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He's back. A hero for our millennium. And not a moment too soon, because during the five years (much longer in movie-fan years!) Superman sought his home planet, things changed on his adopted planet earth. Nations moved on without him. Lois Lane now has a son, a fiance and a Pulitzer for "Why the World Doesn't Need Superman." And Lex Luthor has a plan that will destroy millions - no, billions - of lives. Filmmaker Bryan Singer (X-Men) gives the world the Superman it needs, honoring the legend everyone loves while taking it in a powerful new direction. Brandon Routh proves a perfect choice to wear the hero's cape, leading a top cast that includes Kate Bosworth as Lois and Kevin Spacey as Lex. And the thrills - from a sky-grapple with a tumbling jumbo jet to a continent-convulsing showdown - redefine Wow. "I'm always around," Superman tells Lois. You'll be glad he is. Makes a nice addition to your collection. Granted Christopher Reeves is the KING of superman in our hearts, but Brandon Routh is VERY convincing in this role!!Read full review
More than a standard-issue superhero action/drama, Superman Returns is a spiritual, poignant character study for one of the industry's most enduring icons. This time around, the Man of Steel has abandoned Earth for five long years; in his absence, Lois Lane has written a scathing, Pulitzer Prize-winning piece called "Why the World Doesn't Need Superman" (ouch!), having also become a mother and soon-to-be wife. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor has conned his way into a fortune, using the proceeds to seek out crystals from the Fortress of Solitude; naturally, he'd use these crystals to shift the planet's landscape for his own benefit. After all, what kind of super-villain would Luthor be if he didn't? Over the course of this three-hour adventure, Superman reassures Lois and the rest of the world that yes, they need Superman more than ever. It almost borders on "What If?" territory, yet the sweeping, dramatic story is told with such care and conviction that it's easy to get behind. Routh handles the dual role perfectly---almost too perfectly, as he's an uncanny match for the late Christopher Reeve in both likeness and demeanor. From clumsy and bumbling to confident and heroic, Routh keeps the transition smooth. With that said, you'd think more citizens of Metropolis would be able to make the Clark/Superman connection: as usual, the glasses and parted hair are enough to fool everyone. There are, of course, a few nitpicks that make themselves known during Superman Returns. Kate Bosworth does a fine job as the spirited Lois Lane, but she just doesn't seem old or experienced enough to be a seasoned, Pulitzer-winning journalist. Kevin Spacey chews the scenery nicely as the dastardly Lex Luthor, yet a few of his goombas are played too much for comedy relief to seem like a genuine threat to the city. There's one issue that corrects itself quickly, involving a certain younger character who comes of age: he's thankfully pushed to the background during the last third of the film, but at least his eventual "introduction" provides a nice jolt during the second act. All things considered, Superman Returns is a fantastic film that mixes familiar elements with a contemporary style to keep everything fresh. It's also nice to see a few familiar faces and winks at Superman lore, including the opening title sequence, the "resurrection" of Marlon Brando as Superman's father, Jor-El (via digital trickery) and a clever nod to the famous Action Comics #1 cover. Superman Returns was obviously a labor of love for the cast and crew, proving to be as invaluable to the franchise as Batman Begins was to DC's other cultural icon. The DVD presentation by Warner Bros. pairs the main feature with an excellent technical presentation and a nice spread of bonus material, though a slimmer single-disc edition is also available for casual fans. Let's take a closer look, shall we? If you have any questions about this review please contact us at contact@ck-auctions.com Posted by CK-AuctionsRead full review
As fate would have it, a mysterious calling from the green crystal takes Superman away from earth for 5 years in the hope the planet Krypton may still have survived after it's terrible destruction. When upon his return to the Fortress of Solitude, the man of steel finds the world has changed and not for better, but for far worse. After Seeking the advice of his long dead father Jor-El ( played by Marlon Brando with previous footage left over from Superman II) from the mysterious green crystal, Superman decides to return to earth. When Superman does return to seek the life he once had in society ( and to fit in) he finds that some of the changes that have taken place and took place in his absence, is that Lois Lane has settled into a relationship and has started a family with a child (that perhaps was his from Superman II?). His arch enemy now escaped from prison Lex Luthor is still making his evil mark upon society and the deadly ambitions to making another continent of his own evil twisted desires from a kryptonite crystal stolen from the Fortress of Solitude as he pondered his last visit there and had led to his imprisonment. Superman Returns in tradition of the other Superman movies, (picks up where the previous movie, Superman II (1981) story lines) as Director Bryan Singer does an excellent job with the traditional story line, tying the plot line of this movie: and blending them all within each other's plot lines too make them all relate with the first two Superman Films. OUTSTANDING visual and special effects are the high lights of this motion picture that carry your imagination to the far reaches of space and to the bottom of the ocean as Superman tries to pick up where he left off for mankind before he left the world too seek himself and his Kryptonian heritage. The soundtrack music from Superman: the Movie, the musical score John Williams created is used here as well too keep the feeling of the first two Superman films. Superman Returns is a new and exciting movie that is family entertainment AT IT'S VERY BEST!!! ALSO: In 2006 upon the release of Superman Returns: A Special Superman II film was released to the public called: SUPERMAN II: THE RICHARD DONNER DIRECTORS CUT,which combines previous footage and the footage with Marlon Brando giving a real indebt story line into the Superman Trilogy, and really making it tie in with Superman Returns! Please check out website supermantv.net for more information on these stories!! CAST: Superman/Clark Kent.................Brandon Routh Lex Luthor.........................Kevin Spacey Lois Lane..........................Kate Bosworth Perry White........................Frank Langella Ma Kent............................Ava Marie Saint Jor-El.............................Marlon Brando DIRECTOR...........................Bryan Singer WRITERS............................Dan Harris and Michael Dougherty TIME LENGTH........................155 minutes RATED PG-13Read full review
Cool hollywood special effects somewhat makeup for cheezy choice as superman. Does have an opening with a edge of your seat combo rescue of a non-deployed space shuttle attached to the top a jumbo jet containing one "Lois Lane" which malfunctions & plummets space shuttle & jumbo jet filled with media poparazzi per se into gravity defying orbit around the earth "until" superman saves the day... SUPERB OPENING! HOWEVER, TOM WELLING is the only CANDIDATE for SUPERMAN in lieu of Christopher Reeves in ANY CAPACITY! also, I would have liked to see Michael Rosenbaum as Lex too!! The villan in the movie version has star power per se and then you give lead role as Superman a no...body? yikes warner brothers..fatal mistake because I never went to see in the theater and I rented 2 years later that original release because I wanted to see Tom Welling and why warner brothers chose a cheap substitute!! Smallville is still kickin Warner Bros.....and I bought every season to enjoy over and over again and to share with friends I love it so much!Read full review
I didn't think that I would like this movie at all. I was in no rush to see it. However my husband brought it home so I sat down and watched it with him. kevin Spacey makes such a great Lex Luther! You almost feel bad for him lol. He is such a great bad guy! I found it silly how no one recongized Clark but thats how the story goes though. Not the movies fault! I also found it predictable that Lois Lane son was going to be superman's son. I loved how they tied that in though with him saving his mom by throwing the Piano across the room! After that we didn't see any more super powers from little superman besides his ability to see his father in the water. I would have loved to have saw more. I also would have loved to see some more hot romantic action between lois and superman. Overall it was a good movie. It was entertaining, and I hope that another one comes out soon to continue the story of Superman, little superman, and Lois. Will they end up one big family? What about Lois fiancee? So many unanswered questions!Read full review
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