The real shortcoming of this film is the ridiculous idea of Lois Lane moving on to a new relationship almost immediately after Superman's disappearance. Since Superman didn't leave any information about where he was going or why, it should have been assumed that he was dead. Her reaction should have been more grief than anger, unless the movie forgot to tell us about a missing piece. The fact that the son is five years old and Superman had only been gone between five and six years distorts the time line. When did she meet Richard? How soon after their meeting did they become an item? Did she carry the child for nine months? The time line is troublesome. The film has a reference to an article written by Lois Lane about spending the night with Superman. I am incensed by such a reference. The entire storyline makes Superman seem like an irresponsible mortal. The comic Lois Lane would never have cheapened the reputation of Superman with such a revealing article, even if it had happened. Lex Luthor finding the Fortress of Solitude is ludicrous and stupid. Superman was always careful about the security of the Fortress. Luthor's easy access to the Fortress is troubling. If a sequel is made to tie up the loose ends within a year the writers may redeem themselves, otherwise, I will stick with reruns of the other Superman series of the past.
Review of Superman Returns
