Superman Returns (2006)

Following a mysterious absence of several years, the Man of Steel comes back to Earth in the epic action-adventure Superman Returns, a soaring new chapter in the saga of one of the world's most beloved superheroes. While an old enemy plots to render him powerless once and for all, Superman faces the heartbreaking realization that the woman he loves, Lois Lane, has moved on with her life. Or has she? Superman's bittersweet return challenges him...

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Movie Review

I will just come out and say it: I was not a big fan of the original "Superman" movies. No, I'm not just talking about the two latter sequels, but rather the original two. That's not to say I don't enjoy them, but I intend to prefer serious and the original "Superman" films were anything but. Christopher Reeves was a good Superman, but Margot Kidder as Lois Lane was one of the worst casting decisions ever. Annoying and not at all attractive, she was a screeching bother throughout the films. On top of that, the movies were a tad too goofy for me - and when you think about the scene where Superman somehow manages to reverse the rotation of the Earth to reverse time... well, I turn it off at about that point (yes, so I can pretend Margot Kidder died in the earthquake). Full movie review »

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Anonymous says:

June 30, 2006

This was an awesome movie. When I first heard about it, I wasn't sure how well it would do. I loved it. Routh is no Christpoher Reeve, who I still picture as Superman, but he still did a great job.

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Anonymous says:

June 29, 2006

Before I comment on this movie, I would like to address what Chris said about Superman. Superman has the same weakness that most super heroes have. A love interest. If he didn't care specifically about Lois Lane then yeah he would be invincible. And also the little glowing green rock? Yeah, that kills him. But since none of this is real and just movies and comic books, they are allowed to be over the top. Cheesy lines are almost expected. So, I don't think Brandon Routh will be up for any oscars for this role. The movie is supposed to get you to believe a man can fly and lift land mass equal to a small state if only for two and a half hours. It's summer fun. So stop nit picking and enjoy superman. Now about the movie. The only gripe about it is that we didn't get to see superman fight anybody. Other than that it was a great summer popcorn movie!!! Yay!!

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Anonymous says:

June 27, 2006

Say what you will about revisiting the Superman franchise, casting Kevin Spacey as the villian is masterful. Even if the rest of the show is deplorable, which I don't know yet because it's not released until tonight, I'll go see it just to see what Spacey does with the role. Consider the possibilities.

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Anonymous says:

June 27, 2006

If you wish people to read your missives, get your keyboard off Caps Lock. Typing in that mode makes your messages difficult for one's eye to follow.
I mean no disrespect to your obvious passion. This is simply a typographical truth you may be unaware of.

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Anonymous says:

June 22, 2006

I don't understand why people like superman so much. From the T.V. shows i saw to the boring comic books, i just don't get it. He's too perfect. And the movie is so out of touch with reality. First of all, i like movies where I can relate to the characters in some way. But this guy has no flaws. Hes perfect and indestructable without even a slightly believible reason to why. Oh wait...nevermind....he does have a weakness. What was it...? This awesome superhero's only flaw....? o yea now i remember...a rock. a glowing rock. And another thing...his identity. For those who know Clark Kent, How in the world can you not recognize him when he's superman. ...hes not wearing a mask... w/e. I just never understood this legendary character. From the fact that hes from another planet , to the ridiculously predictable plot, not to mention the cheezy lines, this movie is too over the top for me.

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