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Superman: Man of Steel (2012)
I thought this might provide an interesting discussion about the upcoming film. In case you're in the dark, Warner Brothers is planning to reboot the Superman franchise yet again with an entire new premise, cast, and production team behind the film. Zack Synder (Watchmen, 300, Sucker Punch) is set to direct with Chris Nolan (Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, Inception) set to act as producer with David Goyer (writer for Nolan's Batman films and various other projects) set to be writer.
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So thoughts? I'm hoping with Nolan and Goyer behind the reins, this film has promise. Obviously the perception of The Dark Knight Rises is going to have a lot to do with that. Really the last Superman movie that was really good in my opinion was Superman II. It's really hard to replace with Christopher Reeve did with the character because he fit the role so perfectly. Henry Cavill looks like a better candidate than Brandon Routh was I'll say that much. He's my favorite DC superhero so I really have high hopes for this project. I'm not too keen on General Zod being the villain, but it could be worse I suppose. I thought Olivia Wilde would have been perfect for Lois Lane. She definitely has the look. for sure Amy Adams not so much, but she is a great actress though so I'll deal.
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2011-04-11, 08:55 | Link #7 | |
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But yeah, this will definitely be better than Superman Returns, especially if Nolan has his hands on this one, and his work tends to be pretty good. |
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2011-04-11, 09:17 | Link #8 | |
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Kevin Spacey though, who doesn't love him? |
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2011-04-11, 09:22 | Link #9 | |
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Charlie Sheen? |
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2011-04-11, 09:34 | Link #10 | |
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He may not be as powerful as he was prior to Crisis on Infinite Earths, but he's still ridiculously strong. His weaknesses are red sun radiation, kryptonite, magic, and massive physical forces. The latter means he can be be temporarily injured through it. And by weakness to magic it is to say that his invulnerability offers no protection agains it, it affects him as it would anyone else. He's still vastly powerful over his Golden Age appearances, but less powerful than his Silver Age. The reason for that is because it grows to be problematic after awhile. It's why Jean Grey can't be apart of the Marvel Universe. They could depower her, or retcon the Phoenix Force, but her interactions with it have become so vital to her story. She'd be as dull as a rock without it. That applies for Superman too. They had to tone them down or else the only way he could appear would be in reality shaking events like their series of "Crisis" events.
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2011-04-11, 11:56 | Link #13 | |
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2011-04-11, 13:18 | Link #14 |
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Kevin Spacey was pretty awesome in Superman Returns, but the rest of it was crap.
I'd love to see a Luthor more like the S:TAS/JL(U) or All-Star Superman. Or see Darkseid as a villain. Actually I just want them to make All-Star Superman: The Movie.
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Darkseid in a Superman film. I like the idea, but how could they do it? |
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2011-04-11, 13:50 | Link #16 |
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Well recently you have Batman, Green Lantern, and now a now Superman. What is left on the big list for the Justice League? Well there is the main one that seems impossible to pull off realistically: Wonder Woman.
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Wonder Woman had a movie in the works, and it was downgraded to a TV series because of the perceived lack of interest. Also, Justice League usually has 7 members. Including Wonder Woman and Flash, that still leaves 2 slots open. |
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Justice League members to fill in those two slots seems random at times depending on who is doing it. One version will have Hawkman and Aquaman, another would have Martian Manhunter and Hawkgirl. I find it hard to see any of those managing to pull off a solo movie with the success desired by any studio. (See the Marvel Movies running Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor to lead up to an Avergers movie, but no movie for those remaining individuals outside of the Avengers that aren't the big four.)
I mentioned Wonder Woman specifically because it is difficult to get on the air even though she is one of the big three. Flash...depends on which one. If he's semi-serious...it might work on the big screen, but wouldn't be all that interesting in a Justice League movie. The more comedic Flash...would be great in a Justice League movie, but not sure if he could stand alone. Superman can stand alone. The trick is that in order to have drama (and a plot larger than "Superman saves everything for 2 hours or have almost the entire thing be backstory) Superman needs to have a weakness, a nearly evenly matched villan, or throw his punches because he is afraid of killing people, both enemies and friendlies. Batman almost always works because of what he is. Normal (mostly).
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edit: here is a plot, Retire superhero Aquaman sues multinational company for polluting the ocean and enviromnetal damage to Atlantis. Retire Superhero turn lawyer Hawkman hire by said company as lead defense lawyer.
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I hated how they did Darkseid in Smallville. Last edited by delirium; 2011-04-11 at 14:41. |
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