Zack Snyder to direct next Superman film

[tk13]

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Nolan and Zack Snyder, definitely an interesting team. There are already rumors now that Zod is going to be the villain.

I have to say I'm excited that it "appears" they aren't going to go totally out of left field and do something stupid and out of character for Superman.

[Reaper16]

How did Supes handle the Turner Gill era? Did he spend it entirely in the Cave of Solitude?

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by Reaper16

How did Supes handle the Turner Gill era? Did he spend it entirely in the Cave of Solitude?

Yeah. He was sitting beside me. We chummed it up.

[Setsuna]

Originally Posted by siberian khatru

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I liked how Zod was a complex character. He had clearly defined, understandable motivations for what he was doing. Shannon was terrific, IMO.

I completely agree with you. He was excellent.

Spoiler!

When he killed Jor-El you could see the conflict in his face, but since he was born for that one purpose of protecting his people he had to do it. Pretty sad if you really think about it. Also despite the amazing power he had, he didn't abandon his cause and essentially "take over the world" or "enslave all humanity." He was solely focused on the preservation of the remaining Kryptonians. One qualm I have is that as Jor-El was made to be a scientist/engineer or whatever, technically he couldn't hold a candle to Zod. Zod would have beat his behind to a pulp. That was pretty dumb imo.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by siberian khatru

Spoiler!

I liked how Zod was a complex character. He had clearly defined, understandable motivations for what he was doing. Shannon was terrific, IMO.

Me too. His little speech right before his big fight with Superman at the end was great.
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[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by siberian khatru

Spoiler!

I loved the whole concept of the identity. Who am I? What am I? How am I supposed to act? I loved the flashbacks to Smallville, esp. with Pa Kent.

Near the end, the shot of young Clark with the cape posing in front of the dog ... my God, I'm choking up again. And Clark putting on the glasses, wow.

The movie really moved me.

Exactly...i think the preconcieved notions ive had of previous Supes movies expected an all i one. I have a feeling i will enjoy it more the 2nd time.

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

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Another theme that was touched on by most of the main characters was sacrifice for the greater good even Zod's view though distorted had that in mind

Agreed...i loved Shannon as Zod

[Sure-Oz]

Not breaking news but seeing Nolan far less involved is kind've a bummer but im hoping for much more in the 2nd movie.

http://screencrave.com/2013-06-11/ma...lan-returning/

Man of Steel

Following a wave of well-received preview screenings, as well as a deluge of good to great reviews (read our review here), it should come as no surprise that Warner Bros. has already fast tracked a sequel to Man of Steel, which is set for a release (and box office dominion) later this week.

Further, Warner Bros. is ensuring that their dream team that made Man of Steel—director Zack Snyder, screenwriter David Goyer, and producer Christopher Nolan—will all be returning to make Man of Steel 2. However, before you get too excited, Nolan fans, know that the Dark Knight Trilogy director will be working on Man of Steel 2 in a reduced capacity, and won’t be overseeing it quite as much as he did the first films. So go ahead and let your fears about quality control on Man of Steel 2 begin now.

The Man of Steel 2 news comes on the heels of the new Justice League info—in that, there will indeed be a Justice League film, and David Goyer will be writing it. So, can Man of Steel 2 be seen a bridge from the Supes franchise to the Justice League films, a la Iron Man 2? And, if so, can Snyder please make sure it isn’t anywhere as terrible as Iron Man 2? Are we sure Nolan isn’t too busy to just oversee this thing?

Will you be seeing Man of Steel this weekend?

Source: Deadline

[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Not breaking news but seeing Nolan far less involved is kind've a bummer but im hoping for much more in the 2nd movie.

There is some validity to be worried about Nolan's absence, because he ordered two revisions of the script and more reshoots hence the reason the opening was push backed to this summer.

[keg in kc]

Over 120 million? Christ. Guess I wasn't the only one who felt like it was an event.

Looking forward to a Man of Steel/This is the End double-feature next weekend.

[KC_Lee]

Caught the movie today. Good movie, lots of fun.

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Exactly...i think the preconcieved notions ive had of previous Supes movies expected an all i one. I have a feeling i will enjoy it more the 2nd time.

I try not to think about movies like this on an individual basis. That's why I was going into this thinking Batman Begins rather than Dark Knight. MoS is not a standalone film, it's the start of a franchise, and in that light I'm more interested in the sum of the parts than each individual piece.

The question is what comes next. Does the trilogy go like Batman, or does is go like the Matrix. Batman I hope...

Really curious to see where they go from here, and how they build the universe as a whole.

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

I try not to think about movies like this on an individual basis. That's why I was going into this thinking Batman Begins rather than Dark Knight. MoS is not a standalone film, it's the start of a franchise, and in that light I'm more interested in the sum of the parts than each individual piece.

The question is what comes next. Does the trilogy go like Batman, or does is go like the Matrix. Batman I hope...

Really curious to see where they go from here, and how they build the universe as a whole.

You nailed it. I'm excited to see this flick again, it made more sense to me after thinking about it more.

[Lex Luthor]

Originally Posted by Silock

I agree with pretty much everything kysirsoze said. The more time I have to reflect on it, the less I like it, and that's coming from someone with a HUGE blind spot for superhero flicks.

Kysirsoze is certainly entitled to his opinion, and I'm entitled to mine. I enjoyed the movie immensely. A Superman movie made in 2013 HAS TO BE very differerent from a Superman movie made in the 1980s, because times are different. To dislike a movie because the Superman character of 2013 was so different from his earlier portrayals is unrealistic. The real test is whether or not Christopher Nolan and Zach Snyder created an interesting character that audiences will want to see more of.

They did.

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by Brainiac

Kysirsoze is certainly entitled to his opinion, and I'm entitled to mine. I enjoyed the movie immensely. A Superman movie made in 2013 HAS TO BE very differerent from a Superman movie made in the 1980s, because times are different. To dislike a movie because the Superman character of 2013 was so different from his earlier portrayals is unrealistic. The real test is whether or not Christopher Nolan and Zach Snyder created an interesting character that audiences will want to see more of.

They did.

Seems like the biggest complaint is 'No Joy' in this movie or romance etc...

I feel like all that is to come, i hope.

[kcpasco]

I usually agree with RT critics score but I think they missed the boat on this one. While its not TDK I dont understand the criticism of it being shallow and not enough character depth.

Needs more superman saving cats from trees I guess.