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.

[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by Guru

Hey JD, is it worth spending the money on 3D or is it the same experience in 2D. I'm very picky about what I splurge for 3D on and the previews of this just didn't strike me as 3D worthy.

yes, and it's kind of a tear jerker in a way too in an awesome way.

[ChiefsFanatic]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

I ****ing loved it.

When I first heard Snyder was involved I expected a good looking film with manic action and very little heart or brains. As it turns out, there's all kinds of emotion in it beginning to end, and while the action is unlike anything I'd seen before (imagine the battle at the end of Avengers on steroids) the movie as a whole is surprisingly subdued and I'd even say somber in tone. Although there are a few light moments (that all worked for me), it isn't even in the same galaxy as the Donner films in terms of style. It was much more of a grown-up movie than I expected. People die, it's very science fiction at times (Krypton is freaking alien, it took a bit to get used to) and while the narrative jumps all over the place, nothing ever really felt rushed. It just felt...right.

And this may be the most origin-y origin story I've ever seen.

Spoiler!

Usually we call stuff 'origin story' but the origin really only takes up a small part of the narrative. Man of Steel is an origin story beginning to end. While he is in costume fairly early on, he isn't actually Superman, like we know the character, until the very, very end. Hell, maybe he isn't really even Superman yet. This film is about him becoming Superman. The entire movie is is about that journey, about that discovery, about learning who and what he is (and even about how to fight, which he obviously does not know). And I thought it was amazing.

I can't wait to see where the franchise goes from here.

I also can't wait to see it again in a few days.

I am, admittedly, not a Superman fanboy. It is certainly better than any previous Superman movie. It was not as good as TDK, but it was 100 times better than The Green Lantern. DC has a long way to go before they get close to Marvel as far as establishing their Cinematic Universe. I would rank it in the second half of a Superhero/Comic Book Top 10 Movie list.

I would love to see Wonder Woman, Flash, and The Green Arrow stand alone movies so they could join Batman and Superman in a Justice League movie. Ryan Reynolds ruined Green Lantern for me, so I don't really want to see him play the part ever again. But I think DC doesn't believe they have time to make more stand alone movies, and will rush Man of Steel 2 into production, and then make a Justice League movie with only Superman and Batman and Green Lantern having had stand alone movies. This is why Marvel will always have a better Cinematic Universe.

My Top 10:

1. The Avengers (Superhero)
2. X-Men: First Class (Superhero)
3. The Dark Knight (Superhero) - Heath Ledger gives the best performance ever in any Superhero/Comic Book movie.
4. Watchmen (Superhero)
5. Iron Man (Superhero)
6. The Dark Knight Rises (Superhero)
7. V for Vendetta (Comic Book)
8. Man of Steel (Superhero)
9. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Comic Book)
10. Scott Pilgrim Versus The World (Comic Book)


The thing I hated most in Man of Steel was:

Spoiler!

when they are on Krypton, and the Kryptonians have space ships, floating A.I.s, powerful, technologically advanced weapons, and the ability to modify DNA to produce bodies engineered to perform specific tasks, and Jor-El had a ridiculous flying beast with four wings as transportation while everyone else uses space ships. The animal did not fit with the rest of the Kryptonian world that Snyder created. That detail, for me, really lessened my enjoyment of the opening sequence. I felt like George Lucas had invaded the movie.

The thing I liked most about Man of Steel was:

Spoiler!

the fact that moving forward, Lois Lane (and Perry White) know who Clark Kent really is. I won't have to spend my time during the next moving thinking that a Pulitzer Prize winning reporter isn't smart enough to recognize Clark Kent/Superman because of a stupid pair of glasses.

[JD10367]

Originally Posted by Guru

Hey JD, is it worth spending the money on 3D or is it the same experience in 2D. I'm very picky about what I splurge for 3D on and the previews of this just didn't strike me as 3D worthy.

I thought the 3D was effective and worked well, as I did with "Star Trek Into Darkness" and "Avengers". But I'm also in a unique situation as I saw all three on my full size IMAX screen. And we only charge .50 more for IMAX 3D than our regular 3D (whereas we charge $4.50 more for our regular 3D than our regular 2D).

[siberian khatru]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

I ****ing loved it.

When I first heard Snyder was involved I expected a good looking film with manic action and very little heart or brains. As it turns out, there's all kinds of emotion in it beginning to end, and while the action is unlike anything I'd seen before (imagine the battle at the end of Avengers on steroids) the movie as a whole is surprisingly subdued and I'd even say somber in tone. Although there are a few light moments (that all worked for me), it isn't even in the same galaxy as the Donner films in terms of style. It was much more of a grown-up movie than I expected. People die, it's very science fiction at times (Krypton is freaking alien, it took a bit to get used to) and while the narrative jumps all over the place, nothing ever really felt rushed. It just felt...right.

And this may be the most origin-y origin story I've ever seen.

Spoiler!

Usually we call stuff 'origin story' but the origin really only takes up a small part of the narrative. Man of Steel is an origin story beginning to end. While he is in costume fairly early on, he isn't actually Superman, like we know the character, until the very, very end. Hell, maybe he isn't really even Superman yet. This film is about him becoming Superman. The entire movie is is about that journey, about that discovery, about learning who and what he is (and even about how to fight, which he obviously does not know). And I thought it was amazing.

I can't wait to see where the franchise goes from here.

I also can't wait to see it again in a few days.

Good to hear. That sounds like what I've been expecting (professional reviews be damned).

I'm seeing it Sunday morning with the boys.

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by ChiefsFanatic

I am, admittedly, not a Superman fanboy. It is certainly better than any previous Superman movie. It was not as good as TDK, but it was 100 times better than The Green Lantern. DC has a long way to go before they get close to Marvel as far as establishing their Cinematic Universe. I would rank it in the second half of a Superhero/Comic Book Top 10 Movie list.

I would love to see Wonder Woman, Flash, and The Green Arrow stand alone movies so they could join Batman and Superman in a Justice League movie. Ryan Reynolds ruined Green Lantern for me, so I don't really want to see him play the part ever again. But I think DC doesn't believe they have time to make more stand alone movies, and will rush Man of Steel 2 into production, and then make a Justice League movie with only Superman and Batman and Green Lantern having had stand alone movies. This is why Marvel will always have a better Cinematic Universe.

My Top 10:

1. The Avengers (Superhero)
2. X-Men: First Class (Superhero)
3. The Dark Knight (Superhero) - Heath Ledger gives the best performance ever in any Superhero/Comic Book movie.
4. Watchmen (Superhero)
5. Iron Man (Superhero)
6. The Dark Knight Rises (Superhero)
7. V for Vendetta (Comic Book)
8. Man of Steel (Superhero)
9. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Comic Book)
10. Scott Pilgrim Versus The World (Comic Book)

That's about what I think, although I'd rate it a little higher. I think it's this franchise's Batman Begins. I'm also not as big an Avengers fan, so on any list TDK is #1 with a bullet for me. MoS would make my top 5.\

I want to restate something, though. People who haven't seen it, don't expect a lot of geeful "that was awesome!" moments. That's what I was alluding to when I said it was subdued. I liked it so I'm not calling it a weakness, though maybe that impression will change with repeat viewings, but don't go in expecting the feel good movie of the year. There's some of that, there are some legit holy crap moments, and the audience I saw it with did clap at the end, which is usually a good sign, but it's mostly just...

Spoiler!

Clark Kent getting thrown into the deep end and learning how to be Superman by the seat of his pants. And I think that's one of the issues negative reviewers haven't figured out: this is not yet iconic Superman at the peak of his powers and knowledge. This is a guy who's been stuck between two worlds for 33 years, without a place, learning how he's going to fit.

And last thing, for people worried about the collateral damage bitching by people online:

Spoiler!

He's (literally) halfway across the planet when most of the destruction of Metropolis happens. Yes, he and Zod do duke it out around and through a few buildings once he's back, and the city is clearly not evacuated at that point, but it's a fairly short sequence. After reading all of that online this week, I expected it to be much worse than it actually was.

I do think my one issue with the film is the way Zod dies. I can't decide if it's really cool or if it just doesn't work. It was the only thing in the entire movie that felt awkward to me. But the coda afterward is so good that in the end I didn't care.

[Hammock Parties]

Cool, good to hear. Excited now.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by Red Brooklyn

Honestly, I'd be fine with zero Clark Kent/secret identity once he's in Metropolis. Why does Superman need a job anyway?

You have to have a secret identity in a superhero film, HAVE TO. It can just be played out better. Personally, I love the Clark Kent identity and would love to hear about more of his childhood, kind of like how you learn about Bruce Wayne and how Batman Begins goes into depth as his identity before The Batman. I have a feeling this movie isn't going to focus as much time on that however.

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by BWillie

You have to have a secret identity in a superhero film, HAVE TO. It can just be played out better. Personally, I love the Clark Kent identity and would love to hear about more of his childhood, kind of like how you learn about Bruce Wayne and how Batman Begins goes into depth as his identity before The Batman. I have a feeling this movie isn't going to focus as much time on that however.

Spoiler!

It actually does focus on that. A lot.

[Bowser]

Thanks for the review, keg & co. Really looking forward to seeing this. RT can suck it.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

I expect the amazon reviews to exceed these bs reviews. Nerds everywhere love it...some casual fan friends of mine saw it and are going again. One of them said it was really violent and the action sequences were amazing and lived up to his expectations

Im not worried about it at all

You should be worried. These superhero action movies have been killing it in the review department. This is a HORRIBLE review for this type of movie, especially considering all of the hype. Usually, the more hyped a movie is, the better RT it gets, by at least some margin. I think some of you are in denial. I'm going to go see it, I'm sure I'll be entertained, but I'm not expecting TDK or TDKR

[BigRichard]

I don't know why everyone is saying that it is getting horrible reviews on RT. The audiences have it at 82% and that is the one I usually pay attention to. I would say the critics can suck it.

[JD10367]

RT has "Now You See Me" at 48%. I enjoyed it, and its exit poll has it at 75%.

They have "Oz" at 60%. I couldn't stand it.

They have "Oblivion" at 55%. I enjoyed it.

The critical consensus doesn't always mean everything. At the end of the day, even if 100 critics out of 100 hate something, it's still only the opinion of 100 people.

[Amnorix]

Originally Posted by Guru

That argument always cracked me up. The only way Batman stands a chance against Superman is if he cheats and has Kryptonite.

My main problem with Superman to begin with is the ONLY way ANYONE (other than another Kryptonian like Zog or whatever) has any chance against him is with Kyptonite. No human in a suit is going to get it done.

He's too perfect, too unbeatable. Unless, you know, WHOA GREEN ROCK!! or whatever. For all those reasons I think Superman is boring.

But I'll see this movie, as I do most every superhero movie. Probably Sunday morning/early afternoon.

[Setsuna]

Originally Posted by Guru

That argument always cracked me up. The only way Batman stands a chance against Superman is if he cheats and has Kryptonite.

Even then Superman is just at human limitations and could still kick Batman's a$$. He doesn't have a chance.

Also if someone asks me if they should stay after the credits. My answer wouldn't be in spoiler tags so..yeah. Think about that for a second.

[big nasty kcnut]

You can beat superman with magic too.