Netflix Again?: Superman Returns
Synopsis from Netflix: After a multiyear hiatus from Metropolis, Superman (played by Brandon Routh and Stephan Bender) returns to find a city that’s managed to survive without him, an old flame (Kate Bosworth) who’s moved on and an old enemy (Kevin Spacey) who wants him destroyed. Parker Posey, Eva Marie Saint, Peta Wilson and Marlon Brando (through the magic of archival footage) co-star in this long-awaited installment of the superhero saga.
My thoughts: For the most part, this was simply another typical Superman movie: Clark Kent acts like a little bitch but Lois Lane is in love with Superman. Somehow no one realizes Superman’s true identity despite his utter lack of disguise and he continues to save the day. A lot. There are a couple plot twists and obviously better special effects, but it didn’t have the innovation that Batman Begins did. Actually, the only reason I’m rating it as high as I am is because Kevin Spacey was really good as Lex Luthor. [Four out of five stars.]
I also want to point out that this version of Superman gives this scene from Mallrats whole new meaning. (I would have embedded the video but it won’t let me for some reason.)
