Man of Steel (Pre-release)
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God help the person who goes with a friend, spouse, or family member who has no idea of the back story, and is beaten over the head with questions through the entire movie as to why, who, or what is going on because they aren't spoon fed the info in an obvious way. This goes for any movie.
rodneyfaile
Sr Member
This version of Superman seems so different, I think I need an origin story to see what the heck happened.
JD
Master Member
...especially for a character that's been around for 75 years. Repeating Superman's origin is just silly and unnecessary. It's a waste of time. Superman's an icon and all you need to know are the basics - the details of the origin could be detailed in less obvious ways.
But, it's a Christopher Nolan film - I expect sloppy, obvious storytelling.
RougeAvenger81
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I read the comics, watch the films, and have seen several shows. I know the story, but like Nolans Batman, without the "where he came from and why things are a certain way" you begin to fall back on those other films. Then when the stories/characters don't line up right the die-hards get pissed. And I agree, it's already done and ready for the big screen so no sense arguing.
And JD, I love to banter back and forth, but damn bud, seems to me like anything with Nolan or a new adaptation to it you simply won't like.
JD
Master Member
I'm not saying ignore Superman's origin - I'm saying a full blown origin story isn't needed. Recap it in the intro credits - do a flashback or two (if needed), just no need to redo something that's been done to death. But, hey... it's Superman, we don't really expect anything original.
Well yeah, I don't like Nolan's work at all (outside some great casting). I think he's the most overrated filmmaker since Tarantino. But, at least Tarantino's made a couple of decent films.
I am going to give Man of Steel a chance. If I go in with low expectations I may be surprised.
RougeAvenger81
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I'm not saying ignore Superman's origin - I'm saying a full blown origin story isn't needed. Recap it in the intro credits - do a flashback or two (if needed), just no need to redo something that's been done to death. But, hey... it's Superman, we don't really expect anything original.
Well yeah, I don't like Nolan's work at all (outside some great casting). I think he's the most overrated filmmaker since Tarantino. But, at least Tarantino's made a couple of decent films.
I am going to give Man of Steel a chance. If I go in with low expectations I may be surprised.
Fair enough. I look forward to it and have high hopes. Just hoping that they can deliver an original story, although it's still partly an origin story.
RougeAvenger81
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I have similar thoughts. Not so much to see what's happened, but to see the background of this adaptation or the character and the building blocks of the how they are portraying him.
That plus the more they stray from the source material the better chace they have at snagging "story by" credit along with screenplay.
The most interesting thing about superman is his origin. Such a unique and boldly symbollic thing that can be retold endlessly only to focus on different significant aspects. Each writer tells it differently revealing there vision of what is it at the core of "their" superman.
Banner
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Interesting read from an article up on comicbookmovie.com:
More things to scare and excite fans from both sides to be sure!
More things to scare and excite fans from both sides to be sure!
rodneyfaile
Sr Member
The fact that he said that makes me think he knows some people will think it deserves an apology.
JD
Master Member
I think of that quote in more terms that some might look at Superman as being an "apologist."
rodneyfaile
Sr Member
MooMooEgg
Sr Member
I agree. Although WE know all about Kal-El's origin(s), a LOT of people don't. Most of my friends are non-geeks, and they don't know the most basic geek trivia that we here take for granted. I still have friends asking me "Didn't the Joker kill Batman's parents?", thinking that was the "real" depiction of the Wayne family murder. Yes, it's "wrong", but it's a nice interpretation that brings a little bit of a personal vendetta to that particular story.
And since this is a complete revisioning of the character, and since there hasn't been a "new" Superman story told on the big screen, I think a retelling/revamping of Superman's origins is completely necessary. It may work or it may not... we'll just have to see. I for one, am interested in how the whole thing will play out, and I just think of ALL superhero movies as Elseworlds stories. Stories like Birthright, Red Son, and Earth One are all very unique spins on the traditional Superman origin, and I enjoy them immensely. And I'll view MoS as a big screen Elseworlds book.
Yes, a lot of people will view a change in the iconic origins as poison to the general masses, but honestly, if Man of Steel gets people interested in Superman again, then I don't see the change to be a bad thing at all.
Anyone want to listen to a little music? Amazon has a sample list up, but beware, the track names may give away some spoilers. The link will take to to the article
Listen to Samples From the Man of Steel Soundtrack - ComingSoon.net
Listen to Samples From the Man of Steel Soundtrack - ComingSoon.net
seelsa73
Sr Member
so, no yellow behind the [not an ]"S". Interesting.
Banner
Well-Known Member
The color in that banner seems off a bit. There's no "yellow" on the suit per se... but that part is more of a very tarnished golden yellow color:
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