Showtime029 said:
Unfortunately even if you make a movie that some posters might want, there will be loads of others who will be against it and they will be ripping you day and night on the boards. "Tylerman Sucks". You can't win my friend.
Yeah, but I'd be willing to take that chance.
Superman can be a great character if handled properly. I see it as a serious blend of science fiction, action, heavy drama, heavy character interation, and strong human emotion.
There should be a sadness and a great joy to the character. Lois should be vibrant and a lioness, ready to take on any challenge. I see that as what attracted Clark to her in the first place.
And I firmly believe that if you don't use Science Fiction themes with Superman, then you're completely missing the boat w/the character. He was born of the science fiction that Siegel and Shuster were familiar with as kids. He faced and continues (in the comics) to face down science fiction type adversaries. Hell, even Luthor in the comics has a strong bent in that direction. We really need to see Supes as more than the hero of Metropolis ... he needs to be the hero of Earth. He needs to face down adversaries of global proportion. By the same token, however, he needs to face difficult problems on the small scale. Problems such as the wife beater from 'Crisis At Hand'.
And the supporting cast ... Perry needs to be a great bear of a man, growling at those around him while still having a huge heart. Sure, he barks at Jimmy but he loves him like a son. He's concerned about Lois and her recklessness but he's proud of her at the same time.
Oh... and Jimmy .. I can't say this enough: Jimmy needs to be representative of the average 20 somethings today not the 1930's. I want to see him the way he's presented in STAS. And I want to go farther. I want him messing around w/skateboards and constantly hooked up to his iPod. The bow tie would only come up for some dress up occassion .. other than that it's a black tee shirt and some thing flashy over it. He'd have better than average computer skills but not enough to be totally techno. He would be an asset to the Lois and Clark instead of a home baker. And just as courageous and reckless as Lois. Clark's work would be cut out for him just keeping these two safe.
Clark..... No more nerdy Clark. He'd be a quiet type who exhibits an insatiable curiosity. That's the quality that made Perry hire him in the first place.
I'd bring in Maggie Sawyer and Dan Turpin. The Kent's would both still be alive and well and living happily in Smallville. Smallville would be Clark's recharge emotionally. When he's having trouble sorting out his life, he goes home and bales hay with Jonathan while talking out the problem. Martha would be a resource to him in the same way.
But I need to stop. This isn't what the thread is about.
t: we need to pull of a nolan on the whole thing
