Superman Limbo: Where Has He Gone?
Tue, March 17, 2009 Bryan Singer’s “Superman Returns” did not meet WB’s projections, the general public’s expectations, or most of the “fanboys” anticipation. The point really can’t be argued because if it did resonate we would already be discussing “Trailer #2” for a film called “Man of Steel” taking flight this July.
Did I enjoy the film? I did. My first go around in theaters I ate up the obsession with trying to recreate the “Donnerverse” because that was the first exposure I had to Superman. Long before I knew he was even a comic book character I was running around in my Superman pajamas enjoying “Superman: The Movie” over and over again on HBO. The problem is fans were ready to say goodbye to the “Donnerverse” a couple of decades ago which is evident by the split this film caused in the fan base and the “shrugging of shoulders” after the general public left the theater. Singer never quite succeeded in continuing the “Donnerverse”, instead creating what is being deemed the “Singerverse”. Many fans consider this version of Superman played by Brandon Routh as a “Bizzaro” version Christopher Reeve’s portrayal, while some have accepted him as the Superman of their generation.
The first time I saw "Superman Returns I watched it and was totally immersed in the film, not really analyzing what I was watching, just watching. By the time I saw it the 2nd time I had already been subjected to the pros and cons via the many forums across the “inter-webs” so I went in prepared. I wanted to look at this from a different point of view, see it in a different light. I found myself agreeing with some of the cons and I saw the film though somebody else’s eyes.
There were certainly many flaws that I was blinded to on my first viewing and although I still liked the film, I could understand why others didn’t. I became a Superman fan in “limbo” and I think a lot of others are experiencing that same feeling. We’re in limbo, just like the next “Superman Film”.
While the fan base argues on forums and we attempt to sift through rumors and speculation, Superman's suit remains on the hanger. I am going to provide you with some articles that I feel are relevant to look over in order to update you on what has become of another Superman film. After you have had a little while to digest what you have read, I’ll continue my multiple part look into what it is like to be in “Superman Limbo”.
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