This movie seems to have so much going for it, both behind the scenes and what may be in front of the camera. And no franchise at present seems to be more snake bit than Superman, from SR to the ridiculous Smallville.
Yet we have Nolan, and hopefully Snyder, what appears to be an interesting if not great cast, espescially Amy Adams who may give us the best, most intelligent, most endearing, and kick ass Lois since Phyllis Coates.
But the true ace in the hole, may be Henry himself. It is far too early to lavish great praise on him, but he so far has been pitch perfect up until now. He has an incredible look, charm, talent, and a sex appeal so far unknown with Superman. He seems smart and intelligent, hard working, appealing, and understands the character, and what he needs to do.
Routh seemed nice, but overwhelmed, while Cain brought sex appeal but not the gravitas of Chris Reeve, nor the manliness of George Reeves, while Welling had some charm early on, he seamed arrogant and above the whole scene, and he treated the character as a means to an end, and he and the show were hurt by it.
Cavill seems uber charming, talented, smart and brings such joy to his interviews, that I wonder, did everyone on the sound stage have an orgasism when he walked out in the CR suit in his screen test? Honestly, I have to wonder once he came out in full regaliai, did anyone else have a chance?
We can only hope the pitch perfect continues.
