The Official Tom Welling Thread

[Bruce_Wayne29]

Meh. Not just anybody. It may not necessarily be "greatness," but there IS obviously something there that inspires such passionately heated debate between both sides. Name any other actor who's come even remotely close, never mind surpassing, the pervasive level of discussion both pro and con that Welling has inspired on Superman message boards. Ever.

The man reaches people regardless of race, gender, etc., and hits 'em on a gut level. There's something there, Sage. I don't know what it is, but it's definitely there.

Yup, you said it better than myself. Not even with Cavill or Caviezel it got to that level. And I just have to add that both of them would also have been a better choice than Routh -That manip of him is beyond scary...

 

[triplet]

Yup, you said it better than myself. Not even with Cavill or Caviezel it got to that level. And I just have to add that both of them would also have been a better choice than Routh -That manip of him is beyond scary...

Yep. I agree.

From what I've read, Tom has a charisma in person that is palpable. You can feel it when he enters a room...

That presence carries over onto the little screen as well, I suppose.

Hopefully it will also do the same when he finally gets something bigger than that joke of a part he had in CBTD. If so, look out. He'll be a big star.

 

[jas01724]

The man reaches people regardless of race, gender, etc., and hits 'em on a gut level. There's something there, Sage. I don't know what it is, but it's definitely there.

Simple. The man has "IT."

Take Tom Cruise and Halle Berry, for instance. Some love them, some hate them, but few can deny that something about them causes people to care either way. Ditto TW. Very few WB stars have that, and it's THAT that gives people in Hollywood a successful career, not necessarily their talent or lack thereof. Successful actors have to make people care about them one way or another - remember, even negative publicity is good publicity in Hollywood.

As long as you don't murder someone or commit paedophilia...

 

[Serene]

BTW: this manip is just dang creepy. Whoever did it should have taken the red out of his eyes and made them a less flourescent blue...

He looks like a junkie out of the Dune novels...

 

[Serene]

Hello. I wonder if he didn't like the job he did on the last commentaries or something. It does seem weird.I don't see how you could be too busy for a 45 minute commentary. I am pouting about it.

Honestly, I didn't think him or Kristen did a very good job on the last commentaries, they seemed.. disinterested for much of it. I read somewhere that they recorded that they weren't all together when it was recorded. MR was great, he's a natural talker. I was really hoping that TW and KK would do more commentary though.. just to redeem themselves from the weak effort last time.

 

[Serene]

A) A lot of people leaving because their choice, whether Welling, JC or whomever wasn't chosen, so some feel they have no reason to stay, they didn't get what they want.

I agree that some are leaving because "they didn't get what they want," but I think there are also those that are leaving not so much because their guy didn't get it, but because they are disappointed with who did. I wish Routh and Singer all the luck in the world.. but I'm having a hard time working up any excitement over him being cast. I'm hoping that I'll be happier with the choices for Lex and Lois.

B) That's the regular flow. Over at the Bat boards, excitement came in bursts from news announcements. There were dry spells, yet once there was more news every other week or so, the boards were filled with activity.

This makes sense.. the tides of interest will ebb and flow. The suspense over the casting of Superman was certainly as high tide as it can get.

I don't know about Welling's greatness: anyone can inspire great passion in love and hate.

No.. not anyone. Again, I point out the sheer size of the former Welling Casting thread. Nothing came even close to it.. not even the wonderful and popular Manip. thread.

 

[Lara]

Simple. The man has "IT."

Take Tom Cruise and Halle Berry, for instance. Some love them, some hate them, but few can deny that something about them causes people to care either way. Ditto TW. Very few WB stars have that, and it's THAT that gives people in Hollywood a successful career, not necessarily their talent or lack thereof. Successful actors have to make people care about them one way or another - remember, even negative publicity is good publicity in Hollywood.

As long as you don't murder someone or commit paedophilia...

I so agree there's something there where you feel connected to him and actually give a care. I have no interest in celebrities but there's something about him that makes me want the best for him I actually feel some loyalty towards him. It's not just because I think he's hot either he also appeals to the mother in me (even though he's only 4 years younger). Kinda weird I've never been a "fan" of anyone.

 

[jas01724]

Exactly, it's the intangible that you can't quite place your finger on. Even if you dislike him, he has to have made you take notice in the first place!

 

[Bruce_Wayne29]

I agree that some are leaving because "they didn't get what they want," but I think there are also those that are leaving not so much because their guy didn't get it, but because they are disappointed with who did. I wish Routh and Singer all the luck in the world.. but I'm having a hard time working up any excitement over him being cast. I'm hoping that I'll be happier with the choices for Lex and Lois.

That was exactly what I was trying to say. And the politically correct "don't know yet" just continues to grow...
I think one of the reasons people seem to care so much about Tom is that he seems to be somewhat like Clark, a genuine good guy. Very simple, not too keen on going to parties and social events just to show off, always seen in Vancouver either at the supermarket or at the movies with his wife always by his side (by the way from what I was told my friend she also gets a big kick every time someone goes to him and ask him "Aren't you Superman", to which he gives a sincere smile, and says "yes, I am").
That is why Lara also might feel that motherly interest for him. The guy just seems very to be very humble and with integrity.

On a side note today I was re-watching "Red" and I just love his performance in that episode, he really seems different. Even my stepfather (we usually watch the dvds in family) who is more of a Rosenbaum fan couldn't take his eyes out of his performance and was really vibrating with every "bad" thing he was doing...lol

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

As long as you don't murder someone or commit paedophilia...

and even then they'll still give you an award for your directorial prowess *cough*Roman Polanski*cough*

 

[JcDc]

Ok too much arguing boths sides just laugh at this

 

[jas01724]

Oh, that image is so funny that I fell down and hurt myself.

Little point though. This isn't a "Tom Welling for Superman in the new movie" thread, it's simply a "Tom Welling, star of Smallville" thread, in the Smallville forum, oddly enough. Lest you've forgotten, on Smallville he is indeed going to be Superman, so he's not inpersonating anything.

Buzz off and quit trying to be a smart ass when you're really, really not one. Or at least not smart - the latter part is debatable.

 

[The Sage]

Wow, James OWNS.

How do you know he's gonna be Superman on the show?

 

[jas01724]

How do you know he's gonna be Superman on the show?

On the show, I don't know for certain although it's quite likely. But on the show's timeline and continuity, of course Clark Kent becomes Superman and Lex Luthor attempts to beat his butt with a whi... um, kryptonite.

So yeah, in Smallville continuity Tom Welling's Clark will become Superman. Which means that in THIS forum, Routh is the impersonator...

 

[The Batman]

Routh isnt an impersonator. He's simply the Superman in another medium....

 

[The Navigator]

The Routh guy they have playing Superman looks like a compelte nerd. Fine for Clark Kent, but...Superman?

And Personally? I think Clark should go with Lois. It's meant to be. I have a feeling.

 

[jas01724]

Routh isnt an impersonator. He's simply the Superman in another medium....

Yeah. Missed the sardonic irony in my post, me thinks...

Of course both Routh and Welling are Clark Kent/Superman in different mediums, yet Welling is an impersonator according to our loveable pest JcDc. So fair's fair. Logic tells you that if one is impersonating the other, then both are.

 

[The Navigator]

Yeah. Missed the sardonic irony in my post, me thinks...

Of course both Routh and Welling are Clark Kent/Superman in different mediums, yet Welling is an impersonator according to our loveable pest JcDc. So fair's fair. Logic tells you that if one is impersonating the other, then both are.

Hmmm......good point. Get Routh out in '04. Vote for Welling...it's a vote for Super.

 

[JcDc]

Wait a second, I didn't even make that manip. I only posted it in light of all the arguing going on

 

[The Navigator]

I know that. I thought it was funny. That said, out with Routh.

 

[jas01724]

Wait a second, I didn't even make that manip. I only posted it in light of all the arguing going on

I don't think anyone said you made it... but you did post it, as you obviously think it's a) true, b) funny, or c) both.

Of course it's none of those things, so your little joke falls flat like a house of cards, especially considering that it's completely irrelevant to the purpose of this thread.

 

[JcDc]

I don't think anyone said you made it... but you did post it, as you obviously think it's a) true, b) funny, or c) both.

Of course it's none of those things, so your little joke falls flat like a house of cards, especially considering that it's completely irrelevant to the purpose of this thread.

Maybe a) You are to serious b) You need a sense of humor c) both.

 

[jas01724]

Hint: My sense of humour is fine when things are actually, y'know, funny. You might want to try that some time.

 

[The Sage]

On the show, I don't know for certain although it's quite likely. But on the show's timeline and continuity, of course Clark Kent becomes Superman and Lex Luthor attempts to beat his butt with a whi... um, kryptonite.

So yeah, in Smallville continuity Tom Welling's Clark will become Superman. Which means that in THIS forum, Routh is the impersonator...

I doubt they'll show him in the suit, now that the film has been cast. Personally, I never really wanted to see the suit on the show. I guess me, being a comic fan, was hoping for a bittersweet ending similar to the comics, with Clark flying Lana over Smallville after revealing himself to her. Although now it's looking more and more that the show could possibly end with the FOS.

 

[The Sage]

Hint: My sense of humour is fine when things are actually, y'know, funny. You might want to try that some time.

OUCH. OWNED!