weblogs.variety.com/thompsononhollywood/2008/09/toronto-watch-s.html

http://www.totalfilm.com/news/kevin-smith-wants-a-gay-superman

If somebody stood outside in the Sahara and kept telling everybody it was going to rain and then two or three years later it did, does that make them "right"?

[nintendo nerd]

Thank God. Routh was completely awful as was Superman Returns. I'm firmly in the "Tom Welling for Supes" camp. It's the only real choice from here on out.

Why should we go from an "average" actor to a "horrible" actor??? That after all this years still looks like Superboy? Heck, sometimes he looks like a girl with those red lips.

[nintendo nerd]

http://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/w/fotos/welling.jpg

Yep. Superman right there. :o

[FilmNerdJamie]

People still seriously think WB is going to invest $200 million+ just to Welling in the suit for the film franchise? :whatever:

[nintendo nerd]

People still seriously think WB is going to invest $200 million+ just to Welling in the suit for the film franchise? :whatever:

Unfortunately yes.

[RachelDawes]

Thank God. Routh was completely awful as was Superman Returns. I'm firmly in the "Tom Welling for Supes" camp. It's the only real choice from here on out.

He's far from the only real choice we have. Several people have suggested plausible contenders for the role, like Henry Cavill, and WB had several options lined up before Routh was cast. I don't think Welling was one of them. He doesn't want the role anyway.

[Lighthouse]

Every time Welling is mentioned in the Routh thread, a baby kitten gets hooked on meth.

Seriously guys, give it up. Bringing up Welling in these forums is like bringing up the box office from Batman Begins. It causes an event, the results of which could cause a chain reaction that would unravel the very fabric of the space time continuum, and destroy the entire universe.

Save the universe. Keep Welling in the Smallville forums.

[DavidTyler]

Does this thread always have to turn into a Routh VS Welling argument?

I don't think Welling is any better or worse than Routh. Either could play the part and both would still need a good director to pull the performance out of them.

And both have cons in their casting:

With Routh you run the risk of the SR association. There is a large faction who are rooting for the reboot and would boycott a sequel. I am among them.

With Welling you run the risk of the Smallville continuity. Smallville is an alternate take on Superman and is supposed to be an alternate reality. The general public doesn't know that and will wonder whatever happened to Chloe as well as other cast members.

Still, both would be viable candidates for the role. .... As would a host of other actors.

I think the actor in the suit is important but just as important is a director who can pull the performance out of said actor.

[GreenKToo]

I'm interested to see what the new director will have in mind. An origin? or open it with an older established Superman, sort of like picking up an issue of his mag.

My money is on an origin even tho I would prefer the older established M.O.S.
You know what? Whichever really, just do it already.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

He's far from the only real choice we have. Several people have suggested plausible contenders for the role, like Henry Cavill, and WB had several options lined up before Routh was cast. I don't think Welling was one of them. He doesn't want the role anyway.

I've never been for Cavill, but I have to admit he's alot better than most of those lame excuses for castings people are posting these days in the thread. Every so often he manages to look decent, from what I've seen. God forbid if Brandon can't come back, I guess I'd settle for him... just so I wouldn't have to see some of those other dudes.

http://thumbnails18.imagebam.com/3726/289aa537259387.gif (http://www.imagebam.com/image/289aa537259387)

I'm interested to see what the new director will have in mind. An origin? or open it with an older established Superman, sort of like picking up an issue of his mag.

My money is on an origin even tho I would prefer the older established M.O.S.
You know what? Whichever really, just do it already.

To be honest I want an already established Superman, and his origin is revealed in flashback conversations with Jor-El in the Fortress or something. All this time I've wanted a Birthright-ish origin, but I don't really want to wait 45 minutes until we actually Clark get the suit together.

[FilmNerdJamie]

It'll never be Cavill. Of that, I'm sure - not a strike against the guy mind you.

[04nbod]

I'm liking Cavill more and more by the day

[GreenKToo]

It'll never be Cavill. Of that, I'm sure - not a strike against the guy mind you.
any names floating around?

[The Incredible Hulk]

http://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/w/fotos/welling.jpg

Yep. Superman right there. :o

I'm sure a picture of most of the names mentioned for the role in here that was from 8 years ago would leave a bit to be desired.

I'd be all for Henry Cavill in the role BTW. Guy is very talented and kicks all kinds of ass on the Tudors, which may have 1 more season left tops, although I think ATM the Superman franchise is completely dead in the water.

[Blackman]

I didnt know the Brandon ROuth thread became the Superman Casting thread

[GoblinWhirlwind]

It's nice to see "Brandon Routh" and "Superman" in the same place.

[true316]

I haven't posted in forever. A long time ago I realized a sequel probably wasn't going to happen. When I realized a sequel wasn't going to happen I realized that NO Superman movie was going to happen for a long time.

I thought Brandon Routh was a terrific Superman/Clark Kent. To top it off he represented the character so well off camera as well! It's a shame he'll most likely never get another chance to play the role.

All in all though, I feel good for the man. He's already accomplished more with his career than 99% of people who move out to Hollywood with big dreams. He's headlined a big budget motion picture, he's received postive reviews from such famous publications as Rolling Stone and Newsweek, his image was showcased in Times Square, he's done loads of charity work, and he's even gotten to meet with the President!

Whether or not he gets to to wear the cape, Routh will be fine. He's a class act and I wish him the best! :up:

[Mostpowerful]

I haven't posted in forever. A long time ago I realized a sequel probably wasn't going to happen. When I realized a sequel wasn't going to happen I realized that NO Superman movie was going to happen for a long time.

I thought Brandon Routh was a terrific Superman/Clark Kent. To top it off he represented the character so well off camera as well! It's a shame he'll most likely never get another chance to play the role.

All in all though, I feel good for the man. He's already accomplished more with his career than 99% of people who move out to Hollywood with big dreams. He's headlined a big budget motion picture, he's received postive reviews from such famous publications as Rolling Stone and Newsweek, his image was showcased in Times Square, he's done loads of charity work, and he's even gotten to meet with the President!

Whether or not he gets to to wear the cape, Routh will be fine. He's a class act and I wish him the best! :up:


Wonderful post! And well said! :yay::up:

Whatever happens, Brandon WILL ALWAYS be a fantastic Superman/Clark Kent to me. Love him. :supes:

[MAN O STEEL]

Shouldn't this thread be closed?. It's apparently 100% confirmed that if they do another Superman movie, Routh will not be involved as his contract is up, so having his thread be in an untitled Superman film part of the forum just seems wrong to me. The title Man Of Steel should also be taken off the name of the thread also as that's simply not the case anymore. Not trying to offend anyone as I'm a fan of Routh also but it just feels like it's taking up unecessary room now given the current news.







Steve

[Superark]

Shouldn't this thread be closed?. It's apparently 100% confirmed that if they do another Superman movie, Routh will not be involved as his contract is up, so having his thread be in an untitled Superman film part of the forum just seems wrong to me. The title Man Of Steel should also be taken off the name of the thread also as that's simply not the case anymore. Not trying to offend anyone as I'm a fan of Routh also but it just feels like it's taking up unecessary room now given the current news.

Steve

well as showtime and double have said, his contract just expired. nothing is confirmed either way yet.

although at this point i dont expect routh back, i see no harm in having a thread still up about him, seeing as no one has offcially said he is off.

[GreenKToo]

I doubt we ever hear anything official about him being off (or not) till they announce the reboot.

[Antonello Blueberry]

If they announce a reboot.

[FilmNerdJamie]

If they announce a reboot.

Technically Jeff Robinov already did. The problem of course is everything that he said would happen...didn't. Thus why these morons who keep clinging to his words (from a year ago, no less) have no idea what they're talking about.

We never got those official announcements a month later as was promised on the next Superman film, Batman III, Green Lantern, etc.

[GreenKToo]

Technically Jeff Robinov already did. The problem of course is everything that he said would happen...didn't. Thus why these morons who keep clinging to his words (from a year ago, no less) have no idea what they're talking about.

We never got those official announcements a month later as was promised on the next Superman film, Batman III, Green Lantern, etc.
I'd love to know what happened that threw a monkey wrench into their ''so called'' line up.
Was it TDK? or nolan not signing up right away for a 3rd? or just a case of the suits still not getting how successful CB films can be. ( even tho TDK proved how much they can be)
Lots and lots of unanswered questions.

[Webhead2006]

it was probably a mixture of both i would think. Or could be something else entirely.

[Christmas]

hmmm. what the future holds...

Routh was definitely very solid in acting as a custodian or place holder for the character's legacy I will give him that. He's a real swell person and didn't sully Superman in any public way (imo), so my hat's off to him for that.

[dark_b]

I'd love to know what happened that threw a monkey wrench into their ''so called'' line up.
Was it TDK? or nolan not signing up right away for a 3rd? or just a case of the suits still not getting how successful CB films can be. ( even tho TDK proved how much they can be)
Lots and lots of unanswered questions.i think someone said that if Robinow comes out and says something that then it really means a lot. beacause if they are not 100% they would not talk about the future to the public. i dont know who it was.

so something really had to happen.

[sf2]

hmmm. what the future holds...

Routh was definitely very solid in acting as a custodian or place holder for the character's legacy I will give him that. He's a real swell person and didn't sully Superman in any public way (imo), so my hat's off to him for that.

it's really a shame that he wasn't given another chance to don the cape.

[rogue trooper]

...let's wait and see what happens. His contract may have expired, but now that WB are being obligated to do a Superman film asap, he just might be getting a contract renewed. Maybe.

[Octoberist]

it's one of those things when time is running against them and WB has to figure out what they want out of the franchise.

Let's say if they want a reboot of Superman, but keep Routh, it is the matter how to do it without confusing people and making it into a potential mess.

[rogue trooper]

Well hey, for all we know, it just might end up being a sequel to Returns.:huh:

[matrix_ghost]

Just how much influence to actors have in certain decisions. I know that agents usually negotiate the salaries of actors. Suppose that WB wants routh back. The agent could ask for more money and the studio decides to give the agent the finger ( probably literally :hehe:) and starts to search for a new actor. But Routh has said that he's very much like to play the role again. And honestly who can blame him. It's not like he's had a big career post superman. If he able to say to the studio and his agents that he is willing to work for the same salary :huh:.

[rogue trooper]

I think it will be interesting to see how Dead of Night performs at the box office. If it turns out to be a solid hit, I wonder how that will affect the audience's and the studio's view of Routh.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

Brandon's always seemed to me like he'd want to play Superman just for the sake of playing him, no matter what the salary is. I couldn't agree with that more... if you hold out on Superman for money, you're an idiot. I'd probably do it for free :hehe:

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

For me, Brandon was a superb Superman and I would love to see him take on the role again. But I still dont think this new court ruling will spring WB into action.

[sf2]

it's one of those things when time is running against them and WB has to figure out what they want out of the franchise.

Let's say if they want a reboot of Superman, but keep Routh, it is the matter how to do it without confusing people and making it into a potential mess.

simple. interesting story. bombastic action. general audience wouldn't remember a thing of the previous movie.

[TheComicbookKid]

Considering the strange twist and turns of this franchise, you can't rule Routh out but he's the last horse out the gate also. Assuming the WB decides to make that 2011 deadline, if DofN does well and the new director wants it, he might be back.

[XxDelta09xX]

Brandon's always seemed to me like he'd want to play Superman just for the sake of playing him, no matter what the salary is. I couldn't agree with that more... if you hold out on Superman for money, you're an idiot. I'd probably do it for free :hehe:

Agreed.:up:

[aia]

I actually do feel a bit sorry. Routh did an admirable job in a crappy film. He looked the part, and did a decent job in a no win situation. With so much working against it's amazing actually. He had to work against very little original material, filling Reeves shoes, a retread plot, no chemistry with his leading lady or villian, horrible marketing, weighed down by a rediculous super kid, writers who didn't know the character and also forgot to write dialogue for him, and so on.

I'm sure Routh's expectations both promised and perceived were huge. At least he was Superman for one film. Thats still something.

I couldn't agree more. He was great.Lois was pants. Hope he comes back but this time with a better directer, script a love interest who can act. And lots of action. Cool baddies.

[conjob_89]

I really feel bad. (haters need not apply)

His performance as Superman and as Clark would've great if Singer and the writers wern't hellbent on making Superman Returns into a Reeve/Donner tribute. That plus the "New Krypton" rubbish, the deadbeat dad angle and Luthor as the main villian again made it worse.

[SuperAl]

Nope, he got a good paycheck and got casted in quite a few other movies afterwards. Prior to SR he was doing what? a waiter right, so no why should anyone feel bad. Besides its not like his performance was mindblowing

[Superman Prime]

I feel good for Routh. Even if it was only in one film, the man can say he's played one of the most renowned characters on the big screen. It's kind of sad that we can't see him play a more accurate Superman at his full acting potential; but he got a great deal in the long run.

[aia]

Well at least if he never gets cast again to play superman at least he wouldn't be type casted.

[conjob_89]

:word:I have said this before an actor must play the character as he is directed! You cannot blame Brandon for following BS(How appropriate) instructions! BS wanted a clone of Christopher Reeve! BJ was not allowed to stretch outside of this direction which really hampered his performance! It was almost a improvisation! This being his big break he did not want to piss of his director! If he was allowed to stretch more it would have been different! The script needed to be rewritten! The poor guy is going to be the George Lazenby of the Superman franchise! Lets cut him a break and wish him well!....................BJ BREAK A LEG---MSD

Hit the nail on the head there, chief. Singer should've kept his ass back at FOX and kept fighting for what should've been in X3 (I.E. The Phoenix Saga as it would've been intended).

[Fresh Prince]

Tom Welling!

[Lighthouse]

I don't feel bad for Routh at all. Superman Returns was a good bump for his career. Will it make him a movie star? No, but it certainly boosted his image. Whether he returns to the cape or not, he'll be fine.

[conjob_89]

Tom Welling!


He's still not going to put on the costume, you know. Even if Smallville ends, he still won't do it.

[aia]

He's still not going to put on the costume, you know. Even if Smallville ends, he still won't do it.
You mean the guy from smallville. Won't want hm. Glasses just don't suit him.

[B]

Does Anybody Feel Bad For Brandon Routh?

Me personally? Not really, I'm sure he got a pretty generous payday from Superman Returns especally for someone who was coming from small time cameo appearences in TV shows & independant films. He also got his name out there as well..

I do kinda feel for him though that he might have been a better Superman under another director & overall better script/story.. but hey s**t happens, big breaks are ruined in Hollywood every day for a variety of reasons, BR is just one more added to that list..

His contract might be up but I wouldn't say he would be categorically ruled out of the running for a reboot simply for being part of a failed franchise, of all people he is in a similar position to Tom Welling.
Both men have been part of other franchises & both men are popular fan choices, I'd like to think WB & whomever is directing the next film would at least look at who fans are suggesting as I believe they actually did with Kevin Spacey, he seemed like the only man being suggested for Lex before SR was released..

At the moment I quite suspicious of Matthew Bomer.. hes been mentioned a **** load of times for the role & was in those car commercials, WB/DC must have had to give him some sort of nod to allow him to do that. I actually thought he didn't look that bad even though he had the SR hairstyle & suit..

A real fan of the character wouldn't boycott any film just because their favoured actor didn't get the role..

[Antonello Blueberry]

Brandon in the latest Scott Pilgrim video blog:
http://www.scottpilgrimthemovie.com/2009/07/15/blog-10-clash-at-demonhead-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world/

[C. Lee]

Just thought I'd pass this on.....There's a poster on here who is an extra in theScott Pilgrim movie....she speaks highly of Routh as a friendly nice guy.

[Mostpowerful]

Brandon in the latest Scott Pilgrim video blog:
http://www.scottpilgrimthemovie.com/2009/07/15/blog-10-clash-at-demonhead-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world/

Haha, director Edgar Wright looks like he was having a lot of fun duriing filming those scenes with Brandon and Cera. :woot:


Just thought I'd pass this on.....There's a poster on here who is an extra in theScott Pilgrim movie....she speaks highly of Routh as a friendly nice guy.

That's so cool. Thanks for sharing that here, C. Lee. I'd like to know who that poster is...

[\S/JcDc\S/]

I think we all could pick up on Brandon being a nice guy. I think the question is, will it be right to bring the same actor back for a reboot? I think he was superb, but I just wonder if it is time to move on. Take Welling and Routh out of things, throw someone else in the ring lol.

[Antonello Blueberry]

Just thought I'd pass this on.....There's a poster on here who is an extra in theScott Pilgrim movie....she speaks highly of Routh as a friendly nice guy.
Everyone speaks of Routh as a friendly nice guy, even Devin from Chud wrote Brandon is a kind and likable person.
And Dan Forcey said wonderful things about him on the set of Dead of Night.
That's why there are many people at DC and Warners wishing he keeps the role.
And now that he's been introduced as Superman to a wide audience worldwide (because 400 million ww means a wide audience), it would be stupid to recast the role.

[efrost]

why not. if brandon is perfect for the role. if wb reboots superman- one wise move is to bring back routh to the stable. he is deserving. come on guys. what could he ever done to all of us that pissed you all in SR. blame it on the script and direction.

[aia]

why not. if brandon is perfect for the role. if wb reboots superman- one wise move is to bring back routh to the stable. he is deserving. come on guys. what could he ever done to all of us that pissed you all in SR. blame it on the script and direction.

I agree bring Routh back. If the fans don't like the story of SR blame it on the writters. After all Routh didn't write it.
When i first got interested about Superman i was gutted about rebooting. But i can see now there's no where to go with SR.
I watched it last night and i loved the movie. But theres too many holes for them to fix up. Ok maybe there would be higher stakes-the kid gets kidnapped killed. Richard's a bad guy, or good guy. Or dies.
Everything they could do to get the movie on track again is predicable.

Having said that-
If it was me i'd write the kid isn't supe's but richards. Who is a super baddie-like brainic. Tricked Lois into thinking the kid was supes so he can train him. Then the kid gets kidnapped. Supes goes to save his son. Only it isn't its a sick plan cooked up by Brainic and Lex. And they say thank you very much stupid superman for training my son. Now he'll kill you!
Brainic then crosses luther. Sets a rocket off to destory the sun after he's stole the city. Jason has a change of heart and stops rocket (he dies) as supes fights brainic. Brainic is beaten but then blows up the kent farm out of sick revenge! Just like out of the comic!
Lois is gutted at the end that he sons dead and clark comforts her. The end.

[GreenKToo]

I say reboot the thing. start from scratch. Have the origin, actually show him as a kid learning his powers in SV, have his first trip to metropolis as an adult Clark, and have a goosebump inducing first shirt rip.
The Villain(s)? Lex and Brainiac.

[aia]

I say reboot the thing. start from scratch. Have the origin, actually show him as a kid learning his powers in SV, have his first trip to metropolis as an adult Clark, and have a goosebump inducing first shirt rip.
The Villain(s)? Lex and Brainiac.


I don't agree everyone knows where superman came from from the old films and smillville. That was the most boring part of the film in SR when he's learning his powers. I would of agreed with you but after 2013 the rights go back. After that we meant not get another movie. So if this is the last one then skip his origins. As the owners meant not want WB touching supes or charge through the nose. And if things charge in other 20 years time they will have to reboot anyway. So if this ones the last one get into the action and bring in the baddies. Because i for one wouldn't be happy one bit if they started it like batman and then they said sorry folks can't do anymore now the rights have gone back. So forget Superman returns and this new reboot because we'll reboot it again in the next 20 years! Where will tell you the same old story again! I wouldn't be happy if i got done out of some baddies.

[GreenKToo]

But if its a reboot they would almost HAVE to show the origin if they wanted to get away from the donnerverse.
It makes no difference to me either way, i'm there regardless, but I dunno if the GP would get it if it just jumps right into an established Superman thats not connected to the donner one without even seeing the origin.

[aia]

But if its a reboot they would almost HAVE to show the origin if they wanted to get away from the donnerverse.
It makes no difference to me either way, i'm there regardless, but I dunno if the GP would get it if it just jumps right into an established Superman thats not connected to the donner one without even seeing the origin.

You would think so. But WB have cooked their goose on this one. They should of started in 2007 then they would of had three years for each movie-if they did two. But i think they gambled on this frightened if they moved and lost it they would have to pay all the profits to the original owners. So they waited and now they very little time left to start something new and follow it like batman.
It their own fault for being greedy!

[Mostpowerful]

Everyone speaks of Routh as a friendly nice guy, even Devin from Chud wrote Brandon is a kind and likable person.
And Dan Forcey said wonderful things about him on the set of Dead of Night.
That's why there are many people at DC and Warners wishing he keeps the role.
And now that he's been introduced as Superman to a wide audience worldwide (because 400 million ww means a wide audience), it would be stupid to recast the role.

I agree completely. Brandon was a hit. And he is also a very good role model, and that's very important for an actor playing this beloved character. I just CAN'T imagine someone else in the tights now. It'd be so weird and wrong. Brandon embodied the character perfectly, imo.

He did his part very well. He was even voted as Best Superhero at the Scream Awards 2006. That should mean something to WB. People, audiences really liked him.

http://www.superiorpics.com/brandon_routh/pictures/6480_routh_09129_picture.html

Besides, IMO, Brandon HAS the BEST look for the character so far. He was born for the role, like Chris Reeve was. He totally deserves to continue playing it in whatever Superman movie they end up making next.

.

[ChickenScratch]

There simply is nobody else for the role. Brandon's got the look, the body, the acting skill, he's a nice enough guy that even the kids love him (as all kids should love Superman).

[GreenKToo]

Oh I wouldnt say there is nobody else that could play superman. They could find someone if they tried hard enough.

[aia]

Oh I wouldnt say there is nobody else that could play superman. They could find someone if they tried hard enough.

Thats true but Routh makes a hot Clark Kent. He was so silent and brooding. All just bubbling under the surface. Then there was Superman he was ok.
Sod Lois Lane if she doesn't want Clark if i wasn't married i would be quite happy to take Mr Kent of her hands. Lol
Not all women want a beefed up guy. Thats what threw be about Lois she's too shallow which lead me to think Superman is shallow too for falling for her.

[elgaz]

Routh always looked a bit like Ken Wahl but even more so now as he gets older and his features fill out a bit more

http://www.rabbitsreviews.com/blog/porn/superman2.jpg

http://www.celebritynooz.com/images2/ken-wahl-then.jpg

[Angeloz]

Are you going to show some more modern pics of Brandon as examples? ;)

Angeloz

[elgaz]

Trying to find a few at similar angles for comparison but only the more recent ones show him having filled out a bit

[GreenKToo]

Wow. The resemblence is scary.

[Superman Prime]

The plane sequence was my favorite part of SR. In a deeply flawed film, that remained epic and gripping.

[Mostpowerful]

From yesterday's soccer game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena,

[/URL]
http://o.aolcdn.com/dims/CSFF/1/330/-/75/http://wppd-images.web.aol.com/fotosrch/0/20090721_Was2471564_AFP.jpg (http://www.bluetights.net/theplanet/picture.php?albumid=159&pictureid=2136)

[URL]http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/d8/fullj.7d5679b52571f91a3f7f0de0a0a33d69/7d5679b52571f91a3f7f0de0a0a33d69-getty-flb-us-eng-ita-chelsea-inter.jpg

http://access.nscpcdn.com/fotosrch/3/20090721_Was2471566_AFP.jpg

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/e4/fullj.95f1899a905fd8d95a7275599769cc3a/95f1899a905fd8d95a7275599769cc3a-getty-flb-us-eng-ita-chelsea-inter.jpg

.

[Christmas]

looking pretty cool in that first shot.

[Double Down]

^
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g39/doubledown44/7d5679b52571f91a3f7f0de0a0a33d69-ge.jpg

[Man of Tomorrow]

He's starting to look like Superman right out of the comics.

[Vgerland]

It was really hard to pick just one scene that I loved the most. I loved all the Superman/Clark scenes except perhaps the beating on the island. Even that scene amazed me at how real it looked. I cried every time I see it to this day and believe me I have seen SR it ALOT!

Hi all. I have been a member of the BRB at the Planet. Now I will be posting here instead. DoubleDown said I would like it here and I trust him. :D

[Superman Prime]

I liked Superman charging (metaphorically) towards what he knows could very well be his death, without second thought. That is something they got right with the character.

[Double Down]

I love when he catches that guy who is falling and drops him off while still flying on his way to save more people.

[Superman Prime]

That's another cool part.

[Man of Tomorrow]

I loved when he caught the DP Globe and did the Atlas thing.

I wish they didn't cut this part out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZMUYALFOaQ

[Mostpowerful]

It was really hard to pick just one scene that I loved the most. I loved all the Superman/Clark scenes except perhaps the beating on the island. Even that scene amazed me at how real it looked. I cried every time I see it to this day and believe me I have seen SR it ALOT!

Hi all. I have been a member of the BRB at the Planet. Now I will be posting here instead. DoubleDown said I would like it here and I trust him. :D

Welcome! :yay:


I liked Superman charging (metaphorically) towards what he knows could very well be his death, without second thought. That is something they got right with the character.

Singer got A LOT right with this movie, IMO. :o Fantastic film. It's a big shame it won't have sequel. :cmad::csad:



http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/9121/20090721was2471564afp.jpg

This pic should also be here on this thread. LOL, the other guy looks like a kid compared to Brandon. :word:

[RachelDawes]

Welcome! :yay:

Yes, welcome to the Hype! :grin:

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/9121/20090721was2471564afp.jpg

This pic should also be here on this thread. LOL, the other guy looks like a kid compared to Brandon. :word:

You mean that isn't a kid? :wow:

[Superman Prime]

Superman VS Mr. Mxyzptlk

[Vgerland]

Man he looks like a football player there. Whhhhhhhhuuuu. I think if I was that other guy, I would get out of his way. Like Fast!

[Vgerland]

Has anyone posted this picture yet? I got it on a google alert a little while ago.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa166/vgerland/brandon_routh_2514878.jpg

[SuperDaniel]

I loved when he caught the DP Globe and did the Atlas thing.

I wish they didn't cut this part out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZMUYALFOaQ

This clip proves why it was cut. He is a bad actor and looks unconfortable.

[Mostpowerful]

This clip proves why it was cut. He is a bad actor and looks unconfortable.

Nah, I disagree. Brandon looked and sounded Very supermanish, imo. He seemed humble, sincere and confident. Love the scene.

And my guess is that it was cut because it just didn't really worked in context with the urgency of what was happening; Superman had to go find Lois and save her. There was no time to lose. I'm glad they cut it.



Thanks for posting that pic, Vger.

[Cool Monty]

This clip proves why it was cut. He is a bad actor and looks unconfortable.

Huh? Can't say I saw that in that little clip. :huh:

[elgaz]

Nor do I, I think he came across just fine in that clip

[Superman Prime]

The scene was cut because it was pointless, not because Routh was notably bad at acting in it.

[elgaz]

Are you going to show some more modern pics of Brandon as examples? ;)

Angeloz

Hard to find decent pics of Wahl

http://images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/20090331/425.wiseguy.wahl.ken.lc.033109.jpg

http://popwatch.ew.com/photos/uncategorized/93724__routh_l.jpg

[Vgerland]

And my guess is that it was cut because it just didn't really worked in context with the urgency of what was happening; Superman had to go find Lois and save her. There was no time to lose. I'm glad they cut it.



Thanks for posting that pic, Vger.

I agree Superman would not have wasted time with small talk or picture taking. Lois and her son needed him.


And you are more than welcome Star....um I mean Mostpowerful. I rather liked that pic too. ;)

[mjbull23]

Still can't believe how much larger Brandon has become over the last few years. He looked good as Supes in Returns, he would look even moreso now.

Still holding out hope that somehow, a deal gets worked out. Honestly, I don't think it's his acting or likeability as an actor that is holding him back, it's just that no one has been able to put together a script for a new film yet.

[Superark]

I love when he catches that guy who is falling and drops him off while still flying on his way to save more people.


:up:

[El Payaso]

Nor do I, I think he came across just fine in that clip

What happens when you post opinion as fact thinking no one can tell.

[Vgerland]

Still can't believe how much larger Brandon has become over the last few years. He looked good as Supes in Returns, he would look even moreso now.

Still holding out hope that somehow, a deal gets worked out. Honestly, I don't think it's his acting or likeability as an actor that is holding him back, it's just that no one has been able to put together a script for a new film yet.


I think it is that + the whole lawsuit business.

[elgaz]

What happens when you post opinion as fact thinking no one can tell.

"I think" generally conveys that its my opinion alone, I thought that would have been self explanatory.

[El Payaso]

"I think" generally conveys that its my opinion alone, I thought that would have been self explanatory.

Maybe you're wrong here, but I wasn't talking about your opinion but the one you quoted.

[bunk]

This clip proves why it was cut. He is a bad actor and looks unconfortable.

Isn't he supposed to look uncomfortable? His boss's timing is terrible.

[Brian Braddock]

I guess when analysing a clip like that, people are invariably going to see what they want to see.

Personally, I believe that the clips so short I couldnt really take anything from it apart from the fact that the editings really awkward; but it seems to some (I'm being tactful here - you know who you are) that it's enough to prove that Routh's a bad actor. :hehe: You gotta laugh at that.

Like I said, people see what they want to see; some people just dont like Routh (for whatever reason) and jump at every opportunity to bash him.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I guess when analysing a clip like that, people are invariably going to see what they want to see.

Personally, I believe that the clips so short I couldnt really take anything from it apart from the fact that the editings really awkward; but it seems to some (I'm being tactful here - you know who you are) that it's enough to prove that Routh's a bad actor. :hehe: You gotta laugh at that.

Like I said, people see what they want to see; some people just dont like Routh (for whatever reason) and jump at every opportunity to bash him.And some people (for whatever reason) jump at every opportunity to say that he is the best thing since sliced bread.

It's not wrong to praise or b**ch about his acting. This is a messageboard about movies so people are going to have differing opinions, if they are well stated, for the most part, I don't see the problem with stating them.

For the record, I didn't see anything horrible in that clip.

[MAN O STEEL]

Like I said, people see what they want to see; some people just dont like Routh (for whatever reason) and jump at every opportunity to bash him.


Funny how that apparently doesn't apply to Cavill & Welling though. When thier names are brought up it's like a linch mob in here with thier pitch forks. Ppl do see what they want to see, you want to see brandon as a good actor so you do, others see him as a bafoon so they do, it's called differs of taste. If ppl can't handle that then why are you here?.




Steve

[redtail]

Sadly Routh just radiates "BLAND"

[elgaz]

Routh's a funny one alright. When it comes to actors, the majority of people are usually in agreement as to whether they're a good actor or bad actor. But there seems to be a 50/50 split about Routh's performance in Superman Returns.

Personally I felt he did good. You have to think about whether the blandness which some people attribute to the role was really down to his acting or to the script he was given, which presented us with much less confident Superman than usual. I felt it was down to the script and that when Routh was on the screen, he had a lot of character and charisma; he's one of those actors your eyes naturally deviate to despite who else is on screen.

I think he should also be given some credit for the pressure of playing both a hugely iconic role - perhaps one of the most iconic in the world - and the lead role in his first major movie, and pulling it off - it must have been a daunting task.

He clearly also has respect for the character.

[El Payaso]

And some people (for whatever reason) jump at every opportunity to say that he is the best thing since sliced bread.

It's not wrong to praise or b**ch about his acting. This is a messageboard about movies so people are going to have differing opinions, if they are well stated, for the most part, I don't see the problem with stating them.

For the record, I didn't see anything horrible in that clip.

That was one of the main problems.

[Brian Braddock]

And some people (for whatever reason) jump at every opportunity to say that he is the best thing since sliced bread.

It's not wrong to praise or b**ch about his acting. This is a messageboard about movies so people are going to have differing opinions, if they are well stated, for the most part, I don't see the problem with stating them.

For the record, I didn't see anything horrible in that clip.

Funny how that apparently doesn't apply to Cavill & Welling though. When thier names are brought up it's like a linch mob in here with thier pitch forks. Ppl do see what they want to see, you want to see brandon as a good actor so you do, others see him as a bafoon so they do, it's called differs of taste. If ppl can't handle that then why are you here?.


Steve

Ah, but threads of this kind, ones devoted specifically to a particular actor invariably become, on the whole, places frequented by fans of that actor. It then follows, that if you are not a fan, why would you continually go onto a thread just to consistantly post negative views on the subject at hand - I mean, once you have stated your views and they have been acknowledged, at what point does repeating those viewpoints over and over again ad nausiem become trollism?

Do you really see many of the people who post postive things about Routh on here go onto a Pro-Welling site in the Smallville forum just to bash him? To me personally, it just seems like a pointless action not worth the effort but if there are such people, surely that's just the same as what people are doing on here?

Tit for tat, I guess you could say.

Or to put it another way in the form of both an analogy and a question for more descriptive purposes - What type of person deliberately goes into somebody's own backyard just to pick a fight over and over again?

[SuperDaniel]

I just thought Routh's delivery sucked and was acted badly. The timing was off, too many pauses. He was trying so hard to sound like Christopher Reeve IMO. He acted the Clark part well and it was lot of fun but his Superman side needs a lot of work.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Are we all even talking about the same clip?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZMUYALFOaQ

iZMUYALFOaQ

He delivers the lines exactly how Chris Reeve would have. Reeve spoke similarly; talking kinda fast with some pauses.


People may dislike the aspect of him copying Chris, but it's what the director wanted of him.

[Brian Braddock]

Impeccable timing as always SuperDaniel.

You seem to have swung from 'He is a bad actor' to 'He acted the Clark part well' though.

[SuperDaniel]

Anybody can act the part of Clark. But few can say something as Superman and sound truthfull and imposing without making too much effort. In this particular clip as in the line "That place was a graveyard -I'm all that's left" I thought he was terrible and bland. The effort to sound like Chris is evident to me. He is trying hard to sound imposing and that is the problem. He isn't. Just like in the scene where he meets Luthor. It is forced and bad acting.

Thank god this clip was cut in the end.

Maybe my problems has a lot to do with BS and the script.

[Brian Braddock]

I get what you're saying but an actor cant be considered as bad if they have acted something well, surely?

By your own admission, Routh acted Clark 'well'.

[Double Down]

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g39/doubledown44/DoN.jpg

[SuperDaniel]

But Superman is more important than Clark to me so in order for me to be satisfied with Routh i need to analyse the whole performance and my belief is that Routh's Superman is forced and unnatural and he even said himself and that clip is a proof of that so that's why i said he didn't convince me = acted badly. But again, I blame BS and the script. I thought he could've been great in a reboot and SR wasn't clearly the film for his type of Superman.

So many miss opportunities like the movie itself.

[Man of Tomorrow]

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g39/doubledown44/DoN.jpg

He's got Bryan Singer's head in the duffel bag.


So the movie IS completed now it seems.. interesting.

[Brian Braddock]

Fair enough, SD.

[Superark]

Ah, but threads of this kind, ones devoted specifically to a particular actor invariably become, on the whole, places frequented by fans of that actor. It then follows, that if you are not a fan, why would you continually go onto a thread just to consistantly post negative views on the subject at hand - I mean, once you have stated your views and they have been acknowledged, at what point does repeating those viewpoints over and over again ad nausiem become trollism?

Do you really see many of the people who post postive things about Routh on here go onto a Pro-Welling site in the Smallville forum just to bash him? To me personally, it just seems like a pointless action not worth the effort but if there are such people, surely that's just the same as what people are doing on here?

Tit for tat, I guess you could say.

Or to put it another way in the form of both an analogy and a question for more descriptive purposes - What type of person deliberately goes into somebody's own backyard just to pick a fight over and over again?


Awesome post! You summed it up perfectly :up:

[Superark]

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g39/doubledown44/DoN.jpg


cool! can't wait to see this film!

[Brian Braddock]

Awesome post! You summed it up perfectly :up:

Cheers, dude.

It doesnt happen that often though, unfortunately. :hehe:

[Double Down]

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g39/doubledown44/deadofnight.jpg

[FilmNerdJamie]

Not that I mind crude humor (far from it!), but this has what to do with Routh exactly? :huh:

[Octoberist]

if I'm not mistaken, Routh got $300,000 for Superman.