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Post by StarFuryG7 on Jul 7, 2012 18:01:57 GMT -5
Over at Blastr:How Superman's creator put a curse on the new movie back in 1975 It's no secret that Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster lived in poverty for a long time while fighting for what they felt was their fair share of the money that their superhero generated for his publisher. But the announcement of the first Superman movie in 1975 led Siegel to take things to a whole new level. MORE: blastr.com/2012/07/how-supermans-creator-put.php
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Post by CRAMBAM on Jul 10, 2012 8:40:42 GMT -5
Wow. I still wish they could make a good Superman movie.
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Post by captainbasil on Jul 10, 2012 16:58:55 GMT -5
Wow. I still wish they could make a good Superman movie. Years ago I thought Superman 2 was pretty good. The first one with Christopher Reeve was kind of dull. I knew the origins of Superman. That's why I liked 2 so much. I never liked any of the others. I think we were better off with the old George Reeves TV show. ;D |
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Jul 10, 2012 17:54:49 GMT -5
Years ago I thought Superman 2 was pretty good. The first one with Christopher Reeve was kind of dull. |
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Post by CRAMBAM on Jul 11, 2012 8:22:03 GMT -5
I think the origin part of Superman was great, but once he became Superman, they didn't have a plot worthy of the character.
Plus there were a lot of plot holes, like why there wasn't an earthquake when Superman traveled back in time. My only guess is that he traveled back further than we saw, saved a lot of people, and THEN got to Lois.
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Jul 23, 2012 17:58:39 GMT -5
Over at Blastr:Watch before it's gone: Full-length bootleg Man of Steel trailer We already got a sneak peek at Superman: Man of Steel via the recent teasers attached to The Dark Knight Rises, but now a bootleg copy of the full trailer has leaked online. Check out the awesome Super-action before it's gone! MORE: blastr.com/2012/07/watch-before-its-gone-act.php
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Post by CRAMBAM on Jul 24, 2012 7:24:03 GMT -5
Even though the quality of the trailer was terrible, this is a tremendous find.
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Jul 24, 2012 10:32:43 GMT -5
It looked as though it was recorded on a cellphone by someone in the crowd at Comic Con.
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Post by CRAMBAM on Jul 24, 2012 12:47:20 GMT -5
Definitely. Hard to say if the movie looked good or not, but Russell Crowe looked good as Jor-El.
I LOATHE the casting of Laurence Fishbourne as Perry White. That is a message that this movie is going to be just another PC statement.
My instinct is that Superman will be wimpy again.
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Jul 24, 2012 16:41:14 GMT -5
This narration by Brando--the portion that they use here in particular--was another one of the things that I really loved about the first Superman movie with Christopher Reeve ...there was just something about it that really grabbed me internally, which is why I'm a little baffled that the first film, or the second one for that matter, which granted, had a very different tone compared to the first, didn't please you too, Marc.
At any rate, over at Blastr:See how better Man of Steel's trailer is with Brando's narration Though most fans prefer the extended, (currently bootlegged) Comic-Con cut of the Man of Steel trailer, the shorter teaser shown in theaters this weekend wasn't bad—and is actually a whole lot cooler with some classic Superman touches mixed in. MORE: blastr.com/2012/07/see-how-better-man-of-ste.php
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Post by CRAMBAM on Jul 25, 2012 6:23:51 GMT -5
That is NIGHT and DAY.
That music is so iconic, and it's REALLY a bad decision not to use it.
I did like the first two Superman movies.
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Jul 25, 2012 14:50:44 GMT -5
I did like the first two Superman movies. |
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Post by CRAMBAM on Jul 26, 2012 6:03:34 GMT -5
That's actually true. It WAS a good movie, but once Superman's debut was over, the movie took a down turn.
Just because it was a good movie doesn't mean it was without fault.
It's hard to make a good origin Superman movie because the first story has to define the character, and you can't debut Superman at the same time as a major threat that can do him physical harm.
It's the second movie where the stakes have to be raised. But that sucks for the first movie.
They did it right with the first two movies by coming up with a mega plot and filming them together.
I believe a good Superman story should be done Lord of the Rings style, with 3 movies being filmed together, with one ongoing plot.
Release them one year apart.
One villain, as powerful or more than Superman, pulling the strings, culminating in a massive brawl in the finale.
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Nov 20, 2012 19:00:52 GMT -5
Over at Blastr:At last! Zack Snyder confirms when we'll see the Man of Steel trailer The public has gotten to see little of next summer's Man of Steel, the Superman reboot from director Zack Snyder and producer Christopher Nolan, but now Snyder has confirmed when the first full trailer will arrive. MORE: blastr.com/2012/11/at-last-zack-snyder-confi.php
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Post by CRAMBAM on Nov 21, 2012 7:39:17 GMT -5
I hope this movie is good. I haven't seen a good Superman movie since Superman II.
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Dec 11, 2012 15:20:54 GMT -5
Over at Blastr:See a boy become the Man of Steel in long-awaited 1st full trailer There have been teasers, yes, but teasers have only made us want the real deal. You've been waiting for it, we've been waiting for it, hell, Zack Snyder's probably been on pins and needles for months waiting for us all to see it. And, now, it's finally here—the first trailer for the new Superman movie, Man of Steel. MORE: blastr.com/2012/12/see-a-boy-become-the-man.php
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Dec 11, 2012 15:32:38 GMT -5
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Post by CRAMBAM on Dec 11, 2012 17:29:44 GMT -5
I didn't get enough out of the trailer to truly decide if I'm pumped or worried.
I hate the costume and I hate the lighting. But hopefully the movie can get beyond that.
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Jan 31, 2013 17:57:39 GMT -5
Over at io9:12 Things That Ruined Superman Superman is the original superhero, and he's still one of the most iconic heroes in any genre. But even though everybody loves Superman, everybody also talks about how hard he is to get right. More » io9.com/5980428/12-things-that-ruined-superman
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Post by TrekBeatTK on Jan 31, 2013 20:02:38 GMT -5
surprisingly accurate list for the most part.
I really want to see a Superman movie where he doesn't fly. In fact, if David Goyer wants to talk about approaching "Man of Steel" with real world logic, he should have given serious thought to a no-flight Supes.
One not on the list: any time Frank Miller wrote the character. He does not understand Superman.
-TK
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Post by CRAMBAM on Feb 4, 2013 7:22:01 GMT -5
This is true. Frank Miller really doesn't get it. But I don't think anyone in Hollywood gets it.
The arrogance of Hollywood to change a character they didn't create has been terrible.
The development of the last movie was wrong at every stage, from Nicholas Cage to the consistent need to shove in the Death of Superman storyline.
Superman should never be shown as weak, yet in the last movie, he was weak mentally and physically.
Now they are changing the costume, and the race and gender of iconic characters. Jenny Olsen? Seriously?
David Goyer is the writer who actually thought it was a good idea to have Superman renounce his citizenship, and before that, Hollywood pissed on the "American way" portion of truth, justice and the American Way.
Superman would never, EVER, under ANY circumstances, lose a fight to Batman, even if Batman had 100000000 years to prepare.
If you don't accept these facets of Superman, you don't get Superman.
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Feb 4, 2013 17:54:32 GMT -5
Frank Miller really doesn't get it. But I don't think anyone in Hollywood gets it. David Goyer is the writer who actually thought it was a good idea to have Superman renounce his citizenship, and before that, Hollywood pissed on the "American way" portion of truth, justice and the American Way. If you don't accept these facets of Superman, you don't get Superman.
But we saw this coming in the last movie with that whole "Superman is a citizen of the world crap", and his renouncing his American citizenship is only a natural extension of that BS.
This is why I refuse to look the other way when celebrity actors choose to talk down America, because that philosophy and mindset is not just restricted to their own personal opinions, but also seeps into the films that get produced. Hollywood is mostly one large clique, and I'm fed up with them too, not just the leftists that are tearing down and destroying this country politically. |
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Post by captainbasil on Feb 4, 2013 18:45:11 GMT -5
This stuff pisses me off too. Superman was an alien child raised by Earth parents who instilled American values in him. Superman is the ultimate American. He didn't just come from another shore, he came from another galaxy. If Hollywood doesn't like Superman , make some Lefty Hero they can use to peddle their destructive agenda.  |
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Post by CRAMBAM on Feb 5, 2013 9:22:42 GMT -5
It really does stink. I'm really just hoping that the movie itself, which has a plot guarded not unlike Star Trek, is just better than the crap that HAS leaked.
Nothing good about this movie has leaked. I'm just trying to be optimistic.
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Post by CRAMBAM on Apr 16, 2013 20:01:38 GMT -5
Ok, on youtube, I recently found the latest Man of Steel trailer, and a 30 second spot which is like a General Zod commercial.
I'll admit, for the first time, I have some optimism.
First time I saw footage that made me want to see the movie.
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Apr 16, 2013 21:13:20 GMT -5
Ok, on youtube, I recently found the latest Man of Steel trailer, and a 30 second spot which is like a General Zod commercial. I'll admit, for the first time, I have some optimism. First time I saw footage that made me want to see the movie. I viewed that trailer on two different websites, and in both places, all I saw was a silver screen comprised of nothing but distortion. Should I have posted it? Should I have viewed it on my desktop or laptop rather than on my phone? Maybe that was the problem. If so, apologies. |
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Apr 17, 2013 1:18:29 GMT -5
I don't like the look of Krypton. In fact, I have to be honest ...I don't think I like the look of this movie at all. It has a dark CGI aura to it that's all too reminiscent of "300", and I don't think that fits Superman at all. However, once again I will add that I watched this trailer on my phone, not on my PC.
But still, my phone has an HD display.
Over at io9:At Last, a Man of Steel Trailer That Showcases Hot Crazy Action The Man of Steel aims to reinvent Superman as the ultimate cosmic outcast — but rest assured, he'll still fly and punch stuff and get in the middle of deadly conflagrations. This brand new trailer gives us the Super-brawls and explosions we've been craving. Read…io9.com/at-last-a-man-of-steel-trailer-that-showcases-hot-craz-474038106
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Post by TrekBeatTK on Apr 17, 2013 7:06:10 GMT -5
I am very torn about this movie, but I agree that the overall look of the film is all wrong. The color desaturation and the dark gray/blue look just isn't right for Superman.
-TK
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Post by CRAMBAM on Apr 17, 2013 8:40:56 GMT -5
A silver screen with nothing but distortion? Was that a 30 second ad?
There is something like that with General Zod threatening the world if Kal-El isn't turned over.
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Post by CRAMBAM on Jun 17, 2013 20:09:55 GMT -5
So...did anyone see Man of Steel yet?
Just saw it today.
Not horrible, but it was still off. Something was missing.
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