Superman returns

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.

20-07-2006, 10:45	#1
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Superman returns 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.