1. SHE IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!

Posted at 5:33PM on Jul 12th 2006 by kat

2. This reminded me of that very funny interview from the Colbert Report on Flag Burning. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ1GTXO0U14

Posted at 5:36PM on Jul 12th 2006 by J

3. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Posted at 10:38PM on Jul 12th 2006 by Joey

4. I feel for Bryan. He did a good job on the movie and yet he's getting so much trouble over it. He deserves better.

Posted at 11:12PM on Jul 12th 2006 by CS

5. I just heard the fate of a Superman Returns sequel hangs in the balance. WB chief said that only when the film breaks $200 mil shall he greenlight the production (at a smaller cost of $150 mil).

Posted at 11:45PM on Jul 12th 2006 by Chris

6. Here is the thing, Superman Returns is a beautiful "HOMAGE" to the original Superman: The Movie. The problem is it needed to be more than just an homage. It needed a super-villian helping Lex take on the Man-Of-Steel. The way the movie plays (Superman Returns) It feels too much like a remake of the Richard Donnor flick. No real progression or improvement, except in the Visual Effects. I have no problem with Superman having a kid out of wed-lock, lets face it in the Chris Reeve Superman 2 he de-powers and the very next scene is that of supey and Lois waking up together in bed. Now the movie itself is not bad it just simply feels like a "re-run", been-there-done-that time to move on feel to it. Kate did wonderfully as Lois, her character did need though to be a little more "fleshed out". The whole cast did very well but the story itself fails them. I liked the film but then again I'm a fan of Richard Donnor's two flicks. I think someone once said " can't make a film strictly for the fans of the comic book (or the movie) but I have to look at the broader audience," the filmmakers did not do that.

Posted at 9:49AM on Jul 13th 2006 by Angel

7. I loved Superman Returns. I hope ends up with a strong final box office take. It aimed very high and was so much more than a just a regular superhero movie.

I really can't believe Pirates is doing such big numbers. I saw it last night it and it was absolutely awful. As in, the humor didn't work, the fight scenes were over done and repetitive and my friends and I just wanted it to end. It really felt like it was never going to end. And when it finally did, the "ending" was simply a setup for the 3rd installment. I saw a lot of unhappy faces leaving the theater.

PS: Kate is beautiful, although she's been looking super skinny lately. Loved her in Blue Crush.

Posted at 12:38PM on Jul 13th 2006 by Justin

8. Everything about Superman Returns was great including visual effects, the cast, the soundtrack, the cinematography...except for the villain. Don't get me wrong in that Kevin Spacey was terrible. He did a fantastic job playing Lex Luthor. I wouldn't mind if Lex Luthor was more of a supporting villain (like in Superman 2). It was that this is SUPERMAN we're talking about arguably being the most powerful superhero ever. It would have been awesome if we saw Superman go at it with another super-powered villain (Doomday? Darkseid?) of his stature. Obviously, we'll forget Nuclear Man from the fourth movie, but we would need an all-out brawl. Looking at the success of the Spider-Man and Star Wars movies, the villains are what makes the movies great. Spider-Man 3 will have at least three formidable foes and that will be BIG. All we see in SR is Superman catching a falling plane and lifting a kryptonite island. The plane scene is fabulous and is probably the best part of the whole movie, but the best part should be the in the finale where Superman should go fist to fist with someone (NOT something). Hopefully, this movie will serve as something better in the sequel...if there is one.

Posted at 1:11PM on Jul 13th 2006 by RCM

9. The reason Superman Returns is fighting to break even is because many, many fans would have preferred to see Tom Welling don the cape instead of some (not very attractive) unknown actor. Tom has been playing the role of Clark Kent for 5 seasons (and doing it very well, I might add) and when fans become accustomed to a person playing a particular role, they don't want the boat rocked. Brandon Routh was just a BAD choice for the role.

Posted at 1:28PM on Jul 13th 2006 by DJH

10. The reason Superman Returns is fighting to break even is because many, many fans would have preferred to see Tom Welling don the cape instead of some (not very attractive) unknown actor. Tom has been playing the role of Clark Kent for 5 seasons (and doing it very well, I might add) and when fans become accustomed to a person playing a particular role, they don't want the boat rocked. Brandon Routh was just a BAD choice for the role.

Posted at 1:29PM on Jul 13th 2006 by DJH

11. Brandon Routh did a great job! I had been waiting for this movie for about 19 yrs it was great for a starter movie, but it could have been much better. They need a foe with some real power. Like Darkseid or Mettallo or even Brainiac that would be awesome. The Lex they portray in the movies is just not enough I mean no power suit or anything. But they should definitly make a sequel.

Posted at 2:00PM on Jul 13th 2006 by Nick Buchanan

12. "The reason Superman Returns is fighting to break even is because many, many fans would have preferred to see Tom Welling don the cape instead of some (not very attractive) unknown actor. Tom has been playing the role of Clark Kent for 5 seasons (and doing it very well, I might add) and when fans become accustomed to a person playing a particular role, they don't want the boat rocked. Brandon Routh was just a BAD choice for the role."

I disagree completely about Welling vs Routh. Smallville makes such an effort to avoid the costume that I actually laugh a little if I picture Welling wearing it. Not disagreeing that Welling does great playing Clark (he does) but I think if he had been cast in tights the reaction from lots of fans would have been more mixed than you think.

Also don't agree that it's the sole reason for the underperformance in sales (if you can even call it that). If anything I think it's biggest detractor is the story line. Having Welling read the lines wouldn't change that lots of people (including me) didn't like the whole plot with the kid or the fact that he took off for five years without a goodbye and when he comes back gives a joke of an apology for it.

That aside though I am curious to see how word of mouth on Pirates vs Supes goes in the next few weeks. So far among my friends and co-workers (Aged 20's through 50's) that have seen both it's been pretty unanimous.

Supes = Completely worth a viewing in theaters.
Pirates = Meh not a dud but can definitely wait for the DVD and not miss much.

Posted at 2:51PM on Jul 13th 2006 by Jason

13. I feel bad for bryan singer. he did a fantastic job on this movie and worked so hard on it. He wanted to show the audience classic scenes from the older movies that he loved. but this is a fantastic movie overall and i think it shouldnt be missed.

Posted at 2:58PM on Jul 13th 2006 by Santez

14. Well I have waited 19 years for the man of steel to return to the big screen. Needless to say the film delivers on a lot of levels! Unfortunately I have to agree with most of what is being posted here. The idea that this is a direct sequel to Superman II is really VERY vague. The fact is, Superman Returns comes off more like a re-imagining of the first film. Although the F/X are at times jaw dropping that doesn't make up for some bad writing. Lex Luthor has been featured in 3 theatrical films (Superman, II & IV: The Quest For Peace) ENOUGH with Lex already! I agree that the best way to see Superman at this point is for him to go toe to toe with someone just as or even more powerful than him. I agree that the next film's villains should either be Braniac or Darkseid (preferably Darkseid) Martha Kent said it best in Superman Returns "You never know what's out there"
That's exactly what they need to explore. Here is Earth's greatest protector and he is going up against a brilliant sick diseased man. That's all well and good (for 1978) but in 2006 we need someone who can match or kick Superman's a**!!!

Posted at 3:10PM on Jul 13th 2006 by Ken

15. I agree with the idea of a true villan; Darkseid, Doomsday, Braniac, Superman is hands down the most powerful hero there is and he needs to be seen displaying his power against a worthy apponent, lets face it we love Superman for the power. I like the idea of Superman having a kid seeing how this kid grows with the power will be fun if done right.

Posted at 3:40PM on Jul 13th 2006 by Matt