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July 13, 2006
Superman Returns
I've recently been able to re-connect with my pal LukaTech since she took a position that is two blocks from my Job. Luka suggested we check out Superman returns in IMAX/3D. I admire her tenacity, technical prowess and just fun loving personality, I so figured it would be fun to hang with my Tech/geek gal/pal. In addition it's been ages since I've been to the movies. I think the last one was ICE AGE 2 with Tricia.
I planned to boycott this movie, as I felt sort of a disrespect for Christopher Reeve. In addition, someone told me it was a remake and that did me in. I probably should have looked more into it, because it wasn't a remake, it was a continuation.
The company along with the whole IMAX/3D intriged me so we went for the IMAX/3D viewing in Lincoln center. Frankly, any movie in IMAX is a treat and a half (as is the price). This movie had 20 minutes of 3D scenes throughout the film. The glasses were pretty cool not like the cheap cardboards you get in other places. (however you did have to return them upon exiting).
The previews started up in 3D and this really blew me a way.
The first short, showed a lil furry penguin (awww) dancing to a stevie wonder song).
It was great. I'm sure to see that one. The next was a 3D preview of Ants Bully.
The 3D effects were so good on this that it really altered my perspective of 3D effects in today's age. I remember yesteryear when they were "so-so". At one point I think I ducked. Luka laughed.
Superman Returns opens up with a great set of space scenes. I thought gee, why isn't that in 3D? The story line in itself was good. I found it to be very touching. It drew alot of emotion out of me and I really felt for the characters. Th acting was good, but I still felt like I was missing the older actors. it was tough. Clark kent was very believable, Superman was a lil light. Lois Lane left me missing at times, but also brought out deeper emotions at times too. There was chemistry, but it was different, and sometimes it takes a bit to get past the different.As time went on I felt better and better about it. Lex Luthor was hard to get used to in the start as I was used to Gene Hackman. This Lex Luthor did remind me more of Smallville's Lex Luthor if he had gone slightly mad which probably how it should be.
The 3D effects of this movie were excellent. In fact I would have to say this was the best 3D experience I've ever had. The highly emotive crescendo and 3D really raised the bar for me with this movie. The special effects were great and the actors made strides to bring life, emotion and believability. I still had problems with matching up the classic superman & actors, yet I left the movie theatre satisfied with a new chapter in superman. The ending gives hope to a new beginning and I look forward to the possibility.
Overall I would recommend seeing this movie if you are into the theatre experience.
It will be a mixed bag of emotions and feelings with comparison to the classics, actors and storyline, but it is an enjoyable movie if you can separate that.
I would also recommend the IMAX/3D Experience if possible. This really made it a thrill.
Posted by Me on July 13, 2006 11:47 PM
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