Larry Young
Master Member
That's just plain nuts!
Man of Steel (Pre-release)
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GINO
Sr Member
I love the suit!
I think the toned down colors work better for a more real world feel.
And let's face it, briefs on superheroes just doesn't look right in contemporary times.
Love or hate superman returns, I think Routh was a really good choice for Supes.
Some may not like his dialog or the story around him, but his face and physical stature would work well with this new suit which in my opinion is much more believable than the Reeve suit.
Being an Art Director, it's instinctive form me to want to just tweak aspects that I feel would just set things a bit more right. It's sort of my thing.
Here's my take on what's wrong with Cavill's look.
It's the hairline and lack of spit curl.
I really would prefer a part on the side and a pompadour like Reeve and Routh wore.
But this would do in my opinion.
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I think the toned down colors work better for a more real world feel.
And let's face it, briefs on superheroes just doesn't look right in contemporary times.
Love or hate superman returns, I think Routh was a really good choice for Supes.
Some may not like his dialog or the story around him, but his face and physical stature would work well with this new suit which in my opinion is much more believable than the Reeve suit.
Being an Art Director, it's instinctive form me to want to just tweak aspects that I feel would just set things a bit more right. It's sort of my thing.
Here's my take on what's wrong with Cavill's look.
It's the hairline and lack of spit curl.
I really would prefer a part on the side and a pompadour like Reeve and Routh wore.
But this would do in my opinion.
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Westies14
Master Member
At least the proportions of the costume appear to be better than Returns. The neckline isn't choking him; the cape comes nicely over the shoulders. The shield is properly-sized on his chest. The boots are the proper shape, and don't look like they have cross-trainer bases.
On the downside, it appears to be dark and muted, without red trunks. It looks overly tech-ey, especially the scallops on the forearms and the spots where the cape meets the tunic. The S is ugly! What is going on in the top right of it?!! The bottom of that shape should NOT touch the right border. The pose and apparent lack of eyebrows make this look like Frankenstein's monster, or bizarro Superman. I do wish he had the curl. I never like the shield applique technique. That should be seamless, part of the suit.
I can get past this look if the story and performances are good! Here's hoping.
- Doug
On the downside, it appears to be dark and muted, without red trunks. It looks overly tech-ey, especially the scallops on the forearms and the spots where the cape meets the tunic. The S is ugly! What is going on in the top right of it?!! The bottom of that shape should NOT touch the right border. The pose and apparent lack of eyebrows make this look like Frankenstein's monster, or bizarro Superman. I do wish he had the curl. I never like the shield applique technique. That should be seamless, part of the suit.
I can get past this look if the story and performances are good! Here's hoping.
- Doug
nickytea
Master Member
YenChih Lin
Master Member
Meh! No spitcurl, an old "S", too dark costume, not looking like Superman, BUT: I'll see it, maybe I change my mind.
Westies14
Master Member
Haha yes, because that looks perfect! :lol
The actually improved the bat-logo with the 1989 batman - a wonderful, gothic interpretation that fit Burton's universe perfectly - and WB insisted that it become the DC bat-logo for brand consistency in the first sequel. Why stick to your guns on that issue and allow this? I'm interested to see it straight on, but despite it being featured for a time in the old serial comics (with a yellow border, no less) this is not the Superman shield we know and love!
Westies14
Master Member
Its one promo shot for crying out loud and people are freakin out. The photo of him walking through the streets as Clark has the spit curl, do you think they are going to leave that out? Its one promo shot. *sigh*
It doesn't bother me tremendously, but I do think they're leaving that out. The shot of him walking was as himself - not as Clark - at Comic Con. If his hair was gonna be messed up at all, it seems it would be in this shot. This is a curl-less Superman!
dualedge
Sr Member
I can't tell if he's got shorts on it's so dark. Even if he doesn't, I don't think I mind. I've always thought the shorts weren't really necessary. Shorts are the classic Supes look but even as an old time Supes fan, I never minded the renderings where it was more of a blue bodysuit without the shorts.
And who watermarked that? Yeesh... like it belonged to them :rolleyes I'm attaching a non-watermarked version.
I don't mind the colors though the heavy texture on everything seems overkill as my first kneejerk impression. I don't mind the older style "S"... I would like to see the spit curl though. Why would they get rid of that?
And who watermarked that? Yeesh... like it belonged to them :rolleyes I'm attaching a non-watermarked version.
I don't mind the colors though the heavy texture on everything seems overkill as my first kneejerk impression. I don't mind the older style "S"... I would like to see the spit curl though. Why would they get rid of that?
nickytea
Master Member
laszlo
Sr Member
I think it looks great....apart from the bloody texture- enough with the texture already! Its Costume designers bloody ego - or they are not bold/ original enough to use straight up fabrics.
Also the stuck on shield (again) is doing my head in - the S should flex and move with his body/ muscles - not obstruct/ hide them! ***king morons!
Also the stuck on shield (again) is doing my head in - the S should flex and move with his body/ muscles - not obstruct/ hide them! ***king morons!
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GINO
Sr Member
I can totally see this costume in the same world as Nolan's Dark Knight.
Looking at this version, it is how I imagine Superman would look if he was real.
What I think works about the costume:
- The muted color palette especially the blue.
- The tall boots and their sleek, less chunky shape.
- The musculature padding 'enhancements'.
- The cape fabric and long length.
- The lack of red underwear.
- Brass colored belt.
- The texture on the blue suit makes it look 'other worldly' which I think is a good thing.
- The overall size of the S crest.
What I would change about the costume:
- I would leave the texture on the blue suit, but remove it from everywhere else. It is texture overkill. I think variance in texture adds interest and everything being the same makes it a miss for me.
- I would have made the S crest less thick but still dimensional.
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Looking at this version, it is how I imagine Superman would look if he was real.
What I think works about the costume:
- The muted color palette especially the blue.
- The tall boots and their sleek, less chunky shape.
- The musculature padding 'enhancements'.
- The cape fabric and long length.
- The lack of red underwear.
- Brass colored belt.
- The texture on the blue suit makes it look 'other worldly' which I think is a good thing.
- The overall size of the S crest.
What I would change about the costume:
- I would leave the texture on the blue suit, but remove it from everywhere else. It is texture overkill. I think variance in texture adds interest and everything being the same makes it a miss for me.
- I would have made the S crest less thick but still dimensional.
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nwjedidave
Sr Member
Is that a stripe or something on the top of his right thigh?
To me, looks similar to the Returns suit with deeper "S" stamping.
To me, looks similar to the Returns suit with deeper "S" stamping.
There's something going on on that thigh -- some sort of stupid design peeking around the side. Again, Reeve wore a normal costume because you didn't need all this stupid fashion show decoration distractions or stamps of trademark so the new toys can be told apart from the old Superman toys.
Reeve leaves this dude in the dust without even trying.
The Reeve suit is still the best - and it's got trunks and color - imagine that.
Reeve leaves this dude in the dust without even trying.
The Reeve suit is still the best - and it's got trunks and color - imagine that.
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