i wanna know why superman is wearing hotpants

TheBatman said:

Agreed. I think he shoulda put on a little more muscle for the part, but I'm being nitpicky.




I guess its to make it look less flashy, but there is no way to do Supe's outfit and NOT make it look flashy (at least, if you plan on doing it RIGHT!!!).



DAMNED straight! I like the raised texture of it, but if you're gonna go to that kinda trouble, then make that sucker really pop out! That should really be bold.



I'm half & half on this one. I don't like the idea of it, but it is interesting visually. I'll reserve judgement on this until I see it on the big screen. Hard to say if it will be a distraction or an interesting detail



I think its, once again, that weird red color. Its just too dark for Superman. Superman should, visually, be the polar opposite of Batman. His costume should be bright and bold, with primary colors that aren't toned down at all.



You make a very good point here. Do these heroes really need their logo everywhere? It kinda worked with X-Men, because it wasn't a true logo, so much as it was everything had subtle "X"s worked into them. With Batman and Superman, they have very distinct logos, and they don't really need to be everywhere (especially multiple times on their costumes).

VinnyM27 said:

Well, considering he looks so much like Reeve, I don't agree at all. I honestly see no comparison in the designs of this film to L&C at all (other than they both were based on the Superman mythos). So far, this is far closer to Donner's original Superman.

calldapplwondery83 said:

Well, actually, pretty much EVERY other interp of Supes is better than L&C. All that show had going for was Terri Hatcher.

fishbellyblack said:

The undies on the outside thing has been a part of Superman's costume from the very beginning.

JediMaster said:

yes but check em out
the cut of the shorts
is something like mrs parker wears
when she is out watering her garden

I don't like. The actor is too thin, the costume is far too dark, i hate the revamped 'S' and the belt.

Two thumbs down from me.

I'm a big Supes fan, and i know what i like. Sadly this isn't it.

JediMaster said:

Yeah, that's what I was saying! That dame was my first ever celebrity crush.
I LOOOOOVED that show!

ooo.

he's the hottest superman i've ever seen.

will there be any, you know, erm,

well, does anyone know will there be any naughty naked superman bits in the movie?

XxAxX said:

althom said:

XxAxX said:

Ummm, I kinda doubt it, considering that people will be bringing their children to see this flick! Guess you'll have to settle for seeing him in the skintight outfit.

And before you even ask, no! Bob Saget is not playing Jimmy Olsen in this film!

hmmm. well then, does anyone know if..

JediMaster said:

nevermind

XxAxX said:

REAL SUPERMEN!!!












































Me and my brother Pancake (he's on the left).

XxAxX said:

CynthiasSocks said:

BorisFishpaw said:

co-sign. scary almost! i don't really like the new suit, but im feeling the look of clark.

Ashtheking said:

Hi Ash!

CynthiasSocks said:

awwww cute

XxAxX said:

Thanks!!

Superman sux. Just so there's no misunderstanding.

doctamario said:

He's the original incarnation of the modern superhero. The first of the mythic archetypes in this form. The character was groundbreaking, make no mistake. Sure, there are more interesting characters around nowadays, but the fact that he has endured so long as an international icon should tell you something. Obviously, the character strikes a chord with people. You may feel he "sux", but the character has an appeal that is almost universal.

JediMaster said:

Well, a lot of people feel the same way about Captain America, Wonder Woman, and many others too. Relics from the Stone Age. The way DC trieds to hype Superman likes he's still important...I nod my head and say no, it just ain't so. Truth is, the fact that he and those other dinosaurs that have resisted modernization still live is an embarassment and they serve to lower the standards and general reputation of the industry.
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doctamario said:

I disagree strongly. First off, all of the characters you've mentioned have been "modernized", with the exception of their costumes. Superman, in particular, was revamped after the "Crisis On Infinite Earths" series that rebooted DC continuity. John Byrne's legendary "Man Of Steel" mini-series redefined him in modern terms, powering him down a bit, and updating his character to be far more than the simplistic boy scout he'd previously been depicted as.

As for your assertation that they are an "embarassment", well, again, I have to site that there are very few people on the planet who wouldn't be able to recognize the character. His design was certainly the prototype for all that came after. Captain America, Batman and Wonder Woman have all endured along with Supes because the nature of these characters is easily indentifiable by people in all walks of life.

JediMaster said:

We just have a difference of opinion, then. And I intentionally didn't name Batman.

Purely from a stylistic standpoint, I think whoever designed those horrible boots should be hanged, drawn and quartered...


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[Edited 4/28/05 4:55am]

sosgemini said:

Sorry I skipped over you but I didn't see your comment.

Thank you Sosgemini! XOX- CS

I guess Tom Welling is too young and tide up with "Smallville" but he is much hotter and hunkier than Routh!

CynthiasSocks said:

Personally, I've always thought they should wait a few more years, and then send the Smallville cast into movies. It would be great, since you already have established characters with lots of history. Welling would make a great Superman.

JediMaster said:

...Yeah all that and HE'S FINE!!!!!