SUPERMAN RETURNS
Ok its been a little over a day now and I am finally confident that what I will type will not be incumbent upon my delirium of superhero hype that exists solely in my own cranial universe.
That being said. . . . Why are you still reading this when there is such a cinematic achievement as SUPERMAN RETURNS in theaters right now?
The movie is in a word sublime.
There are rare moments in this movie, where if you were to turn your gaze from the screen you would see people gasping and covering there mouth's with their hands. The emotion is palpable to the point of perspiration dripping from the audience.
Masterfully done and lovingly guided, molded, and charged with an energy the cinema has been lacking for the past decade.
Superman Returns is the utter culmination of the comics, the 50's TV show, and the Richard Donner films, and a young boy who dwells in the "outsider's" realm only to stand on the fringe of our society and come to the realization that this way of life is not for him. All this artisanly woven into a soon to be grand epic by Bryan Singer.
The movie is not without its faults, but they are so forgivable when Brandon Routh dons the cape and rescues damsels and falling bystanders alike.
He really stands out in his performance above the rest of the cast. Granted he's the Man of Steel so he is the main focus, but still to wear the cape and suit and not come off hokey, come on?
He does this effortlessly. Did I mention the humanity he brings to the character? A rare trait indeed these days.
One thing puzzles me though and its not anything about the film, its about the protesters. Why does a Superman scare them? He stands for truth, justice, the American Way. But what is the American Way? If anything this movie shows that now more than ever we need a hero. We need someone who is faultless, courageous to the point of dying for his beliefs and never compromising on anything. Sounds a lot like Christ, which is why a lot of people are sideways on the issue of Superman Returns.
I say do yourself a favor don't listen to them. Christ died that we might live. He lived a Holy life and never compromised. What's wrong with all those things?
Even a superhero film such as SUPERMAN RETURNS pretty much nailed it. You can do good, be good, but its still not enough. We need to surrender what we have selfishly held onto to finally gain what is really important, and not urgent, in our lives.
When the credits roll this movie is the priceless gem that jolts movie goers out of their seats with praise and peace in their hearts.
Finally Superman has returned.
That being said. . . . Why are you still reading this when there is such a cinematic achievement as SUPERMAN RETURNS in theaters right now?
The movie is in a word sublime.
There are rare moments in this movie, where if you were to turn your gaze from the screen you would see people gasping and covering there mouth's with their hands. The emotion is palpable to the point of perspiration dripping from the audience.
Masterfully done and lovingly guided, molded, and charged with an energy the cinema has been lacking for the past decade.
Superman Returns is the utter culmination of the comics, the 50's TV show, and the Richard Donner films, and a young boy who dwells in the "outsider's" realm only to stand on the fringe of our society and come to the realization that this way of life is not for him. All this artisanly woven into a soon to be grand epic by Bryan Singer.
The movie is not without its faults, but they are so forgivable when Brandon Routh dons the cape and rescues damsels and falling bystanders alike.
He really stands out in his performance above the rest of the cast. Granted he's the Man of Steel so he is the main focus, but still to wear the cape and suit and not come off hokey, come on?
He does this effortlessly. Did I mention the humanity he brings to the character? A rare trait indeed these days.
One thing puzzles me though and its not anything about the film, its about the protesters. Why does a Superman scare them? He stands for truth, justice, the American Way. But what is the American Way? If anything this movie shows that now more than ever we need a hero. We need someone who is faultless, courageous to the point of dying for his beliefs and never compromising on anything. Sounds a lot like Christ, which is why a lot of people are sideways on the issue of Superman Returns.
I say do yourself a favor don't listen to them. Christ died that we might live. He lived a Holy life and never compromised. What's wrong with all those things?
Even a superhero film such as SUPERMAN RETURNS pretty much nailed it. You can do good, be good, but its still not enough. We need to surrender what we have selfishly held onto to finally gain what is really important, and not urgent, in our lives.
When the credits roll this movie is the priceless gem that jolts movie goers out of their seats with praise and peace in their hearts.
Finally Superman has returned.
posted by Clandestine at 11:25 PM
4 Comments:
Hey Bran
Why don't you write a book on the different shows that you have seen and their impact upon you as a movie viewer. Just a thought?
Well Anonymous (if that is your true name) I would love to but, I don't have the time right now nor the resources I think. Maybe someday I will. Sadly that day is still a good ways off. So for now I will have to settle with writing how I feel in this blog. Thanks though I do appreciate it.
Alright, very good review and I agree with some parts. I thought the movie was phenomenal, the only part I don't like is how he has an illegitimate son...can we say secularism at its best. Superman is for truth, justice and the American way, which by all standards now is sleep with everyone then complain about it later while your dying from sort of disease b/c you couldn't keep your pants up. The movie was EXCELLENT. Take that out and it is darn near PERFECT for me. This is my humble opinion. Hope all is well..God bless!
ry
Nothing will beat the first superman movie.
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