Post by Salzmank on Apr 26, 2018 16:01:44 GMT
Superman Returns on both accounts for me. An intelligent, inspiring movie that believed Superman was a hero, not a brooding loner. Tons of fun, filled with excellent performances—Routh, Kevin Space, Frank Langella, Eva Marie Saint—and a deep love of the Christopher Reeve films. Its tone is light and airy, yet it understands the essence of Superman, why we love him so (the Superman story recalls the Biblical story—Father sends Son to save world), better than any movie since the original Superman. (Batman v Superman also understands this aspect to Supes, one reason I found it so refreshing.) The direction, writing, and camerawork are bold, colorful, cinematic, intelligent, and ‘grown-up’ without giving way to sophomoric cynicism. Am I really the only person who unapologetically loved this one?