Superman Returns

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KingChadJul 1, 2006

SUPERMAN = Slow, Uneven, Poor, Egregious, Revolting, Misguided, Awful, Nauseating.

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JaredJul 1, 2006

REFUND!

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JackT.Jul 1, 2006

This movie was is really bad. The plot was so boring. There's no suspense or tension in the storyline. Everything is so predicable. All the characters were so bland. The effects look so fake especially the IMAX 3D stuff. There was no This movie was is really bad. The plot was so boring. There's no suspense or tension in the storyline. Everything is so predicable. All the characters were so bland. The effects look so fake especially the IMAX 3D stuff. There was no originality. I'm not sure why some rave about the love story because there wasn't really much there. I liked the scene where Lois goes flying with Supe and is all flustered afterwards when she see's her finance as she's feeling a little guilty. But there's not much else there.… Expand

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HectorL.Jul 1, 2006

[***SPOILER***] Well done, beautiful to see, and Routh as Superman was convincing, if still a bit too young looking (as was Lois Lane) for the part of SuperMAN. The basic plot is a little to reminiscent of the original Superman in which [***SPOILER***] Well done, beautiful to see, and Routh as Superman was convincing, if still a bit too young looking (as was Lois Lane) for the part of SuperMAN. The basic plot is a little to reminiscent of the original Superman in which Luthor is still obsessed with the idea of creating land for himself to sell to others. It was a sort of midway between the modern comic book Luthor who is a billionaire megalomaniac and the original movie Luthor who was a bit of a goof ball and insane. Spacey, however, is great as Luthor. One thing that bugged me, and this is a bit of a spoiler, is Clark's apparent disregard for his mother, who is seen waiting for news in the crowd as the world waits to see if Superman has survived, yet he runs off to see Lois after he recovers rather than paying a visit to his mother, who so obviously worries about him even though he is practically a God.… Expand

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RexJul 10, 2006

Possibly the worst summer action movie I have ever seen. I loved Superman when I was younger and this was a HUGE let down. Also, since it has been over 20 years since the movie was in theaters I feel the director could have done a much Possibly the worst summer action movie I have ever seen. I loved Superman when I was younger and this was a HUGE let down. Also, since it has been over 20 years since the movie was in theaters I feel the director could have done a much better job setting this movie up. I was almost like they assumed everyone would watch the first three movies right before coming to see the new one. There was almost no plot and Brandon Routh was BORING. Kevin Spacey and Kate Bosworth were good, but nothing could help this movie. In addition, the movie was 2 hours and 40 minutes long. . . . come on! I could go on and on about was I didn… Expand

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DWillyJul 2, 2006

Really bad; despicable even really for how little concern there is for motivation and consistency. Boy Superman's dog brings him a ball to play fetch with and he throws it miles away, that's nice; Kryptonite weakens him... oh, not Really bad; despicable even really for how little concern there is for motivation and consistency. Boy Superman's dog brings him a ball to play fetch with and he throws it miles away, that's nice; Kryptonite weakens him... oh, not so much in this scene anymore, he's in the hospital clinging to life, no, he's up, not sure why; he abandons Louis and his family... well, I guess that's suppose to be consistent with his special condition (like X-Men) being a metaphor for Bryan Singer's homosexuality. There's no look to the movie and, apart from occaisional flashes from Spacey, no acting. Why so many reviewers are rating this mess so highly is another of life's great mysteries to me.… Expand

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OtisburgJul 2, 2006

this was amazing, i been waiting for this for years and it was worth the wait. I am a huge fan of the first two films and this was just sensational, from spaceys portrail of lex luthor to rouths almost identical manor of chris reeve AMAZING.

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P.B.Jul 2, 2006

Come on. This is the worst directed movie I've seen in a while. Take for example the long sweeping shot that shows the audience how remote the Fortress of Solitude is and how much of a trek Luther and his cronies have to get there. Then Come on. This is the worst directed movie I've seen in a while. Take for example the long sweeping shot that shows the audience how remote the Fortress of Solitude is and how much of a trek Luther and his cronies have to get there. Then when they arrive, they are all perfectly clean and dry as if they just walked out of their trailers. Where's the attention to detail by the director? The script has major problems too. Are we supposed to believe that all nations will bow down to Luther because he happened to start his montrous plan? Can he defend what he created? Can he claim it as his own after any country with a warhead and a thirst for land (uh, that's almost all of 'em these days) shows up and wants to claim it themselves? Finally, any time you are ever drowning in the freezing Atlantic waters for several minutes, don't think that you can just summon up the strength to overcome hypothermia. That's almost as plausible as getting tossed around in an aurplane going the sound barrier and not even get a scratch (oh wait that silliness happens in this film too). All this aside, the story of how much superman was missed (or wasn't) is a lame subplot in between the multitude of special effects scenes of Superman either catching something falling or picking somehting up and throwing it into space.… Expand

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JaredC.Jul 3, 2006

Superman Returns is a great summer movie and a great movie PERIOD!!! The cast was excellent, F/X amazing and the movie made you believe once again that a man can fly.

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PaulF.Jul 3, 2006

It is obvious this remake was an influence of Batman Returns. I don't think Superman is as dark as Batman was but then again I can see why Lois was really mad at him. Go and watch. You'll see. Overall this movie was entertaining in It is obvious this remake was an influence of Batman Returns. I don't think Superman is as dark as Batman was but then again I can see why Lois was really mad at him. Go and watch. You'll see. Overall this movie was entertaining in somewhat of a fresh way. Someone termed this a chic movie as far as action comic book films go. I can kind of see this too. Overall the acting was pretty good, not great. There were a few stilted moments but overall it was the effects that really mesmorized me. The flying scenes of Superman were superb. And the feats much more complex. There were a few new angles I didn't except going in. This movie showed a more obsessed alienated side to Superman. I kind of thought he was a bit of Jerk to tell you the truth, especially in one aspect toward Lois. But overall it comes across as an interesting angle I'd like to see in potential sequels. I was surprise to see Kevin Spacy who is usually a first rate actor and overall had the look for Lex but didn't really convince me. Also I can't remember who played the editor of the daily planet, somewhat of a notable actor, however he played his role too muted down. He almost seemed depressed for me. They should have made him a little more angry and engaged in life. Again the best parts were Superman and Lois as far as acting goes. They did OK but not phenomenal. The special effects were incredible. And there were a few twists that I guessed earlier than I would have wanted that made me feel a little mixed. Overall worth seeing on the bigscreen but also not the best superhero movie ever to be made. I felt the Supermans' with Reeves were a bit better in a different sort of way. This one however made me feel more philosophical so I'd have to give it points for that.… Expand

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MC.Jul 5, 2006

[***SPOILERS***] The note reads something like this, "Help us, 70N 43W." 'Are they lottery numbers?' asks Perry White of The Daily Planet, one of many inept characters in this putrid, insulting, incoherent mess of a film. It's [***SPOILERS***] The note reads something like this, "Help us, 70N 43W." 'Are they lottery numbers?' asks Perry White of The Daily Planet, one of many inept characters in this putrid, insulting, incoherent mess of a film. It's apparent the hack writers and Singer imbued their film's asinine plot with as much complexity and forethought as their villain did his-- just add water, no one will care, it's just a dumb summer movie for average, easily entertained fools anyway. Yes, Superman Returns is, for anyone not blinded by love for an iconic character and possessed of a modicum of intelligence, a failure of a film. The reasons are so many,and on so many levels, it is daunting to stare up at the mountain I have to climb in listing them. However, I must try, so as to purge my brain of the poison consumed last night at a Hollywood crap purveyor, er, Cineplex. From the macro to the micro, this movie is garbage. Macro: there is simply no jeopardy, no real sense of danger, ever. Everytime someone is in trouble, you just know that Superman will show up and lift whatever object needs to be lifted. That is a problem the character faces, granted, and one with which any filmmakers would be saddled. Yet the filmmakers are to be indicted for making almost every action beat require the lifting of some big object. This beat was so redundant. Superman lifts this, that, OKAY, I get it. Then, what was the point of that staccato, cheesily shot action sequence where Superman was shot in the chest and eye-- was it merely to show us what we already knew: he is bulletproof? You wasted money on that scene why? With all the realistic, heart-wrenching tragedy and crime in the world today, they show us some cartoonish gatling gun on a cherry-picker and some slo-mo bullets we've seen a thousand times? Lame. The problem here is that the film's tone was at times serious, so then why this cartoonish gatling gun scene? Same for the over-the-top ham-fisted screenwriters' 'distraction' of Superman with the brake-less Mustang. Are we to believe that Lex just somehow KNEW Superman would be free to save Posey at that exact time? Why would Superman allow the one substance that can kill him to be so openly displayed in a museum? Why does he even work at The Daily Planet, if he is out to save people all the time-- what about all the people who die from tragedy and crime while he is wasting his time posing as a tool called Clark Kent? This whole character is tired and requires you to lower your IQ to stomach its conceits and contrivances. The villian's agenda in this film was the worst, most pathetic, absurd screenwriting creation of all time. Wasn't he already rich? Why not just hold the world hostage? Who would be left, after billions died, to spend money on and inhabit that hostile, spiky land mass Lex brought forth from the sea? How come PLANES stopped working when a tiny sliver of crystal was placed in water? It's not like planes and cars stop working in a BLACK OUT, for logic's sake. The film asks us to forget basic common sense and logic so much, but then it asks us to believe in tedious minutiae such as this: Lex is free because Superman wasn't available to GIVE TESTIMONY AT HIS APPEAL? What type of plebeian swallows this stupidity? Are we to believe that Superman has to testify at the trial of every criminal he apprehends? This is the best the highly paid studio development execs and writers and director and like ten producers could offer the public? Did anyone read the script b4 shooting? How could Lois and her husband see Superman's face in the roiling sea from such height in their plane? Wasn't the point of that beat that the child has SuperVision-- but then the parents see Superman below also. What a mess. Why doesn't Superman just kill Lex from above with an eye-ray or something at any random point-- oh, wait, because then there would be no film here. Another failure of the film is the casting; why do Superman and Lois look like they are 18 yrs old? Did she have that kid at 14? This wrecks the ability to invest in the story from the outset. It looked like the O.C. version of Superman. Olsen looked 12. How many times did Singer have to clobber us with stale, static visual exposition? Lois' (ha) Pulitzer, Lex's metorite book, shots of newspapers. How many shots of that fake Daily Planet ball were there, 20? Why? Give it a credit. Superman was somehow able to carry a Kryptonite land mass all the way up to space? Huh? The filmmakers suspend and bend the rules of their world to serve their idiotic plot; they can't even color within their own lines. Are we to assume that Marsden's character doesn't suspect the child is not his? Wouldn't the world, at least some, suspect that some five years after her 'I Spent The Night With Superman' article, with a five-year old child, the child might be Superman's? I guess everyone is as dumb as Perry White, with his reaction to that SOS fax (lucky that fax machine was handy!). Lois and Clark's reunion was so stale. Is that how good friends who haven't seen each other in five years act? Why is her kid always in the office, just because the filmmakers want to bludgeon us with the fact that it's Superman's kid? Why did Superman leave for 5 years without before checking (with a mere x-ray glance) if he got Lois pregnant (he had to know he didn't use protection)? Very callous of him. How weak and politically correct to cut out "and the American Way." How did Lois not get a scratch from that opening plane sequence? If they wanted to infuse their film with some verisimilitude and deepen their character, why not show how it's impossible for Superman to save everyone who needs saving at any given moment in time? Show us how hard it is for him to choose who to save. What a miss. As for those who'd say, 'Easy, it's a summer movie. It's Superman.' I respond this way: 250 million dollars and decades and you can't give us a tight, cogent story? Shame on everyone involved. When will the plebes who soak this stuff up get some standards and demand more?… Expand

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RobJul 5, 2006

Excellent - the action scenes were imaginative and appropriately "super", and the relationship between Superman and Lois was complex and believable. Yeah, the plot was over the top, but I think the movie pulled it off. Routh was the perfect Excellent - the action scenes were imaginative and appropriately "super", and the relationship between Superman and Lois was complex and believable. Yeah, the plot was over the top, but I think the movie pulled it off. Routh was the perfect mix of sensitive boyscout meets man of steel.… Expand

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DeanH.Jul 6, 2006

Wow. A long movie that I was sorry to see end. It was a bit like the first LOTRs movie in that it was mostly (re)introducing the world. It pulls off the amazing feat of being a perfect sequel to a film made over twenty years ago. The story Wow. A long movie that I was sorry to see end. It was a bit like the first LOTRs movie in that it was mostly (re)introducing the world. It pulls off the amazing feat of being a perfect sequel to a film made over twenty years ago. The story is subtle enough to bear re-watching. Just a really, really good movie.… Expand

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RobertSt.G.Jul 6, 2006

Singer had the chance here to "recreate" Superman; instead, he made a re-make of the 70's version. Sadly, the end product is very disappointing and the plot? has more holes in it than quality Swiss Cheeze (sic). I would have hoped that Singer had the chance here to "recreate" Superman; instead, he made a re-make of the 70's version. Sadly, the end product is very disappointing and the plot? has more holes in it than quality Swiss Cheeze (sic). I would have hoped that they would have "borrowed" from the excellent character development of the Superman character from Smallville and made Superman more Human, more angsty (sic) and, well, more like a Marvel character than the namby-pamby goody two-shoes DC superheros; nah... See it on the big screen for some of the F/X, but don't be expecting to be impressed overall by the film. The true bright spot is Kevin Spacey.… Expand

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DeborahS.Jul 6, 2006

I guess I really need a hero: rescuing myself or my world looks like cleaning the Augean Stables these days. This movie is just what I needed to set my spirit soaring out of the doldrums. Now, occasionally, an image comes flying out of my I guess I really need a hero: rescuing myself or my world looks like cleaning the Augean Stables these days. This movie is just what I needed to set my spirit soaring out of the doldrums. Now, occasionally, an image comes flying out of my subconcious where I am standing in a pair of red boots and blue leggings on a golden cloud and feeling capable of anything. Most of the time, I just take pleasure in the idea that someone truly wonderful is there to help clean the stable. I loved the old Superman movies, and I love this one even more. Thank you Bryan Singer: please, please make those sequels soon and keep all of the actors on board--I thought they were great. Just wish you hadn't killed Kal Penn off, and I don't see how you can resurrect him now that he is crushed under a crystal and floating in outer space...maybe Superman could turn back time again? Probably not. Oh well. As you can see, I am very busy concocting scenarios for the next movie already, and I hope you, Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris are very busy doing the same thing. Good luck--I can hardly wait to see my hero again!… Expand

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FedUpJul 7, 2006

With a budget of over 200M how in the world can they make a movie that has no plot, no directing, no real dialogue, and wooden indians for actors? If this isn't bad enough it takes about an hour and a half before anything significant With a budget of over 200M how in the world can they make a movie that has no plot, no directing, no real dialogue, and wooden indians for actors? If this isn't bad enough it takes about an hour and a half before anything significant happens. By then the movie has lost the audience and only gets more amateurish by the minute. It's ridiculous that about 1.75M of the budget is wasted on CGI which is nothing more than a fancy video game. If any of these yahoo's giving this joke of a movie a ten can honestly say that this is a perfect flick than either I'll show you a kid with ADD or a moron who checked his brains in at the door or had a lobotomy. This is a disgrace and boring as hell. Where do the studio's find these yahoo's who waste their money. I love Superman as much as the next person but it is the end of the line for me. Terrible effort all the way around.… Expand

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RichardJ.Aug 10, 2006

Super pile of sh*T, so many holes in the plot and absoultely a waste of time! Watching paint dry would have been more intersting! The only thing i will give it a point for is Lex Luther! as he made it comical but apart from that don't Super pile of sh*T, so many holes in the plot and absoultely a waste of time! Watching paint dry would have been more intersting! The only thing i will give it a point for is Lex Luther! as he made it comical but apart from that don't watch this !Wait until Dark knight even watch X-men 3 or anything else, this film is even worse then catwomen and gigli put together!… Expand

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JuanI.Aug 16, 2006

Boring, boring, boring.

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JamesS.Aug 3, 2006

It may have been a long time to wait for a new one, but what a spectacular return for Superman. I think Brandon Routh is a better Superman than Christopher Reeve.

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IanI.Sep 5, 2006

Amazing cinamatics, practicaly beats you over the head with idealistic imagry (perfect for supperman) unfortunatly thats where the movie ends, no plot (oh I'm sorry, lex luthor found magic rocks that will make him an evil realator, the Amazing cinamatics, practicaly beats you over the head with idealistic imagry (perfect for supperman) unfortunatly thats where the movie ends, no plot (oh I'm sorry, lex luthor found magic rocks that will make him an evil realator, the horror), no dialog and no emotion to be found in the movie, this could all be ballanced out by a couple good fight scenes, but allas, superman would rather revil in how pretty he looks in spandex than actualy do something. Movie looks good though, I give it a 5 bassed simply on the fact that it was well done and had great cinamatography. lives up to the series and surpasses it in many ways...then nothing happens. :( and I wanted this to be good.… Expand

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RirenJan 30, 2007

A long, somber lovenote to every bright superhero comic and movie. It's too slow for many audiences, though its spectacles are second only to disaster films. Here the director is trying to reboot a franchise, which means we'll have A long, somber lovenote to every bright superhero comic and movie. It's too slow for many audiences, though its spectacles are second only to disaster films. Here the director is trying to reboot a franchise, which means we'll have to wait for a sequel before any titanic battles. However, the cast, effects and plotting definitely carry this installment through a satisfying, if lengthy journey.… Expand

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PaulaL.Nov 30, 2006

I really loved this movie! It was like feeling that superman wass real. It was of my favorites movies ever.

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ZaeemDOct 10, 2006

This is not the real Superman. He is supposed to be the #1 hero that inspires the world and universe. Singerman is suicidal, depressive & seems to fear what Earthlings think of him. The relationship between Lois & Clark is a central theme to This is not the real Superman. He is supposed to be the #1 hero that inspires the world and universe. Singerman is suicidal, depressive & seems to fear what Earthlings think of him. The relationship between Lois & Clark is a central theme to the Superman story. Lois knew Clark's identity before marrying him. This child angle is half-baked. Big blue has better villains than Luthor, where plots are limited. Kal can only fight the scheme & not the villain directly. Superman can't lift an island of kryptonite, and he has a S on his cape. The red on his suit is bright & inspiring not dull like in Returns. Singer calls himself a fan? Please.… Expand

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CalH.Dec 2, 2006

A truely great return for the man of steel. Routh puts in one of the best peformances of the year as clark kent/superman and would steal the show were it not for the perfectly cast spacey as Lex Luthor, the greatest criminal mind of our A truely great return for the man of steel. Routh puts in one of the best peformances of the year as clark kent/superman and would steal the show were it not for the perfectly cast spacey as Lex Luthor, the greatest criminal mind of our time. The end twist you will either love or hate, at first i thought it was a poor way to end but on a second sitting I found it gives the film more of a sense of what the world is like as superman!… Expand

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LarryL.Dec 2, 2006

Outstanding, only they forgot to write an ending!

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LuciaM.Dec 6, 2006

Like someone else said: "SUPERB...!!!" Many get the chance to make movies with "body", but very few acomplish the almost impossible task to enliven them with a "soul". And like the song Superman's sweet son plays on the piano all the Like someone else said: "SUPERB...!!!" Many get the chance to make movies with "body", but very few acomplish the almost impossible task to enliven them with a "soul". And like the song Superman's sweet son plays on the piano all the film, "Superman Returns" IS "Heart and Soul." Period. Thanks Bryan!!! A lot!!! Can't wait for the sequel!… Expand

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JeffJun 27, 2006

Breathtaking is the best way to describe it. The visuals are stunning - some of the most riveting action sequences ever filmed - and the performances are spot-on. I could truly imagine the panels of one of my collected comics or graphic Breathtaking is the best way to describe it. The visuals are stunning - some of the most riveting action sequences ever filmed - and the performances are spot-on. I could truly imagine the panels of one of my collected comics or graphic novels jumping from the page and coming to life on screen. The emotion found at the root of the story appropriately tugs at the heart-strings, while reminding the viewing audience why Superman should be an inspiration to us all. Singer has truly outdone himself, as this is easily rhe best all-around comic-to-film adaptation since the original Donner film. Where that film was the original "superhero" film, this one succeeds just as well in its technical proficiency and mastery of the subject matter throughout. I will be seeing this one repeatedly.… Expand

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RyencokeJun 28, 2006

Wow. It was really really superb. I haven't seen the originals though. After seeing this movie, I think I might have to see them. The acting was terrific, action was cool, everything was awesome. Check this movie out.

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AsruganJun 28, 2006

This is what Superman 3 should have been. It makes you want to use just the edge of your seat.

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StrokE.Jun 28, 2006

Absolutely the BEST movie this year! Everything you love about a really great movie is here -- Bryan Singer is sure to have audiences across America wearing red capes and blue tights and saying, "X-Who?" Consider me one of them.

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MatthewZ.Jun 28, 2006

Dragged on way too long, not enough action, no heart! Poor showing

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AlL.Jun 28, 2006

End was a bit too long but overall, a great movie. really liked the father to son theme, the romance drama, the action, the score, and the fact that it concentrated on superman rather than just superman vs. lex. can't wait to see whatEnd was a bit too long but overall, a great movie. really liked the father to son theme, the romance drama, the action, the score, and the fact that it concentrated on superman rather than just superman vs. lex. can't wait to see what singer has in store for a sequel if there is one.… Expand

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SidiotJun 29, 2006

Are the critics bought and paid for? This is at best a mediocre effort in which all of the central characters belong in therapy, lying on a couch, with a psychiatrist taking notes. It is lame and excruiating slow to get started. Pretty poor Are the critics bought and paid for? This is at best a mediocre effort in which all of the central characters belong in therapy, lying on a couch, with a psychiatrist taking notes. It is lame and excruiating slow to get started. Pretty poor effort if you ask me.… Expand

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J.G.Jun 29, 2006

Anyone who goes into this movie to conpare the old old cast with the new cast is narrowed minded and should not go. As a movie this new age superman is just as entertaining as the original two movies. The cast plays there roles well and do aAnyone who goes into this movie to conpare the old old cast with the new cast is narrowed minded and should not go. As a movie this new age superman is just as entertaining as the original two movies. The cast plays there roles well and do a great job of not just trying to imitate the original cast. christopher reeves has passed on, margot kidder no longer acts, and gene hackman is in the twighlight of his career.....get over it haters!… Expand

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HadenJun 29, 2006

Just came back from seeing this mess and once again the critics are wrong. More than anything I wanted to be wisped away to another time to enjoy myself. What I got was a very slow beginning where I was thinking come on already get to the Just came back from seeing this mess and once again the critics are wrong. More than anything I wanted to be wisped away to another time to enjoy myself. What I got was a very slow beginning where I was thinking come on already get to the point. But truthfully, there was no point. Routh as the NEW Superman is OK. His main attribute is that in appearance, he reminds us of the late Christopher Reeve, but beyond that there is little else. Kate Bosworth plays a very hard bitchy type of Lois Lane. As you see how cruel she is to Clark Kent it makes you wonder if Superman has lost his mind as in be careful in what you wish for. Kevin Spacey is excellent as the Lex Luthor, probably better than Gene Hackman. When he is on screen the movie travels into another dimension, but as soon as he is off, it lumbers its way forward with everything becoming predicatable. By the movies end we have a few new characters introduced as Superman whispers The Father Becomes The Son and The Son Becomes The Father. Truer words were never spoken and I am not talking about the comic book character. As for the movie, the audience initially is all excited, only to see the film sputter out, crash and burn. I only wish I could have written a better review but I can't.… Expand

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DarynP.Jun 29, 2006

[***SPOILERS***] I have to admit that I was not eager to see this film, especially not on opening day, but a friend bought me a ticket, so I said, "What the hey..." As a writer of fantasy, I have to say that I am a purist when it comes to [***SPOILERS***] I have to admit that I was not eager to see this film, especially not on opening day, but a friend bought me a ticket, so I said, "What the hey..." As a writer of fantasy, I have to say that I am a purist when it comes to mythology. Changes can be made at times, but the overall mythology should remain the same. Bryan Singer really needs to start reading the mythology of the comic book characters he brings to the big screen. I'm sorry, but why is Superman drinking alcohol, having unprotected sex and an illegitimate child, and abandoning the world he swore to protect for five years? Did he just think everything would be OK while he was gone? And why did he leave? Are we to assume that Superman didn't believe Jor'El when he told him that he was the only survivor of the Planet Krypton. Some father/son relationship they have, huh? And if he did go, shouldn't he have died there? After all, isn't kryptonite deadly to Superman? And isn't Krypton made of kryptonite? I know a lot of people liked this film because it gave a human feel to Superman, but c'mon people, Superman is NOT human. He's an alien raised by humans. He's a superhero, not a super human or a mutant. The storyline in this film was weak at best, and the special effects were not worth $7.50. I'm sorry to those of you who don't care about staying true to a story that's entertained audiences for nearly 70 years, but I have to say that if this is the best we can get in a revival of the Superman film franchise, then maybe some franchises are better left dead.… Expand

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JasonH.Jun 30, 2006

Why make a movie if there is going to be no dialog and no story? This is the question i would like to anyone who praises this Superman movie. I think the people who gave good reviews are just so excited that Superman is back on the big Why make a movie if there is going to be no dialog and no story? This is the question i would like to anyone who praises this Superman movie. I think the people who gave good reviews are just so excited that Superman is back on the big screen that they didnt notice the lack of story line, or dialog (dialog was replaced by awkward stares between characters like in King Kong, but at least King Kong had a reason for all the awkward stares because of a monkey that cant speak English, not Superman however.) A waste of Kevin Spacey, a waste of Routh, a waste of time other than the grandiose imagery which fit the Superman but there wasn't anything storyline to back in up with or enhance it. I dont know how a movie that cost this much to make can get by without anyone noticing that there was a complete lack of a real story line. And Lex Luthor "Real Estate Agent" didnt qualify as much of a villian to Superman as they tried to make it.… Expand

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HowCanYouNotGetItJun 30, 2006

I'm not a comic book fan (Sandman excepted). I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. A number of the things observant viewers have noted (at least one dialogue hitch, at least one plot hole, etc.) occurred to me as I watched it, but I was too I'm not a comic book fan (Sandman excepted). I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. A number of the things observant viewers have noted (at least one dialogue hitch, at least one plot hole, etc.) occurred to me as I watched it, but I was too caught up in its positive aspects to notice - and that's RARE for me, so plenty of things seem to have been done right here. I liked everything that was explored in the story and found that pretty much every element "worked." I *enjoyed* the (relatively) slow pace. As a friend of mine observed, Singer is achieving "moments" and themes in his work (from "The Usual Suspects" to "Superman Returns") that are on par with early Spielberg genius -- say, some of the scenes in "Jaws." [*****SPOILERS BELOW****] I've read some intelligent naysaying about the film (in mainstream publications) and then I've read some naysaying from people here who amaze me with their density. Lois' article being evidence that she doesn't love Superman? How much more obvious a symbol of her hurt abandonment do you need? Superman not having family values because he slept with Lois out of wedlock back in II? He thought they were going to stay together, and if you have a problem with the before-the-ceremony thing, take it up with Richard Lester, not Singer. "Lex Luthor as a real estate agent isn't villainous?" Did you even SEE the first movie -- Luthor's "affinity for beachfront property," control of land, and genocidal schemes to get it? "When is this movie supposed to take place?" After II - apparently, all the media explaining that to expectant Superman fans missed your house. "Lois shouldn't live with a guy or sleep with him?" Yes, I suppose the fact that this film is in sync with modern times would offend certain people, even though the entire point of her refusal to marry the guy is to illustrate the torch she's carrying for Superman. Disliking the movie is one thing, but a handful of people here seem to have astoundingly backwards reasons for doing so.… Expand

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PBBrownJun 30, 2006

I love Superman and think he is the greatest superhero ever but this Superman movie was a movie about nothing....and one of the most boring films I have seen in years. Just how young does Singer think Superman is supposed to be and I love Superman and think he is the greatest superhero ever but this Superman movie was a movie about nothing....and one of the most boring films I have seen in years. Just how young does Singer think Superman is supposed to be and what's up with the plagiarized lines from Superman 1. And can someone please tell me what was the point of having Lex Luthor in the film. His story line was totally ridiculous and Superman certainly had nothing to do with resolving it.… Expand

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LadyfingerJun 30, 2006

The one is for Kevin Spacey but even he can't save this boring slow moving poor excuse for a movie.

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StevenR.Jun 30, 2006

[***SPOILERS***] I guess you can't shoot a Superman movie expecting to create a big twist in the saga when you really don't realize what this hero is all about. A son? A woman who makes believe her boyfriend he has a son? A stalker[***SPOILERS***] I guess you can't shoot a Superman movie expecting to create a big twist in the saga when you really don't realize what this hero is all about. A son? A woman who makes believe her boyfriend he has a son? A stalker hero? A super wuss? A super long movie that really doesn't go anywhere? Where is the real Superman?… Expand

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MelanieJun 30, 2006

Great summer movie! Brandon Routh does an excellent job playing Superman.

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WorstOfAllTimeJun 30, 2006

[***SPOILERS***] Let's see JR was "pissed off" with the ending but that didn't stop him from giving it a perfect score of ten? OK JR back on your medicine. As for this Superman flick Kevin Spacey did the best job ever as Lex Luther [***SPOILERS***] Let's see JR was "pissed off" with the ending but that didn't stop him from giving it a perfect score of ten? OK JR back on your medicine. As for this Superman flick Kevin Spacey did the best job ever as Lex Luther and the rest of the cast were wooden indians. The movie wasted about an hour and portrayed Kate Bosworth as a hard nosed bitch who uses Richard White and only cares for her bastard son. By the way, she hates Superman and has won a Pulitizer Prize for her book on why the world does not need Superman. After all, he has only saved her life about a million times and countless others. Deep down she LOVES Superman, hasn't she always? Now they share a son as the director has chosen to humanize Superman even though he is an alien. His uniform has been modified from its bright red cape and S to a dark shadowry crimson/burgundy for the worse. As for the other characters they try their best but there isn't much to work with. The plot has more holes than Swiss Cheese. Once again most of the critics who rave how wonderful this movie is have been bought and paid for. The fact is that this franchise should have remained dead and burried. It is past it's time and this new version is as stale as a typewriter in the here and now computer age. Forget this turkey.… Expand

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PieroP.Jun 30, 2006

I think my problem is that i was expecting too much out of this film, i was waiing for it since i saw the superman returns logo 1 year and half ago, since then ive been looking at pics and clips from it hyping myself for the best movie of allI think my problem is that i was expecting too much out of this film, i was waiing for it since i saw the superman returns logo 1 year and half ago, since then ive been looking at pics and clips from it hyping myself for the best movie of all time, dont get me wrong, it was a good movie and people claped, but i just didnt feel it, i felt dissapointed all the flying scenes are computer generated and that made me pissed,,,,, F... U!! brian singer for screwing up my hero on the big screen, today am gonna see it on IMAX hopefully i get a good great out of it , by the way im not a die hard fan of superman but i loved him since i was 7 years old...… Expand

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LenH.Jul 10, 2006

After seeing the film, I would have rated it a 7, but after thinking about it, the more I love what this movie stood for. It was a pleasant blending of old and new. The casting was incredible and the mix of action, romance and fun was brilliant.

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M.LeeJul 1, 2006

This was a fun, and good film. It was very reminiiscient of the originals. The only thing I DIDN"T LIKE was Parker Posey, especially at the end. Brandon Routh IS CHRIS REEVE...PERIOD!!!

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AndyC.Jul 1, 2006

I am very dissappointed with this film. I had to leave with 15 minutes left. I'm a big superman fan and you destroyed this one. Tell me how Lois Lane could be knocked around a jet without a mark on her body. The plot was so bad that I I am very dissappointed with this film. I had to leave with 15 minutes left. I'm a big superman fan and you destroyed this one. Tell me how Lois Lane could be knocked around a jet without a mark on her body. The plot was so bad that I wondered how it made it to the big screen. Gene Hackman was a much better Lex Luther. Opening night and there was 25 people in the theatre that holds about 500.… Expand

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EddieB.Jul 1, 2006

NOTE: **I was falling asleep during the first half hour of the film because I was drunk.** [***SPOILER***] I enjoyed seeing Superman return to the big screen, but it didn't take long for me to realize that nothing "big" was actually NOTE: **I was falling asleep during the first half hour of the film because I was drunk.** [***SPOILER***] I enjoyed seeing Superman return to the big screen, but it didn't take long for me to realize that nothing "big" was actually happening in the movie. Perhaps I'm a little jaded by previous superhero films--I couldn't get excited over a guy who can fly, lift heavy objects, leap tall buildings, blow out huge fires, and use his eyes to start fires. He can do everything (kryptonite puts a little bit more strain on his abilities), but unfortunately it's nothing we haven't seen before in other superhero films. I wouldn't have minded the lack of originality so much if the story was compelling. Here's a spoiler: It's not. There was no main hero vs. villain fight and the overall plot was weak. The Superman and Lois Lane here make a boring couple--I really didn't care Lois ended up with Superman or Cyclops (also a bore in the X-Men movies). Kumar was a wasted talent. Special effects were very well done, but again, the special actions themselves were not awe-inspiring. Several lines of dialogue were (intentionally) funny enough to make me chuckle. Still, my good sense of humor and nostalgic feelings toward the legendary Man of Steel wern't enough to keep me interested for the full two and a half hours. I guess drinking before the movie *was* good preparation for such a snoozefest.… Expand

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DavetheWaveJul 1, 2006

The right people (cast and director) with the wrong story. The story was a stinker, but there were some great moments, most notably the airplane sequence. Use the same cast with a more elegant script and you've got one for the ages. The right people (cast and director) with the wrong story. The story was a stinker, but there were some great moments, most notably the airplane sequence. Use the same cast with a more elegant script and you've got one for the ages. Better luck next time.… Expand

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DwayneW.Jul 12, 2006

I really don't get why people are so vitriolic towards this movie. Clearly, the whole CONCEPT of Superman (or any other action icon, for that matter) is fantastical to begin with! So whats w/all the cries of "stretch of logic"? How can I really don't get why people are so vitriolic towards this movie. Clearly, the whole CONCEPT of Superman (or any other action icon, for that matter) is fantastical to begin with! So whats w/all the cries of "stretch of logic"? How can a movie about a man who can fly and save a plane from crashing and shooting laser beams from his eyes, be "logical"? Come on, people! And also, why are people complaining that Superman looks sad in the film?! His father is dead, his home is destroyed, and the girl he's in love w/is w/someone else! Wouldn't you be sad if you were faced w/all that? Yes, he's SUPER, but if you were really watching the film, you would have noticed how the writers humanised him, which is an aspect of the fim I love! Ironically, as the writers humanize him, Bryan Singer apotheosizes him, which is a bit inevitable, HELLO- HE'S SUPERMAN!! The whole Jesus complex really is inexorable! I really can imagine die-hard fans being disappointed after realizing that the film isn't a rousing, action-packed revisit a la "Batman Begins", but really guys, the dramatic elements work. Sure, Brandon Routh is a bit monosyllabic and one-dimensional, but blame that on the writes. Routh does the best he can w/the material he's given. W/that said, I really think that "Superman Returns" is the first great film of this summer! PURE ESCAPIST FUN!… Expand

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ElenaJul 1, 2006

Let's see Lex is asked will millions die? His answer is billions. So this illogical plot is to create a new continent, a new uninhabital island is more like it. But if billions die, who would be around or want to live on a pile of Let's see Lex is asked will millions die? His answer is billions. So this illogical plot is to create a new continent, a new uninhabital island is more like it. But if billions die, who would be around or want to live on a pile of rocks? Why let this little hole in the story stop this incredulous boring movie from continuing on for nearly three hours. Lois Lane played a real bitch and a cheating one at that. Both Richard White, Perry's nephew and Superman deserve better. Run boys run and don't let the door hit you on the way out. This movie is a mess.… Expand

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PaulT.Jul 14, 2006

An adequate film, but not particularly memorable. Seriously, is this the reason Bryan Singer had to pass up directing X-Men 3?

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DanielleT.Jul 15, 2006

Not your comic fan's superman. I love the Christopher Reeve movies but they are quite dated. Nice to see a realistic Superman. Great visuals and acting. Lot's of emotion and intelligence. Doesn't insult the viewer's intelligence.

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SaudefhS.Jul 16, 2006

Pretty Impresive and nostalgic I should say that is the best massive FX movie of all time "NO ERROR FOUND". but now talking about acting I should say that Brandon Routh its quite motionless when we talk about getting hit or trying to make an Pretty Impresive and nostalgic I should say that is the best massive FX movie of all time "NO ERROR FOUND". but now talking about acting I should say that Brandon Routh its quite motionless when we talk about getting hit or trying to make an effort on pulling, hitting ,dragging and blabla bla...... Bryan singer its a good director but I think he abused with " too many superheroe poses" I even thought I was watching Zoolander or Dragon Ball Z anime. Lets hope for the next film to see a little bit of more action something like a pum, clash, bang!… Expand

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ShaunC.Jul 1, 2006

Fantastic special effects, slow in places, but a grand beginning for greater things.

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RyanP.Jul 17, 2006

This movie is somewhat enjoyable but i just didnt care for it. for the most expesive movie ever made ($260 million dollar budget. has gone through dozens of scripst in the past dozen years..... thtas gotta mean something.) the actors in thisThis movie is somewhat enjoyable but i just didnt care for it. for the most expesive movie ever made ($260 million dollar budget. has gone through dozens of scripst in the past dozen years..... thtas gotta mean something.) the actors in this movie were way too young for their parts considering this movie takes place 5 years after superman 2 (kevin spacey made a decent lex luthor).superman was just really hollow. its hard not to go into detail about htis movie without ruining the horrible plot. the movie is just ridiculous. for its good parts its worth a sit through but not worth a purchase or even spending $4.50 to see it. if you have one of those blockbuster/hollywood unlimited rentals month pass, just wait to rent the movie to see it. big disappointment, even X3 was better.… Expand

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K-DogJul 19, 2006

Unimpressed. X2's action scenes were so much cooler. Also...why follow the formula of the old Superman movies? Should have taken it in a new direction much like Batman Begins did.

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AngieJ.Jul 2, 2006

Great to have Superman back. Great movie !

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BobbieJul 2, 2006

A snoozefest. Very slow with no plot...

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AndrewH.Jul 2, 2006

I really enjoyed this movie. Part of the reason why is the number of cues from the original 1978 movie. From the opening credits, the theme tune, the wonderful voice of Marlon Brando, Brandon's similarity to Christopher and even the I really enjoyed this movie. Part of the reason why is the number of cues from the original 1978 movie. From the opening credits, the theme tune, the wonderful voice of Marlon Brando, Brandon's similarity to Christopher and even the dialogue, I was transported back to my childhood, whilst being firmly in the present. True, it doesn't offer much to the Superman story (apart from one new element that I won't mention here) but all in all it's a great remake. Kevin Spacey makes a great Lex but I would love to have seen him used more than they did. He never really looked like he was being stretched in this role when Lex could be such a great baddy. Didn't really enjoy Kate Bosworth as Lois, she didn't offer much at all. The special effects are flawless - great movie!… Expand

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JudyM.Jul 2, 2006

Great Movie!! I was glued!!!!!

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TamaraJ.Jul 2, 2006

This movie was great. I felt it showed a different side to superman, which I wasn't expecting. I agree with some critics that explanations of what happened, where he went, etc. should of stayed in the movie. I took several young girls This movie was great. I felt it showed a different side to superman, which I wasn't expecting. I agree with some critics that explanations of what happened, where he went, etc. should of stayed in the movie. I took several young girls with me to see it, the lasted generation, have no clue about the orginal story line, etc. None the less, it was a terrific movie, I must go see it again!!… Expand

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ErinD.Jul 23, 2006

Wonderful! brings the magic back. no christover reeve, but routh was a smart move.

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SariahK.Jul 27, 2006

i didnt like this movie one bit. It should be called Lois Lane Returns. I mean come on. None of it made sense. The kid? Whats with the floppy hair?

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SteveS.Jul 27, 2006

Critics complain about this movie because it's not "Super" enough. Well, folks, "super" is more than just special effects - witness X-3, arguably the worst of the lot. And the reason... Singer brings humanity to super heroes. He makes Critics complain about this movie because it's not "Super" enough. Well, folks, "super" is more than just special effects - witness X-3, arguably the worst of the lot. And the reason... Singer brings humanity to super heroes. He makes them one of us. And, he does the same thing with Superman. Despite all his godlike powers, despite all the super heroics, this movie shines because of his human frailties. As far as Routh is concerned, I'll admit I started out as a double nay-sayer. First, Chris Reeve was untouchable. Second, if he was touchable, they already had a super cast in "Smallville." Singer was all wrong. But he wasn't. Not at all. I can't wait until the sequel.… Expand

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SteveP.Jul 28, 2006

Brandon Routh was very good in this tribute to Christopher Reeve, although I don't think that was his intention but I was very disappointed that Kevin Spacey wasn't give a smarter Lex Luthor to portray. Lex Luthor is supposed to be Brandon Routh was very good in this tribute to Christopher Reeve, although I don't think that was his intention but I was very disappointed that Kevin Spacey wasn't give a smarter Lex Luthor to portray. Lex Luthor is supposed to be too smart to let his own huberous implicate him in any criminal endeavor. The comics have it right in their treatment of this character and I wish the movie producers would take this character treatment of LL and put him on the big screen.… Expand

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BoredJul 3, 2006

Its official holywood ran out of movie ideas in 2002, first it was computer game to film then comic to film then it was remake all the good old movies now its lets try and follow a franchise that was arond 20 years ago and not call it a Its official holywood ran out of movie ideas in 2002, first it was computer game to film then comic to film then it was remake all the good old movies now its lets try and follow a franchise that was arond 20 years ago and not call it a remake. this film would have been better if it had been a proper remake and had gone down the batman begins route, at least then some of us would be able to follow what plot there was.… Expand

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ClintM.Jul 4, 2006

Excellent movie!! Brandon Routh completely nails Superman's charm and strength ... and Kent's clumsiness and likability. I absolutely loved it!

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DeepaR.Jul 4, 2006

Superman is my ever green hero.WHen such a moie comes there are high expectations but this movie was not upto the expectations. The relation with Lois is always half understood. Not clearly shown. Most of the scenes are "once seen" in some Superman is my ever green hero.WHen such a moie comes there are high expectations but this movie was not upto the expectations. The relation with Lois is always half understood. Not clearly shown. Most of the scenes are "once seen" in some other movies. The HERO always seemed to be in sorrow instead he should be the one which gives inspiration to kids( atleast).… Expand

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DavidO.Jul 4, 2006

Singer's Superman Returns is a wonderful portrayal of modern myth. It is also a homage to the original Richard Donner Superman film. At times this makes the movie feel as if it never quite gets out from under Donner's shadow, but Singer's Superman Returns is a wonderful portrayal of modern myth. It is also a homage to the original Richard Donner Superman film. At times this makes the movie feel as if it never quite gets out from under Donner's shadow, but this is easily forgiven when the audience realizes how cleverly Singer examines the mythic hero in the modern world.… Expand

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JerkyJul 4, 2006

[***SPOILER***] It's a bird alright. The bird is a turkey of super proportion. This movie drags on inevitably for what seems like eternity. The new Superman resembles the old Superman. Other than that fact they have nothing in common. [***SPOILER***] It's a bird alright. The bird is a turkey of super proportion. This movie drags on inevitably for what seems like eternity. The new Superman resembles the old Superman. Other than that fact they have nothing in common. The movie just drags on after a promising opening score. Clark and Supes On have been missing for 5 years but no one pays any attention to that. Lois acts cold to poor old Clark and melts when she sees her SUPE. Which is she: BITCH or TEENY BOPPER? The plot was ridiculous. If you kill billions who will want the rock pile that Lex created. All he did was resolve the overpopulation issue for the planet. Thanks Lex. Seriously other Kevin Spacey the acting was horrible. Some franchises are better off left dead and Superman is no exception. CGI can only go so far before it becomes an irritant. In this case, after 5 minutes of it I wanted to puke. C'mon Hollywood we don't all have ADD. Stop with the flashing lights, bells and whistles and give us crisp storylines, acting and directing. Avoid the BIRD.… Expand

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GregJul 4, 2006

Walked into the movie without big expectations then walked out looking for the nearest oven to stick my head into. Terribly boring and unfunny (bar the part with the dog at the start) I can only say Kevin Spacey did a good job, Brandon Routh Walked into the movie without big expectations then walked out looking for the nearest oven to stick my head into. Terribly boring and unfunny (bar the part with the dog at the start) I can only say Kevin Spacey did a good job, Brandon Routh is promising but Kate Bosworth just didn't seem to pull it off. Back to the drawing board guys.… Expand

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BillW.Jul 5, 2006

The perfect return to superman. It reminded me of why I was such a fan of the earlier movies as a boy. Gave me everything I was looking for from it. Excellent.

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EnzoD.Jul 5, 2006

In a word, terrible. You ask me to suspend my belief just to swallow the whole superman backstory and then you give me a movie with massive plot wholes, horrid acting, poorly developed characters and a single action beat. Sitting through In a word, terrible. You ask me to suspend my belief just to swallow the whole superman backstory and then you give me a movie with massive plot wholes, horrid acting, poorly developed characters and a single action beat. Sitting through this movie was like watching a kitten get thrown against a wall of spikes. Superman Picks Things Up aka Superman Returns is complete trash. How anyone with a brain can give it a good rating is beyond me. Still waiting to see if they give the daily planet globe a credit on IMDB, it was by far the most interesting character here. COMPLETE TRASH.… Expand

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MaseJul 5, 2006

For a long definitley big movie, it feels awfully small. I have to admit everytime the fantastic Superman score started, i was startled awake and back into the picture. Just surprisinly vacant at times especially comming from Singer. Routh For a long definitley big movie, it feels awfully small. I have to admit everytime the fantastic Superman score started, i was startled awake and back into the picture. Just surprisinly vacant at times especially comming from Singer. Routh is very handsome, and that's about it. Spacey and Posey just wasted in boring villian roles. Gosh and Bosworth yikes, hardly Lois Lane worthy. I know it seems like i'm ragging there were moments of fun comic book adventure here and visually there was lots to root for. But after X-men 1 & 2 you can't help but feel disappointed in Singer.… Expand

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N.G.Jul 5, 2006

Maggie Gyllenhaal should be the next Lois Lane.

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MiguelL.Jul 6, 2006

I really need a rating of 8.5 here... i can understand the common critics about te movie being slow and a little too long on some scenes, but I dont agree in that the acting is bad, or the plot sucks... in fact, even without comparing it to I really need a rating of 8.5 here... i can understand the common critics about te movie being slow and a little too long on some scenes, but I dont agree in that the acting is bad, or the plot sucks... in fact, even without comparing it to the firs movies, this was quite good, far above my expectations!… Expand

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DuragoJul 6, 2006

This movie is awful. The sooner it's forgotten the better. It's just a ripoff of the once powerful Superman franchise. Nothing works.

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SalJul 6, 2006

I hated this movie. The characters were hokey and the plot was bland. The dialog was uninteresting. There was an overall lack of subtlety. Maybe it's a movie for kids....

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KenG.Jul 6, 2006

One things that jumps right out at you is that the film-makers had no confidence in Brandon Routh (Superman). I didn't keep count, but it seem like both Kate Bosworth, and Kevin Spacey were in alot more scenes then Routh, making it seem One things that jumps right out at you is that the film-makers had no confidence in Brandon Routh (Superman). I didn't keep count, but it seem like both Kate Bosworth, and Kevin Spacey were in alot more scenes then Routh, making it seem like he was a supporting character to them. Also, accept for performing Superman like deeds (which has more to due with the stunt and sepcial effects department, Routh wasn't asked to do much other then talk in mono-syllables. It's like they gave him the job because he looked good in the suit, and also because he looked a little like a young Christopher Reeve, and then found out he couldn't act. It also doesn't help that he has less chemistry with Kate Boswell (Lois Lane), then the actor playing Lane's fiancee. Personalty, I've always found Superman to be the least interesting of all super heroes, due to a combination of how wholesome he is, and how unlimitless his super powers are. That is why when you due a Super man movie, you have to get it right. The first two Superman movies with Christopher Reeve did this. But they were done with a good sense of humor, a sense of wonder, great villains, (Spacey was OK, but not great), thrilling action, and strong chemistry between Superman and Lois Lane. All things that are lacking here. I also have my doubts that children under 10 (and maybe some 10 and over) will make much sense out of Spacey's evil plan, and Superman's foiling of it.… Expand

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JackPotJul 6, 2006

This movie was so bad that it had me wondering when I was going to see Jar Jar Binks.

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TMoneyJul 7, 2006

Sadly, Bryan Singer's film falls far short of the greatness of the original. There are only moments during the two plus hours that approach the majesty of "Superman: The Movie" but those moments are few and very far between. Routh and Sadly, Bryan Singer's film falls far short of the greatness of the original. There are only moments during the two plus hours that approach the majesty of "Superman: The Movie" but those moments are few and very far between. Routh and Spacey are very good given the weak material and uninspired direction. Alas, "Superman Returns" will never be considered a classic. By the way...DO NOT waste your time with the IMAX presentation. The occassional 3D presentation during certain scenes is marketing gimmickry at its worst! Shame on Singer for allowing such a stunt.… Expand

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DannyBJul 7, 2006

I've been watching superman and reading the superman coimcs since I was young (22 know) Superman my favorite superhero. I tought the new flim would relate more to the comics ( DC's Superman). Instead WB made something that no one I've been watching superman and reading the superman coimcs since I was young (22 know) Superman my favorite superhero. I tought the new flim would relate more to the comics ( DC's Superman). Instead WB made something that no one real gets, part 2.5. Why oh why could'nt the people at W.B just stick to the comics. And Lois has poor acting skills, at least for this part ( doesnt feel like the real lois lane) She gorgeous but not a lois lane. Lex is nuts and makes no sense with his kid like plots, Lex is supposed to be intellectual genius. he doesnt even have his empire luther crop. To me the movie was a BIG disappointment. The kids under 12 I'm sure liked it. The way the did the movie was just wrong I'm hopeing that they re-make superman again and stick to the comic books for the most part. The doomday series with 4 new superman would make a great movie one day)… Expand

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WyattJul 7, 2006

Woeful would be an understatement.

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GregS.Jul 7, 2006

Gave it a 4 for effects. The writing and story are awful. Can't believe the brutal scene where the thugs kick the here mercilessly, great for the young fans to see. What a terrible mess. It is laughable. Walked out wondering why we Gave it a 4 for effects. The writing and story are awful. Can't believe the brutal scene where the thugs kick the here mercilessly, great for the young fans to see. What a terrible mess. It is laughable. Walked out wondering why we wasted our money on a crap of a picture.… Expand

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VinceT.Jul 7, 2006

For a movie viewed by many young children, living together and having children out of wedlock reflecting the sloppy morals of our time seems less than appropriate. That aside, the viuals were great but the story rather "dark". One would For a movie viewed by many young children, living together and having children out of wedlock reflecting the sloppy morals of our time seems less than appropriate. That aside, the viuals were great but the story rather "dark". One would expect to leave the theatre feeling happier after watching a Superman movie.… Expand

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JamesOtisJul 7, 2006

Easily the best movie I've seen in a long time. It had thrills, humor, drama, emotion, a maniacaly villain, and a true hero as well as a strong woman who could still show some vulnerbility. Brandon portrayed a strong humble true hero as Easily the best movie I've seen in a long time. It had thrills, humor, drama, emotion, a maniacaly villain, and a true hero as well as a strong woman who could still show some vulnerbility. Brandon portrayed a strong humble true hero as Superman, and a balanced performance of a country boy in the big city as Clark Kent. In other words, some comical moments without being a doofus. He carried the role forward and at the same time showed respect for the past legacy. I did not expect to like the kid and the other artistic differences from the comic book hero we know but they were so well portrayed I didn't mind them, in face I even ended up really liking them. I think Lois and Clark should have a kid in the comics now. I've seen the movie three times so far and I think I'll go see it again this weekend.… Expand

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JeffS.Jul 7, 2006

i was so oredm had no emotion for characters, no cliamx or battles in the lastt half hour.

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DougR.Jul 8, 2006

A good comeback for the Superman franchise. Must be seen on the big screen, go see it today. If you didn't like this movie, you just don't like special effects or superhero movies !

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StefanieA.Jul 8, 2006

There is absolutely nothing redeeming about this movie. Miserable script, heavyhanded imagery, annoying characters (I kept wishing someone would clock Lois Lane hard enough to kill her), no tension, terrible editing, pathetic directing, the There is absolutely nothing redeeming about this movie. Miserable script, heavyhanded imagery, annoying characters (I kept wishing someone would clock Lois Lane hard enough to kill her), no tension, terrible editing, pathetic directing, the CGI looked like it was from the mid-80s, and the use of process shots was so obvious as to be painful to watch - there was nothing stylish about it. Brandon Routh should go back to bartending, and the DP should be excommunicated from Hollywood. Sometimes terrible movies can at least be entertaining, but I was fighting off sleep the whole time. Had my moviegoing companion not been insistent on staying, I would have left halfway through and demanded a refund.… Expand

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TYlerH.Jul 9, 2006

Dull, uninspiring and they didn't even keep "Truth, Justice and the American Way"; it was contorted (literally)into "Truth, Justice, and All that other stuff"..don't waste your money

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PeteRepeatAug 10, 2006

Overlong, overindulgent junk. Really wanted it to end after about 90 minutes for many reasons. Terrible!

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MartinS.Aug 27, 2006

Superman is a flawed character in that he is virtually indestructable. It's just hard to feel sorry for the guy.....I also wonder, with all that's going on in the world, why a so called "super being" would land in metropolis where Superman is a flawed character in that he is virtually indestructable. It's just hard to feel sorry for the guy.....I also wonder, with all that's going on in the world, why a so called "super being" would land in metropolis where his chief goal in life is to protect a news woman in the richest country in the world? Wouldn't his efforts be of more use in Africa or the Middle East?… Expand

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LuisG.Aug 4, 2006

Director Bryan Singer gives superman a heart and for it i love this film... a bi to long but still exact on many levels i was not born until the mid 80s but i did see the first two films thanx to netflix although ancient in comparisons to Director Bryan Singer gives superman a heart and for it i love this film... a bi to long but still exact on many levels i was not born until the mid 80s but i did see the first two films thanx to netflix although ancient in comparisons to fxs now but they both had grace and stood firm... superman returns is continuancy of such although with cliches but then its not singers nor supermans fault we have been marveled by other things spider man, x-men and other super hero like films the have stolen some momentum but the real man is SUPERMAN !!! ... i welcome it and those to come....… Expand

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MrS.Aug 5, 2006

Overlong and undernourished. It had too few moments I can even remember the next day. Even seeing it in IMAX didnt seem to make much of a difference. The constant rehashing and borrowing from the 1978 movie only served to constantly remind Overlong and undernourished. It had too few moments I can even remember the next day. Even seeing it in IMAX didnt seem to make much of a difference. The constant rehashing and borrowing from the 1978 movie only served to constantly remind me how much more fun the earlier film was.… Expand

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DaveK.Aug 7, 2006

Slow boring and nothing like I expected. Spiderman and Batman movies were 10x better than this Superman one.

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KaseyS.Aug 9, 2006

A great popcorn movie. If you expecting something profound, this is not the movie. If you want great summer entertainment, this is it. Routh was a good Superman. However, Kate Bosworth was less than stellar and Kevin Spacey played Kvein A great popcorn movie. If you expecting something profound, this is not the movie. If you want great summer entertainment, this is it. Routh was a good Superman. However, Kate Bosworth was less than stellar and Kevin Spacey played Kvein Spacey. Parker Posey--though she had a small part--was the movie. Hysterical. Overall, a good movie, would have been better if they had cut out 40 minutes and a couple of false endings.… Expand

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JoshuaP.Sep 11, 2006

I loved the movie because of its length (I love long movies) and because of Routh's acting, which really conveyed the passions and concerns of the Man of Steel

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ChristinaH.Sep 1, 2006

This was a great one. It wasnt just another sequel. It was new and fresh. Can't wait for another one.

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robertNov 4, 2008

All movies are big big .pride and that's not what god wanted to happen to this world but with modern women and the weak men of Hollywood this world wiil brought down hard because of them and there ways face it //// because Hollywood has All movies are big big .pride and that's not what god wanted to happen to this world but with modern women and the weak men of Hollywood this world wiil brought down hard because of them and there ways face it //// because Hollywood has turned into Hollywood/ the sin den p.s face it there has not been a good movie made since satin took over Hollywood movies.… Expand

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