Do you think there should be a new Superman movie? (multiple choice) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Dean Winchester · 10-21-2004, 11:32 AM

which do you think, since it looks like a go.

Dean Winchester · 10-21-2004, 03:35 PM

I went for the second, third, fourth and sixth options

Nighthawk76 · 10-21-2004, 03:47 PM

I think the Superman series actually ran its course after the second film. The third film, which co-starred Richard Pryor was a joke, and film four was only slightly better. When Richard Pryor starts showing up in Superman films, then I think it is time to call it a day.

I am Him · 10-21-2004, 04:16 PM

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Originally posted by DAX
I think the Superman series actually ran its course after the second film. The third film, which co-starred Richard Pryor was a joke, and film four was only slightly better. When Richard Pryor starts showing up in Superman films, then I think it is time to call it a day.

I liked the third film. It has great camp value and Richard Pryor was funny.

The forth film was the one that killed the franchise. When they begin having superman literally push the moon with his hands, its time to call it a day.

I am Him · 10-21-2004, 04:18 PM

I believe a new superman could work. Especially with modern special effects. They created some great flying scenes with Neo in Matrix: Reloaded. Similar techniques can be applied to superman.

I would like to see the new superman film set in the 30s. The decade in which the character was created.

Dean Winchester · 10-21-2004, 04:20 PM

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Originally posted by I am Him
I liked the third film. It has great camp value and Richard Pryor was funny.

The forth film was the one that killed the franchise. When they begin having superman literally push the moon with his hands, its time to call it a day.

I agree, 3 isn't that bad, it's a lot more comedic than the others. It does not compare to the first two, but it still had some good moments. But 4 was just awful, tho I admit I liked it as a kid, but even then thought it was a weaker film than 1-3.

musicradio77 · 10-21-2004, 10:54 PM

Christopher does not do the Superman movies, because he died a week ago. His four Superman movies are just enough for me.

dandelion wine · 10-22-2004, 12:39 AM

I chose the 2nd option.

Liza · 10-22-2004, 02:54 AM

He JUST died. We don't need to be trying to recast his signture role right this moment. Sheesh.

How would we like it if they'd announced a new Jack Tripper the week John Ritter died?

Nighthawk76 · 10-22-2004, 03:20 AM

Well, Hollywood I'm sure isn't concerned about ethics. I could easily see a studio using Reeve's death as publicity for a new Superman movie.

I am Him · 10-22-2004, 09:22 AM

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Originally posted by Liza
He JUST died. We don't need to be trying to recast his signture role right this moment. Sheesh.

How would we like it if they'd announced a new Jack Tripper the week John Ritter died?

Superman has been around alot longer than Reeve.

Dean Winchester · 10-22-2004, 12:58 PM

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Originally posted by Full House
Christopher does not do the Superman movies, because he died a week ago.

awwww, no. I haven't heard

oh well, maybe I was thinking the Salkinds were going to bargain and borrow Christopher and Marlon's ghosts and do another Superman movie

Liza · 10-22-2004, 04:45 PM

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Originally posted by I am Him
Superman has been around alot longer than Reeve.

So what? It was still the man's most famous role. I just think it's really nasty to announce a new one right this second.

Aside from that - with the old TV show, the cartoon, Lois & Clark, Smallville, and the movies - do we need another one?

Ewan's My Man · 10-24-2004, 01:51 PM

I dunno, I mean, I LOVE the old one's with Christopher Reeve in them, absolutely love them, and they're not that old, however I know that nowadays they could have different special effects that make it a lot better but *shrugs*.

As for the whole Christopher Reeve thing, my opinions are (and I'm a huge fan of his just to mention as a side note) there had already been a lot of discussion of making a new Superman movie, it's not like it was something that just came about. And also, with the whole Jack Tripper reference, that show like the Superman movies have run it's course and have been completed for years so the only reason the original actors would have to play their original characters was if it was a reunion movie/show. Now if they were trying to make a reunion Superman movie, first of all that movie would be suicide in itself, but THAT is the situation when they shouldn't recast characters. As for remakes of the movies, Christopher Reeve wouldn't be playing Superman in it so I don't exactly see what the issue is especially since it's been in the works. Don't get me wrong, I feel it would be extremely disrespectful if it came out like...tomorrow. So it's not really the question of Christopher Reeve or the movies in my opinion, to me it's: Has it been enough time to make remakes?

Dean Winchester · 10-24-2004, 02:25 PM

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Originally posted by Ewan's My Man
So it's not really the question of Christopher Reeve or the movies in my opinion, to me it's: Has it been enough time to make remakes?

I agree with that too, Superman was released about 26 years ago. While that has been awhile, it really has not been anywhere near long enough to go "well, this is a new Superman, since the old ones are vintage".

I can see maybe in 20 years doing a new one, but as of now, the Reeve movies still serve their purpose for a Superman movie.

View Poll Results: Do you think there should be a new Superman movie (pick as many as you wish)
No! Christopher Reeve just died.	5	38.46%
No! There was only one big-screen Superman and his name was Christopher Reeve	5	38.46%
No! The franchise already ran it's course after Superman IV	6	46.15%
No! Maybe thirty someodd years down the line, but the Reeve movies aren't THAT old to where there's a need to be remade	2	15.38%
No! I don't like comic book movies.	1	7.69%
No! But a Smallville or Lois And Clark movie might not be so bad.	4	30.77%
Yes! Christopher would want it to carry on	0	0%
Yes! Bring it on, I love Superman	0	0%
Yes! it'd be a new series than the Reeve movies from the 70's and 80's, so it wouldn't really be compared.	1	7.69%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

10-21-2004, 11:32 AM	#1
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10-22-2004, 12:39 AM	#8
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10-24-2004, 01:51 PM	#14
Ewan's My Man I'll Cover You Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 29, 2001 Location: Beneath the opera house... Posts: 5,682	I dunno, I mean, I LOVE the old one's with Christopher Reeve in them, absolutely love them, and they're not that old, however I know that nowadays they could have different special effects that make it a lot better but shrugs. As for the whole Christopher Reeve thing, my opinions are (and I'm a huge fan of his just to mention as a side note) there had already been a lot of discussion of making a new Superman movie, it's not like it was something that just came about. And also, with the whole Jack Tripper reference, that show like the Superman movies have run it's course and have been completed for years so the only reason the original actors would have to play their original characters was if it was a reunion movie/show. Now if they were trying to make a reunion Superman movie, first of all that movie would be suicide in itself, but THAT is the situation when they shouldn't recast characters. As for remakes of the movies, Christopher Reeve wouldn't be playing Superman in it so I don't exactly see what the issue is especially since it's been in the works. Don't get me wrong, I feel it would be extremely disrespectful if it came out like...tomorrow. So it's not really the question of Christopher Reeve or the movies in my opinion, to me it's: Has it been enough time to make remakes?
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10-21-2004, 03:35 PM	#2
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I went for the second, third, fourth and sixth options

10-21-2004, 03:47 PM	#3
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I think the Superman series actually ran its course after the second film. The third film, which co-starred Richard Pryor was a joke, and film four was only slightly better. When Richard Pryor starts showing up in Superman films, then I think it is time to call it a day.

10-21-2004, 04:18 PM	#5
I am Him Six Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2003 Posts: 1,529	I believe a new superman could work. Especially with modern special effects. They created some great flying scenes with Neo in Matrix: Reloaded. Similar techniques can be applied to superman. I would like to see the new superman film set in the 30s. The decade in which the character was created.

10-22-2004, 02:54 AM	#9
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	He JUST died. We don't need to be trying to recast his signture role right this moment. Sheesh. How would we like it if they'd announced a new Jack Tripper the week John Ritter died?

10-22-2004, 03:20 AM	#10
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Well, Hollywood I'm sure isn't concerned about ethics. I could easily see a studio using Reeve's death as publicity for a new Superman movie.