Haha, that's a very clever veiled insult. I give you credit for that one. That's like something I would have come up with, haha.
No, I just believe in Henry Cavill... and my writing probably appears passionate and, well, lucid because I don't misspell every other word and write "like" and "f**k" and "pwned." And I do passionately believe that Henry Cavill was born to play Superman. All of those out there who don't think so, if he ever gets the part, you'll see. I see Superman in him as clear as the daylight. I saw The Joker in Heath Ledger before he played the part, when so many were saying "Oh my God, Nolan ruined The Joker, Ledger is just a pretty boy," I was saying, "No, he'll be the greatest Joker ever," and I was right. I was right about Ledger and I'm right about Cavill. And I hope you see one day.
Also, it's not a coincidence that there are many people on this board who say that Routh is stiff, that he's wooden and doesn't display proper emotion and says his lines like he's reading off a cue card. It's because that's true. Out of everyone on this board, it's the people who back Henry Cavill who are backing the guy who actually has the talent, the guy who actually deserves the praise that he's given, not just because we want more sh**ty watered-down Superman right away, but because we want a quality Superman movie with an actor who can actually act and with a plot that doesn't involve a growing island. It's those who passionately praise Brandon Routh, this obviously below-average actor, who appear like they have some personal stake in his success, who appear as though they have no perception of acting ability, screen presence, nor quality filmmaking. I love Superman. I LOVE Superman... and guess what? I fell asleep in Superman Returns. That's actually true. That movie couldn't even entertain a die-hard Superman fan. So, actually, your comment has created a new theory of mine. This board is full of Routh's mother, father, uncle, brother, wife, ex-girlfriend, butcher, bookie, valet parker, his personal chef, his dry cleaner. They're all his buddies and they're on this board making it look like he has fans.
Wow, I mean Wow!! I hope this post of your is full of sarcasm and jokes Lucid! Otherwise this post is just another of yours that irks the hell out of me!
First let me say, I'm not criticizing you simply because you like Cavill and not Routh. That's your cup of tea, not mine, and that's cool! Many of us have different choices. That's the fun of the casting thread! So let me just make that clear to you.
However, maybe it's just who you are and because you are passionate that you maybe don't realize it, but the arrogance you display in your post is unreal. Just like your post before, the one where you claimed because you were a director you could see something in Cavill that we couldn't and that made your choice more right, this post does the same thing. Only this time your claiming because you were "right" about Ledger's Joker that somehow makes what you think about Cavill right. Gimme a break! I mean if you are so right, then why hasn't Cavill been snatched up for the NUMBER of roles he's auditioned for? Anybody can be right or wrong about anything, we don't know for sure. How many people "knew" Spacey was going be an awesome Lex, only to turn find out that they felt he was horribe?
I love how you can see Cavill as Superman, ya know as clear as daylight, but several people can't. Yet we'll see right? I guess we're just not enlightened yet like you are.
It's not a coincidence that there are people who belittle Routh? I guess because he has detractors that make it true. Well is it a coincidence that there are people who praise him? Does that not make it true? Lucid, it's call an opinion! No ones is more right or wrong.
I LOVED Routh's performance and passionately have praised him, but speaking for only for myself, I have no personal stake in the guy's success. It would great if he came back, but ya know what, if he doesn't get chosen, oh well! I am a Superman fan first and foremost and I want what's best for the character and I'd hope the next actor would do a good job. I have even stated in the past that if Routh wasn't coming back I would't mind them giving Jared Padalecki a look. But according to your words because I liked Routh, I must have some personal interest and have "no perception acting abilitly or screen presence." Then again, I guess I'm not a director am I?
Hey guess what Lucid?! I'm a die hard Superman fan and SR entertained the hell out of when I saw it at the midnight showing! It did so for many others as well! It made you sleepy. Well to each there own. I'm sorry you did not enjoy it. But I don't consider you any less of a Superman fan. Stop being so pretensious!
And that last comment about your theory of buddies and mothers is just ridiculous! I hope that was simply a sarcastic response to MP's stupid comment, that basically said the same thing, and nothing more. Sorry MostPowerful, I love ya but your praise/defense of Routh can be overbearing at times and hypocritical.
Lucid, I'm not trying to start some internet beef or fight with you. You have shown respect to me and always been civil in your posts. But I do find some of your recent posts to be condescending to those who don't share your views about Cavill. I believe you somehow hold yourself in high regard and think your
opinion, and that's what it is, holds more water than others. You clearly are passionate about your choice and I think that's great. But don't act as if everyone elses viewpoint/choice is null and void of any value or signifigance. You should take a few cues from I See Spidey and DavidTyler, among others.
BTW, I took you up on your request to hear from Routh fans what
exactly they liked about Routh as Superman and wrote a very in-depth post, since you wanted to actually debate and not just read "he was great." I have yet to see a response from you detailing what it is that you did not like.
