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So who can't wait for Superman?
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There's a bit of misinformation in this thread so far...
You're right in that there were horrible problems developing a Superman movie throughout the 90's and many different directors & scripts were attached to the project. THAT would have been a horrible movie. However, Bryan Singer (Usual Suspects/X-Men 1& 2/Apt Pupil) took over the Superman reigns 3 years ago and completely started from scratch. So while it may or may not turn out to be bad, the director/script fiasco will not be the reason.
This also throws the whole movie budget out of whack. I don't know the final budget number, but before it was complete numbers like $350 million were being thrown about. Assume for a minute that the $350 number is correct; The actual movie that has been made would have cost roughly $200 million if it would have started from scratch in 2003. The massive figures that have been thrown around are because of the project being in development hell through the 90's.
It's a sequel, not a remake. It will continue where the Superman 2 story left off and completely disregard 3 & 4, thankfully. Of course, some people have the same feeling about sequels as you do about remakes. 😛
CK
You're right in that there were horrible problems developing a Superman movie throughout the 90's and many different directors & scripts were attached to the project. THAT would have been a horrible movie. However, Bryan Singer (Usual Suspects/X-Men 1& 2/Apt Pupil) took over the Superman reigns 3 years ago and completely started from scratch. So while it may or may not turn out to be bad, the director/script fiasco will not be the reason.
This also throws the whole movie budget out of whack. I don't know the final budget number, but before it was complete numbers like $350 million were being thrown about. Assume for a minute that the $350 number is correct; The actual movie that has been made would have cost roughly $200 million if it would have started from scratch in 2003. The massive figures that have been thrown around are because of the project being in development hell through the 90's.
It's a sequel, not a remake. It will continue where the Superman 2 story left off and completely disregard 3 & 4, thankfully. Of course, some people have the same feeling about sequels as you do about remakes. 😛
CK
Hackman > Spacey... but we've been here before. Spacey is a good actor but the type cast placid outcast roles he has been in really never impressed me much. Honestly the only spacey movie I've really enjoyed the twist in was Usual Suspects.
Hackman obiviously has been around longer, but his list of films has more solid titles IMO than spacey. He also plays more range in characters.
Hackman obiviously has been around longer, but his list of films has more solid titles IMO than spacey. He also plays more range in characters.
As actors, I think they're both great.
In general, I prefer the more serious/brooding Lex Luthor to the way the character was in the original movies. I recognize that part of the character portrayal was likely the result of a decision made above Gene Hackman's head, however.
It looks like Kevin Spacey gets to seem a little more serious/dangerous while still having a bit of camp to the character. The whole "WRONG!" bit was awesome. 🙂
CK
Ha Ha, Hackman's comedic portral of Lex Luther is nothing but a pathetic joke. I'm not going to pass judgement of which Luther is better at this point having not seen the new movie, but if Spacey is anything like the cold ruthless bastard that Lex Luther truely is, Hackman's version will be soon forgotten.
ShotgunSteven
Lifer
Got a ticket for myself and another one for my nephew for the 10:00 P.M. show tomorrow night. I'm not sure why, but lately instead of having 11:59 P.M. shows, they've started having them at 10:00 P.M. instead. I guess they figure if the movie is still running when the clock rolls over to the official release day, they're in the clear.
bonkers325
Lifer
will watch it on the 28th w00t
kidcool321
Member
it looks really awsome.. 🙂 love superhero stuff 🙂 POWERS!!
Fritzo
Lifer
Not true. At least in the comics and cartoons, they weakened him a bit to make to more realistic. For instance, bullets won't hurt him, but a 50 cal machine gun will push him backwards and sting a bit. A nuke would beat the snot out of him (it might even kill him)...but not sure if they're going to carry that over to the movie though.
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