Initially I was a bit skeptical if 'Superman Returns,' would recreate the magic of 1978, especially after its sequels always fell a bit short.
However this movie scores well on effects (which had to be expected) and what adds to the allure is a human touch that makes superman a better hero to connect with.
After a break, the man in blue is back to his office as the clumsy Clark Kent while one looks forward to him converting the elevator into his changing room before he takes to the sky.
Brandon Routh as the man of steel foots the bill and brings back nostalgic memories of Christopher Reeve. Kevin Spacy as Lex Luther is great to watch, (as always his plots for destruction are unique and his dialogues with Kitty bring a smile) while Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane captures the frame as the ideal foil to her superhero with moments of substance exchanged between the two.
After watching the movie the viewer gets the feeling that his old friend is back and tends to forgive him for his absence. The movie has its captivating moments that have one gripping the edge of the seat.
Perhaps the movie could do with some slick editing at places where it drags at times and makes one look at the watch. But all said and done, it's Superman in his new avatar for the 21st century so grab the popcorn, take those few long drawn moments with a pinch of salt and enjoy our original superhero doing his breathtaking sequences as he goes about saving the world.
However this movie scores well on effects (which had to be expected) and what adds to the allure is a human touch that makes superman a better hero to connect with.
After a break, the man in blue is back to his office as the clumsy Clark Kent while one looks forward to him converting the elevator into his changing room before he takes to the sky.
Brandon Routh as the man of steel foots the bill and brings back nostalgic memories of Christopher Reeve. Kevin Spacy as Lex Luther is great to watch, (as always his plots for destruction are unique and his dialogues with Kitty bring a smile) while Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane captures the frame as the ideal foil to her superhero with moments of substance exchanged between the two.
After watching the movie the viewer gets the feeling that his old friend is back and tends to forgive him for his absence. The movie has its captivating moments that have one gripping the edge of the seat.
Perhaps the movie could do with some slick editing at places where it drags at times and makes one look at the watch. But all said and done, it's Superman in his new avatar for the 21st century so grab the popcorn, take those few long drawn moments with a pinch of salt and enjoy our original superhero doing his breathtaking sequences as he goes about saving the world.