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A Trip Down Memory LaneReview created: 13/04/07(updated 14/04/07)
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26 of 29 people found this review helpful.
Sequels rarely work, you only have to look at Oceans 12 for proof of that - but this one genuinely does.
Brandon Routh steps into Christopher Reeve's boots admirably - in fact he manages to portray the character in a way that I suspect the original director hoped Reeve would.
Kevin Spacey is exceptional as Lex Luthor. Indeed, with the exception of Kate Bosworth's disappointingly weak portrayal of Lois Lane, the cast is strong and convincing.
One word of caution - the confrontation between Luthor and Superman contains needlessly explicit violence which is a shame because it renders the film unsuitable for younger children.
All in all though - if you fancy a light hearted couple of hours wandering down memory lane, you won't go wrong with this film.
The special effects are superb - the Space Shuttle scene alone is well worth the couple of quid a used version of this dvd will cost you on eBay.
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Brandon Routh steps into Christopher Reeve's boots admirably - in fact he manages to portray the character in a way that I suspect the original director hoped Reeve would.
Kevin Spacey is exceptional as Lex Luthor. Indeed, with the exception of Kate Bosworth's disappointingly weak portrayal of Lois Lane, the cast is strong and convincing.
One word of caution - the confrontation between Luthor and Superman contains needlessly explicit violence which is a shame because it renders the film unsuitable for younger children.
All in all though - if you fancy a light hearted couple of hours wandering down memory lane, you won't go wrong with this film.
The special effects are superb - the Space Shuttle scene alone is well worth the couple of quid a used version of this dvd will cost you on eBay.
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SUPERMAN RETURNSReview created: 21/06/07
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This is a fantastic return for Clark Kent. A fitting new Superman stands in the huge shoes vacated by Christopher Reeve. I thought it was an impossible task but he looks like christopher Reeve and his acting does not let him down either.
The films special effect was also amazing. Much better than the Spiderman films.
The films special effect was also amazing. Much better than the Spiderman films.
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SUPERMAN RETURNSReview created: 27/08/08
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) A GOOD STORY AND THE NEW SUPERMAN IS BRILLIANT. WELL WORTH WATCHING THIS SO GRAB A PIZZA AND SETTLE DOWN FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS OF FUN
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IS SUPERMAN BACK? HMMMMReview created: 05/08/08
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So, Superman Returns.
Lets start with the main man himself, the man in the cape, supes himself.
Unfortunately, I never felt that I was watching superman. It kinda felt that I was watching a random film about a hero who had supermans powers. This is no-ones fault, its just that through no fault of his own, Brandon Routh is not Christopher Reeve and Kevin Spacey is not Gene Hackman. The reboot of the Batman Franchise worked I think, because you dont see Batmans face. It is all about his manner. Unfortunately you do see Supermans face and this is its downfall. For 99% of the worlds population, Christopher Reeve is, was and always will be Superman. Superman Returns could of been better if they had made it earlier and followed one of the earlier plot synopses wherein Superman is played by Christopher Reeve after the Doomsday Fight and regenerates ala Dr Who into Brandon Routh. The plot could of followed the graphic novel Superman Lives and actually given Supes a super villain!
6 out of 10
Lets start with the main man himself, the man in the cape, supes himself.
Unfortunately, I never felt that I was watching superman. It kinda felt that I was watching a random film about a hero who had supermans powers. This is no-ones fault, its just that through no fault of his own, Brandon Routh is not Christopher Reeve and Kevin Spacey is not Gene Hackman. The reboot of the Batman Franchise worked I think, because you dont see Batmans face. It is all about his manner. Unfortunately you do see Supermans face and this is its downfall. For 99% of the worlds population, Christopher Reeve is, was and always will be Superman. Superman Returns could of been better if they had made it earlier and followed one of the earlier plot synopses wherein Superman is played by Christopher Reeve after the Doomsday Fight and regenerates ala Dr Who into Brandon Routh. The plot could of followed the graphic novel Superman Lives and actually given Supes a super villain!
6 out of 10
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Very good movie.Very good movie. A fine tribute to Christopher Reeve. Brings back a lot of memories.Brandon is a fine actor. However cannot beat the original
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Superman Returns with great successReview created: 04/05/08
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I bought this DVD because, after seeing it at the cinema and being blown away by the great acting and stunning visual effects, I decided i'd like to have that option forever with the good ol DVD player. I especially liked Brandon Rouths portrayal of Superman and Kevin Spaceys Lex Luthor. With a couple twists which could build for another sequel, I was more than happy. Granted such characters as Jimmy Olsen still manage to show up without much to offer. Overall i was a happy man, i left that Cinema with a big smile on my face, and now i can do the same in the comfortable place i call home.
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Superman Returns (Amazon Exclusive Cover)Review created: 29/03/08
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I decide to buy this DVD becuase i had Superman Returns and wanted to get the Amazon Exclusive Cover for my DVD Collection
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SUPERMAN RETURNS HD DVDReview created: 22/03/08
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Excellent film, although cant beat the original superman, haven't got that on HD DVD yet so can only comment on this one... picture quality excellent and audio superb modern films always look better on these new mediums I think it's down to the digital effects transferring better. 4.5 out of 5.0
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Great movie.Review created: 09/03/08
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I love this movie. I was quite glad it was made cause I really loved the original movies. Fortunately this was really well made and kudos to the producers because it fitted on from the perfectly from the other movies.
I bought it because I lost my other dvd/friend stole it :(
Great movie though.
I bought it because I lost my other dvd/friend stole it :(
Great movie though.
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Superman Returns0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Superman returns I thought was a load of rubbish. In my opinion there was not enough visuals in the film and the story was non existent, and when Superman ended up in hospital that was it I completely switched off. Having grown up with the originals I thought that modern day technology would have made it a bit special, instead it left it weak. Would not recommend to anyone.
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GETING A DVD0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
GOOD DVD , FAST DELIVERY, AND I DECIDE TO BUY IT BECAUSE OF THE PRICE, REALLY GOOD PRICE, THE CONDITON OF THE PRODUCT IS GOOD , I LOOK THE FEEDBACKS AND GIVE ME CONFIDENT TO PAY FOR IT,
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Superman Returns (DVD)Review created: 04/10/07
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An enjoyable family film. I have to say though, it wasn't as good as I'd hoped. Perhaps it was all the hype in the build-up to the release, but I felt that Superman wasn't, well, he just wasn't Super enough. Give Superman a go but don't expect to be too excited!
By the way, if you havn't seen the trailer, then don't watch it before the film. It shows all the best bits!
By the way, if you havn't seen the trailer, then don't watch it before the film. It shows all the best bits!
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"Who is that boy's father?"Review created: 05/05/07(updated 06/05/07)
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It's been a long time since Superman last graced our cinema screens. But now he's back, courtesy of Bryan Singer. And it was well worth the wait.
Wisely deciding to sweep the final two dire movies under the carpet, Singer sets 'Superman Returns' after the events of the second movie. Superman has been away for five years, following up astronomers' claims that Krypton may not have been destroyed after all. But they are wrong, and Superman returns to Earth to discover that things have moved on in his absence - he is shocked to learn that Lois now has a son and a fiance. More importantly, she seems to think that the world doesn't need Superman anymore. Superman's life has just taken a drastic change of direction.
Which is exactly what Bryan Singer intended, taking the legend in an entirely new direction while still managing to honour the original movies. Brandon Routh makes an excellent Superman/Clark Kent, seeming almost uncannily like Christopher Reeve in the role. Kate Bosworth makes a feisty and creditable Lois Lane, yet somehow losing the wackiness that Margot Kidder brought to the role. And Kevin Spacey is excellent as the scheming Lex Luthor, reminding me from time to time of Gene Hackman yet still managing to make the part his own.
'Superman Returns' contains some wonderful and touching tributes to the original movies. Whole chunks of dialogue have been lifted from the first movie and inserted seamlessly into 'Returns', notably Superman's speech to his son. The Kent's farm manages to look so much like the original that I wonder if it was actually filmed on the same set! And the opening credits - a superfast journey from Krypton to Earth - captures the feel of the originals perfectly while bringing them bang up to date.
Yet, for me, the ultimate tribute is Singer's decision to keep John Williams' original score. Hearing the Superman fanfare on screen again after so long actually brought tears to my eyes! Alright, so sue me, I'm a softie!
The special effects are exactly what you'd expect from a movie of this calibre. The plane crash sequence is well worth a mention and, in my opinion, is the best in the whole movie. The rest of the movie just doesn't seem to live up to this first glimpse of Superman in all his glory and the finale seems rather downbeat in comparison. This isn't a criticism, just an observation. I love the movie in its entirety, but I wish the final showdown with Luthor had been as visually stunning as the plane crash scene.
All in all,'Superman Returns' is a fine piece of film-making, and I would like to think that Christopher Reeve would think so too. He made the role his own during his four film outing, but Brandon Routh has proved that he is equal to the task and I, for one, cannot wait for the sequel.
Long live Superman!
Wisely deciding to sweep the final two dire movies under the carpet, Singer sets 'Superman Returns' after the events of the second movie. Superman has been away for five years, following up astronomers' claims that Krypton may not have been destroyed after all. But they are wrong, and Superman returns to Earth to discover that things have moved on in his absence - he is shocked to learn that Lois now has a son and a fiance. More importantly, she seems to think that the world doesn't need Superman anymore. Superman's life has just taken a drastic change of direction.
Which is exactly what Bryan Singer intended, taking the legend in an entirely new direction while still managing to honour the original movies. Brandon Routh makes an excellent Superman/Clark Kent, seeming almost uncannily like Christopher Reeve in the role. Kate Bosworth makes a feisty and creditable Lois Lane, yet somehow losing the wackiness that Margot Kidder brought to the role. And Kevin Spacey is excellent as the scheming Lex Luthor, reminding me from time to time of Gene Hackman yet still managing to make the part his own.
'Superman Returns' contains some wonderful and touching tributes to the original movies. Whole chunks of dialogue have been lifted from the first movie and inserted seamlessly into 'Returns', notably Superman's speech to his son. The Kent's farm manages to look so much like the original that I wonder if it was actually filmed on the same set! And the opening credits - a superfast journey from Krypton to Earth - captures the feel of the originals perfectly while bringing them bang up to date.
Yet, for me, the ultimate tribute is Singer's decision to keep John Williams' original score. Hearing the Superman fanfare on screen again after so long actually brought tears to my eyes! Alright, so sue me, I'm a softie!
The special effects are exactly what you'd expect from a movie of this calibre. The plane crash sequence is well worth a mention and, in my opinion, is the best in the whole movie. The rest of the movie just doesn't seem to live up to this first glimpse of Superman in all his glory and the finale seems rather downbeat in comparison. This isn't a criticism, just an observation. I love the movie in its entirety, but I wish the final showdown with Luthor had been as visually stunning as the plane crash scene.
All in all,'Superman Returns' is a fine piece of film-making, and I would like to think that Christopher Reeve would think so too. He made the role his own during his four film outing, but Brandon Routh has proved that he is equal to the task and I, for one, cannot wait for the sequel.
Long live Superman!
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