Re: [MOPO] SUPERMAN a bad remake?

[Captain Bijou]

Freeman:   Plainly put, if you liked the Christopher Reeve Superman films you will probably like this new version....or is it really new??   Director Brian Singer manages to emulate just about everything from the Reeve films (--you'd swear it was shot on 1970s Kodak Film stock--) including Luthor once again moving heaven and earth (--especially earth --) to secure lucrative beachfront property,  too much Lois Lane (Kate Bosworth) and yet another reprise of Superman carrying the lovely Ms. Lane on another moonlight glide around the Big Apple...   It's not Superman Returns, it's Superman Re-Hash.   Newcomer Brandon Routh is suitably stoic -- though a bit young -- as Krypton's sole survivor and offers an  effective imitation of Reeve's bumbling, dorky Clark Kent. The physical resemblance is downright eerie at times.  If you were hoping for a Kent with commanding presence -- ala George Reeves -- you'll be sorely disappointed.   Not that there aren't some nice touches. Both Noel Neill and Jack Larson make cameo appearances, there's a nod to the Superman pose on the cover of Action Comics #1, and director Singer lifts lighting, shots and at least one scene from the Fleischer Superman cartoons. The Christ symbolism is also in full focus this time around ("I am sending you, my only, son to Earth") and Superman is referred to as a "savior" on more than occasion.   Special effects have come along way since the Reeves films and the flying sequences are eye-defying.   Still, the sense of wonderment so integral to the character seems to have been left back on Krypton....   Earl Blair CAPTAIN BIJOU  No stick here.....   ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2006 1:14 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] SUPERMAN a bad remake? Jr,   Its worth the bother, as my friends have reported.  I am waiting to go to Imax  to see the 2 0 min  3d presentation  during the second half.  I think your friend would have enjoyed the film  but alas he failed to remove the stick up his ass.   freeman fisher 8601 west knoll drive #7 west hollywood, ca 90069 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.