Viewed in
2006
Premise
Superman returns to Earth after some self-exploration to find that not all is well.
Who should watch
Comic book fans.
Thoughts
The movie is not the original, but yet at times it feels like it. I understand if people are pissed that it seems like they just borrowed everything from the original: the music, Lex Luthor's motives, Marlon Brando, 50% of the dialogue.
I've come to the conclusion that this was a tribute movie to the original. Please read my review of ‘Superman’ for more.
Special effects are obviously better than the orginal. The scene where superman stops a plane from crashing was just fantastic.
Brandon Routh was more believable as Superman, but he benefitted from better graphics. I liked Kevin Spacey's more subtler attempt at Lex Luthor, but that's probably the best he could do with the material.
Funny casting: Eve Marie Saint, who 52 years ago played opposite of Marlon Brando in 'On the Waterfront'. Also, the dude who played Cyclops from 'X-Men' plays a character involved in a superhero love triangle.
What I would change
Better dialogue.
