Man Of Steel (2013 Superman reboot directed by Zack Snyder)

[crocodile 9,724]

He meant that it wasn't like the old Superman films.

Karol

[Wojo 2,458]

"Man of Steel does have an unhealthy message about hiding your true abilities to keep others happy, even if its better in the long run."

So, like in any superhero story created ever?

Not exactly. RDJ's Iron Man embraces his alter ego as if he were a rock star. And the conflict over full disclosure is at the heart of Marvel's landmark Civil War storyline.

[Jay 46,242]

John Williams on the new Superman film

John Williams helped Superman soar on movie screens, but another composer is now giving flight to Krypton's favorite son.

The franchise reboot "Man of Steel" opens Friday, June 14, with Henry Cavill in the title role and Hans Zimmer supplying the music. Coming off his latest of numerous collaborations with director Steven Spielberg, on "Lincoln," five-time Oscar winner Williams admits to having a spectrum of feelings about the update.

"I haven't seen it," he tells Zap2it, "but I'm sure it will be wonderful. I don't know if they've used any of the original music or not; it's a Warner Bros. film, in which case, they certainly have the right to do so (having also made the earlier 'Superman' movies). I hope it will be successful, and I look forward to seeing it."

Which isn't to say Williams won't find watching it bittersweet: "It puts me in mind of the late Chris Reeve, who we all loved so much. It's going to be hard for me not to let go of the music, but to let go of the idea of Superman being Chris. I thought he not only made that project successful, he embodied what all of us imagine Superman to look like if he could be given skin and bone, I think."

http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2013/05/man-of-steel-will-be-hard-for-me-to-see-says-superman-composer-john-williams.html

[Quintus 6,495]

Everything that comes of that man's mouth is poetry at this stage.

[Jay 46,242]

The man is so humble!

[Pieter Boelen 1,032]

Beautiful tip of the hat to Christopher Reeve there! I stand by that John Williams is not just a great composer, he is a great man!

[JoeinAR 1,957]

I'm glad his words show he's proud of his musical accomplishment, he deserves to be, It's a piece worthy of being proud.

[gkgyver 1,647]

That's very brave of him, to expose himself to Zimmer's music at his age.

[Quintus 6,495]

Don't you ever get bored of doing that?

[gkgyver 1,647]

Nah.

Besides, I have to take my mind off Wembley until tomorrow night. How does it feel, Englishman?

[Quintus 6,495]

I couldn't give two shits about the football.

[gkgyver 1,647]

[A24 5,156]

I couldn't give two shits about the football.

I kinda like that scene in the Donner film.

[Quintus 6,495]

Check out that strings section

[crocodile 9,724]

I like this spot, it's not as dark as some of the others.

Karol

[Jay 46,242]

Wow yea, some really good stuff there

[A24 5,156]

I'm saving it for my visit to the theater next month.

[Brónach 1,330]

I'll pass.

[JoeinAR 1,957]

I couldn't give two shits about the football.

I kinda like that scene in the Donner film.

Now that's some football, every time he touches the football he can make a touchdown, every time.

Gosh if he played for the Jayhawks they'd have a completely different football history to go with their great basketball history.

[Wojo 2,458]

Uh, if he existed at all, all of humanity might have a different history.

Probably something in the NCAA rule book about omnipotent aliens playing football. Somebody would be vacating wins.

[Quintus 6,495]

http://youtu.be/VMAl4LwFVVg

Anyway, that suit is BADASS.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,386]

So is that burger!

[KK 3,313]

Holy crap...that burger looks like it'll kill.

[JoeinAR 1,957]

Uh, if he existed at all, all of humanity might have a different history.

Probably something in the NCAA rule book about omnipotent aliens playing football. Somebody would be vacating wins.

clearly you haven't been keeping up with this film. there is a shot of Clark wearing a Jayhawks t-shit.

http://worldonline.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2013/04/18/Screen_shot_2013-04-18_at_2.13.30_PM_2_t600x260.png?81864b192c2c8a81b47e3c682f855e85cb6468f5

[Wojo 2,458]

That's convenient. Even though "Clark Kent" is thought to be a normal guy, he's special. The Kents must have paid a doctor to lie on Clark's physicals. How could a simple needle pierce the skin of the Man of Steel to permit blood to be drawn for a drug test? Don't think that a young man with his performance wouldn't be checked out for enhancements.

[JoeinAR 1,957]

well the trick is to not seem like he's that special.

On the needle thing, not sure how they get around that.

tv spots are showing up with a scene between a grown Clark and Jor-El.

Seems as if the first part of the film mirrors Superman the Movie to some degree. But not sure about the flying kryptonian creature.

[Wycket 36]

Probably just a Jor-El hologram. Donner's Superman 2 had the same thing.

[Jay 46,242]

yea, it's obviously a hologram - I'm sure Jor El still dies when Krypton explodes

[gkgyver 1,647]

Man Of Steel 2: Search For Jor-el

[A24 5,156]

The Minecraft version of the trailer:

[JoeinAR 1,957]

less than two weeks away now.

[gkgyver 1,647]

Saw two trailers in the last two days. One before Star Trek, and one on TV. And neither managed to peak my interest in any way. Looks like an alien invasion film with Superman, whose suit looks way too dark.

Paired with Zimmer's music, I thought it was a sequel to Battleship or something.

[KK 3,313]

It looks much more fun than that...

There's no defense for Zimmers music though.

[Jay 46,242]

Saw a new TV spot last night, it was great showing lots of new scenes that were all good

[Matt C 605]

Saw two trailers in the last two days. One before Star Trek, and one on TV. And neither managed to peak my interest in any way. Looks like an alien invasion film with Superman, whose suit looks way too dark.

Paired with Zimmer's music, I thought it was a sequel to Battleship or something.

Quite the skeptic. Why not just see the movie instead of making baseless assumptions?

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,386]

Because that's not Gyver's way!

[gkgyver 1,647]

Saw two trailers in the last two days. One before Star Trek, and one on TV. And neither managed to peak my interest in any way. Looks like an alien invasion film with Superman, whose suit looks way too dark.

Paired with Zimmer's music, I thought it was a sequel to Battleship or something.

Quite the skeptic. Why not just see the movie instead of making baseless assumptions?

Because deciding which movie is worth seeing is based on trailers and TV spots, which to you is apparently "baseless assumptions".

And this Superman looks too dark, too overly dramatic, and has, apparently, a shit score.

[crocodile 9,724]

In all honesty, Star Trek Into Darkness trailers felt exactly the same.

Karol

[gkgyver 1,647]

Those trailers made the film look very bad.

[Quintus 6,495]

Saw two trailers in the last two days. One before Star Trek, and one on TV. And neither managed to peak my interest in any way. Looks like an alien invasion film with Superman, whose suit looks way too dark.

Paired with Zimmer's music, I thought it was a sequel to Battleship or something.

Quite the skeptic. Why not just see the movie instead of making baseless assumptions?

Because deciding which movie is worth seeing is based on trailers and TV spots.

That's the fault of your petulant narrow-minded stupidity, that's all. You're so reliant on trailers and the typical promo crap when choosing movies are you? I bet you also read celeb gossip magazines, and the movie reviews sections.

Ever comprehend that some movie goers actually prefer to avoid all trailers and tv spots? Using, you know... intuition and good old experience to decide instead? Yawn. You're such a AICN Talkback cliché, gkgvyer.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,386]

Bad weekend, lee?

[Quintus 6,495]

I'm top of the world, me

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,386]

Hmm...if you say so.

[Quintus 6,495]

Lol, get out!

I thought you knew me by now...

Gkgvyer's ENDLESS trolling over this movie and score has become a fucking parody at this point, and I just felt like pointing it out. As I tend to do.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,386]

Ok, if you don't wanna talk about your issues on a public forum I completely understand.

Drop me a PM if you need to vent.

[Quintus 6,495]

You may have the bald head of Dr Phil, but not the wit and insight. Which is unfortunate, because I need to share my dreadful sins before they consume me. Or something.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,386]

I am not bald.

And Dr. Phil is a cunt!

[Quintus 6,495]

I've never even seen it

Beginning to actually feel the excitement growing inside for Man of Steel now. Literally the only movie on my radar this year, having happily retired to tv productions for the time being. You should try it, watch more of it.

But yeah, this guy who they have playing Superman looks like he physically embodies the MAN OF STEEL. I hope like mad that he has the chops and charisma to complete the package and NAIL it.

[gkgyver 1,647]

Lol, get out!

I thought you knew me by now...

Gkgvyer's ENDLESS trolling over this movie and score has become a fucking parody at this point, and I just felt like pointing it out. As I tend to do.

"Endless"? I barely visit this forum these days, let alone this thread. I saw some trailers and gave my opinion, get over it.

[Quintus 6,495]

From where I'm sitting, this thread looks like the official GKGVYER OF STEEL (naughtiness) thread.