Superman Returns End of Year Superman Buzz

[Binker]

A few early honors have been awarded to Superman Returns. Its almost Christmas so the film has been given a couple "gifts" before the rest of the awards list come into play.

First off; The Phoenix Film Critics Society gave Superman Returns their award for "Best Visual Effects". You can read the awards here:

http://www.cinemaclips.com/PFCS.htm

Secondly; MSNBC put the Superman and Lois' night flight sequence from the film on their list of Top Ten Movie Scenes of 2006.

Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16328192/from/RS.3/?pg=2#anc_YIR_moviescenes

10. "I hear everything."

The burden of being Superman in "Superman Returns".

Nothing makes me feel like a kid again like Superman, and though "Superman Returns" wasn't perfect, and could've been edited down, I admired the filmmakers' decision to make the movie, not a reimagining of the myth (a la "Smallville" and "Casino Royale" ), but a continuation of a 25-year-old movie series. At the same time they updated matters, and never more so than when Superman takes Lois for yet another ride around Metropolis. As they hover over the city he asks her what she's hears. "Nothing," she says. "I hear everything," he responds. And that's the key. The problem with Superman has always been: How do you find a credible villain? How do you create drama? He's Superman: He should be able to defeat anyone. But perhaps the drama should be in his being Superman. In being able to hear everything. What a burden that must be. "Superman Returns" suggest this. Not enough, but, who knows, maybe that's the direction the sequel will go. Either way, it's good to have the big guy back. It's good to feel like a kid again.

 

[Comic Book Boy]

Nice mini review.

 

[Maze]

'Superman Returns' among McCuddy's picks for FOXLight's best movies of the year t:

http://www.foxnews.com/foxlife/foxlight/index.html

ps:Happy New Year Superman fans

 

[Maze]

http://movies.aol.com/movie-photo/best-superhero-movies

Moviefone names superman returns 2nd best superhero movie of all time (behind Spiderman 2 )

 

[Papa Burgundy]

http://movies.aol.com/movie-photo/best-superhero-movies

Moviefone names superman returns 2nd best superhero movie of all time (behind Spiderman 2 )

nice. sr was amazing. comic book movies have been amazing for the past four years. spiderman 1, x-men 2, spidey 2,sin city, batman begins, and sr. nice to see people actually trying.

 

[El Payaso]

In fact that scene with Lois and the "I hear everything" showed me what was to be Superman in a way no one but maybe Donner had shown me. Brilliance.

 

[Maze]

The Ten Best Films of 2006
Superman Returned, The Fountain Flowed and The D Rocked

http://english.ohmynews.com/articleview/article_view.asp?no=337807&rel_no=1

Thanks to crazy El

 

[Maze]

http://hollywood*****slap.com/feature.php?feature=2042

The Best Films of 2006

1. “Superman Returns.” Using Richard Donner’s 1978 superhero classic as a launching pad, Bryan Singer has created a heartfelt tribute to the world of the Reeve-era Man of Steel while boldly infusing a depth and complexity into a character not generally known for depth and complexity. Many moviegoers cried about a lack of action, but that misses the point: the action isn’t just in Superman rescuing a crashing plane or stopping the destruction of a city (although those action sequences are indeed made of pure awesome), but in his coming to terms with his own purpose and discovering he may not be truly alone in this universe after all. “Superman Returns” crackles in every scene. It is the year’s most exciting, vibrant, engaging, surprisingly heartfelt movie.

Thanks to crazy El

 

[Showtime]

It's amazing how there are so many differing opinions about this movie on both sides of the fence.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

http://hollywood*****slap.com/feature.php?feature=2042



Thanks to crazy El

That sums up my feelings perfectly, and thats awesome news, thanks Maze!

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

It's amazing how there are so many differing opinions about this movie on both sides of the fence.

Well in a way i like that about SR, i mean when was the last comic book movie thats sparked endless back and forth debates between fans on a message board? There has been plenty of lengthy discussions about this movie, and i've loved participating.

 

[Rob-el]

Well in a way i like that about SR, i mean when was the last comic book movie thats sparked endless back and forth debates between fans on a message board? There has been plenty of lengthy discussions about this movie, and i've loved participating.

Agreed. I was overall a little disappointed with the movie but it still had some truely great and memorable scenes. The things that annoys me are the Superman "fans" who didn't get what they wanted, are glad the movie maybe did not live up to box office expectations and are already bashing and boycotting the sequel. A true Superman fan, whether they liked, loved or loathed the movie would accept the movie existed, provide contructive inteligent feedback through honest observation and set forth what they feel the new movie needs to improve on the first outting. Now some have done this but others serve up cheap whines with vows of boycott and bad word of mouth regardless and that proves nothing and they pi** me off! They are brand specfic fans of Superman at best.

 

[Immortalfire]

, i mean when was the last comic book movie thats sparked endless back and forth debates between fans on a message board?

Those little art films named "Spider-Man".

 

[jrd550]

From dvdactive.com year in review:

Blockbusters

Ever since the re-appearance of Spider-Man on the big screen, every year has seen major releases of comic book adaptations and 2006 was no exception. With Bryan Singer defecting from Marvel to DC, the X-Men franchise was left in the hands of hack director Brett Ratner who did his job and turned in the third instalment in time for its release date. Never mind that it didn’t receive the same critical praise as its predecessors, the money still rolled in. Marvel productions head honcho Avi Arad has said that he learned a lesson following the box office bomb that was Elektra, but has he learned any lessons from X-Men: The Last Stand? The production line way of making movies will only work for so long before the audience tires of men in suits standing in front of explosions and longs for movies that have excitement and a heart.

That’s why my pick of the blockbusters of 2006 is Superman Returns. OK, so it felt like a bit of a re-hash of Richard Donner’s original and there’s not as much action as you’d expect from the Most Expensive Movie of All Time, but as an exercise in restarting the franchise of one of the world’s favourite characters in a way that will ensure future outings for the Man of Steel, it is a successful production. Newcomer Brandon Routh performs admirably in a role that will always belong to Christopher Reeve, no matter how many more sequels are made, but no matter how much we all love Gene Hackman, Kevin Spacey may be the Lex Luthor that everyone remembers in years to come. What must also be applauded is the use of the original titles and music to re-familiarise the audience with the characters when it must have been tempting to do a complete reboot in the style of Batman Begins.


http://www.dvdactive.com/editorial/articles/scott-mckenzies-review-of-2006.html

 

[Maze]

http://reporter.blogs.com/risky/2006/12/top_ten_list.html

18. Superman Returns --Singer did a smart job reinventing this franchise, amazing fx

you're welcome Ave

happy new year man!

 

[Showtime]

Well in a way i like that about SR, i mean when was the last comic book movie thats sparked endless back and forth debates between fans on a message board? There has been plenty of lengthy discussions about this movie, and i've loved participating.

Although there was alot of back and forth with Spiderman and Begins at the beginning, Returns has really infused the internet with heated debates.

 

[Maze]

Three other critics who named Superman Returns one of their favorite for 2006

Rene Rodriguez, The Miami Herald:

10. Kingdom of Heaven (Director's Cut)
9. Letters from Iwo Jima
8. Happy Feet
7. Borat
6. Superman Returns
5. Children of Men
4. United 93
3. Pan's Labyrinth
2. Little Miss Sunshine
1. The Departed

James Berardinelli, ReelViews:

10. Superman Returns
9. Stranger than Fiction
8. Casino Royale
7. Hard Candy
6. 49 Up
5. Deliver Us from Evil
4. Little Children
3. Babel
2. United 93
1. The Departed

Barbara Vancheri, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:

10. Stranger than Fiction
9. An Inconvenient Truth
8. Superman Returns
7. Babel
6. The Queen
5. Dreamgirls
4. United 93
3. The Departed
2. Letters from Iwo Jima
1. Flags of our Fathers

thanks to koko le moko

 

[Maze]

RottenTomatoes.com's 8th Annual Golden Tomato Awards have been announced, and Superman Returns ranked as follows:

#2 Best-Reviewed Action-Adventure (behind Casino Royale)
#13 Best-Reviewed Wide Release Overall

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/features/rtawards/index_2006.php


Thanks to Lana2k5

 

[dude stannis]

Austalian edition of Empire issue 71.

The 50 must see films of 2006, (They're in Alphabetical order.)

Superman Returns.
What we said: Bryan Singer has reinvigorated an American icon.

Best Torture scenes:
1. Nutcracker. Casino Royale.
2. Eyesnipper. Hostel.
3. Ribkicker. Superman Returns.

 

[Maze]

Wizard Superman Returns movie poll :

What did you think of “Superman Returns”?
I absolutely loved it. 31%
I liked it, but didn't love it. 22%
It was as good as I expected. 21%
I had a lot of problems with it, but it was well made. 14%
I hated it. 10%

http://www.wizarduniverse.com/movies/index.cfm