Reviews of Superman Returns

Superman Returns

Posted : 1 month, 1 week ago on 1 October 2009 04:07 (A review of Superman Returns)

I think Bryan Singer’s successes as a filmmaker are a fluke at this point. Superman Returns is a pathetic excuse for a big screen return of, arguably, the most well-known and popular superhero of all time. At times a completely rehash of the previous Donner films and at others a vague sequel. There is not one ounce of life, joy or thrills in the entirely too long film.

Superman has never been this glum, dull or out of character. He would never abandon the Earth without telling anyone for such an extended period of time, father an illegitimate child or be as vaguely creepy as he is in several scenes. Brandon Routh, however, is a fantastic choice for the role – his clean-cut all-American good looks really work for the role, and he’s got the right potential and mixture of nervous ticks and charm to play the Clark Kent role, his Superman needs some work, but that’s alright. It’s such a pity he’s stuck with such a poorly written and underwhelming take on the character. Superman is not Batman brooding away in some cave. Superman is the ultimate boy scout, and while I understand the need to make the character more human and relatable there’s a fine line between doing that and taking him completely out of character.

Kevin Spacey, on paper, seems like a great choice for the role of Lex Luthor, but he appears to be sleepwalking through much of the role and is stuck having to rehash Gene Hackman’s take on the character since he’s, basically, involved in the exact same scheme. That makes Kal Penn the Ned Beatty role, minus all the dialogue, and Parker Posey the Valerie Perrine role. The last thing I wanted to see in another Superman film was campy sidekicks for Luthor. Give me Mercy. And give me businessman Lex, no more of this land-crazy homeless mad scientist stuff.

And what can we say about Lois Lane’s new actress, Kate Bosworth? First of all, she’s got the worst possible wig and makeup job to make her look older, which makes her look matronly and homely instead of older. Second of all, she’s way too young for the role – especially if they’re going to saddle her with a ten-year-old son. Third, Lois Lane is stuck as the scatter-brained reporter, who’s amazingly skilled at putting herself in danger, but can’t spell or type very well despite being a Pulitzer Prize winner. That sounds believable, right? There’s not a spark of fire or ounce of spunk in this Lois Lane.

I was excited about the new Superman film when I first heard about it finally getting made. The original Richard Donner film is one of the my favorite movies, and I was excited about the rumors of the storyline being adapted from Death of Superman, which would have been a great way to reintroduce the fundamental aspects of the character and his world. What I got was a chick flick with Superman and his mythos (from 30+ years ago) shoe-horned into the mix. Bryan Singer – I never want you to go near a Superman movie ever again. And when they finally get around to making another Superman film – drop everyone but Routh, he’s got the goods.

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Surprising

Posted : 2 years, 1 month ago on 20 September 2007 03:59 (A review of Superman Returns)

Superman has indeed returned, better than ever!!

At the start of this movie i was thinking "this is going to be a long and boring movie that will seem to go on forever". But i think as soon as Clark Kent was thinking back to his childhood, flying and jumping as superman does, i started to like it.

I'm not really much of a superman fan or anything, but i though i might try it because i hadnt seen anything "superman" for ages.

This was a great cast for all the roles, expecially Brandon Routh as superman, he just went with the role so well. Oh and Kevin Spacey was also the perfect superman villian.

I would recommend this even if you dislike superman, it is a great movie and the romance and action is fantastic.

The effects are great, but sometimes i just couldn't help thinking "that is so obviously fake!", but some of the things that happen are unbelievable, so it works out.
;)

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this is bad

Posted : 2 years, 6 months ago on 10 May 2007 01:44 (A review of Superman Returns)

I've seen my share of bad movies - haven't we all? But this was pure disappointment. Due to everything, really... First, the script (how corny and stupid can the dialogues get!?!), the editing (remember the opening scene!), and then, the acting - sorry, Routh does not have Reeves' charm, no one ever will of course, he just doesn't have what it takes to be a 'great' actor. Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor was possibly the only positive aspect of this film.
I'm basing my review on the first hour I watched, and the last 15 minutes - as the rest of the time, my family and I were sleeping through the darn film it was soooo boring.
Here's hoping that the next Superman movie (should there be one) be better!


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superman

Posted : 2 years, 8 months ago on 7 March 2007 06:20 (A review of Superman Returns)

This was a REALLY good movie. I went to sleep while wacthing it at the end. So I didn't see parts of it. Hey it was 1:00am in the morning! I know...teens tend to stay up late...lol!! But i rate this movie 10/10!!

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Truly a Superman movie

Posted : 3 years, 3 months ago on 17 July 2006 10:45 (A review of Superman Returns)

There was a lot of room for them to mess this movie up. Thankfully, they didn't do so. The actor who plays Superman/Clark Kent is an excellent fit for the role. He keeps the quality that Christopher Reeve brought to the character but makes it his own. Also, Kevin Spacey did an excellent job with Lex Luthor and Parker Posey knocks the bimbo girlfriend role out of the park.

More action would have been a welcome treat. The plot line was sufficient and interesting. In the end, I look forward to another movie. I am giving this one 9 out of 10 for the lack of action promised in the trailer.

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