Superman Returns Tom Cruise....as SUPERMAN?

[VGPOP]

Ratner reveals Superman conflict
Director Brett Ratner has revealed he quit the new 'Superman' film because he didn't want a well-known star like Tom Cruise in the lead role. Ratner claims he wanted an unknown actor to play Superman in the new film and clashed with studio bosses who wanted a well-known star to make sure the film was a box-office success.

"I couldn't see Tom Cruise as Superman ... or any movie star playing that, so I wanted an unknown," he said.

Ratner said he wanted to spend the film's budget on expensive special effects, so the studio turned to 'X-Men' director Bryan Singer instead.
He added: "Bryan figured out a way how to do the movie for much less money and that's why it was deserving of getting an unknown to play it."
Ratner added he thought he'd blown his chances of helming a super hero movie when he walked away from 'Superman'.

But when Singer, director of the first two X-Men' films, moved to the 'Superman' project, Ratner was offered the chance to make 'X-Men: The Last Stand'.
And Ratner says he couldn't turn the chance down because he regarded 'X-Men', 'Superman' and 'Batman' as the three "ultimate super-hero" franchises.

http://movienews.virgin.net/Virgin/Lifestyle/Movies/virginMoviesNewsDetail/0,15384,1250076_movies,00.html

 

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

Wrong forum my friend...

but interesting

 

[Ita-KalEl]

LOL
Why not Jackie Chan?

 

[VGPOP]

I know it's the wrong forum.

Non-spoiler is non existence here.

 

[Jakomus]

So Bryan Singer was chosen because he was cheaper.

Are movies made for entertainment these days?

 

[xwolverine2]

So Bryan Singer was chosen because he was cheaper.

Are movies made for entertainment these days?

....yes.

 

[Jakomus]

....yes.

You obviously didn't understand the sarcasm in my post.

 

[The Kid]

I didn't read the first post or any post, but I'll reply anyway.

Tom cruise as superman? No.

 

[Jakomus]

Tom cruise as superman? No.

I'm afraid it's far too late.

 

[xwolverine2]

You obviously didn't understand the sarcasm in my post.

woops!! ... just wanted to make sure were clear

I didn't read the first post or any post, but I'll reply anyway.

Tom cruise as superman? No.

LOL!!... dont worry...nobody wanted him anyways

 

[The Kid]

wtf? lol

 

[xwolverine2]

I'm afraid it's far too late.

......................................

you just ruined it for me

 

[Cinemaman]

Ratner wanted to make SR, that is why he envious of Singer.

Ratner, you sucked

 

[ervann]

Cheaper at $200 million? How much was Ratner's budget???

 

[GreenKToo]

HA HA HA.cheaper???With a budget possibly over 200 million??thats funny.EDIT:and oh,looks like his big budget X-3 is not sittin well with a lot of their fans.

 

[Ita-KalEl]

Ratner wanted a Superman Vs StarWars 3 hours long movie, with Jackie Chan in the role of Perry White.

 

[Cinemaman]

Ratner wanted a Superman Vs StarWars 3 hours long movie, with Jackie Chan in the role of Perry White.

Ratner is moron.

 

[matrix_ghost]

God the name calling never here at the hype does it.

Has it ever occured that he was just using at as a figure of speech that the studio wanted someone big for the role of superman , such as Tom Cruise.
Not tom Cruise himself.

And ratner would use the script that JJ abrams had written m if i remember correctly.
The script called for shots which were very big. Think the superbrawl in Matrix Revolutions on steroids.
The action in Superman returns would pale in comparison with Ratner version was going to be. It was going to be huge and as such they needed to have a big budget. MY guess is that the budget would most likely be at 250-300 million.

 

[xwolverine2]

ok why are people bashing ratner?... he just wanted a bigger budget and no tomcruise.............

...wtf?!

 

[GreenKToo]

Are you serious???

Ratner wanted a Superman Vs StarWars 3 hours long movie, with Jackie Chan in the role of Perry White.

 

[Jakomus]

ok why are people bashing ratner?... he just wanted a bigger budget and no tomcruise.............

...wtf?!

I think people are scared that Singer might be overshadowed. Fans are very protective.

 

[SolidSnakeMGS]

And ratner would use the script that JJ abrams had written m if i remember correctly.
The script called for shots which were very big. Think the superbrawl in Matrix Revolutions on steroids.
The action in Superman returns would pale in comparison with Ratner version was going to be. It was going to be huge and as such they needed to have a big budget. MY guess is that the budget would most likely be at 250-300 million.

Unfortunately, that film would be Superman IN NAME ONLY and would probably be worse than Fantastic Four. So thank god that didn't happen.

 

[Cinemaman]

God the name calling never here at the hype does it.

Has it ever occured that he was just using at as a figure of speech that the studio wanted someone big for the role of superman , such as Tom Cruise.
Not tom Cruise himself.

And ratner would use the script that JJ abrams had written m if i remember correctly.
The script called for shots which were very big. Think the superbrawl in Matrix Revolutions on steroids.
The action in Superman returns would pale in comparison with Ratner version was going to be. It was going to be huge and as such they needed to have a big budget. MY guess is that the budget would most likely be at 250-300 million.

He wanted HUGE blockbuster with huge budget and without any intersting or logical storylines or script.

 

[VGPOP]

i still have problems picturing Tom Cruise in a Superman cape.

He will look........... I'm not going to even say the word.....

How tall is Tom Cruise?

 

[xwolverine2]

Unfortunately, that film would be Superman IN NAME ONLY and would probably be worse than Fantastic Four. So thank god that didn't happen.

.......... oh my god *sighs*