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.

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

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Originally Posted by Desmo

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

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

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!

I do want to see PoC 2 though

Jhadur · 20-07-2006, 15:12

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Originally Posted by Leowyatt

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.

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.

20-07-2006, 11:16	#2
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	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. __________________

20-07-2006, 11:19	#3
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	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. __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

20-07-2006, 11:28	#4
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	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. __________________

20-07-2006, 11:30	#5
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	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 __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

20-07-2006, 11:36	#7
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Orange Wednesday > * Went to see Pirates of the Carribean with Roberta last night, worked out as £3 each __________________ Halycopter

20-07-2006, 15:06	#9
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I'll just wait for MB to get it at his Cinema! I do want to see PoC 2 though __________________ *No No!*