Zack Snyder's 'Man of Steel'

[chris_sc77]

Originally Posted by Themyscira

LMAO!!!

So glad I added Mr pink to ignore list. And I never said this wouldn't do well. Quite the contrary

[phillychronicle1981]

People complain that superman returns did not have acton. Now that the man of steel is out and making money people are complaining that this movie has to much action lol people can't make up their minds. By the way i don't mean everybody on here i mean just some and the critics that bashed the movie.

[chris_sc77]

Even I think the complaint that this had too much action is ridiculous.

[Drewbee87]

Originally Posted by chris_sc77

Even I think the complaint that this had too much action is ridiculous.

Have you had time to reflect on MOS or something? You're comments have changed a lot from how you commented after seeing the film...

[chris_sc77]

Originally Posted by Drewbee87

Have you had time to reflect on MOS or something? You're comments have changed a lot from how you commented after seeing the film...

I don't like the film any better but I think it is silly that people say there was too much action. I also hate the complaints saying it was wrong or against character for him to have done what he did to zod.I had lots of problems with obviously but most of the vocal complaints seem to be of the two types above which I cannot agree with at all when judging this one.

[mrpink134]

Originally Posted by Drewbee87

Have you had time to reflect on MOS or something? You're comments have changed a lot from how you commented after seeing the film...

I was thinking the same thing

[phillychronicle1981]

Originally Posted by chris_sc77

I don't like the film any better but I think it is silly that people say there was too much action. I also hate the complaints saying it was wrong or against character for him to have done what he did to zod.I had lots of problems with obviously but most of the vocal complaints seem to be of the two types above which I cannot agree with at all when judging this one.

awwww stop ganging up on chris hes very emotional

[L-Rouge]

Originally Posted by Riddhi2011

Saw Superman Returns today, after a long time! All those memories from years ago began flowing back to me!
Watching the movie made me very emotional!
I know that most people disliked SR because Superman didn't punch anything. But as I think now, I never liked movies filled with relentless fighting and destruction, and mind-numbing violence of chaotic visuals and sound.
Superman Returns is a powerful movie, because of the story! Its a epic tragedy, but uplifting at the end!
To me the core of the movie is the character and that one particular scene-
When Superman takes Lois for a nostalgic trip in the sky-
This-
"You know my, Richard, he's a pilot. He takes me up all the time"
"Not like this."
Or this-
"I forgot how warm you were."
and-
"Listen, what do you hear?"
"Nothing."
"I hear everything!"

And the greatest line ever spoken that completely defines who Superman is-
"You wrote that the World doesn't need a saviour, but everyday I hear them crying for one."
And the way Brandon speaks those few dialogues is just magic! He makes me feel I can fly!

And how can anybody forget the scene when Superman is beaten by common thugs and stabbed by Luthor. Its excruciatingly painful to watch and does what it sets out to do!
That our world doesn't appreciate a true saviour or friend, when he's there for us. It doesn't accept a good man, because it doesn't believe in goodness anymore! this is why many potential Christ-figure are stabbed everyday as they try to help others, putting their lives at risk, or facing ridicule. Because the common humanity doesn't believe in goodness anymore! That's a huge statement to make, one that grounds the character to a human being, not a God!

The greatness of the film lies in its heart; in the emotional journey of isolation, alienation and return that he undertakes. I undertook that journey with him as well. Christopher Reeve had made me admire Superman, and be completely mesmerized by his charm as Superman. Brandon Routh made me love and respect the character.
And Goyer said that Superman was always like a King in a throne; worshipped and reverred but never identified with, and that Man of Steel was the first movie to make him relatable. I absolutely do not agree with his statement at all!
I can relate to Superman's condition in SR more than in MOS, because MOS treats him almost as an alien. He's wearing human clothes, but has a stern unemotional look, then the things he does before becoming Superman, makes him feel alien and not human. The fact that we only see little Clark in flashbacks, we are not able to connect with him in a way that we could have if we saw him grow. In contrast Superman never feels like an alien in SR because he's always so warm and human at his core, in his relation with Lois or Jimmy.
I know what it is to lose someone whom you love, to someone else. And I know how difficult it is to digest that fact (It makes one physically sick,;snatches away sleep for real) I absolutely connected to Brandon as Superman! He was great! It was just misfortune that the film was misunderstood by most! People failed to see its heart.

I admit that it was useless to remake the "land" plot from Superman The Movie,and probably even the kid, but it was still a great story!

Such a daring and risky, but mature portrayal of The Last Son of Krypton. And look at how Richard white is treated, again with respect for what he is-a true companion of Lois; a brave man! He's not your average cliched rival/bad guy!

The last scene when Superman kind of Baptizes his son as his successor, was Great and quite beautiful! Though it had a sense that His days as Superman are numbered, and soon his son'll take over his legacy!

It was also, as many have aptly pointed out, a great closure to the Donner Superman stories(if treated like that). The editing is also fluid and doesn't create problems(unlike MOS).
And finally, a great score by John Ottman (the newly rendered William's themes including)!
And for the first time I noticed how beautiful the framing composition is by Newton Thomas Siegel! Though i am not a fan of the amber colour palette!

I just absolutely love this movie, unfairly maligned by the audience in my opinion- A movie that treats Superman with the utmost respect it deserves!
And I sincerely hope those who'll see it will try to appreciate the Goodness and greatness it has to offer, rather than action sequences!

Beautiful statement, I completely agree, I was really engaged with SR. well done!.

[Batman1980]

Superman Returns is okay/decent, it just doesn't excite me like it did the first time I saw it. Maybe I liked it more when I saw it in theatres because it's leaps and bounds ahead of the two Superman films that preceded it and because it was the first Superman movie I saw in theatres. I do remember being SO disappointed when I heard the plans for a sequel had been scrapped and the franchise was put on hold indefinitely. Maybe that's why after I waiting SO long for Man of Steel I can't get enough of it and I eagerly await getting whichever steelbook release for it I consider to be the most worthy of a purchase.

[Aerodude73]

Originally Posted by MattW

520 WW. Now where talking some serious bank. WB should like this. Think it should end up in the mid to high 600's. Very good.

Global Box Office: "MAN OF STEEL" crosses $500 Million, sets sights on $650 Million.

Elsewhere, Brad Pitt's zombie pic "World War Z" topped the worldwide box office for the weekend with $99.9 million for a global total of $259 million in its second outing.

Zack Snyder and Christopher Nolan's Man of Steel crossed the $500 million mark at the worldwide box office over the weekend, prompting Warner Bros. to celebrate the successful resurrection of the iconic Superman film franchise.

The tentpole, now in its third weekend, has earned $248.7 million domestically and $271.7 million internationally for a total of $520.4 million. Box Office observers believe it will ultimately earn north of $650 million worldwide, and perhaps even approach $700 million.

"Man of Steel is an extraordinary achievement by wonderful talents on both sides of the camera," said Sue Kroll, WB president of worldwide marketing and international distribution.

Kroll announced the $500 million milestone with WB president of domestic distribution Dan Fellman and international distribution president Veronika Kwan Vandenberg.

"The film took Superman back to his roots for a new generation of moviegoers, who have once again embraced Krypton and Kansas' favorite son," Fellman said.

Starring Henry Cavill in the title role and Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Man of Steel has done huge business in IMAX theaters, which have generated $45.9 million in worldwide ticket sales.

Man of Steel earned $20.8 million domestically for the weekend and $52.2 million internationally, putting it at No. 3 globally behind Brad Pitt's zombie tentpole World War Z, which placed No. 1 for the frame with $99.9 million.

** TheHollywoodReporter **

[DisneyWorld]

AWESOME!!

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by Aerodude73

Global Box Office: "MAN OF STEEL" crosses $500 Million, sets sights on $650 Million.

Elsewhere, Brad Pitt's zombie pic "World War Z" topped the worldwide box office for the weekend with $99.9 million for a global total of $259 million in its second outing.




** TheHollywoodReporter **

I actually think it'll get a moderate boost from July 4 but I'm also assuming it hasn't opened everywhere yet. Would LOVE for it to get to $700 million worldwide to show WB what can happen when you give people a movie they want to see again and again.

[Aerodude73]

Originally Posted by Darth Anakin

I actually think it'll get a moderate boost from July 4 but I'm also assuming it hasn't opened everywhere yet. Would LOVE for it to get to $700 million worldwide to show WB what can happen when you give people a movie they want to see again and again.

Yea, it hasn't opened Everywhere yet, so that's prob why they're guess-timating the possible $700M Worldwide take.

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by Aerodude73

Yea, it hasn't opened Everywhere yet, so that's prob why they're guess-timating the possible $700M Worldwide take.

Nice Avatar Steve

I saw it last night for the first time Awesome movie & cannot believe what I have read in this thread

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by Aerodude73

Yea, it hasn't opened Everywhere yet, so that's prob why they're guess-timating the possible $700M Worldwide take.

I love that it did well, just wish it had done even better but guessing it's already done well enough to maybe even guarantee a trilogy. Come on WB, open up and take some risks with solo movies for characters you've never brought to the big screen before!

[mrpink134]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Nice Avatar Steve

I saw it last night for the first time Awesome movie & cannot believe what I have read in this thread

I saw it 3 times, and I'm still looking to go again this weekend to see it again! Awesome movie.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Nice Avatar Steve

I saw it last night for the first time Awesome movie & cannot believe what I have read in this thread

This movie reminds me of that scene from Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back with Ben Affleck. Jay and Bob get mad because people on the Internet are attacking the fictional versions of themselves so they travel to Hollywood to stop the movie. That said, glad it's doing well, wondering what projects it will open the door for at WB other than a sequel and JLA. Also, going to see it again in about an hour.

[mrpink134]

Originally Posted by Darth Anakin

I love that it did well, just wish it had done even better but guessing it's already done well enough to maybe even guarantee a trilogy. Come on WB, open up and take some risks with solo movies for characters you've never brought to the big screen before!

They did! its called Green Lantern

IMO all they need to do is make a MOS sequel that has batman in it and the movie will be a billion dollar movie

[bluearth]

Green Lantern was a half hearted hack job. Bad directing, bad script. Ryan Reynolds wasnt that bad, just everything around him sucked.

Warner Brothers did the right thing bringing in heavy hitters like Nolan and Snyder for Man of Steel. They need to do the same for future films. guillermo del Toro would be a start

[mrpink134]

Originally Posted by bluearth

Green Lantern was a half hearted hack job. Bad directing, bad script. Ryan Reynolds wasnt that bad, just everything around him sucked.

Warner Brothers did the right thing bringing in heavy hitters like Nolan and Snyder for Man of Steel. They need to do the same for future films. guillermo del Toro would be a start

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