Superman Returns (2006, DVD)

Superman Returns (2006, DVD)
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  Wow!!!
Review created: 12/01/06(updated 03/02/07)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful.

Superman Returns

This movie is spectacular! The cast is spectacular! The effects are mind-blowing!!!

I'll start off by saying I'm not a huge Superman fan. I didn't expect to be blown away by this movie, and I don't think I was, or was I? Still trying to figure it out.

Most of the cast is great. Spacey is wonderful, Brandon Routh IS Superman/Clark Kent (I really didn't think he could pull it off, but wow!!), Sam Huntington is superb as usual, and the rest of the cast is pretty darn impressive as well. The only cast member I wasn't sold on was Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane, no offense to Ms. Bosworth, but she just didn't sell it.

The movie itself is pretty incredible for the most part, your basic Superman stuff. My personal opinion is that it really dragged on in the pre-beginning, the middle beginning, the mid-middle, and the beginning end. Sorry, this movie's pretty long, so I had to break down the time into sub-categories.

The special effects are great, and the overall feel of the movie is incredible. Even though it drags on during certain sequences, there are several parts in this movie that will leave you awestruck.

This movie is already pretty impressive, and with a few changes it could've been one of the best movies I've ever seen. As you can tell I'm kinda confused as to what to think about Superman Returns.

1/3 of the way through the film I thought about shutting it off, I decided to stick it out and am glad I did. Some people might feel the same way I did, just stick it out, this film turns out to be quite spectacular in the long run.

Final Verdict:

5/5

Rent or Buy?: This review came from a non-superman fan, so I don't think I'll be buying Superman Returns, that being said, this is a movie that will blow you away the first time you see it, and you must see it at least once.

IF YOU FIND THIS REVIEW HELPFUL PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE. Thank you.


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  Superman returns 2006 DVD
Review created: 09/03/08

I bought that item I always wanted to get this movie I had one it is not original copy and I am into Superman at home I own the Superman Collection set With Christopher Reeve and that one was part of the Series to get .


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  Superman Returns is a great item!
Review created: 08/04/08

Several weeks ago, I bought Superman Returns and it was in perfect condition. Although I haven't seen the first three Superman movies, I enjoyed the movie. The prices for the other Two-disc editions of Superman Returns were ridiculously priced. but I got this for less than five bucks. This is a great item for superhero fans


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  Superman Returns - Better each time you watch it!
Review created: 06/15/08
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I decided to buy Superman Returns because I thought that while Superman is not my favorite superhero, the story-lines tend to have their merits and the imagery in this movie is to die for. I love the scene with Superman in space listening to all the cries of the humans below, great scene. All in all, most people forgave the movie for having very little character and plot development for this reason. Also, this movie represented the return of Superman to Earth in the story, but also the return of Superman, the character, to the big screen, so no matter how much the critics liked it, the movie did display one thing for everyone: the character, unlike the original actor who played him, will continue to come to the big screen for our enjoyment.


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  Superman Returns
Review created: 05/27/08

The special effects brought this film to life. The comic book heroes from the past can come to life again. I thought it was well made and worth seeing. It was purchased to eep my film library up to date.


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  Superman Returns
Review created: 07/09/07

I love the whole Superman story and this movie did an awesome job telling the story. Great acting and effects.


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  Superman Returns DVD
Review created: 04/11/07

I have always liked the Superman movies. This one showed a human side to Superman, and that he also has a son. This movie was done in great taste, and I hope that there will be sequel to this movie.


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  Superman Returns - A worthy continuance to the series
Review created: 04/10/07
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It's a movie. For every person that loved it, one will hate it. For every person who thought it was poorly done, another will praise it. For me, this was just what was needed at the time. A well done, fairly well acted superhero movie that was released to a nation during a time of trepidation.
The writing? Not spectacular. Good, and certainly enjoyable. Some of it was a little awkward, and certain scenes could probably use another take or two.
The cinematography and effects? Very good, strong but not too flashy, and not so high-tech as to make a generational gap between the first movies and this one.
The acting? Watching Brandon Routh was, occasionally, spooky. At times it seemed like he was channeling Christopher Reeves (God rest his soul). But Brandon didn't just mimic a great performance provided by Reeves, he also made it his own, giving the world a look at a Superman who has things on his mind other than the next bank robbery or natural disaster. I do respect Kate Bosworth and think she has done good work, but I did have trouble buying in to her as Lois Lane. In truth, I had trouble with their whole lost-romance part of the movie, but it was fairly well written, even if I didn't personally care for it. Everyone has said basically the same thing about Kevin Spacey, and far be it from me to disagree: Kevin Spacey was brilliant as Lex Luthor. Absolutely Brilliant. That's it, that's all you need to know about him.

Many have said that they are tired of seeing Lex as the primary opponent in each movie, and there is something to that. The history of Superman is diverse and very, very deep. There are dozens, probably hundreds of super-powered villians that could be used for another movie. And perhaps it is time for a new foe, someone who can really go toe-to-toe with Superman, such as the Kryptonians from Superman II? At least one more imaginative than "Nuclear Man". But at the tame time, Lex Luthor has stood the test of time for one reason: he is Superman's nemesis. Not his foe, not his protagonist, not his enemy. Lex Luthor is Superman's NEMESIS. There is Day and Night. White and Black. Good and Evil, and all manner of shades of grey between. And then there is Superman...and Lex Luthor. One should never discount the level to which a brilliant and fabulously wealthy man will go to get what he wants. What we haven't always seen is the level to which a Superman will go to stop that man. Should Bryan Singer choose to try to bring that aspect of the character to light, I would relish it.

Gene Hackman was great as Lex Luthor...when is Gene Hackman not great? Christopher Reeves will ALWAYS be Superman, at least for those who have seen him. But people, please. Those who tout that this is not a worthy follow-up to the originals, let me just say this: He escaped a maximum security prison in a FREAKING HOT AIR BALLOON. It's 2007. Time to move along folks, and Bryan Singer, with Brandon Routh as his Superman and Kevin Spacey as his Luthor, has taken an excellent first-step in making that happen. Kudos and well wishes to them all.


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  superman returns dvd
Review created: 04/02/07

this was without a doubt the best experience i have on ebay thus far fast shipping well packaged-fast feedback i could not have been more satisfied


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  We need Christopher Reeves!
Review created: 02/13/07
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Christopher Reeves left some very large red boots to fill. I don't think that Brandon Routh even came close to filling them. Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane? Sorry, I'm not feelin' it. Kevin Spacey was brilliant as Lex Luthor. Beyond Spacey, I think that the move was not cast well at all. Bosworth simply didn't live up to the legend that is Margot Kidder's Lois Lane; she's a fine actress, but not right for the roll.

I very reluctantly watched this movie. I was actually very adamant about not seeing it, but finally caved in just to see if was any good. I just didn't think that ANYONE could live up to Christopher Reeves as Clark Kent/Superman and didn't want to see anyone ruin the picture of Superman in my mind.

That being said, you're probably wondering why I rated this movie 4 out of 5. Well, somewhat bad casting choices aside, the movie was, I begrudgingly admit, good. The story, though a little slow in the beginning, was solid thereafter.

Though I thought Spacey did a nice job a Lex Luthor, I would have liked to see a different Superman villian...maybe in the next Superman movie...

Overall, this movie was good. I just had to look past the strange face of Clark Kent.

If you are a die-hard Christopher Reeves is the only Superman, this movie may not be for you. You might want to pull out your VHS copy of the original movies and revisit the only big-screen Superman.

If you're too young to remember (or have ever seen) Christopher Reeves as Superman, you missed out on something, but this movie should tide you over until the next superhero movie comes out.

If you have no idea who I'm talking about but you like Superman, comic books, or superhero movies, give this one a shot.


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  this is a must for fans!
Review created: 02/01/07
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hi and thanks for reading my review...
i just have to say im not so into super heros but this is superman we are talking about! a legend on its own its hard to ignore some like this,
so i just have to tell yes, nice movie, very impresive, cool efects, great cast
somehow emotional and with all common sence! its a magical remake for some and very inspirational i say its worth it to have this master piece on ur collection! just wanna add this movie is not the typical action movie but more into the romance side of the hero so dont expect to see all super powers to be shown! so. there u have it!..lol


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  Was better then what I expected!
Review created: 01/01/07
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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!


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  Not the worst Superman movie but it still sucks!
Review created: 12/06/06
0 of 2 people found this review helpful.

If you liked Superman 3 and 4 you will adore Superman Returns. Where to start hmmmmmmmmm okay how about the script, the story line, and the acting! Every aspect of this film stinks. Superman Returns packs zero action and zero fun!! Christopher Reeve and Marlon Brando are rolling in their graves!! I have not been this bored since my last trip to the dentist and come to think of it that was a better time. This movie is not entertaining in any way shape or form. Bryan Singer failed the fans and should have stuck around for X-MEN 3 instead. If you want a good Superman movie watch the original. The next Superman should feature a villian that Superman will have trouble defeating like Doomsday or Braniac. Lex Luthor is so played out... WE DON'T CARE ABOUT LEX LUTHOR ANYMORE!!! Let's get a fresh story and a fresh villian. Superman is an alien so lets see a sci fi Superman movie already!!! By the way Superman has a son in this movie and that makes this movie suck more. I was so disapointed. Don't buy this movie, infact don't even see it, Batman and Robin is a better movie, yes...the one with Arnold Schwarzenegger!!


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  Stronger Than Ever!!!
Review created: 10/12/06
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Superman is back like never before. Special effects dazzle the eyes in this update to the classic Superman movies. This is really more like a "How much can Superman do?" movie than having any real plot involved. Its just the usual Lex and his evil scheme plot. I would have like to seen a super villain but there is enough things that keep Superman busy in this movie. And it's about three hours long as well. Some will call it an epic and it is. A surprise ending leaves you wondering,"What will come next?" I do recommend picking this one up because it is a lot of fun for the whole family and just a really great movie. 4.5/5


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