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[Alligatorjandro]

MoS felt like a superhero movie.The Dark Knight movies just felt like a movie that had a superhero in it.If that makes sense.

 

[Toa TAK]

In Snyder I trust.

 

[killertofu]

Watching Before Midnight instead.

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

Did you have trouble reading my post? I stated I was going to see the movie, later today even. I'm fascinated by the completely polarizing critical reaction to it by writers I enjoy reading.

because I don't think anyone or anything should "temper" your expectations, if you are truly excited, let yourself get excited. you don't want to go to the theater and not have a good time right?

 

[SimleuqiR]

Good read:

Superman Isn't What He Used To Be

Oddly, when Superman was introduced, he was more of a grim, avenging figure, not so quick to smile, and the mad scientists of the day that would threaten Superman and/or Metropolis were as likely to end up dead in an explosion of the secret death ray lab ("AAAIIIEEEEE!") than behind bars.

But that quickly changed, and the Superman that persisted into the 70s was the guy posing in front of the American flag with an eagle on his arm, the Big Blue Boy Scout. And when I say blue, I mean blue—check out this DC Comics coloring guide from the 1980s. He was very much a primary colors character. He saved the world. He had a best pal, Jimmy Olsen. He had a secret identity, a nebbish reporter. He had girls go crazy for him, and he declined to get involved. He was a ten year-old’s idea of heroism: selfless, generous, uninterested in profit.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

because I don't think anyone or anything should "temper" your expectations, if you are truly excited, let yourself get excited. you don't want to go to the theater and not have a good time right?

You don't want to go to the theater expecting something amazing and not getting it either. Going it with neutral expectations will probably leave me more impressed by what the film achieves, and more openly accepting to what it fails to do.

 

[Raptor]

Its not better than BB and TDK, but Id say its far better than TDKR

I say is better than TDK too and maybe tied to Begins, need to see it again.

 

[strafer]

No movie is better than TDK. Except maybe Jurassic Park.

 

[Hagi]

No movie is better than TDK. Except maybe Jurassic Park.

Begins is better, this should be common knowledge by now. Come join us in the sun of common sense.

 

[Raptor]

No movie is better than TDK. Except maybe Jurassic Park.

Begins is better bruh!!

 

[Dead]

No movie is better than TDK. Except maybe Jurassic Park.

Batman Begins is better

 

[Toa TAK]

Begins=TDK

Come on folks.

 

[TheKaeptain]

Holy Shit yes!!!!!!!


My dad "Fucking Finally"

 

[Raptor]

Holy Shit yes!!!!!!!


My dad "Fucking Finally"

O_O

You liked it?

 

[RangersFan]

Begins IS better than TDK

 

[strafer]

Begins is better, this should be common knowledge by now. Come join us in the sun of common sense.

Begins is better bruh!!

Batman Begins is better

LOL

Begins is crap compared to TDK.

I will not join you in that sun. Thank you very much.

 

[AkuMifune]

Another vote for Begins. Much more sound overall. TDK drifts into some seriously dumb territory at points, though it's still amazing.

If Heath hadn't died it wouldn't be so iconic.

 

[Toa TAK]

Another vote for Begins. Much more sound overall. TDK drifts into some seriously dumb territory at points, though it's still amazing.

Wait wat?! Like what?

 

[Verendus]

Guys, it's okay. It's a matter of preference when it comes to the Nolan Batman movies. They're the best for a reason. You can't go wrong with any of them.

We should just be grateful that Man of Steel isn't as bad as stuff like Captain America etc. It's a good start to what should hopefully be a better sequel.

 

[AkuMifune]

All of the jokers everything. His "plan" is so convoluted it made Ra's seem like a standard robbery. This is way OT though.

Can we discuss why The Avengers is crap instead?

 

[Dahbomb]

Wait wat?! Like what?

Like the bullet reconstruction scene and the super sonar device. Really felt out of place in an otherwise intense crime thriller movie. And of course the whole Joker sneaking a giant payload of explosives in ships, hospitals and other well guarded areas.

 

[Napoleonthechimp]

Like I said before: Nolan had it easy with Batman because he didn't have to deal with ridiculous enemies with super powers. It's easy to humanise those type of characters.

Holy Shit yes!!!!!!!


My dad "Fucking Finally"

I'm hoping my dad likes it. He loves superman and was disappointed by Returns.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Saw it today. I thought it was pretty good. What was the girls name with General Zod? Seems like she kicked more ass then he did.

 

[ReiGun]

Saw it today. I thought it was pretty good. What was the girls name with General Zod? Seems like she kicked more ass then he did.

Faora.

 

[Dead]

Wait wat?! Like what?

dem ferries

edit: Man of Steel is better than Avengers

 

[Joel Was Right]

I'm heart broken by what I saw

I ignored the reviews and the negativity -- I dismissed them and went determined to love this movie. But I have been left dismayed, angry and saddened.

They eviscetated my childhood

 

[Verendus]

I'm heart broken by what I saw

I ignored the reviews and the negativity -- I dismissed them and went determined to love this movie. But I have been left dismayed, angry and saddened.

They eviscetated my childhood

Go on.

You can't leave us hanging. We need details about how it disappointed you.

 

[Toa TAK]

All of the jokers everything. His "plan" is so convoluted it made Ra's seem like a standard robbery. This is way OT though.

Can we discuss why The Avengers is crap instead?

Like the bullet reconstruction scene and the super sonar device. Really felt out of place in an otherwise intense crime thriller movie. And of course the whole Joker sneaking a giant payload of explosives in ships, hospitals and other well guarded areas.

What? No one complained about the reverse microwave bull that was going on in BB? Or The League of Shadows plan in general?

Come on people.

Guys, it's okay. It's a matter of preference when it comes to the Nolan Batman movies. They're the best for a reason. You can't go wrong with any of them.

We should just be grateful that Man of Steel isn't as bad as stuff like Captain America etc. It's a good start to what should hopefully be a better sequel.

Captain America.. bleh.

 

[KeeSomething]

I really enjoyed Man of Steel, more so than any of the Nolan Batman movies. I felt like I was watching a live-action episode the Justice League cartoon! There was a ton of action, but there several of the characters had a strong arc.

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

I'm heart broken by what I saw

I ignored the reviews and the negativity -- I dismissed them and went determined to love this movie. But I have been left dismayed, angry and saddened.

They eviscetated my childhood

your childhood sucked and you don't know the character as well as you think you do. you just love some impossibly high ideal that isn't around anymore. sorry you felt like that though....

 

[Toa TAK]

your childhood sucked and you don't know the character as well as you think you do. you just love some impossibly high ideal that isn't around anymore. sorry you felt like that though....

Never existed to begin with I'd argue.

 

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Begins is crap compared to TDK.

Begins is better BATMAN film than TDK but TDK is better film than BB.

 

[Superman x JLA]

I just saw this. Wow! 10/10. I literally shed a tear when this was over. I'm going back to see this again tomorrow.

 

[dmshaposv]

edit: Man of Steel is better than Avengers

I disagree.

Avengers is a much better movie in that the story is more focused, it has far more enjoyable dialogue and camaraderie between the characters and in general you root more for everyone partaking in the action.

 

[sketchsanchez]

Lol my theater be trollin

In case it's too blurry, it says "beat the level onr of Superman 64, win a $20 gift certificate"

Fine print says "one try per player, no restarting! Be honest!"

 

[Joel Was Right]

your childhood sucked and you don't know the character as well as you think you do. you just love some impossibly high ideal that isn't around anymore. sorry you felt like that though....

Oh, that's right I forgot. My opinion is mute because I haven't read as many comics as you to have a legitimate complaint. Adding a smiley doesn't make your comment any less condescending. Maybe you could wait to read what my complaints are before you judge them

I'm on mobile right now. I'll need a fucking word processor to lay out my thoughts in their entirety

 

[Toa TAK]

Lol my theater be trollin

In case it's too blurry, it says "beat the level onr of Superman 64, win a $20 gift certificate"

Fine print says "one try per player, no restarting! Be honest!"

I wanna go to your theater.

 

[hardcastlemccormick]

I disagree.

Avengers is a much better movie in that the story is more focused, it has far more enjoyable dialogue and camaraderie between the characters and in general you root more for everyone partaking in the action.

You mean the story that has a meandering first act and an entirely pointless second act?

I didn't root for half the Avengers. They could have killed off everybody but RDJ and Hulk and I wouldn't have blinked.

Man of Steel was better than Avengers.

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

that 64 controller..... I could never figure it out.

 

[Raptor]

dem ferries

edit: Man of Steel is better than Avengers

This is not even debatable.

 

[mysteriousmage09]

Just saw it, was really good. The fight scenes were top notch, acting was good, and the special effects were good as well.

 

[Rastafarian42]

Man, so many mixed reactions on my twitter feed. Some critics I actually really like talking about this movie botching the character motivations/arcs.

Fuck man, why can't they just do a great cinematic story starring Superman

Gonna see this later today, expectations set at completely neutral.

That's basically what I did last night and ended up enjoying it for the most part.

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

Oh, that's right I forgot. My opinion is mute because I haven't read as many comics as you to have a legitimate complaint. Adding a smiley doesn't make your comment any less condescending. Maybe you could wait to read what my complaints are before you judge them

I know you. I already know what you're going to complain about and I already know you're off base because the honest thruth is you can't seem to accept that teh character has gone through some changes in teh last 27 years (post Crisis on Infinite earth to be exact) read Birthright and Secret Origin to see where DC took Superman.

 

[Toa TAK]

that 64 controller..... I could never figure it out.

I still don't know how to hold the controller properly. I hate that controller.

 

[Dysun]

Movie is great, some of it felt a little off but overall it still lived up to my expectations. Go see it!

 

[Jarmel]

Action in Avengers is worse but dialogue and characters as a whole are on a completely separate level. Dialogue in this film is really bad.

 

[Verendus]

I know you. I already know what you're going to complain about and I already know you're off base because the honest thruth is you can't seem to accept that teh character has gone through some changes in teh last 27 years (post Crisis on Infinite earth to be exact) read Birthright and Secret Origin to see where DC took Superman.

He's still allowed his opinion. At least let him detail what it is before you start the argument.

 

[Toa TAK]

Action in Avengers is worse but dialogue and characters as a whole are on a completely separate level. Dialogue in this film is really bad.

This hurts me./harbinger

 

[Dead]

Action in Avengers is worse but dialogue and characters as a whole are on a completely separate level. Dialogue in this film is really bad.

I mean, I don't really feel Avengers has anything other to offer than action. Everything else about is dull + it looks ugly, not to mention most of the major action just feels like a rehashed Transformers 3

 

[Liamario]

Too long. Too many inconsistencies. Some small niggles here and there. There is a jewel hidden away in it, but we won't see it unless there's a sequel.