Man of Steel

13 years ago

I'm a huge Superman fan. I've never been so excited about a movie.

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Cram 13 years ago

Man of steal and war world Z for me.
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- Claude Whitacre 13 years ago
  
  World War Z sounds great too.
  
  A little about Superman.
  
  He's the first costumed Super Hero with superhuman abilities (The Phantom is the first costumed hero).
  
  He has the most developed Mythos.
  
  The publishers decided to kill him off years ago. It made national news. I mean in the real world. It made headlines. The story of how he returned to life lasted a year, and crossed 5 main comic titles (all about Superman) and several other related titles. It was a marketing coup.
  
  The Superman "S" Insignia is the second most recognized symbol in the world (The Christian Cross is the first)
  
  More comic books every month include the character than any other comic book character. (Batman is a close second)
  
  Superman is the most powerful of all the Superheroes, in any form. Martian Manhunter may be close.
  
  The Man Of Steel Movie is going to be Epic. I just read a complete story review...scene by scene...and it will blow you away. (Don't ask me how I got it).
  
  The name Superman is so recognized worldwide that the comic is translated in nearly every language.
  
  Can't wait until next weekend.
  
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  Dennis Gaskill 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre
  
  The Superman "S" Insignia is the second most recognized symbol in the world (The Christian Cross is the first).
  
  I would have guessed it was the middle finger. :rolleyes:
  
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KingOfContentMarketing 13 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

I'm a huge Superman fan. I've never been so excited about a movie.

As long as you don't get 17+ plastic surgeries to look like Superman like this guy:

Meet Herbert Chavez: Superman
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- Claude Whitacre 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by joe golfer
  
  As long as you don't get 17+ plastic surgeries to look like Superman like this guy:
  
  Meet Herbert Chavez: Superman
  
  Yeah, I saw that. Weird. That's not being a fan. That's not liking what you look like.
  
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Paul Myers

13 years ago

Claude,

He has the most developed Mythos.

I'm not so sure about that. Have you seen the detail in the Batman backstory? "The Death of Superman" sequence, by the way, was around the same time as "The Breaking of the Bat," which was similarly long and convoluted.

I will point out that, in "The Dark Knight Returns," the Batman kicked Supes' butt.

Just sayin'...

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Claude Whitacre

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

Claude,I'm not so sure about that. Have you seen the detail in the Batman backstory? "The Death of Superman" sequence, by the way, was around the same time as "The Breaking of the Bat," which was similarly long and convoluted.

I will point out that, in "The Dark Knight Returns," the Batman kicked Supes' butt.

Just sayin'...

Paul

Paul; We are two intelligent grown men talking about Superheroes.

Superman has more recurring characters, that's where I got that about a more developed back story. You may be right, but Superman has been a more popular character longer than Batman (over the entire history of the characters). But not by much.

I'm a real Dark Knight Returns fan. I remember buying the graphic novel, and reading it twice that night....until 3:00 in the morning. Fantastic story telling. And I can remember much of the dialog. The sequel Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again was a disappointment though.

You said "I will point out that, in "The Dark Knight Returns," the Batman kicked Supes' butt."

May I remind you that this was a very weakened Superman....and Batman was wearing an exo-skeleton. Plus he had Robin and Green Arrow on his side. And something that was not in the graphic novel, Superman had been drinking that day and also had a cold coming on. So there!

Gosh! That p1sses me off when people wrongly state that Batman beat up Superman! Gosh!
(Fake tantrum read in Napolean Dynamite voice)

By the way, did you see the animated version of The Dark Knight Returns? It was very faithful to the books,and I really enjoyed it.

And now let's talk about manly sports...and girls...and fast cars...you know...big boy stuff.

Originally Posted by flowerz

Isnt the Hulk most powerful superhero?

Flowerz; That is ridiculous! Pfffttt! Hulk is imaginary...a comic book character....get it straight. We are talking about Superman! Superman is real. Jeeesh.

In 4 more days..

Jor-El "You can save them... You can save all of them". Chills.

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Claude Whitacre 13 years ago

3 more days.
The early reviews are in. Henry Cavill is the new Superman.
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flowerz

13 years ago

Isnt the Hulk most powerful superhero?

Cant wait for the movie to come out tho, the trailers are amazing!

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Dan Riffle

13 years ago

Claude, I'm not about to get into a fanboy dispute so I'm going to let most of this go. :rolleyes: However, don't let your DC preference cloud your judgment. Any discussion of backstories must include Spider-Man.

As for strength, Hulk and Thor are in the discussion, unless we're including just ridiculous characters such as The Beyonder, Galactus or The One-Above-All.

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senthu

13 years ago

Man of Steel looks amazing and Superman is a globally recognized icon but I still like the Dark Knight aka Batman better.

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Claude Whitacre

13 years ago

Originally Posted by senthu

Man of Steel looks amazing and Superman is a globally recognized icon but I still like the Dark Knight aka Batman better.

Remember...where ever you hide, Superman can find you. Take That Back!

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

Claude, I'm not about to get into a fanboy dispute so I'm going to let most of this go. However, don't let your DC preference cloud your judgment. Any discussion of backstories must include Spider-Man.

As for strength, Hulk and Thor are in the discussion, unless we're including just ridiculous characters such as The Beyonder, Galactus or The One-Above-All.

Dan...From one fan to another. I don't really have a DC preference. I love the idea of the Super Hero, and I used to collect comics. At one time I had Daredevil #4-169. I'm just excited about the movie. When Captain America came out? Iron Man? Thor? Same thing.

Superman has been out for far longer than Spiderman. Spiderman has almost always been a better seller (comic titles that is) than Superman. Spiderman has a great back story. And most of the Marvel characters are far more relatable than the DC heroes. But I've always had a love for the idea of Superman.

As far as power levels. They change with whomever is writing the book. Superman has gone from being able to leap an eighth of a mile to being able to push planets and travel through time. Then his powers were lessened...then increased.

Hulk and Thor are Awesome.....but these are all characters that depend on our imagination. Can you even imagine being able to lift a mountain? I can't. At his most powerful interpretation, Superman is probably the most powerful comic hero. But I give you that there are several heroes in the same class. My favorite "Godlike Marvel being"? The Over-Mind. Maybe The Stranger, maybe Galactus. I just enjoy the mythology.

If this were 1,000 years ago, we would be debating who was more powerful...Thor or Neptune.
And I would enjoy it just as much.

Thanos...just saying the name...makes me shudder in fear.

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Dan Riffle

13 years ago

Claude, I get the impression from your post that you thought I was being serious. I was being a little tongue-in-cheek, but poorly crafted my response. I've added the emoticon.

Many moons ago, such a discussion may come to geek fisticuffs. Today, I prefer not to let me geek flag fly quite so high.

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Claude Whitacre

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

Claude, I get the impression from your post that you thought I was being serious. I was being a little tongue-in-cheek, but poorly crafted my response. I've added the emoticon.

Many moons ago, such a discussion may come to geek fisticuffs. Today, I prefer not to let me geek flag fly quite so high.

Dan; I knew you were having fun. You just can't read the snarky elitist geeky smirk I have on my face as I'm replying.

By the way.....My two favorite heroes really are Batman and Superman.

But it's because of what they are to me...

Batman is the epitome of what you can do with willpower and determination.

Superman is always a good guy. Always. He always does the right thing. He never takes the low road. He is pure in his desire to do good.
Even without Super Powers...I think he would be a hero.

He is Iconic. I think if we all suddenly had (through some magic) his abilities...there would still be very few people like this character.
There is something Majestic to me about Superman.

Anyway, I can't wait for the film. Today I got the soundtrack on CD. My patient angelic wife had to listen to it in the car as we drove around town tonight shopping. It's inspiring. Zack Snyder really knows how to do a Superhero movie. So I'm a little excited about this movie.

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Paul Myers

13 years ago

Claude,

We are two intelligent grown men talking about Superheroes.

And this is different from guys who watch any of the Bond flicks... how?

Oh. Wait. We don't hold fantasies of actually being the characters...

I enjoyed "The Dark Knight Strikes Again." Completely different sort of story and artwork, but it was a good read. And, like the recent movies, it was a true Dark Knight story. Not like the Adam West or Michael Keaton versions. They were fun, but they weren't the same. There's nothing "fun" about the Dark Knight.

May I remind you that this was a very weakened Superman....and Batman was wearing an exo-skeleton. Plus he had Robin and Green Arrow on his side. And something that was not in the graphic novel, Superman had been drinking that day and also had a cold coming on. So there!

[chuckle] Nonetheless, an Earth-bound old man took down the Kryptonian God that DC had made of Superman.

So there.

If you want to talk about pure power, look at Dr Manhattan. Or Marvel's Jean Grey (in full Phoenix mode). Or Image's Supreme. Or Valiant's Solar. Or the green version of the Silver Surfer.

Or, or, or...

No, I haven't seen the animated DKR. I'll add that to my extensive list of "Things I should probably see." Mind you, it took me more than 2 years after buying "The Watchmen" before I actually watched it. If it had been an Aliens movie, it wouldn't have been two weeks...

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Claude Whitacre

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

Nonetheless, an Earth-bound old man took down the Kryptonian God that DC had made of Superman.

So there.

Paul

That's one of the main appeals of The Dark Knight Returns. The idea that willpower is stronger than an aging body. That if you are obsessed, you can do anything. There are quotes from the book, that still give me chills just reading them.

Originally Posted by abdoue

Hi all,

Got super excited about this thread!!

Man of Steel rocks!!

Also, adding to some of the senior warriors on here, I guess the first of the superman series showed him leaping tall buildings never flying. Isn't that correct? It was more of an evolutionary step to get him to fly, I guess right?

Also, about superheroes in general I guess who would win if it was Wolverine and Supes fighting?

Abdoue: The character Superman was originally (back in the late 1930's) able to leap buildings, was very strong, and fast. The reason he began to fly was when the animated features (far better than cartoons) were created, in the 1940's...it looked silly having Superman leap over and over again. It was easier to have him fly. The character in the comics followed suite. They kept adding abilities to Superman, until he became literally a godlike being. Then they created Kryptonite as a device to give him challenges. In every live movie (even the serials in 1948) he could fly.

If Wolverine & Superman were real? And they fought to the death? Superman would blast him with heat vision...and Wolverine would be ashes.

One of the writers of (I believe) Batman comics said that Batman is "The most dangerous man in the room. Even when Superman is in the room". I eat this stuff up.

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The last Superman was on last night. I honestly forgot how good that one was. I didn't finish it but now I'm going to go back and re-watch it in its entirety.

I am curious why they didn't give this new superman the "curl" in the front. I know it seems mundane but its part of his look, always has been.

I watched it too, and thought it was pretty good. Watch the movie. I think it answers your "Curl" question.

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Paul Myers

13 years ago

There are quotes from the book, that still give me chills just reading them.

"A wolf howls in the distance. I know how he feels."

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Claude Whitacre

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

"A wolf howls in the distance. I know how he feels."

"Nothing can stop me. Not wine, or vows, or the weight of age".

"The rain on my chest is a baptism. I am reborn".

When Batman was sending for Carrie Kelly as Robin, Alfred asks "What if she's doing something better?" Batman says "Nothing's better".

It's been 20 years since I read the book. This is from memory.

Paul; One of the things I enjoy about comics is when two mismatched heroes fight. Like The Hulk VS Daredevil. Or Captain America VS Thor. The fights have to seem reasonable, and they almost have to be a tie. And both heroes still have to be heroes.

Batman VS Superman in The Dark Knight Returns? Superman could have simply fried Batman with a blast of heat vision. Superman could move far faster than Batman could react to. I loved the story, and loved the battle at the end. Superman was trying to arrest Batman. But Batman was trying to hurt Superman. Superman was being very gentle with Batman. You should get the Animated DVD of this. It's almost as good as the comic series.
Watchmen, The Dark Knight Returns, Batmen Year One....Three best comics in history, in my opinion. I haven't read most of the more recent Batman graphic novels

When I was a kid, I read a newspaper article about a pilot (I think) that some called Captain America. I thought it was real. I wanted so badly for it to be real. I was maybe 8 or 10 years old.

I'm a big Joseph Campbell fan. He talked a lot about heroic myths.
Adults that really like Super Heroes... I wonder what that says about us?

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senthu 13 years ago

Wow there's some big super hero fans in this thread. Reading through this thread just made me reminisce about my childhood and being the biggest fan of Spiderman as a kid.
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Paul Myers

13 years ago

Claude,

The Batman wasn't trying to hurt Superman in that story. He was trying to wake him up. And, as you saw at the funeral when Clark heard the heartbeat, he succeeded.

Superman had allowed his code of honor to be turned into the currency used to buy him out. The Batman showed him the way back.

I enjoy a good Superman story, but the writers usually push the honor and nobility of the character to the point of being simplistic. That's one variation of the hero myth that's popular, but it's always struck me as being the easy way out. People just aren't that simple.

They don't call the Batman the Dark Knight just because of his costume. He's driven by revenge, and his modus operandi is fear. He is a much more complex and flawed character than the caped Kryptonian. To me, that makes him much more interesting and believable.

I'm happy to suspend disbelief for the benefit of a good story, but pushing it too far always strikes me as escapism.

When some friends took me to see "The Dark Knight" for my birthday the year it came out, they were agog about the thing. They'd never experienced a story of the "real" Batman before. When they asked me what I liked most about the movie, I said, "Heath Ledger did something I didn't think would ever be done. He played the Joker from the stories, and still made him believable."

Paul

PS: If I were to add one comic to your list, it would be "The Killing Joke."

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Claude Whitacre

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

Claude,

The Batman wasn't trying to hurt Superman in that story. He was trying to wake him up. And, as you saw at the funeral when Clark heard the heartbeat, he succeeded.

Superman had allowed his code of honor to be turned into the currency used to buy him out. The Batman showed him the way back.

I enjoy a good Superman story, but the writers usually push the honor and nobility of the character to the point of being simplistic. That's one variation of the hero myth that's popular, but it's always struck me as being the easy way out. People just aren't that simple.

They don't call the Batman the Dark Knight just because of his costume. He's driven by revenge, and his modus operandi is fear. He is a much more complex and flawed character than the caped Kryptonian. To me, that makes him much more interesting and believable.

I'm happy to suspend disbelief for the benefit of a good story, but pushing it too far always strikes me as escapism.

When some friends took me to see "The Dark Knight" for my birthday the year it came out, they were agog about the thing. They'd never experienced a story of the "real" Batman before. When they asked me what I liked most about the movie, I said, "Heath Ledger did something I didn't think would ever be done. He played the Joker from the stories, and still made him believable."

Paul

PS: If I were to add one comic to your list, it would be "The Killing Joke."

Darn you Paul! You made me dig out my graphic novel and reread the scene. You are right I was....Less Right.

I agree with everything you said. When Heath Ledger's Joker slammed that guy's head into that pencil.."Ta Da!" my heart skipped a beat. I thought "Wow! That's the Joker". To me, The Dark Knight was the perfect Batman movie. Heck, it would have been a fantastic James Bond movie.

Yeah, Superman stories tend to be simplistic. Have you read Kingdom Come?
If not, I know you would love it. That's a more complex Superman.
And the Alex Ross artwork is amazing.

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Ya know, something just occurred to me. I have no idea if it's got any real merit, as I haven't given it a lot of thought, and it's a ridiculous oversimplification. Still, it's interesting enough that I may spend some time mulling it over later.

Becoming the Batman would require massive dedication, hard work, and single-minded focus, but he is possible. That's something Bat-fans have always acknowledged.

I wonder if it's likely that some of the folks who prefer Superman choose him because they know they cannot become him, so there's no expectation they try?

Looked at another way... Superman's power is the result of accidents of birth and circumstance. The Batman is a creature of choice, fueled by willpower.

As I said, a gross oversimplification. Still... Interesting.
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Paul; I've given almost the same question some thought. Superman is more of a fantasy figure.
Most people see him and think "Wouldn't it be great to be able to fly like Superman". But most don't identify with his story.

And nobody (sane anyway) thinks that they could be him.

Batman is far more complex. He created himself. He became Batman.
Is he possible? Sort of. Maybe as possible as Iron Man.

But as a character, Batman is far more complicated and interesting that Superman.

I think (only based on reviews, reading the story, and watching the trailers) that the Man Of Steel movie tries to give Superman some depth, and makes a great science fiction story more than a super hero fantasy.

Oh, and I want to say publicly that I thought Superman Returns was a good movie. As good at the original Superman with Christopher Reeve. There! I said it.

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Claude Whitacre 13 years ago

I just found this video of Batman and the Penguin. You have to watch it. It made me laugh out loud. Enjoy.
Batman vs. The Penguin (with Patton Oswalt) - CollegeHumor Video
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  Claude,
  
  Darn you Paul! You made me dig out my graphic novel and reread the scene.
  
  And you hate me for it, right?
  
  Have you read Kingdom Come?
  
  Ah. The Elseworlds stuff comes into play.
  
  Yes, I have. And yes, it was.
  
  Remember the Elseworlds book in which the Kryptonian orphan was adopted by the Waynes and became the Batman? That was a really cool twist on the old story.
  
  Or the one in which Bruce became the Green Lantern? The title, "In Darkest Knight," was a fun play on the poem/oath Hal had to say in the old books, as he did his daily recharge of the ring.
  
  (Trivia question: Without Googling, can you remember that bit of dramatic doggerel?)
  
  Or how about Father Wayne in "Holy Terror?" That was a brilliant - and somewhat chilling - bit of story-telling. In its own way, it was as dark as "Night Cries."
  
  Hadn't thought about some of those books in a long time.
  
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Joe Mobley 13 years ago

Cause we'z mor fisticated...

And the Bond-girls are hotter...

And you'll never hear the words Pussy Galore, Plenty O'Toole, Xenia Onatopp, or Holly Goodhead in a Superman movie.

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And this is different from guys who watch any of the Bond flicks... how?

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13 years ago

I'm gonna watch it this weekend. Looks like a good one

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abdoue 13 years ago

Hi all,

Got super excited about this thread!!

Man of Steel rocks!!

Also, adding to some of the senior warriors on here, I guess the first of the superman series showed him leaping tall buildings never flying. Isn't that correct? It was more of an evolutionary step to get him to fly, I guess right?

Also, about superheroes in general I guess who would win if it was Wolverine and Supes fighting?

The only way to kill Wolverine is to decapitate him, which unfortunately supes doesn't resort to!!

Would it not mean that its the classic case of What happens when an Immovable Object meets a Unstoppable force?
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13 years ago

The last Superman was on last night. I honestly forgot how good that one was. I didn't finish it but now I'm going to go back and re-watch it in its entirety.

I am curious why they didn't give this new superman the "curl" in the front. I know it seems mundane but its part of his look, always has been.

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Dan Riffle

13 years ago

Claude, I don't know if you're a drinking man, but we should get together for some beers. I have an entire universe of characters in my head that all tie around a common theme. My wife nags me that I should put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard). I'd love to get your opinion.

My struggle with the whole thing is I feel the vibe needs to change. I grew up with The Punisher, Lobo, Wolverine, etc. I no longer want to push the concept in that vein, but I'm reluctant to change the mythos. An outside perspective from a fellow comic fan would be nice.

Why around beers? I need the lubrication to get into the mode.

As a thirty something year old man, I feel a tad goofy when the subject comes up.

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Claude Whitacre

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

Claude, I don't know if you're a drinking man, but we should get together for some beers. I have an entire universe of characters in my head that all tie around a common theme. My wife nags me that I should put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard). I'd love to get your opinion.

My struggle with the whole thing is I feel the vibe needs to change. I grew up with The Punisher, Lobo, Wolverine, etc. I no longer want to push the concept in that vein, but I'm reluctant to change the mythos. An outside perspective from a fellow comic fan would be nice.

Why around beers? I need the lubrication to get into the mode.

As a thirty something year old man, I feel a tad goofy when the subject comes up.

Dan; I don't really drink, but I'd love to have you stop by. I'm in Wooster Ohio. Or you can simply call me on the telephone. I'd love to hear your idea. Just know that I'm running a business, and may not have a lot of time at a stretch to talk.

I don't feel goofy at all talking about comics or heroes. I find the whole idea interesting. PM me if you'd like to call me. Claude

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13 years ago

Ya know, something just occurred to me. I have no idea if it's got any real merit, as I haven't given it a lot of thought, and it's a ridiculous oversimplification. Still, it's interesting enough that I may spend some time mulling it over later.

Becoming the Batman would require massive dedication, hard work, and single-minded focus, but he is possible. That's something Bat-fans have always acknowledged.

I wonder if it's likely that some of the folks who prefer Superman choose him because they know they cannot become him, so there's no expectation they try?

Looked at another way... Superman's power is the result of accidents of birth and circumstance. The Batman is a creature of choice, fueled by willpower.

As I said, a gross oversimplification. Still... Interesting.

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Banned 13 years ago

At 1:02 they are walking superman down a corrider whilst he's in his cape but they have him in handcuffs...

Now I haven't seen the film. But those must be made out of kryptonite or somethink because I can't really see the point in that.. LOL

Will watch both these in cinema I think.

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Michael Ten

13 years ago

I've seen the Man of Steel trailer. I'll probably see it on RedBox, eventually.

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ozzie2012

13 years ago

The movie trailer is amazing and judging by the comments here, this is a must see movie.

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Claude Whitacre 13 years ago

Just saw it...

Wow...WOW! Near perfect. Certainly the best Superman movie so far (and I've seen all of then a dozen times or more).

A couple things I didn't like...but that may come later. No spoilers.

I'll see it again tomorrow. Not a kid's movie.

Very little humor. I'd compare it to Avatar.

I saw it in 2D. I don't think 3D will make much difference.

There is a new Superman in town.
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- Joe Mobley 13 years ago
  
  Let me respectfully disagree with you on this. The 3D is amazing.
  
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  I saw it in 2D. I don't think 3D will make much difference.
  
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  Let me respectfully disagree with you on this. The 3D is amazing.
  
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  Joe; Darn you! Now I have to see it in 3D. Grrrr.
  
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  Joe Mobley 13 years ago
  
  Yea, I'm ruined as far as 3D goes.
  
  When Star Trek came out, I caught it in regular 2D. The theater didn't have a 3D screen. The next weekend I saw it in 3D and it was an order of magnitude better!
  
  So, unless you don't want to start a more expensive movie going lifestyle, I can highly recommend 3D.
  
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  Joe; Darn you! Now I have to see it in 3D. Grrrr.
  
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evercrazy007

13 years ago

$113 million in just 4 days after releasing.. Huge Money man...
This is the awesome superman movie...

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Claude Whitacre 13 years ago

I saw it again Sunday. About every 15 minutes is a sequence that grabs you and shakes you. The movie is an awesome spectacle.

They took Superman from a fantasy character to a science fiction character.

Perfect casting in all parts.

Most of the audience sat through all the credits.....coming down.

The movie broke that all time June opening weekend record for ticket sales.
Nobody saw this?
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13 years ago

this time Superman doesn't need underpants over his costume ...

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Fobett 13 years ago

I like that movie. and I love Henry Cavill so much. :p
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13 years ago

The movie is pretty good compared to it's last sequel and I love the twist on the flick.

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13 years ago

I really enjoyed this one.

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Horny Devil Banned 13 years ago

I'm fed up of hearing about Man of Steel. I demand equal rights.

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SandraLarkin

Banned 13 years ago

Movie was so so. It was more action than explaining who the characters actually were.

I may be crazy, but I liked Superman Returns a bit better.

However, this origin story was great, and explained everything great.

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Claude Whitacre

13 years ago

Originally Posted by SandraLarkin

Movie was so so. It was more action than explaining who the characters actually were.

I may be crazy, but I liked Superman Returns a bit better.

However, this origin story was great, and explained everything great.

I hope this come out the way I want it to....

Superman Returns (in my opinion) was a good movie. But it was very much like the first two, with Christopher Reeve. Most of the movie was about the relationship between Superman and Lois Lane. It was almost a "Chick Flick".

Man Of Steel? It was written for most Superman fans, young guys.

It was a 2 hour and 23 minute assault on your senses. It appealed to males far more than Superman Returns.

But I thought both were great movies. Of all of the Superman movies, I thought this one was the best. They took Superman from a fantasy story to a science fiction story.

They have already started working on the second one.

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Horny Devil

Banned 13 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

I hope this come out the way I want it to....

Superman Returns (in my opinion) was a good movie. But it was very much like the first two, with Christopher Reeve. Most of the movie was about the relationship between Superman and Lois Lane. It was almost a "Chick Flick".

Man Of Steel? It was written for most Superman fans, young guys.

It was a 2 hour and 23 minute assault on your senses. It appealed to males far more than Superman Returns.

But I thought both were great movies. Of all of the Superman movies, I thought this one was the best. They took Superman from a fantasy story to a science fiction story.

They have already started working on the second one.

Whilst I fully appreciate your predilection Claude, I very much prefer WOMEN in costumes.

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Claude Whitacre 13 years ago

Originally Posted by Horny Devil

Whilst I fully appreciate your predilection Claude, I very much prefer WOMEN in costumes.

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I saw a model years ago in a Supergirl costume. It was the hottest thing I saw up to that point. My wife wouldn't go for it, unfortunately.
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  I saw a model years ago in a Supergirl costume. It was the hottest thing I saw up to that point.
  
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socialentry

Banned 13 years ago

I saw Promotheus in 3d and I taught it was gimmicky. I didn't think it added much to the movie.

I wear glasses so it was very awkward to have two pairs and my head started to hurt every 15-20 minutes.

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Rmipro

13 years ago

Wow. When I first read the words "Man of Steel" I didn't think about that movie. Something random came to mind. Funny, but true.

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Claude Whitacre

13 years ago

OK, Boys and Girls!

I just saw Man Of Steel for the third time today. And this time in 3D.

The beginning of the movie (on Krypton) benefited greatly from the 3D. But I didn't see a huge difference between the two versions after that.

The movie wasn't originally filmed in 3D and most of the action sequences don't really lend themselves to a 3D experience.

I've seen dozens of movies in 3D. This is the first time, I didn't immediately see the benefit.

I honestly think its because the action is sooo violent, and the motions so sudden, your eyes (at least mine) didn't register a different perspective most of the time.

Yes, I saw Man Of Steel three times this week. I'm 7 years old. :rolleyes:

Joe; Yeah,I saw the Star Trek movie in 3D. It made a huge difference. Some movies are made with 3D in mind.
and I'm not a Trekker. I don't have a Star Trek Uniform. It wouldn't fit over my Superman costume anyway.....

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Joe Mobley

13 years ago

A fair and accurate assessment. Thinking about the two 3D movies, Star Trek had better 3D visuals than what's-his-name.

I appreciate the input.

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Jose' Wobbly after to many Margaritas. :rolleyes:

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OK, Boys and Girls!

I just saw Man Of Steel for the third time today. And this time in 3D.

The beginning of the movie (on Krypton) benefited greatly from the 3D. But I didn't see a huge difference between the two versions after that.

The movie wasn't originally filmed in 3D and most of the action sequences don't really lend themselves to a 3D experience.

I've seen dozens of movies in 3D. This is the first time, I didn't immediately see the benefit.

I honestly think its because the action is sooo violent, and the motions so sudden, your eyes (at least mine) didn't register a different perspective most of the time.

Yes, I saw Man Of Steel three times this week. I'm 7 years old. :rolleyes:

Joe; Yeah,I saw the Star Trek movie in 3D. It made a huge difference. Some movies are made with 3D in mind.
and I'm not a Trekker. I don't have a Star Trek Uniform. It wouldn't fit over my Superman costume anyway.....

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ReferralCandy

13 years ago

Caught it over the last week--the action is fantastic! They really ramped it up this time and showed what Superman was capable of. The flying scenes...wow. Just chills. Also: Henry Cavill is miles away from Brandon Routh; there's no doubt about it. That body is what the Man of Steel has always needed to look like \m/.

(Potential spoiler): What did you guys think of the ending though? Thought it wasn't very well handled, for the impact that it had to the Superman code...cutting from that scene to some cheap joke about how hot he was felt very lame to me.

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Claude Whitacre

13 years ago

Originally Posted by ReferralCandy

(Potential spoiler): What did you guys think of the ending though? Thought it wasn't very well handled, for the impact that it had to the Superman code...cutting from that scene to some cheap joke about how hot he was felt very lame to me.

Describe which scene you are talking about. The last fight with Zod, or the missile afterwards?

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TimothyTorrents

13 years ago

I just watched World War Z.

Decent movie, though I would have much preferred to watch Man of Steel.

I will watch it next weekend and let you guys know what I think. Looks pretty good.

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Claude Whitacre

13 years ago

Watched World War Z today with my wife.

This isn't a joke.

As we were walking into the theater (after an hour drive), I mentioned "I wonder if Brad Pitt has been in a zombie movie before?"

My wife looks at me in horror and says "You mean this is a Zombie movie"?

She thought it was a movie about the last world war...you know..... "World War Z".

A few times during the previews, I started laughing. That was why. And every time she would feel my body start laughing...she would punch me in the arm. It was a great day.

Movie had some good lines, and great effects (at least I thought), but it didn't compare to Man Of Steel. At least in my humble opinion.

Claude "Humble opinion" Whitacre

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MissTerraK

13 years ago

You got to see Brad Pitt on the big screen today??

I'm jealous! :p

Oh, by the way, tell your wife not to feel too bad because I thought the exact same thing as it being the end of the world movie. Seeing it has been on my list but I just haven't made it there yet.

I don't like zombie movies at all, but I'll suffer through one so I can see Brad Pitt though. <sigh>

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13 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

You got to see Brad Pitt on the big screen today??

I'm jealous! :p

Oh, by the way, tell your wife not to feel too bad because I thought the exact same thing as it being the end of the world movie. Seeing it has been on my list but I just haven't made it there yet.

I don't like zombie movies at all, but I'll suffer through one so I can see Brad Pitt though. <sigh>

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TimothyTorrents

13 years ago

My dad also thought World War Z was world war movie. ha.

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speed208

13 years ago

I have not got time to watch this movie

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Claude Whitacre 13 years ago

Originally Posted by speed208

I have not got time to watch this movie

Thank you. That added a lot.
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MissTerraK 13 years ago

Originally Posted by speed208

I have not got time to watch this movie

And yet, you've got time to write a post that has no value, isn't sarcastic, or even humorous in a thread down in the basement. :rolleyes:

I understand the movie is a tad more time consuming than your one liner post, but my super powers are picking up that perhaps your priorities and/or time management skills could use some help lest they turn out to be your kryptonite and perhaps your username is misleading. :p

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- Claude Whitacre 13 years ago
  
  Maybe I mentioned this somewhere before...
  
  But the novelization of the movie is very good. There are several scenes in the book that aren't in the movie. A few point in the movie, that I thought didn't make sense...did, after reading the novel.
  
  Here's a link, my friends.
  
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13 years ago

I am going to watch this on Thursday with my son...his teachers are striking for the day and so that is where we are heading. I am soooo excited! My son thinks I should grow up...

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Abner007

13 years ago

I have watch this movie last night. OMG... Believe me that was an amazing movie. A great entertainment and most enjoyable movie. The story and action was too good. If you have not watched it then must do it tonight.

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Rick B

13 years ago

I'm glad to hear a positive opinion about the 3D. The last few movies I've seen in 3D were big disappointments and I'd pretty much given up on them. I'll give it one more shot and go see "Man of Steel". Superman is still my favorite superhero. I probably read every Superman comic book printed from about 1964 through 67 or so. I remember collecting from my paper route customers and running to the drugstore to get the latest issue! I think they were 15 cents per copy then and I was making around fifteen bucks a week delivering papers. I was one rich kid!

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Claude Whitacre

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Rick B

I'm glad to hear a positive opinion about the 3D. The last few movies I've seen in 3D were big disappointments and I'd pretty much given up on them. I'll give it one more shot and go see "Man of Steel". Superman is still my favorite superhero. I probably read every Superman comic book printed from about 1964 through 67 or so. I remember collecting from my paper route customers and running to the drugstore to get the latest issue! I think they were 15 cents per copy then and I was making around fifteen bucks a week delivering papers. I was one rich kid!

I remember when comics were 12 cents each. I would walk a few miles to the grocery store, gathering pop bottles along the way. I would end up with maybe $2 in returnable bottles. I'd buy a stack of comic books, a bottle (no cans in those days) of pop and maybe a cigar (big stuff for a 13 year old kid)

I would walk to a park in town, and spend a few hours reading. Nice way to spend the Summers.

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I would walk a few miles to the grocery store, gathering pop bottles along the way.

I did that too before I got my first paper route at the age of 12. When the one next to mine came available, I took it on too. I sold tomatoes that I raised myself in our garden door-to-door at 6 or 7 years old. A few years after that I went fishing and then sold the fish. Most years I sold my Halloween candy. I guess you could say I've been self-employed at something for over 50 years. When a kid today tells me there's no way to make money until you're 16 I just laugh and then give them a long list of things they could do.
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Doran Peck

13 years ago

I thought there were some outstanding things in Man Of Steel, such as character development...loved the childhood flash backs , plot, visuals. There are also things I didn't like so much... The fight scenes between Superman and the other Kryptonians... Started to look like the same thing over and over...like the same three basic effects were used over and over...punch a guy so hard he flies through 3 buildings...run supersonic speed into guy and busts through 3 buildings....fight guy in mid air bodies crash land into pavement, pavement scrunched up and breaks apart.

Then there was a lot of space stuff...technology being used that was hard to identify with or logically conclude what it was or why it worked.

And I thought Zods death scene was dumb as hell. I expected something more clever...like maybe the thing with his cells gave him some advantage or something.with all the previous fighting he and the Krypts did... The final blow was just too easy. I have no problem with superman killing someone...he had no choice in that last moment.

Overall I felt I got my monies worth of entertainment. It is a good movie....just fell short of what it could have been if they hadn't got lazy with a few things.

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mjoyd

13 years ago

I had watched "Man of Steel" last week and I must say, it was all worth the wait. I loved the new suit, by the way. I was thinking why they opt to hide the red underwear now (even after so many years). Lol! Seriously it was generally an awesome movie for me.

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Jason Kanigan

13 years ago

Watched this a couple nights ago.

Very much an "assault on the senses" as Claude shared. Overall I liked it.

The beginning was a bit jarring with the smash cuts from present to past scenes. I often wondered what was going on. No problem with non-linear plots, I watched Sin City a million times, but these scenes tended to play out too fast.

No one will ever beat Marlon Brando's monologue as Jor-El. However, I enjoyed Russel Crowe in the role.

Anyone, absolutely anyone, could have played Zod. I still don't understand his motivation. The gene thing was just too abstract for me. It didn't make me care about it.

Interesting thing about the "bug" spaceships of Krypton...I kept thinking of the movie Dune. Lots of black, strange steps, people in weird costumes.

The violence did get quite repetitious, although I didn't get bored of it the way I did with Star Trek: Into Darkness's final scenes.

The first Superman was the first movie I remember watching, on a rental Beta VCR when I was 6. Yes, you could rent VCRs back in the day. It was at someone's birthday party in 1980. So this new version won't be dislodging Reeve's. But I did enjoy it.

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Silas Hart

13 years ago

I think they selected good actors for Zod, Jor-El, and Johnathan Kent. I'm a huge Michael Shannon fan, but yeah, anyone could have probably played Zod. Everyone else was, "eh" - including Superman. Had the body for it, but he looked confused 90% of the time. I would have rather watched his childhood first, got that out of the way, then enjoyed watching Superman be Superman. Instead I feel like your watching a super human do a couple good things, but he did them as Clark Kent instead of doing good things as "Superman."

Personally I don't really like Superman. I started reading DC comics in the early 90's so maybe thats why. I really like Lex Luthor as a character, and if Cranston or Rosenbaum pick up the role for Lex I'll be sold.

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13 years ago

Originally Posted by Silas Hart

I think they selected good actors for Zod, Jor-El, and Johnathan Kent. I'm a huge Michael Shannon fan, but yeah, anyone could have probably played Zod. Everyone else was, "eh" - including Superman. Had the body for it, but he looked confused 90% of the time. I would have rather watched his childhood first, got that out of the way, then enjoyed watching Superman be Superman. Instead I feel like your watching a super human do a couple good things, but he did them as Clark Kent instead of doing good things as "Superman."

Personally I don't really like Superman. I started reading DC comics in the early 90's so maybe thats why. I really like Lex Luthor as a character, and if Cranston or Rosenbaum pick up the role for Lex I'll be sold.

LOL in a group interview I got asked what superhero I'd be. I'm a bald business guy so I said actually a supervillain, Lex Luthor. Got the job.

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Ximer

13 years ago

It was a pretty good movie, better than I expected it to be.

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