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Can't get over his "package", thanks to his lack of red shorts...
The cape looks HUGE...kinda like a Spartan or Roman general.
But man...Henry Cavill...the actor himself...makes a DEAD ON Superman...GREAT casting...
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Can't get over his "package", thanks to his lack of red shorts...
The cape looks HUGE...kinda like a Spartan or Roman general.
But man...Henry Cavill...the actor himself...makes a DEAD ON Superman...GREAT casting...
Thoughts?
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Like you said Hector....Cavill makes a GREAT Superman. Lookin' forward to this movie! And I'm getting use to the Alien looking costume.
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Suit looks dingy... ???Think OUTSIDE the Box! For the BEST in Repro & Custom Packaging!Comment
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If that's legit, it's not bad. Considering the armor he's wearing in the comics now, this suit actually looks more traditional. In it's own way it's no less traditional than the dark reds, speedo, tiny "S" and T-shirt neckline of "Returns".
I still think he needs some color to break up his lower torso. Either some color detail on his "belt" or some hint of the old trunks. But it will do. I dig his "Earth-Two"-like "S" symbol.
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Like anything it will come down to story and direction. Superman Returns is NOT what you want this film to look or feel like. The director (Brian Singer) had Routh posing too much. And because his colors were "off", it dulled down the charisma of the hero for me. But more importantly the story was just a train wreck of bad ideas. Singer made the colossal mistake in trying to connect this as a sequel to Superman II. Yet he failed to follow any of the character or story developments critical from that film. Then he had Routh giving a karaoke performance of Christopher Reeves, Spacey giving a less convincing performance for Lex, but then a totally new interpretation of Lois.
And even worse, he followed the same tired story of Lex and real estate. It was a complete mess. The audience was as confused as Singer was. And then to add a kid to that slop? The death knell. For any good ideas introduced in that film, they were quickly buried under an uneven script and a overly conceptualized hero and his past. Does it look like the Man of Steel is taking notes from this debacle? So far I would have to say no. Singer tweaked the costume and audiences revolted. This here is a full on overhaul. I don't see audiences embracing more change. And if anything, this might remind them more of their bad experience with 'Returns'.
I think missing the red shorts and having his "package" more so on display will have the crowd snickering. Audiences have an expectation of what Superman should look like, because he's more of an old school hero. At the height of his popularity in film, Superman wore the traditional threads. Cinematic audiences are fickle. Once you establish a look, that is the expectation. That's why Batman remains encased in rubber. His popularity was built on that premise, and studios have no interest in toying with that image. Now we've got Superman converting over which runs the risk of looking too trendy and unoriginal. After all of the hero films that have been out there, I think general audiences are ready for their old school hero. I don't think this Superman fits that image. Right now he looks more like a member of the Avengers or X-Men. So at this stage, the story is going to have to really rock. If they can do that, this deviation may be forgiven. But if the story doesn't catch on, then audiences will be carving their knives to butcher another failed entry. Why am I so pessimistic? Because Superman has a blueprint for success and it's not being followed. Audiences were charmed by Reeves because he looked and acted just like Superman in the comics. His outfit was bright and colorful and his hair was perfectly shaped. All we need today is that same image with a new classic story. I don't see any of that here. Studios don't get it.Comment
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I still hate the costume. It doesn't suck quite as profusely as the new Spidey suit, but there is a definite degree of suckage there.
Earth 2 Chris: I agree that he NEEDS the red trunks to break up the monotony of all the blue. I think that's probably why he had them in the first place waaaaay back when he made his first appearance. Siegel and Schuster likely played with an all blue suit, but probably found it a bit too monotone, so they added the red trunks to break it up. I will bet anyone here that in 12 to 18 months, Supes WILL get his red undies back in the book (likely not before this movie it released) which will then "date" the movie. If they'd've been smart, they'd've stuck with the original Superman suit and just tweaked it a bit.
And I'm with you, Toyroom, the suit looks dingy, like Clark/Supes never gives the thing a bath. There's a difference with making a suit look weathered or alien and making it just look like you mooched it offa some wino in a back alley somewhere....sigpic Oh then, what's this? Big flashy lighty thing, that's what brought me here! Big flashy lighty things have got me written all over them. Not actually. But give me time. And a crayon.Comment
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If not the red trunks, then I say at least bring back the yellow belt.Comment
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Suit looks kinda rubbery. Also seems odd to see what looks like sculpted in muscles when he got so pumped for the part.You are a bold and courageous person, afraid of nothing. High on a hill top near your home, there stands a dilapidated old mansion. Some say the place is haunted, but you don't believe in such myths. One dark and stormy night, a light appears in the topmost window in the tower of the old house. You decide to investigate... and you never return...Comment
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I am not familiar with Superman's current exploits I only know him as the icon. The newest comics I have read are a big stack of mid 60's stuff that someone gave me. And truthfully they are a lot of fun. That being said, I hate the new look.
The new look isn't really a surprise though. It is the same rubber suit look that every superhero gets in movies to some degree.
I also wonder why superman is always portrayed as such a young man in film. I would love to see an older actor as Superman. I can't think of anybody off hand... maybe John Hamm.
In any case, it seems to me Superman has been around a long, long time. Why the resistance to letting him be what made him great? I sort of think of Alex Ross' portrayal of Supes as my personal definition of the character. It is almost like you can feel the power coming off that guy, see his determination... I want to salute every time I see his version.
In short, why can't Superman keep on being Superman?Comment
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why does it need to be soooo Pale? dear goodness! what does it take just to punch up the colors digitally?.....
I can deal with the costume...I dig it, it doesn't look like a big goofy cartoon costume. I do like the S has a Golden age vibe and Cavill defo looks like Superman.....
I punched up the colors on that first pic a little.....
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Honestly red trunks on that version of the costume would look pretty stupid.......so i kinda get why they may have not gone with it......Comment
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He needs some Gruns ...... The Original Knight ..., Often Imitated, However Never Duplicated. The 1st Knight in Customs.
always trading for Hot Toys Figures .
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If he'd put his belt and red trunks on that shot would look great. Somewhat similar to the pose on Superman No. 1.Comment
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sigpic Oh then, what's this? Big flashy lighty thing, that's what brought me here! Big flashy lighty things have got me written all over them. Not actually. But give me time. And a crayon.Comment
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