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Zirax
20-07-2006, 10:45
I'm not known for my descriptive prose, so bear with me.

Well I went and saw Superman returns last night. The whole experience was a let down if I am honest. Kate Bosworth attempts to be Lois Lane, but she lacks the cutting whit of the Lois of old. Best example I can give of this is when she doesn't want to cover a story and is arguing with Perry:- You are doing X story
Lois:- No, the real story is Y
Perry:- You are doing X
Lois:- No
Perry:- Yes you are
Lois:- (gives in) Thanks chief
Lois wanders outside and then whines to get someone else to have a word with the chief for her. This sums it up really, she lacks in the cutting edge and just isn't that convincing in her role. I think it’s partly due to her being too young for the role, she's 23.

Brandon Routh (Superman) tries in his role, but he never seems totally at ease.... I haven't put my finger on it yet.

Kevin Spacey is a brilliant Lex though, a really good casting in the role. He outshines the rest of the cast with ease.

Though I have slated two of the lead stars, if you put your brain in neutral then it’s not too bad. Having seen the previous films, I was expecting something on par with them and the film disappoints. There is an overuse of CGI, especially when he is flying. The film does drag and I feel that its about 20-25mins too long, towards the end I had gotten bored and wanted it to end. If you can forget the old films and just treat it as a film in its own right, then it’s not so bad.
Desmo
20-07-2006, 11:16
Well I won't be rushing out to see it from what I've heard. Maybe I'll acquire it by other means later on.
leowyatt
20-07-2006, 11:19
I've already seen the first half and it certainly wasn't anything to write home about. I'll probably get round to watching the second half at a later date, glad I didn't pay to go see it.
Desmo
20-07-2006, 11:28
TBH, pretty much all of the films I've seen over the last year have not really been worth the outlay. At approx £6.80 a ticket and then some rip-off drinks or food, you've spent £20 for a couple, it's really not worth it.

If the films were really great then it might be worth it but most of the films we've seen have been mediocre at best.
leowyatt
20-07-2006, 11:30
Yeah I agree with you, there aren't that many films that have had me wanting to to the pictures to see. As I have a source for all the films coming out I tend not to venture to the pictures too often and as you say it's cost it can be so expensive.

Generally we're working our way through TV series at the moment, we've finished 24 now onto The West Wing
Dymetrie
20-07-2006, 11:34
TBH, pretty much all of the films I've seen over the last year have not really been worth the outlay. At approx £6.80 a ticket and then some rip-off drinks or food, you've spent £20 for a couple, it's really not worth it.

If the films were really great then it might be worth it but most of the films we've seen have been mediocre at best.
£6.80?

wow

Went to see Pirates of the Caribbean 2 on tuesday with my lady friend... £9.50 each :eek:

Then she needed popcorn and a drink, bye bye £30 :/

I'm interested in seeing Superman Returns, but already know it won't be as good as the originals, just have snazzier effects...
Haly
20-07-2006, 11:36
Orange Wednesday > *
Went to see Pirates of the Carribean with Roberta last night, worked out as £3 each :D
Zirax
20-07-2006, 11:36
I agree with both of you. I vary rarely bother going to the cinema now and just acquire the films.... seeing as a few of us were going I tagged along. Unless something really good comes along, I won't be heading out again for a while.
Will
20-07-2006, 15:06
I'll just wait for MB to get it at his Cinema! :D :p

I do want to see PoC 2 though :)
Jhadur
20-07-2006, 15:12
We've finished 24 now onto The West Wing

Still not seen series 2 and 3 of 24 and infact end of season 4 but I have seen all of season 5. :)

Guy at work keeps moaning at me to watch West Wing but havent remembered when I'm at home. Will have to find out if blockbuster have them.

Oh and I thought Pirates 2 was great but havent really seen anything else lately.
leowyatt
20-07-2006, 15:25
Still not seen series 2 and 3 of 24 and infact end of season 4 but I have seen all of season 5. :)

Guy at work keeps moaning at me to watch West Wing but havent remembered when I'm at home. Will have to find out if blockbuster have them.

Oh and I thought Pirates 2 was great but havent really seen anything else lately.

We have series 2 & 3 of 24 on DVD and 4 & 5 were errr acquired ;)

West Wing is great, certainly recommend it.
Roberta
20-07-2006, 16:14
I went to see Superman Returns a few weeks back with the tart. Didn't expect to think much of it but really enjoyed it even if it was pretty obvious what the ending would be.
Desmo
20-07-2006, 16:21
He won? You've ruined it now :(
Roberta
20-07-2006, 16:30
Oops!
Mondo
21-07-2006, 01:11
Even thou the ending was pants, i enjoyed the movie a lot. I'd go there again just to hear the theme tune on the big screen again.

Good points

He nailed Clark Kent to a Tee
The movie was great for the first 2 hours
Looks fab on the big screen, good effects
Some good one liner and references to older Superman

Cons
Jimmy was annoying
Kate Bosworth is a miscast as Lois
Ending was pap, see that stuff on Smallville everyweek.