Official Superman: Man of Steel Thread

[sly]

First look at the new Superman. Coming in the summer of 2013...

http://cdn.wwtdd.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/henry_cavill_superman_first_look_august_4_2011.jpg


Release date: June 14, 2013

Director: Zack Snyder
Produced by: Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Charles Roven, and Deborah Snyder
Story by: Christopher Nolan, David S. Goyer
Writers: David S. Goyer (screenplay)

Henry Cavill ... Clark Kent / Superman
Amy Adams ... Lois Lane
Russell Crowe ... Jor-El (rumored)
Diane Lane ... Martha Kent
Kevin Costner ... Jonathan Kent
Laurence Fishburne ... Perry White
Michael Shannon ... General Zod

More info: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0770828/

[DM72]

I can't wait. I really like the cast so far.

[skinsfan07]

This movie is gonna be the best Superman movie yet. Especially with it being directed by Nolan. Can't go wrong on this one.

[#98QBKiller]

This movie is gonna be the best Superman movie yet. Especially with it being directed by Nolan. Can't go wrong on this one.


I was looking forward to this but man, I have to say I'm not a huge fan of Nolan. I thought both 'The Dark Knight' and 'Inception' were overrated. Not bad movies by any stretch, but not deserving of the hype that was bestowed on them.

Let the flaming commence.



:movefast:

[DM72]

This movie is gonna be the best Superman movie yet. Especially with it being directed by Nolan. Can't go wrong on this one.

Actually, Zach Snyder is the director and Nolan is just an advisor.

[Jumbo]

A bit apprehensive at this point, given the cast. And that pic doesn't help (dude and costume looks lame to me, sorry). What faith I can muster is based on knowing that those involved may know what NOT to do.

[BRAVEONAWARPATH]

A bit apprehensive at this point, given the cast. And that pic doesn't help (dude and costume looks lame to me, sorry).
And I thought it was just me....:(

[DM72]

A bit apprehensive at this point, given the cast. And that pic doesn't help (dude and costume looks lame to me, sorry). What faith I can muster is based on knowing that those involved may know what NOT to do.

About his costume, it is what it is. What did you expect?

[sean_e_b]

This movie is gonna be the best Superman movie yet. Especially with it being directed by Nolan. Can't go wrong on this one.
He's one of the writers and producers, but he isn't directing it. Zack Snyder (300, Sucker Punch, Watchmen) is directing it.

[spjunkies]

Why in the hell is Clark looking like a WWF wrestler? why didn't they just cast the fella from Smallville?

[sean_e_b]

Why didn't they just cast the fella from Smallville?
If I had to guess, I'd say they thought the guy from Smallville (Tom Welling) was too much of a pretty boy. It doesn't help that he's not much of an actor either. Henry Cavill has a slightly rugged look and is a pretty decent actor based on what I've watched him in.

[DM72]

Why in the hell is Clark looking like a WWF wrestler? why didn't they just cast the fella from Smallville?

Please, please don't turn this into a "Welling should have been Supes" thread. Dude would have been horrible as Superman.

[BRAVEONAWARPATH]

Please, please don't turn this into a "Welling should have been Supes" thread. Dude would have been horrible as Superman.

We'll agree to disagree on that one. :)

[DM72]

We'll agree to disagree on that one. :)

Is he even 6 ft? Also, if he was to be Supes, they might as well call it Smallville: The Movie

[Bang]

I think that photo looks very good actually. Better than I expected.. I am skeptical since Superman movies can be very hit and miss.
But I like Nolan, I like the cast.. but Russell Crowe .. maybe he's dipping a bit to play this role? Kevin Costner is interesting, he's not the kindly old pa Kent as is normal.

~Bang

[BRAVEONAWARPATH]

Is he even 6 ft? Also, if he was to be Supes, they might as well call it Smallville: The Movie

Welling is 6'3".

---------- Post added August-5th-2011 at 12:03 AM ----------

Personally, I don't have high hopes for this movie.

But with that being said, it can't be any worse than Superman Returns.

[sly]

For the most part, I do like the costume. Love how big the cape looks and I like the fact they got rid of the silly looking red trunks. When you look at the high resolution picture, the mesh or whatever the costume is made out of looks similar to the new Spider-man one... and I'm not sure how I feel about that. I'll wait to see it in action, though. I had seen some sweet fan designs that included a collar, which made Superman look slightly militaristic and pretty bad ass... would've been cool to see something like that. Overall, I'll take it.

On another note, I feel bad Brandon Roth was given such a ****ty movie to star as Superman. He looked so great in that role.

[DM72]

Welling is 6'3".

---------- Post added August-5th-2011 at 12:03 AM ----------

Personally, I don't have high hopes for this movie.

But with that being said, it can't be any worse than Superman Returns.

He just don't look that tall. But I do have high hopes for this movie because of the cast and the people behind it. Plus I'm really glad they're startong from scratch.

[DCranon21]

I just hope that this one is better than the last one. But since Nolan is producing it and Snyder is directing it, then it can be a hit.

I like the conceptual artwork so far of Superman.

[Gracelander]

Some shots of Cavill on the set as shown on "Ain't it cool news"

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c202/Gracelander/Bobs%20Records/new%20album%20bob%20easter2011/superman1.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c202/Gracelander/Bobs%20Records/new%20album%20bob%20easter2011/superman2.jpg

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/50659

[mardi gras skin]

The pic in the OP looks more like Bizarro than Superman. I think its the heavy brow and dead eyes.

Something about Cavill doesn't look right.

[Skins_Fan82]

Diane Lane can so get it. Twice.

[skinsfan07]

He's one of the writers and producers, but he isn't directing it. Zack Snyder (300, Sucker Punch, Watchmen) is directing it.

even better than. It will be both badass, and have a great story line and depth.

[Kosher Ham]

I don't know that I have anticipated a movie coming out two years down the road.

This is no different.

See it when I see it.

[NickGiaquinto1]

Pic is bad freaking ass.... Looks like dark knight stuff.... Was not too jazzed about this but the pic is so cool... I am sold.

I hated 300 but loved watchmen and dawn of the dead... So Snyder is hot or miss for me... I loved superman returns too but this could be very cool.

[sly]

I loved superman returns too but this could be very cool.


I loved the throwback stuff in Superman Returns (intro credits, Clark Kent look and Routh was totally channeling Reeves). Other than that, whenever I watch it again, it's just frustratingly stupid 50% of the time. Louis Lane's unlikable, there's a silly Super kid story line, and Lex Luther tries to do the exact same thing as in the previous movies.

[Botched]

I bet he lifts a bunch of heavy stuff in this one.

Superman is such a lame, predictable character. They should at least make him an alcoholic womanizer or something. Put that x-ray vision to good use for once.

[grhqofb5]

Problem with any superman remake is that most people see Christopher Reeve in their mind when they think of Superman. Anyone else just looks weird, especially if the director tries to make him look like Reeve. That was the problem with the last film from 2006 (plus a dumb plot).

[Lombardi's_kid_brother]

Here's a thought.

Can we do a superhero movie that is not a ****ing origin story? Just one?

You know something? I know how Superman became Superman. You know how I know? Because it's been done in 45 different media over the past 70 years.

[SwampEm]

I thought they were going to cast this guy.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ymMsMziaZ9E/TdrZyRnRHyI/AAAAAAAAAnk/3dqXAVac5cc/s1600/superman.jpg

[WhenInRome]

I'm Torn. The cast seems good. However with the news that Zod is going to be the villian, I am no so sure. I agree with others. The suit in the pict looks lame. The actor doesn't sell me as superman either.

[DM72]

I'm Torn. The cast seems good. However with the news that Zod is going to be the villian, I am no so sure. I agree with others. The suit in the pict looks lame. The actor doesn't sell me as superman either.

I think a lot of you just can't let the Reeve Superman go. I still think Superman: The Movie is the holy grale of superhero movies, but lets give this one a chance.

[ECU-ALUM]

WIth those involved in this film I am more than willing to give it a chance...one of the biggest challenges (IMO) is...the music...Superman is so identified with that opening fanfare if they use it some people may expect to see another Christopher Revee movie...it could prove to be interesting.

[JCB]

Re. the pic on the OP: Superman stole Mel Kiper's hair!

[BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93]

I know it's necessary but the spit curl looks stupid


oh and yeah it can't be worse than Superman Returns...that boring **** blewwwwww

[Kosher Ham]

I think a lot of you just can't let the Reeve Superman go. I still think Superman: The Movie is the holy grale of superhero movies, but lets give this one a chance.

It is not like Reeve was an amazing actor in that movie. People talking about the "curl" Superman has had that forever it seems.

And you mean "grail". Although I wouldn't say that was it. I can't say what was...but that movie was not that great.

[tdigle]

Zack Snyder is absolute turd as a director. If Bryan Singer can't revive the Superman franchise, then this hack sure as heck can't.

[WhenInRome]

I think a lot of you just can't let the Reeve Superman go. I still think Superman: The Movie is the holy grale of superhero movies, but lets give this one a chance.

I grew up on that movie. It was never a huge hit in my book. My concerns have nothing to do with someone replacing Reeves. It has to do with doing superman some justice. That actor in the picture doesn't impress me as superman material. And the villian they chose bores me. However that's just my opinion. I truely hope this movie rocks and revives the franchise.

[Jumbo]

I think a lot of you just can't let the Reeve Superman go.

Here's some advice that serve you well if you plan to make it here for the long haul: don't make sweeping assumptions about you "knowing" what others must be thinking, or that it must be something "faulty", just because they differ from your take on such basically subjective matters. :)

I have no particular fealty to Reeve's Superman look/uni for instance. But, sure, as far as his playing the role (in the first film, primarily), and allowing that his look was certainly on a par with the best of others to date (some of us need to see more of the newest edition) Chris Reeves has offered the best product so far by the consensus of almost all critics/fans. I have been watching superman since George Reeves played him. As of now, I think the pics of new guy in civvies looks way too "beefcake" and "Gold's GYM supplement ad guy" even compared to Tom Welling's (hope you're cringing) OR Routh's OR Reeve's Clark Kent. The supe costume still looks too plastic-y and "fake-muscly" like some of the bad Batman unis. And like I said, it's a hell of a hard uni to pull off. Routh did pretty good and his uni worked well. I thought the brief glances of Welling in the uni on their season finale looked pretty good tho it was hard to get that much from the shots. Even the hair-do's on the new guy look off to me compared to the others. But I am more than ready to change my mind as future photos appear and will definitely be wanting the movie to succeed--I will be pulling for the actor and the film. :)

[Enter Apotheosis]

I was looking forward to this but man, I have to say I'm not a huge fan of Nolan. I thought both 'The Dark Knight' and 'Inception' were overrated. Not bad movies by any stretch, but not deserving of the hype that was bestowed on them.

Nolan troubles me somewhat. I want to love his projects because they're very well envisioned and have an undeniable visceral appeal... but they all seem to fall just shy of their potential somehow.

[mardi gras skin]

Nolan troubles me somewhat.

I'm not as concerned about Nolan as I am Snyder. Is this going to be a 300, Watchmen, Sucker Punch type comic movie? I'm having a really hard time resolving 300 with Superman.

[HailGreen28]

I'm not as concerned about Nolan as I am Snyder. Is this going to be a 300, Watchmen, Sucker Punch type comic movie? I'm having a really hard time resolving 300 with Superman.Can you say Oscar Awards?
http://images.quickblogcast.com/6/3/3/0/5/259610-250336/SupermanSpartan.jpg?a=26
THIS. IS. METROPOLIS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Pick6]

The pic in the OP looks more like Bizarro than Superman. I think its the heavy brow and dead eyes.

Something about Cavill doesn't look right.

He looks too old for me. If this first movie is going to be an origins story I think he looks too old. And what is with the reverse of the curl. He has it when he is Clark Kent now and not Superman.

[DM72]

Here's some advice that serve you well if you plan to make it here for the long haul: don't make sweeping assumptions about you "knowing" what others must be thinking, or that it must be something "faulty", just because they differ from your take on such basically subjective matters. :)

I have no particular fealty to Reeve's Superman look/uni for instance. But, sure, as far as his playing the role (in the first film, primarily), and allowing that his look was certainly on a par with the best of others to date (some of us need to see more of the newest edition) Chris Reeves has offered the best product so far by the consensus of almost all critics/fans. I have been watching superman since George Reeves played him. As of now, I think the pics of new guy in civvies looks way too "beefcake" and "Gold's GYM supplement ad guy" even compared to Tom Welling's (hope you're cringing) OR Routh's OR Reeve's Clark Kent. The supe costume still looks too plastic-y and "fake-muscly" like some of the bad Batman unis. And like I said, it's a hell of a hard uni to pull off. Routh did pretty good and his uni worked well. I thought the brief glances of Welling in the uni on their season finale looked pretty good tho it was hard to get that much from the shots. Even the hair-do's on the new guy look off to me compared to the others. But I am more than ready to change my mind as future photos appear and will definitely be wanting the movie to succeed--I will be pulling for the actor and the film. :)

Jumbo, I visit quite a few message boards and it's the samething all over again. They tore Routh to shreds when they saw his first images as Supes and now that people feel sorry for him, he was a good Superman. Say what you will, but a lot of people will compare every Superman to Reeve.

You say he's "too beefcake." If they hire a smaller guy, then he'd be "too skinny." And you all are basing this on a few pics? I just don't know why Superman movies get held to a higher standard where it just have to be perfect when others don't.

---------- Post added August-8th-2011 at 12:11 PM ----------


He looks too old for me. If this first movie is going to be an origins story I think he looks too old. And what is with the reverse of the curl. He has it when he is Clark Kent now and not Superman.

I believe he's actually younger than Routh when he played Supes in Returns. And I wouldn't be too concerned about a curl because we don't know what's taking place. Since he's not wearing his glasses in that scene, I can only guess Clark is about to become Superman.

[Jumbo]

DM, I painstakingly noted (twice) I was going off of only these few pics (as is anyone who likes them btw), and looked forward to open-mindedly seeing more, hoping to change my mind. Work on your reading skills, amigo. :)

Fwiw, you seem a bit oddly over-invested in what is really a pretty lightweight matter, but carry on. And I mean no insult, just sort of "checking-in." :)

[hawgboy]

I bet he lifts a bunch of heavy stuff in this one.

Superman is such a lame, predictable character.

I actually agree with part of this and I've always been a Superman > Batman kind of guy. LKB also hit a home run with his "ditch the origin story" take. I think the actor and costume look great (as did Routh). The dingy costume actually reminds me of George Reeves original one.

I think that if you truly want to make a Superman movie relevant you need to up the ante on the villain. Lex Luthor is old hat and the fact that he could still be around to cause trouble actually makes Superman look bad. In this day and age if Superman, even had a sniff of Kryptonite production, why wouldn't he just hire a decent saboteur to go in and **** it up..... story over.

Fighting General Zod could be an improvement because at least he theoretically matches up, though you just can't have them throwing down the whole movie. But what about Darkseid???? Not only is he a nasty bugger, but he controls a whole planet and army that could seek to invade Earth. Superman's main flaw in the excitement factor is that he SUBDUES enemies because they're usually human. But what if he has to fight an invading force of non- humans (maybe even non-organic) that he could just unload and KICK SOME ***! Might even have to have some help from Earth's militarys.

But if that isn't doable, just re boot it to where Bizarro is created in a terrorists lab or something and make it have dark undertones of military eugenics programs that the terrorist stole to create Bizarro. Anything but Lex Luthor.

Oh and for the record, despite Superman Returns' obvious shortcomings, the crappiest movie in the frachise is still Superman IV: The Quest For Peace.

[Jumbo]

Full new shots of Supe suit at 50 seconds in (some other comic book stuff before it). some funny commentary too by the hot chick on the show (I've watched this deal a few times and the two hosts are pretty funny).


http://www.hulu.com/watch/273375/the-morning-after-thu-sep-1-2011?promo=thumbnail

[DM72]

First look at Russel Crowe as Jor-El

www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2045201/First-look-Russel-Crowe-Superman-dad-Jor-El-Man-Steel.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

[Coolio47]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jKWJZsjm5U



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wArmHSPIvlQ&feature=related

I'm sure everyone that saw TDKR, finally saw the teaser trailer for Man of Steel. I saw the one with the Russell Crowe voiceover, but they are both great quotes. This movie looks like it could be decent.

[KDawg]

I'm not sure how I feel about the new Superman. Part of me is intrigued if its in a darker style, but I HATE Superman the character. Hes too "perfect" and that makes him boring...

[Mufumonk]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMLX2ddR874&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[S.T.real,lights,out]

:ols:

Just posted this in the upcoming movie thread. Looks great.

[GibbsFactor]

I can't wait!

[DM72]

Thank you. Now I don't have to go see The Hobbit. This is gonna be EPIC.

[SkinInsite]

I like how Pa Kent tells Supes to let children die.

[Jumbo]

now that trailer really ups my optimism :)

[sly]

I HATE Superman the character. Hes too "perfect" and that makes him boring...


From the trailers it looks like they're going to show Superman's dark/troubled side. How does an alien with superpowers co-exist in a world with humans? Why should be give a damn about them? Why should he protect them? I think there are some brilliant story potentials. I'm very much looking forward to this movie.

[authentic]

I can't wait!

Me neither!! hopefully its the movie of the year.

[morris84]

I'm not sure how I feel about the new Superman. Part of me is intrigued if its in a darker style, but I HATE Superman the character. Hes too "perfect" and that makes him boring...
Perfect in what way? He has weaknesses, just like any other DC or Marvel character. For example, Batman constantly owns his ass, even though Superman is more powerful (physically) then Batman.

[China]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdWF7kd1tNo

[Mr. Sinister]

Damn, that Supes movie looks sick.

[Coolio47]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVu3gS7iJu4

Looks great. I have high hopes.

[AsburySkinsFan]

A bit apprehensive at this point, given the cast. And that pic doesn't help (dude and costume looks lame to me, sorry). What faith I can muster is based on knowing that those involved may know what NOT to do.

Yep, how many times has Superman been rebooted now? I'm not sure why but Superman has always failed to inspire, or engage as a character. Maybe because there is no real internal conflict to make him interesting...oh and that picture looks like more of the same. And after the incredibles we know the weakness of capes. :D

[Renegade7]

The problem with Superman is a lack of villians and the fact superman is pretty much invincible. If it's true Zod is in this movie, we are finally going to see a beatable, humanized superman. Looking forward to it...

[talk show host]

The movie looks horrible and boring to me... just like the last reboot they did a couple years ago.

[Jumbo]

Christopher Nolan: Superman is more challenging than Batman

http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=782220


Sending Superman aloft again is a tougher task than resurrecting Batman, contends Christopher Nolan, who is producing Warner Bros.' "Man of Steel," which director Zack Snyder is readying for a June 14 release.

"Zack was the perfect man to take this on," Nolan says. "He is unbelievably skilled at creating a coherent, cohesive world -- whether it's a very stylized world, like '300,' or something that's more challenging, more varied, like he did with 'Watchmen.'"

Nolan added: "In my honest appraisal, taking on Superman and creating that world is far more difficult than creating the world of the Dark Knight. He has a lot of finishing to do on the movie -- it has a very long postproduction schedule because, unlike Batman, Superman flies.

"I actually feel guilty talking about it because I'm sitting here having nothing to do to it," he concluded. "I try to be as supportive as I can, and I'm just amazed by what he is doing. It's not something I would know how to do.

[Momma There Goes That Man]

Christopher Nolan: Superman is more challenging than Batman

http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=782220

More and more its apparent Nolan just got paid to attach is name to this to lend credibility to the project. Having said that, I have never been a fan of Superman (outside of Lois and Clark: The New Adventures... when I was little) because he is too overpowered and his villians and plots have all been very poorly represented in his movies. The poster a few up is correct, there was never any attachment.

However, I am on board with this one. The trailers so far really seem to signal a struggle internally and it might actually highlight the difficulty of being this powerful alien that is supposed to be looked at as an inspiration. So far from what I have seen, it has struck a chord with me on an emotional level that none of the other movies or mediums ever have (though I hear Smallville is fantastic).

I guess we will see how the final product comes together.

[DaGoonie55]

The hard thing for me to understand is why Superman is so invested in humankind. He could easily enslave us and rule. Or go about his life uncaring, as nothing would potentially hinder his life. That is why I never really felt vested in him. Cliche' 'so and so killed my grandfather / family / etc' aside, how do they get you to be on his side?

I hope this is explored and we feel connected.

[Henry]

Not thrilled about this movie so far. It looks like weepy emo crap to me, which works for Batman but isn't Superman.

Nolan's movies tend to be a little slow and heavy. Snyder ... well, I think he's fairly terrible. This movie looks like it may get butchered the same way Watchmen was.

Hope that's not the case. I have a 13 year-old son so I'm gonna end up seeing it in the theatres regardless.

[bobisimo]

I hear people complaining about the Superman origin story. I love Superman, but agree it has some problems. I think that realization is why I enjoyed Supreme Power so much. It started with a great premise. Kind of fizzled from there, but loved the new take:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_Power

[Chump Bailey]

I liked Henry Cavill in Immortals. He should make a good Man of Steel...

[GibbsFactor]

Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel is “The Best Movie of the Year” According to an Early Screening

There are a lot of movies to look forward to this summer, but perhaps none more so than Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel. Comic book movie fans are anxious for each new trailer, bit of footage or marketing release. We all want to know if the Zack Snyder directed, Christopher Nolan “grandfathered” and produced film will live up to our expectations for the match.

Though the response to the trailers has been primarily positive, some still feel some concern that the film will be too dark, lack action, fail to capture Supes’ charm or that Snyder will pull a Sucker Punch and disappoint us all. Well, a source over at JoBlo was able to see a very early screening of the film and they are saying that, not only is there nothing to worry about, but this is the “best movie of the year.”
http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/02/28/zack-snyders-man-of-steel-is-the-best-movie-of-the-year-according-to-early-screenings

Also, rumors are hot and heavy that the WB has scrapped all future comic book plans off the initial success of Man of Steel and is signing up Nolan to oversee the Justice League universe. And he's bringing Zach Snyder and Christian Bale and Henry Cavill with him.

[DM72]

Yeah, I saw this last week. A movie have to be really anticipated for me to go to a midnight showing. This is one of those movies.

[DM72]

Message from General Zod:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QkfmqsDTgY

[GibbsFactor]

The powers that be on this film also have confirmed no green rocks in this one.

[DM72]

The powers that be on this film also have confirmed no green rocks in this one.

I know. I have a feeling they've finally got it right.

[GibbsFactor]

New trailer.

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=T6DJcgm3wNY&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DT6DJcgm3wNY%26feature%3 Dyoutu.be

[DM72]

Looks great. I will be at a midnight showing.

[Skinz4Life12]

When does this come out?

[elkabong82]

When does this come out?

It says June 14 at the end of the trailer

[elkabong82]

When does this come out?

It says June 14 at the end of the trailer

[elkabong82]

When does this come out?

It says June 14 at the end of the trailer

[windsofcreation]

It comes out June 14th

[windsofcreation]

It comes out June 14th

[Momma There Goes That Man]

I might have missed it but do you guys know when this comes out? :ols:

[ArmchairRedskin]

Oh look, another origin story. And it looks unnecessarily dark. Reminds me of A Perfect Circle's Imagine remake.

Looks totally unappealing to me.

[USS Redskins]

I have such great respect for the people who edit and create these trailers... they could make an Adam Sandler movie look appealing.

I am down with this, though... Snyder has made two fantastic movies: Dawn of the Dead and The Watchmen.... his other stuff (300) is just god awful but Man of Steel looks to be incredible....

[HSW]

Definitely looking foward to this movie.

[JCav06]

I want to see this movie now, Zod damn it.

[talk show host]

All the early screenings of the movie unanimously praised it. a number of fans tweeted it would be the best movie of the year. I was highly skeptical as the teaser and 1st trailer made the movie look more boring than superman returns. ive also never meen a zach snyder fan. But this trailer makes me beleive those fans were spot on... it looks absolutely incredible. The movies got an absolutely great cast. Very excited to see Michael Shannons take on Zod.

[SkinInsite]

Hope Synder doesn't sucker punch us

[GibbsFactor]

The new trailer is pretty epic. This looks like an amazing film.

[Spartacus87]

All the early screenings of the movie unanimously praised it. a number of fans tweeted it would be the best movie of the year. I was highly skeptical as the teaser and 1st trailer made the movie look more boring than superman returns. ive also never meen a zach snyder fan. But this trailer makes me beleive those fans were spot on... it looks absolutely incredible. The movies got an absolutely great cast. Very excited to see Michael Shannons take on Zod.
Well, it's a script and screenplay from the Batman trilogy crew (Chris and Jonathan Nolan, plus David Goyer), plus Chris Nolan is producing it.

So it has an excellent background, story wise.

And Snyder's always had spectacular visuals in his movies, he's just struggled when trying to make sense of his own story (Sucker Punch).

As long as he follows the blueprints that the Nolan brothers and Goyer laid out for him, this should be pretty good.


Oh look, another origin story. And it looks unnecessarily dark. Reminds me of A Perfect Circle's Imagine remake.

Looks totally unappealing to me.
I can understand that a Superman origin story might not be too appealing, but:

A - it's hard to bring Superman back to life as a film franchise, and move on from the Christopher Reeves movies, without re-telling that story
B - this isn't going to be the typical Superman origin story...it's been said that some details about Superman and his background have been changed a little, the most notable one being that there's no more Kryptonite in this version of events

[Yusuf06]

A bit apprehensive at this point, given the cast. And that pic doesn't help (dude and costume looks lame to me, sorry). What faith I can muster is based on knowing that those involved may know what NOT to do.
What, you mean the idea of Superman as a Dandy Fop doesn't work for you? ;)

[DM72]

Oh look, another origin story. And it looks unnecessarily dark. Reminds me of A Perfect Circle's Imagine remake.

Looks totally unappealing to me.

We haven't had a Superman origin story in 35 years, don't you think it's about time for another? Heck, Spiderman has had TWO origin stories in 10 years

[talk show host]

We haven't had a Superman origin story in 35 years, don't you think it's about time for another? Heck, Spiderman has had TWO origin stories in 10 years

I agree. I'm fine with the origin story. Although i wish they'd used the one in the earlier drafts where he spent time as a soldier in iraq. just how cool would that have been? I'm just glad they didnt go with JJ Abrams awful script.

I do like the premise of this movie though, atleast as i understand it from the trailers. Zod threatens Earth if the governments dont surrender superman to him.

[KDawg]

Nolan makes this a movie I may try to see...

But I'm still very 'meh' on the Superman character himself.

[Momma There Goes That Man]

I thought I had posted this already but I can't find it anywhere. So my thoughts:

Superman has always been boring, detached and unsympathetic to me in the comics growing up. He was pretty dull to be honest. He was just too much everything...and it never really made for compelling comics or stories to me.

I was also never a fan of the slow, boring Reeves Superman movies either. They didn't make Superman feel either spectacular or relatable in any way.

Which is why I am so on board with Man of Steel. The action set pieces look fantastic from the trailers so you get all the Super that you need for Superman but there is also an actual story this time around and elements that humanize Superman to a degree, at least a lot more so than any movie before has. There are also thought provoking questions asked, its not mindless blockbuster action. I appreciate all of that and have high hopes for this.

[KDawg]

Superman has always been boring, detached and unsympathetic to me in the comics growing up. He was pretty dull to be honest. He was just too much everything...and it never really made for compelling comics or stories to me.

Perfectly sums up my thoughts as well. Just much better put.

[Mr. Sinister]

Perfectly sums up my thoughts as well. Just much better put.

Me too.

[DM72]

That's because you guys are young. In the late 70's/early 80's, there was nothing boring about the Reeve Superman. When they would premiere on ABC TV back in the day, the next day we all would be talking about it.

IMO, Superman The Movie is the holy grale of superhero movies. But I do understand by today's standard it would be too slow moving.

[ArmchairRedskin]

We haven't had a Superman origin story in 35 years, don't you think it's about time for another? Heck, Spiderman has had TWO origin stories in 10 years



I think you can justify Spider-Man's two origin stories because Raimi went organic and the new one went with boy genius invents web shooters.

Everybody already knows Superman's origin story. There was a whole series dedicated to his youth on TV. Isn't there anything more interesting you can show? Do we have to see Zod again? I'm not interested in another rehash. Give me some new content.

[Momma There Goes That Man]

That's because you guys are young. In the late 70's/early 80's, there was nothing boring about the Reeve Superman. When they would premiere on ABC TV back in the day, the next day we all would be talking about it.

IMO, Superman The Movie is the holy grale of superhero movies. But I do understand by today's standard it would be too slow moving.

I can understand the difference in cinematic taste from then to now but I love old movies, even ones most people I know find boring.

But the Superman movie felt almost exactly like the comics in that dull sense to me. It's more a problem with the character than the movie I'd say. Though in 30 years, somebody may have the nerve to tell me the same about The Dark Knight trilogy, in which case, they would be flat out wrong. ;)

[DM72]

I think you can justify Spider-Man's two origin stories because Raimi went organic and the new one went with boy genius invents web shooters.

Everybody already knows Superman's origin story. There was a whole series dedicated to his youth on TV. Isn't there anything more interesting you can show? Do we have to see Zod again? I'm not interested in another rehash. Give me some new content.

Are you really justifying two different franchises of the same character in a 10 year span while critisizing Man of Steel for having a "big screen" origin story 35 years after Superman: The Movie and having Zod, even though we haven't seen Zod on the big screen in about 33 years? Should The Dark Knight should not have had The Joker who has been featured way more than Zod?