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Superman Returns - 2 Disc [2006]
from Warner Home Video
starring Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, Parker Posey, Frank Langella
directed by Bryan Singer

Features:

• Box set
• PAL
• Special Edition

Editorial Review:

It's fair to say that Superman Returns probably wasn't quite the blockbuster many were expecting. It concentrates its action on a handful of dazzling, audacious sequences, it spends time working with its characters, and it deliberately pays homage to the heritage of the source material. Knitted together by Bryan Singer, the man behind the camera for the first two X-Men features, it's some distance away from the last time the Man of Steel appeared on the big screen.

But that's very much a good thing. Whilst it doesn't quite, and nor did it need to, perform the major surgery that Batman Begins had to undertake on the Dark Knight's adventures, Singer nonetheless leaves distance between his film and some of its predecessors (although there are respectful tips of the hat to the first two films, not least the nostalgia-inducing credits sequence).

The plot finds Superman returning to Earth after several years away, to discover that the world has moved on in his absence. It's not as safe, Lex Luthor is out of prison, and Lois Lane now has a family. Which is the cue for a lot of soul searching, slower, tender moments and character development that divided some sections of the cinema audience.

Yet, thanks to a stirring cast, led by newcomer Brandon Routh, the end product gels extremely well. Routh's performance is a fitting tribute to the late Christopher Reeve, while Kevin Spacey chews up anything he's allowed to as key villain Lex Luthor. Further, credible, support comes in the form of Parker Posey, James Marsden and Kate Bosworth.

It'd be remiss to call Superman Returns a flawless film. After all, the running time could use fifteen minutes taking off, there's not enough Kevin Spacey and there are occasional moments when the pacing feels a little off. But it is a superb return to form for the classic superhero, with the modern day blockbuster ingredients of some meat to go with the action firmly in place. Further instalments, Mr Singer, will be more than welcome. --Simon Brew

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0

• Is just like flying...
  It's one way or the other.
  The movie had a really good director but a not so common plot for a Superhero movie. Oh it has a few great action scenes and a bit of blood spilling yet it's not all about saving the world or chasing a villain and that what makes it different. It has a modern element when it comes to Superman's romantic involvement as Lois Lane stands up for once and rips that dazzling smile off his face. At the same time the subtext works its magic if you know where or what to spot (Just... more info

• Awfull
  I was really looking forward to this........Oh how i was dispointed.
  I can't even list the faults with this film but any true Superman fan will see this is poor.
  Here is a few marked out of 10 (10 being the best)=
  Casting = 2
  Acting = 4
  Story = 2
  Would i like to see a sequel = (Minus)-10
  Sorry but not for true fans.

• really good
  great return for the man of steel ,this is best superman flick since the first flick.also its another successful comic book adadtion

• So disappointing
  Let me start off by saying that the lead actor Brandon Routh is a surprisingly good Superman who looks hauntingly similar to Christopher Reeve. However that's where the similarities to Superman (the original) unfortunately end.
  In todays age special effects are common place enough that only a good story could save this movie, and this is where the fundamental flaw is. The film picks up as though it is essentially Superman 3 (after Superman left for Krypton in Superman 2) to return to earth to find the... more info

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