Superman Returns: Post-Movie Discussion (SPOILERS)

[scifi_girl]

id like them to make a sequal i like the superman films

[MB.Eddie]

id like them to make a sequal i like the superman films

I wouldnt mind another either, so long as they dont rush it...

[Coutelier]

Overall it was a good film I thought. But... the kid being Superman's son. IIRC, the only time they actually 'got down to business' was in Superman II, and then at the end he kisses her and makes her forget everything. So isn't she going to wonder about it now? Could he really have been so much faster than a speeding bullet that she didn't even notice it?

[White Knight]

Today someone pointed out to me a big continuity error in the film.

Superman's costume is able to withstand re-entry numerous times, the machine gun bullets, all the gas and flames from the gas explosion, and tons of other stuff. But when Superman gets admitted to the hospital the doctor just rips the costume right open with his hand (or maybe a pair of scissors). What's up with that? When I head that I cracked up laughing.

[Easter Lily]

^Yeah, I noticed that too...
But I just thought that it the spandex had some regenerative ability or perhaps o'l Supe just lasered it back into shape.

I'm sure one can fanwank through this one if one wanted to.

[BC - 303]

i liked it, abit long but really good
i notised an error, well not really but still
Lois Lane cannot go a month without putting herself in mortal danger, and having to be rescued by Superman.
How can she suvive five years of superman not being around.

[TheWarrior]

UK DVD Release Date: 4th December 2006

[Smegger56]

First of all, i loved the film. Thought it was top notch. Look forward to a sequel with Bryan Singer again at the helm.

About people complaining that thios was essentially a remake of the original Donner film, then, in many ways it is. But Singer himself statded long ago that he wanted this film to take you on the same journey as the original Superman. Essentially, this was a 'reintroduction' of the Donner Superman films, not a reboot. So what better way to reintyroduce a character than to give fans what they loved about the original, give us better effects and some new plot points to continue on from the Donner films... and i like to call Superman Returns the NEW Superman 3.

About the Superman getting beaten by Luthurs henchman, i REALLY enjoyed that bit... for me, the best part of the film. Not because I hate Superman, or that i'm a sadist... just because you don't expect it to happen to Superman. And him getting stabbed by Luthur multiple times in the same wond (just jabbing the kryptonite whilst still in him) was brilliant. And the way the Henchman grabbed his face and dragged him with Superman struggling... loved it. IT showed a real vulnrable side to him.

Bring on the SR sequel (or as i'd like to call it, the NEW Superman 4), with hopefully Brainiac or doomsday as his enemy. I can't wait.

[dec55]

UK DVD Release Date: 4th December 2006

Already???

[Descent]

Im surprised a lot of people liked this movie, I found it to be a pretty pointless rehash. Smallville is way better than this movie. Not to mention the fact that they played John Williams original score to death...I think Bryan should've just done X3.

[yaaayoubetcha]

Already???

desperate to keep the money comming in.

movie tanked, related merchandise is not selling. dvds are the last hope to make real profit on the film and maybe convince somebody a sequel is justified. (which i think it's not)

[Anqueetas]

desperate to keep the money comming in.

movie tanked, related merchandise is not selling. dvds are the last hope to make real profit on the film and maybe convince somebody a sequel is justified. (which i think it's not)

if by tanked, you means 350 millions worldwide... thats pretty good (but less than i thought)

[SilverRider]

Today someone pointed out to me a big continuity error in the film.

Superman's costume is able to withstand re-entry numerous times, the machine gun bullets, all the gas and flames from the gas explosion, and tons of other stuff. But when Superman gets admitted to the hospital the doctor just rips the costume right open with his hand (or maybe a pair of scissors). What's up with that? When I head that I cracked up laughing.

Plus in the TV of Lois and Clark: the new adventures of Superman. His father's ironing the cape (season 2) and the cape ends up getting burnt. Not to mention the whole outfit was made with earth cloth, in the show.

[Descent]

if by tanked, you means 350 millions worldwide... thats pretty good (but less than i thought)

Meh, I don't think it deserved it.

[Quinn Mallory]

I finally got around to watch this film (in IMAX 3D, no less) and actually got to watch the first 2 hour twice (the projector failed in the first viewing). Anyhow, I enjoyed the movie for the most part although Superman has never been my favorite superohero although I do like comics.

My two favorite things were probably the reuse of John Williams' original score AND that Superman did NOT go back in time (that really ruined the first Superman for me) or just mysterious lose and regain his power (was there a pseudo explanation of how that was achieved in Superman 2...other than by the magic of the Fortress of Solitude)?

The length didn't bother the first time although on the second viewing (which suffered since it wasn't that much later than the first one), I thought some of the earlier part dragged a bit.

Also, sort of disappointed with Kal Penn (Kumar from Harold and Kumar goes to White Castle)'s lack of significant part in the film. I thought he could probably be used for more comic relief or something.

As for the 3D part, I'm sure Bryan Singer will try to recut the film again to make it even more suitable for 3D. Other than a couple of very brief but cool scenes, most of the 3D part were a bit too fast for the viewer to really appriciate them (not to mention that it's only about 20 minutes of the film was in 3D).