What is it that you wanted for the next movie? An SR sequel? Why?
Yes, I wanted an SR sequel. Why? Because I felt there were a lot of loose threads left dangling that I felt would have been better resolved with a sequel: How do Lex and Kitty get off the island? What would become of the relationship between Superman/Clark, Lois, Richard, and Jason? Only two threads, both of which could have been resolved with a sequel. Not a reboot.
LL2K2 doesn't like what he/she sees in MOS?
And if any of you still do, the answer lies in the users avatar, signature and social group (BRB - Bring Routh Back). And that's perfectly OK. There's always going to be one or two of those.
I'm a girl. Thank you.
I don't buy it for a second. I'm getting a whiff of "I just want to be contrary for the sake of standing out". If someone can be a follower of that god-awful "Smallville" show, there's no reason why MoS wouldn't hold instant appeal.
Because I held out hope for ten years that somehow the show would stick to the core of who Clark Kent/Superman is. Yes, he would have his moments where he made mistakes, but one would think he could learn from them (ironically, one of said mistakes bears the initials in my username). One of the other mistakes was when it began to clearly reference the Donner films (Jonathan dying of a heart attack, the design of the Fortress of Solitude).
I'm also very interested in hearing why the film wouldn't be worthy of LL2k2's money.
I mean, it seems to have everything that you could want in a Superman film - an actor who seems to embody him in terms of looks and demeanour, some stunning visuals, lots of action, a sterling cast all round, all his superpowers appear to be intact and present and they seem to have treated the character with some reverence. Now of course, the plot and pacing could turn out to be way off but we'll not know that until we see it. At this point in time, the film looks like it will turn out great.
I mean, if that isn't worthy of your $10, then what is? I don't see how a Superman movie can possibly deliver much more.
Out of pure curiosity I would like to hear why 2K2 doesn't think Man of Steel looks appealing. And I'm not asking her so that I or anyone else can bash her. I just want to know.
Want my reasons? Here you go:
- A director whose previous three films were critical and/or financial disappointments.
- A producer who thinks the realism present in his previous superhero franchise should apply to a superhero who is on (or should be on) the opposite spectrum.
- WB had a perfectly capable actor in Routh, and I feel he could have improved greatly as Superman had a sequel been made. Oh, wait. WB sat on their hands even after confirming a sequel in August 2006.
- The cast. On paper, this is probably the most talented ensemble for a superhero movie in years. Seven Oscar nominations (three for Adams, one each for Crowe, Shannon, Fishburne, and Lane) and two wins (Crowe for acting and Costner for directing) between them. But those golden statuettes don't mean anything if you can't pull off the roles. With the exception of Fishburne and maybe Crowe, none of the actors, in my opinion, fit the bill.
Of course, the film's success (or failure) will be determined by one actor: The one playing Kal-El/Clark Kent. (Can't call him by the S name as he's not even billed as such.)
- The costume. Oh. My. Word. The costume. People complained about SR's suit being 'too dark' and 'too muted.' Yet many of these same people are praising the MOS suit, which is much darker and more muted. I get that the costume is supposed to be of an alien nature, but wearing what appears to be the skin of a navy blue reptilian creature is overkill. And they can't seem to decide what color the suit should be. In some scenes, the colors look like the 'classic' Superman's. In others, it looks like it's been on the oil rigs being discussed as a pivotal scene. And still in others, it looks completely black.
- The visual effects. Zack Snyder has drawn criticism in the past for his 'slo-mo' fights and overuse of CGI. I fear this is exactly what MOS has done.
- The plot. Oh, terrific. Another origin story? Zod as the villain? Already done.
The answer here is D) None of the above.
