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Looking forward to reading you review of the film's music score, Dark Knight !

What do you guys think about Costner's performance as Pa Kent ? I think it's the highlight of the movie. He and Russell Crowe really nailed their roles.

I totally agree with you: it's ridiculous this whole situation.

I'd like to be proven wrong, but I have a gut feeling that they may have dropped the ball on the Returns figures.

I saw the movie last Tuesday with my brother and a friend.

Theater was almost packed.

Always have been a big SuperMan comic book fan (although, the Batman has always been my number one guy  ) since I was a kid but never totally bought into the 1978 movie because I always felt that the humorous part was too prevalent and knew there was more to the character than a "light-approach": at least, that's how I have always envisioned the character.

Christopher Reeve I always have loved in the role, though. He was the one who made those movies work.

Basically, in my mind Man of Steel is the SuperMan movie I'd always imagined: somewhat brooding, philosophical and with this great, huge "global" humanistic feel to it.

And this movie delivers just that !

The whole atmosphere you breathe watching the film is exactly what I hoped the filmmakers would go for and treasure about the best moments and characteristics of the comic book and its world.

All of the cast was terrific and needless to say the fact that Kevin Costner was in this, playing Pa Kent, the one character I've always felt a lot of connection to for the values he stands for, was beyond awesome.

And I know I must have been the only going to the movie last night anticipating Kevin's scenes the most (though, I'd been fervently anticipating the movie for two years, make no mistake) : he played Pa Kent with such gravity and dignity that I really , really wish there had been many more scenes with him. Really, I felt the best part of the movie, and this is what I hoped the filmmakers would go all out about, was the relationship between Kal-El and his earth parents and what they understatedly and through practical example imbued in him.

Henry Cavill was terrific : I always felt like no one else could come close to Chris Reeve's performance and embodiment of the character, but Henry did and went beyond it. He's the SuperMan for my generation and this movie is, too.

Now, you can all start tearing me apart 

Batman, Supes, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Flash, Aquaman and Zatanna.

Totally off-topic : Ed, who's the gal in the Batman bathing suit ? She looks great !

Saw Iron Man 3 with a buddy last night.

It's an improvement over part 2 but, overall, it's kind of flimsy.

I don't know about you guys but I got a Riggs/Martaugh vibe , especially in the end's big action set-piece. That was a nice touch.

I'm sure Shane Black couldn't really express himself totally with this film but am glad its success will give him the power to get more personal projects started for him. Can't wait for him to make Doc Savage. I believe he's the right guy for the job.

Also, I felt, to a lesser degree compared to the second film, that the slapstick type comedy the movie has is really distracting and takes you out of it: my buddy felt this also.

Downey is good as always.

Last but not least: I felt cheated by the way the handled the Mandarin character.

What a strange question to ask, not to mention pretty personal. Seeing as she's my girlfriend, I'll leave you to draw your own conclusions.

Back to topic.

Are there any artists out there that would like to help out with storyboarding?

I didn't think it would be that big a deal of a question.

I just intended it in a funny way.

It's a pity you can't carry on with the projec because I was really looking forward to it.

I understand you have rightly have high standards so I get where you're coming from.

Geez, I love the overall look of the '89 movie.

It is unbelievable.

[The Return of Superman]

Henry Cavill names four comics that have inspired his performance as Superman:

• The Death of Superman (1992)
• The Return of Superman (1993)
• Superman: Red Son (2003)
• Superman/Batman: The Search for Kryptonite (2008)
http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/04/21/man-of-steel-four-superman-comic-books-inspired-henry-cavill/


A few of my own favourite Superman comics:


The Return of Superman

I was never mad on the whole Doomsday trilogy. The Death of Superman is just one big fight scene with very little plot, and World Without Superman is just plain depressing. For me, The Return of Superman is the most intriguing part of the story. The concept of the four imposters each representing different facets of Superman's identity is really interesting. They tried doing something similar for Batman during the Battle for the Cowl arc, but the Superman writers did a better job of it if you ask me.


Superman: Last Son

This was the storyline that reintroduced Zod into the modern comics. Co-written by Richard Donner, it reimagines a lot of elements from Superman 2. So if you don't like Donner's films, you probably won't enjoy his comics either. But if you like Donner's take on the mythology then you'll love this. It's arguably the best General Zod comic to date. Another Donner story, Escape From Bizarro World, is also worth checking out. It helps if you read Action Comics Annual #10 before reading either of these stories, though it's not essential.


Superman: Red Son

I bought this years ago but only recently got around to reading it. I wish I'd read it earlier now, because its top notch stuff. In many ways it feels like the Superman version of The Dark Knight Returns; a gripping character portrait of a hero caught in the political crossfire of the Cold War. It's definitely up there with Gotham by Gaslight as the best the Elseworlds series has to offer. The artwork's excellent too.


All-Star Superman

I'm not a massive fan of Grant Morrison, but he really knocked one out of the park with this series. At first it appears to be a bit disjointed and unfocused, but the pieces quickly come together in a very satisfying manner. It's funny, it's nostalgic, it's exciting, and it all builds up to a moving finale that leaves you admiring Superman more than ever. Excellent stuff.


Superman for All Seasons

Not only is this my favourite Superman comic, it's quite possibly my favourite comic featuring any character ever. It's a brilliant coming-of-age story that grounds Clark Kent's transition into manhood in very relatable human terms. The artwork is beautiful and gives the story a heady Norman Rockwell-esque feel of Americana. This comic, probably more than any other I can think of, really gets to the core of what Clark Kent/Kal-El/Superman is all about. It doesn't dwell on spectacle or superpowers, instead keeping the focus squarely on the man beneath the cape and the people who helped shape him into the person he is. 10 out of 10.


A few others worth reading: Superman Chronicles Volume 1, Tales From the Phantom Zone, the 1983 Brainiac 'Rebirth' storyline (Actions Comics #544-547), Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? (overrated IMO, but worth reading), Superman: The Man of Steel, Kingdom Come, Superman: Brainiac, Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes, and Superman: Secret Origin (sorry colors).

THANKS A LOT - That was absolutely insightful and I am now looking forward to buying those comics that you have mentioned.

While everybody (myself included) had been going off-topic, there are new stills released such as this one:



Martha Kent: "You don't need to be so angry. Focus on my voice. Pretend it's an island --"
(*Faora suffocates her out of boredom and frustration *)


...I'll get my coat...

Source: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/JoshWildingNewsAndReviews/news/?a=78027

Nah, Mr. Brooks would come and slit the villain's throat with a shovel.