Review of Superman Returns (2006) by J-Shap — 25 Aug 2011
Superman Returns has the right elements for a good Superman movie. It has big, epic-sized effects, a story about the more human portions of Superman, and more than enough drama to keep brainless superhero pieces of shlock on the floor (I'm looking at you Wolverine).
That said, to be a drama is not enough. It must be a competent drama. I could go on about how Lex Luthor's plan makes no sense, or about the odd decision to give Superman a child, but I like to think that picking at individual aspects isn't as important as the overall tone.
Plenty of superhero movies have gotten away with questionable fine details because they had the right tone and pacing hold interest and entertain (X-Men and Spider-Man immediately come to mind). The feel of Superman Returns is just all wrong.
The film truly is dull, in every aspect.
This review of Superman Returns (2006) was written by J-Shap on 25 Aug 2011.
Superman Returns has generally received positive reviews.
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