Superman Returns AICN has an early review!

[Tzigone]

Anyone tried putting in an e-mail to see if this review is legit?

 

[Hunter Rider]

I wonder if this "instant classic" moment at the end is Supes and Son flying together

 

[smsvmos]

I wonder if this "instant classic" moment at the end is Supes and Son flying together

Hey maybe Superkid flys him to the FOS

 

[wobbly]

I wonder if this "instant classic" moment at the end is Supes and Son flying together

Oh God, please no....

 

[Desk]

You aren't the only one. I was nervous about it when I first heard there was a kid. It seemed strange. But I've gotten used to the idea, and I see a few potentially interesting storylines. I hope it turns out well.

By your own admission you're not a fan of the Superman character, and I can't help but wonder if that speaks for the film...

Perhaps this isn't a film that will appeal to fans of the character in his many different depictions on film, TV and in print, but to a general public whose familiarity with the character is very largely based on a singular depiction featured in the four Christopher Reeve movies?

This review has sparked a lot of focus on the kid, and that's understandable. However, there are many other potentially controversial factors which this review, if authentic, would confirm, such as the bungling, Inspector Clouseau-style Clark Kent and comedy Luthor's almost criminally stupid plot.

Can't say I'm happy about any of this, either.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Oh God, please no....

Well im almost sure the kid will show he is supes in some form prior to the end and they won't kill him off soooooooo...........

 

[Zor-El]

I wonder if this "instant classic" moment at the end is Supes and Son flying together

No i think if the kid does have powers it'd be something along the lines of what was mentioned as the last line in the UGO review. although, i would never ever want it to come to that. But if it did-- I think that line would be best... it riffs off the whole "son becomes the father and the father, the son." thing. especially if Jor-El gives up his 'spirit' or whatever to give Superman his powers back.

but i'm reeeally hoping that even if Superman is the father, the kid wont have powers.

 

[Oldguy]

That comment made no sense either, if somebody doesn't like an element of a movie's storyline it means their geeks who haven't been in a relationship? Come on.

I'm particularly fond of the line, "On paper, that sounds AWFUL. Lois lane? A mother! WHAT! Well yeah, that’s how it is, if your really narrow minded."

This is damage control spin at it's finest, Harry uses "peer" pressure tactics to get the reader excited, by insulting them for not agreeing with him. By the end of his review, Harry has confirmed all of Moriarty's claims. It is a StM "requel", Superman is the father, and there's a lot of drama. The only difference being Harry wants to take time to assure us these aren't bad things, to the point of insulting the reader for disagreeing with him.

It amuses me to no end to see these fansites throw away any shred of credibility in their effort to protect SR's opening weekend on the WB's behalf. Here I thought the internet fan is insignificant, but wow I feel so special that so many people are going out of their way to bull**** me.

 

[Agnarr]

<sigh> I haven't read the review. I really don't want to know anymore than I already do. If the kid is Supes' I think I can deal . . . but not if he has powers. I agree with everyone here stating that kids ruin sequels. It's true. I don't hate kids, but they get on my nerves and dumb down the plot to make it more "feeling" or "human" or some bul**** like that. I like the plot in that it IS new--Lois moving on and having a kid--but some changes you just don't make. I don't think Singer would be dumb enough to give the kid powers, but . . .

 

[Desk]

Well im almost sure the kid will show he is supes in some form prior to the end and they won't kill him off soooooooo...........

I agree. Just as putting the kid in the film serves no purpose unless he's Superman's, there's no way the filmmakers will resist the temptation of giving us a clear, dramatic visual confirmation.

Also, there's no way they're going to kill off a cute little moppet in what is essentially designed as a fun, family adventure film. Here's an idea - try and imagine Brendan Fraser's son dying in The Mummy Returns... it just won't happen.

I'd imagine that Singer views the kid as a character for youngsters in the audience to identify with and relate to, and perhaps even imagine being... "Boy, I'd love to be Superman's son and have powers like Jason!" There's no way Singer's going to kill him off, and I'm afraid you're stuck with him for sequels.

BTW, I don't see any need for a cute kid. I adored Superman: The Movie at the age of seven, and young Kal-El aside there wasn't a child in sight.

 

[el brujo138]

By your own admission you're not a fan of the Superman character, and I can't help but wonder if that speaks for the film...

Perhaps this isn't a film that will appeal to fans of the character in his many different depictions on film, TV and in print, but to a general public whose familiarity with the character is very largely based on a singular depiction featured in the four Christopher Reeve movies?

This review has sparked a lot of focus on the kid, and that's understandable. However, there are many other potentially controversial factors which this review, if authentic, would confirm, such as the bungling, Inspector Clouseau-style Clark Kent and comedy Luthor's almost criminally stupid plot.

Can't say I'm happy about any of this, either.

Damn you just reminded me of all the other crap that´s wrong with this movie...Things don´t look good indeed.

Well I have given up on this movie and I´m more intrested in a potential sequel. But for this movie to have a sequal then the movie has to be box-office hit and I´m not sure I want that either. So I hope it fails and in another ten years someone else comes along and makes a Superman movie without goofy Lex, kids and actors that look like kids when they are supposed to be grown ups.

 

[el brujo138]

I wonder if this "instant classic" moment at the end is Supes and Son flying together

Well I don´t know about the rest of you but I just threw up in my mouth. What a horrible, horrible thought...and the worst part is that it could happen.

 

[Oldguy]

Well I don´t know about the rest of you but I just threw up in my mouth. What a horrible, horrible thought...and the worst part is that it could happen.

QFT, especially the vomit in my mouth.

 

[Fatboy Roberts]

OG: To be fair--Harry didn't write that review. Just the pre-amble to it. But the part you quoted wasn't Harry Knowles.

As far as the review goes, yeah, I discarded the writing about 1 paragraph in. At least TRY to be sneaky about your agenda when writing the piece. It simply became a spoiler repository after that first paragraph. I skimmed to read what happened.

This isn't a vague sequel. It's a vague REMAKE. It really is.

 

[SolidSnakeMGS]

Well I have given up on this movie and I´m more intrested in a potential sequel.

Wow. It's not even out, you haven't even seen it, and already you're giving up on it from a review that may or may not even be true?

What the hell happened to actually SEEING something before passing judgment??

 

[Fatboy Roberts]

this is teh interweb--common sense doesn't factor in too often

I'm gonna watch it, because maybe the vague remake corrects some of the tone problems that the Superman I and II movies DID have. It's not like those movies CAN'T be improved upon. The problem is that I'm not sure Superkid and the Pining Superhero is the best way to do it.

But I'll pay to find out.

 

[Oldguy]

OG: To be fair--Harry didn't write that review. Just the pre-amble to it. But the part you quoted wasn't Harry Knowles.

As far as the review goes, yeah, I discarded the writing about 1 paragraph in. At least TRY to be sneaky about your agenda when writing the piece. It simply became a spoiler repository after that first paragraph. I skimmed to read what happened.

Well Harry is a ****ing moron for attaching his name to it in such a way that I could mistake it to being him so easily.

This isn't a vague sequel. It's a vague REMAKE. It really is.

Oh I know, I called this fiasco months ago, and suffered a lot of abuse for it.

 

[Hunter Rider]

QFT, especially the vomit in my mouth.

as do i,i wish i hadn't suggested it,im nearly always wrong when guessing movie endings though

 

[Lobo]

what if the instant classic moment is Supes holding his dead sons body? Like the cover of the original Crisis and replace supergilrs body with that of a dead child?

 

[Oldguy]

as do i,i wish i hadn't suggested it,im nearly always wrong when guessing movie endings though

Good, so when you're right, we can blame you instead of Singer.

 

[Fatboy Roberts]

Well Harry is a ****ing moron for attaching his name to it in such a way that I could mistake it to being him so easily.

LOL. c'mon now. You just read the article too quick, that's all. It's pretty obvious the big dude didn't write it. For one thing, there's not about 5 million ellipses in the article

I called this fiasco months ago, and suffered a lot of abuse for it.

Poor Martyred Oldguy Who DOESN'T suffer abuse on the internet? Especially for having an opinion? I have no symptahy for gloaters and I told you so-er's , including myself, ha haa!

Lobo: The kid isn't going to die. It's a ridiculous hope. Rid yourself of it.

 

[not_a_victim]

No where in the spoiler is it mentioned about Supes being in the hospital. We saw pics of Supes wearing an oxygen mask. Do we think this did not make it to the final film?

 

[Desk]

Wow. It's not even out, you haven't even seen it, and already you're giving up on it from a review that may or may not even be true?

What the hell happened to actually SEEING something before passing judgment??

Do you go and see every single film when it comes out at the cinema, or do you form selective judgements about what you to see based on pictures, trailers, reviews and word of mouth?

Put it this way - I didn't go see Catwoman at the cinema. Did you?

You might say, "aaah, but you're a Superman fan... you should give it a chance." You're right - in the grand scheme of things the cost of going to the cinema is negligible.

Problem for me is that I am a fan, and to be honest I'd rather not see Superman at all that see it done badly, and have that taint my image of the character.

I'd also rather not play any part in supporting a poorly handled rendering of the character, and in any way encourage the filmmakers to continue down this road with subsequent adaptations.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Good, so when you're right, we can blame you instead of Singer.

damn Ive put myself in front of Singer in the crosshairs and i was never a member of DOSV

what if the instant classic moment is Supes holding his dead sons body? Like the cover of the original Crisis and replace supergilrs body with that of a dead child?

Now THAT would be awesome

 

[not_a_victim]

damn Ive put myself in front of Singer in the crosshairs and i was never a member of DOSV

Now THAT would be awesome

In no way would any dead child be awesome.