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Superman Returns - 2 Disc [2006]Snagging.org In association with Amazon.co.ukOnline Shop | Property Guides | Kitchen & Home | Garden Tools | Power Tools | Consumer Electronics Get the Snagging Checklist Here! Superman Returns - 2 Disc [2006] starring: Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, Parker Posey, Frank Langella directed by: Bryan Singer ![: Superman Returns - 2 Disc [2006]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/517CNseV9ML._SL160_.jpg) List Price: £24.99 Amazon.co.uk's Price: £5.98 You Save: £19.01 (76%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually dispatched within 10 to 13 days
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Audience Rating: Suitable for 12 years and overBinding: DVD EAN: 7321900823371 Format: Box set, PAL, Special Edition Label: Warner Home Video Languages: Manufacturer: Warner Home Video Number Of Items: 2 Publisher: Warner Home Video Region Code: 2 Release Date: December 04, 2006 Running Time: 148 minutes Studio: Warner Home Video Theatrical Release Date: 2006 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk 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 Average Rating:
 Rating:  - R U Reading this Dick Donner?its 29dec and this film is on TV right now but instead i sit here and write this because i cannot watch such dross after going through my Reeve boxset last week again (plus donner cut) let me start off by saying that im a big fan of comic book movies and the Donner superman films is are my opinion fantastic movies with great character magnetism which is shown by Kidder,Hackman and Reeve which this film lacks Yes everone knows Routh was hired for looking like Reeve but you can never replace a classic There is no passion about this movie as its flat its almost as if no one cared and knew it was going to be a dud but too late! There are certain things that point to the earlier Superman movies but to use the same dialogue word for word in parts is truly shamefull The thing that made the original films so good is the lack of CGI - yes you heard me LACK OF CGI, the Donners had great optical effects which worked and here it all just seems to be plastic even down to certain scenes Supe himself is obvious CGI what a shame that the money men cant just leave a classic alone and move on !!!! Rating:  - 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 watch the first two Superman movies) during the film. It's a movie that it worths your time (and money) but be prepared to see a whole new side of what makes Superman a man. After almost 20 years of absence take a chance and fly with him because Superman Returns, is just like flying: you either gonna love it or hate it. Rating: - AwfullI 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. Rating: - really goodgreat return for the man of steel ,this is best superman flick since the first flick.also its another successful comic book adadtion Rating: - So disappointingLet 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 people have learned to live without him, much to the dismay of his ego. This is where my major criticism is. Batman Begins in the same year of release showed that a restart works, and works well. However this film assumes you've seen the first two films, which may not be the case and it doesn't even have a quick prologue explaining who Superman is, how he got his powers and why he left in the first place. Anyway my greatest gripe regards the characters of Lois Lane and Lex Luthor. I'm sorry but the actors just do not do justice to the characters. Kevin Spacey is about as menacing as a Smurf and Kate Bosworth as feisty as a tele-tubby. As for the supposed plot twist they were pretty much throwing hints into your face throughout the film and frankly I don't think the character involved was necessary (sorry but to tell you would reveal the twist). Watch it by all means as you may enjoy it, but I just watched it with the feeling this could have been much better as a restart for the new generation.  Try searching the Internet for "Superman Returns - 2 Disc [2006]" or Ebay for "Superman Returns - 2 Disc [2006]". You might also be interested in the following great products:
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