New Man of Steel Trailer

www.bleedingcool.com/2012/12/11/new-full...el-superman-returns/

I know it's not ubergirl-centric, but there is a strong rumor that Supes squares off against a Kryptonian villainess (Faora) in this one. Sadly, nothing to report on that front from the trailer, but it still looks pretty darn good. I think they might have gotten it right -- finally!

ElF

lfan wrote: www.bleedingcool.com/2012/12/11/new-full...el-superman-returns/

I know it's not ubergirl-centric, but there is a strong rumor that Supes squares off against a Kryptonian villainess (Faora) in this one. Sadly, nothing to report on that front from the trailer, but it still looks pretty darn good. I think they might have gotten it right -- finally!

I won't hold my breath in the meantime.

Random321 wrote:

jnw550 wrote: The director for "300" involved.

The director for "The Dark Knight" series involved.

I don't see how this will be bad. At all.

I'm looking forward to it!

I think you hit the nail on the head on why I still hold out some hope for this movie. I've not been thrilled with what I've seen so far - but - for the reasons you mentioned I haven't thrown the baby out with the bath water yet.

I might not be in line to see it the opening weekend but I might give it a second weekend shot if there is positive buzz here.

I agree with Random here.

Superman is generally one of the hardest characters to properly write. Batman is - by comparison - a lot easier.

This new movie might be very good or very bad. I honestly can't figure out by the trailers. But. I really hope that, if they decided to go down the "Batman Begins" route, I hope they were smart enough to tweak the thing to make it work with Supes. Instead of just using the same "Tropes collection" and slapping it over Superman.

Random321 wrote: *I* don't even know what kind of SM movie or characterization would make me happy anymore.

I know what still makes me happy.

This image is hidden for guests.
Please log in or register to see it.

I think it looks promising but too dark (that's for Batman) IMO. Cinemagraphically, it reminds me a lot of Watchmen and 300, with lots of dull and muted scenery, lighting, and costuming. With a lack of continuity in the trailer footage, it's difficult to tell what exactly it'll be like but the cast appears to be solid (though I can't stand Cosner).

Along with overthinking it, does anyone know WHY the entertainment division at DC/WB continues to spin-off these iconic characters without their trademark name? It's Man of Steel, not Superman....It's Dark Knight, not Batman.....it's Arrow, not Green Arrow....CW is developing Amazon, not Wonder Woman....

Just strikes me a little strange that they don't leverage the character name more. I mean, we KNOW who they are, but the studios seem to be going out of their way to distance themselves from the original character names. I dunno, maybe I'M overthinking it....

ElF