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...and you know how much money there is in the Philippines?
(anyone know the reply/answer?)
Well, here's a question for those that have seen it and actually liked the film....aside from the action and acting, were you guys invested (overall) in the story that was being told in the film?
It'll be sad if years from now returns is held up as the better superman film.
What are you going on about?
This is the best possible news from this country for MOS's 1st day BO gross there....
Honestly, if that ends up being the case, then one must wonder if anyone can really bring a superman on film that is received well by critics, fans, and the general audiences like Nolan's Batman films were.
MAN OF STEEL isnt as lighthearted as its predecessors, but thankfully things dont get too moody or grim, as some may have feared considering Nolan and Snyders track records (you know, not counting the high death toll). The film is as straight-faced as any movie featuring spaceships attacking Kansas can possibly be, but whats important is that Superman, as a character, is handled very well. Theyve kept him an optimist and overall humble, likable guy. I wondered if Snyder would steep Superman in darkness, give him the brooding, self-loathing treatment, but his gentle, almost naive nature is salvaged, and his eventually rise to the role of Earths guardian is earned. Superman is allowed to be Superman. - See more at: http://m.joblo.com/joblo/news/48850#sthash.Fv3ROyBL.dpuf
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Originally Posted by souperman
...and you know how much money there is in the Philippines?
(anyone know the reply/answer?)
What are you going on about?
This is the best possible news from this country for MOS's 1st day BO gross there....
It is a line from The Odd Couple
When Felix makes a film, the distributor says he can only show it in the Philippines and says:
...and you know how much money there is in the Philippines?
The Producer replys: (anybody know?)
Just got out of my screening. Will review once I get home. Initial thoughts - what a freaking movie. Totally awesome, the fights were brilliant, the acting is good all around and it didn't feel long at all despite its length. Loved it completely. More later
Superman may just not be a superhero for our time?
In returns it doesn't work because he's too bland or goody-goody. MOS he's too dark and brooding to be superman.
I think as a character filmmakers just don't know how to fit him into what audiences want?
Batman however is very much a character that resonates with our times and attitudes.
Saying Superman isn't a character for our time infers there is a rudimentary problem with the concept of Superman. I don't feel that at all, even in this film. The conceptual elements are all there, waiting to be harvested. It's the execution that is severely lacking.
Superman can be just as relatable nowadays as any other classic character if they film makers properly execute the concepts they've set out to address.
Just got out of my screening. Will review once I get home. Initial thoughts - what a freaking movie. Totally awesome, the fights were brilliant, the acting is good all around and it didn't feel long at all despite its length. Loved it completely. More later
I just read a review on Joblo.com saying this
I think some may be overplaying the dark and brooding nature of the film.
Haven't seen it, ever....need to, I've been on a nostalgic trip lately for older movies (mostly 80's action and Westerns).
Well different ideas inherent in a character are more relevant to different times. It depends on the social zeitgeist and events of the times your in. Certain superheros do work better in different times. Captain America being a prime example.
Saying Superman isn't a character for our time infers there is a rudimentary problem with the concept of Superman. I don't feel that at all, even in this film. The conceptual elements are all there, waiting to be harvested. It's the execution that is severely lacking.
Superman can be just as relatable nowadays as any other classic character if they film makers properly execute the concepts they've set out to address.