ArmsHeldOut
"I ALWAYS find him."
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Just can't beat that..
Just can't beat that..
That actually is a pretty good likeness for Superman based on the pic you just posted. The ones they have online are crappy as all hell though.
I think SuperMike's choices look more like Superman depictions from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Reeve, on the other hand, looks more like modern interpretations of the character from the 80s onward. With that stated, I also agree that Reeve best personified Superman. (Sorry Mike.)
Not a lot of folks look like Reeve. With his square jaw, [tall] height, very narrow straight nose, and thin lips, he was basically a brownish haired variation of a Nordic type.
As far as looks, he is the same height as Reeve, 6'4" (my have even been 6'5" in his prime), and had a very similar face to Reeve, if you compare them both around age 25-35. They both had the same Square Jaw, Cleft chin, high wide cheek bones, and straight nose that gave them roman looking faces, but Peter's nose was not as overly narrow as Reeves. They both had similar hair type too, well at least like Reeve in SM1 and SM2.
Until a few months ago, I had never heard of him, just before my time. I did some research on him after I read his name quoted from an interview with John Byrne.
They may share certain physical traits, but I really don't see a resemblance at all. Reeve looks more Waspish (Anglo-Saxon) to me, while Lupus, by contrast, almost has a Sicilian sort of look.
Here's what Reeve looked like naturally -- outside of the Superman films. (FYI, he colored his hair jet black and sometimes wore wigs on set.)
Lupus reminds me of Lou Ferrigno with a coarser hair texture (minus the steroids).
I have to say to each his own. For me the perfect embodiment of Superman was Steve Reeves. Just look at these:
http://www.fotolog.com/steve_reeves/22718359
I clearly said in his late 20s and early 30s. Not comparing him pushing 40.
Using one good picture of someone to make YOUR point, and then go find a bad picture of the other person.
Obviously your using a picture out of the age bracket I listed, and going specifically for a picture that does not do him justice.
Obviously in THAT picture he does not look right, but then I could find pictures of Reeve that look crappy too.
But thats not really fair either is it?
Compare someone at their best, not worst likeness.
You can dissagree with my opinion. That is fine.
I will keep it in my Signature, as it is MY Opinion.
One I do not need to justify with "good picture vs. bad picture" games.
According to comingsoon.net things have taken a really **** turn for the worse as this guy has been handpicked by Christopher Nolan to play Superman :
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He had a great look too. Not sure if he ever had the costume on, but a great looking face for such a role had he ever been cast, he was over 6ft, and had a fantastic build.
Interestingly, when Mr.Lupus was competing it was only about 5 years after Reeve's time, he had a similar type of build. He is around 30 years old here.
FYI, my purpose was to exemplify that he doesn't really look like Reeve -- not Superman per se -- and it has nothing to do with his age. Complexion, hair texture, and nose width are a few factors that come to mind.
As for Reeve, I agree that he best personified the role during his twenties. He was definitely starting to look a little too old around the filming of Superman 4. In my opinion, that film really shouldn't have been made for a host of reasons.
Cool, i'm not familar with Lupus. Did he actually portray superman? Do you have any pictures?
If we are talking old school, pre-roid era body builders (like every Superman thread seems to turn into). My vote always goes for second Hercules Reg Park. I love Steve Reeves, but Reg seemed more imposing.
http://www.tmuscle.com/img/photos/2008/08-098-training/image002b.jpg
http://www.davedraper.com/pmwiki/uploads/PmWiki/ParkArnold.gif - reg and Arnold, Notice Reg is bigger but looks more natural
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oSpoy0hOd.../ly-rQcOs4II/s1600-R/MP5610-01-RegPark-rw.jpg
Or Clarence Ross.
http://www.ifbb.com/reports/images/ross2.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_noUvyDIJ_qU/SW18vRbA2oI/AAAAAAAAAW8/zATLtW03rEM/s400/Clarence+Ross.JPG
And for those who missed them before, here are two good pages on pre and post steroid era bodybuilding, and how to tell if someone's got a natural physique. http://classicphysiquebuilder.blogspot.com/search/label/Classic Physique vs Hulk-Like Physique http://classicphysiquebuilder.blogs...sic Physique Building vs Natural Bodybuilding