I just watched the movie -- and I found it surprising! I think I expected it to be more in line with the rest of the DCAU TV shows, and it really wasn't, apart from character design.
I know I've seen reviews of it on my f-list, but I can't find the entries anymore, since I didn't want to be spoiled. I can't even remember which of you did the posting! If you did a review/post about it, please link me!
My thoughts:
I know I've seen reviews of it on my f-list, but I can't find the entries anymore, since I didn't want to be spoiled. I can't even remember which of you did the posting! If you did a review/post about it, please link me!
My thoughts:
- Lois and Superman are in a pretty adult relationship, aren't they? Messy bed, walking around in towels and robes, lingering kisses... and all before she knows for sure that he is Clark! I was a little mollified to see that she suspects pretty strongly. But come on, Clark, you were in a relationship with her for 6 months, and she had to shame your Ma into admitting it... after you were dead?? Tsk. At least I know that in the comics they had been engaged and she knew about everything by the time this happened.
- Speaking of that, how close was the storyline to the original comics story? I have the files, but I've never gotten around to reading them. I probably will dig them out later, but I bow to the experts on my f-list to inform me. For example: the cloning storyline - was that part of the return? Wasn't that Kon-El's origin? Did they borrow that? Is it even related?
- And wow, it was rather more violent than I expected, as well. No wonder it was direct to video.
- I did enjoy it, though. And the only complaint I remember from the f-list was that it was short. I liked the length, actually. Maybe if I knew the backstory better, I would have wanted it more filled out.
- Current Mood:
curious
Comments
I did read "The Death of Superman" comic but not the aftermath, so the cloning was a surprise. I liked that part.
Lex was really demented, wasn't he? He was pretty much obsessed with Superman, so he missed him not being there. Weird.
Clark and his secrets; I too was surprised he didn't tell Martha anything about Lois and their relationship. Bad Clark!
All in all, I thought it was very good.
I need to find out which issues have the aftermath of the death so I can look into that. My Superman comic reading still has gaping holes, I'm afraid.
"It follows the basic structure of the entire story arc (The Death of Superman, World Without A Superman and The Return of Superman). The first third of the movie pretty much covers up to the actual death of Superman storyline pretty closely, with certain modifications just because of time limits or whatever."
(I saw those
I want that towel one too! It's nice. *grins*
If I felt better, I'd pick it up from Target tomorrow...but I just don't know if I can manage it. *sniffles*
I hope you skipped the spoilery thoughts, though! I was happy I avoided spoilers before seeing it.
I knew about the various Superman that came after, but they weren't clones, were they? Must dig up.
Thanks... I need to get around to reading those arcs!
I hope the fic doesn't totally wear you out. I have one like that, and I'm finally coming to terms with the fact that it may never get done... :(
Wear me out? Yeah...it might, but I have to do it...maybe today or tonight *sigh* I'm not sure what's holding you back, but for me it's the fact that I just feel like it's so inadequate...the fic and ME... *sigh* I have to stop complaining and just write it.
Let me know if I can help you in any way... :D
I'm sort of mixed on the idea of Lois not knowing though. I dunno - that bugs me.
But I'm guessing that many viewers were used to the Lois who didn't know from Superman: The Animated Series, and they were trying to bridge that gap.
It does work itself out by the end, though, so I still think you'll like it. I did.
One thing I remember from that time though was finding out that there are a lot of weird rules about a broadcast cartoon show that are probably a big part of that direct-to-video release: two of the big rules are that characters can't explicitly say they're going to kill someone (that's why the bad guys are always "I will DESTROY you!") and no blood allowed.
I don't know if the same rules apply to cable, but if they show Superman Doomsday on Cartoon Network there'll probably be a lot of edited out scenes.
Or when they made B:TAS and S:TAS an hour-long block?
I agree that B:TAS was and is the best of the bunch. This was several notches above the S:TAS run, though. Definitely. Probably because of my Clois-fix. :)
Oh, yeah, they definitely crossed several lines with this one. It'll be HEAVILY cut if it runs on CN.
And the Justice League (most the INternacional version) also helps him to beat Doomsday without any success of course. And there's also a Lex Jr Supergirl interaction. m:P
I really do need to read that arc very soon. It's on my to do list, really!
How do you feel about The New Frontier DVD coming out soon? I read the trade on
I love the other superheroes just as much and I think the producers would accord all the characters their own moments, but for me being a Hal Jordan fan, it's like a dream come true to have Hal being the one of the main focus in a full-length movie. And having David Boreanaz to voice him is just icing on the cake. :D
Also, I can't wait for Jeremy Sisto's portrayal of Batman. Kevin Conroy has been the definitive Batman me since forever, I like Rino Romano just fine and it would be great if I can have another Batman to enjoy.
I'm really a Marvel girl with regards to comics. 3/4 or more of the titles I read monthly are Marvel, and I only read the Superbooks (and Countdown for Jimmy exclusively) in DC. I'd ask for recs, but maybe later? I'm so busy writing gift fics this break! :D