I saw this on IMAX 3D and it was really good. It is well directed, you can't tell that it's not a Donner Superman film. Probably the best movie of the summer. Best Buy has got this special box-set which includes the 2-disc plus the comic book. The single cver is good, but two-disc isn't, but I'll definetely pick-up the 2-disc from Best Buy, it costs $31.99 but the price will probably go down, if it doesn't, I'll still pick it up, its worth it.

Now we know that the flight to Krypton is not in this set. That tells me that the decision to make a "special extended edition" was made a long time ago.

B B wrote: I still dislike the 2-disc artwork, but if I can find a good sale price I will more than likely buy.

Best Buy will have a special cover with a comic book, it looks a lot better than the 2-Disk artwork right now. Ckeck out bestbuy.com!

Can't wait for the 2-disc.

Wow, look at the quality in those Deleted scenes! I can't wait to watch them. I really hope the color on the DVD looks nice. The menu's look fine!

Where is the infamous "Return to Krypton" deleted scene?

Bloody hell, Woodward in usefulness shocker

Loads of images added - menus, and screens of each deleted scene.

"Superman Returns" is one of those films that should be epic & fun, but, comes off big & by the numbers. I expected a lot more from director, Bryan Singer. There are quite a few loopholes to the film. "Returns" can't hold a match to the first two "Superman" films (those are still tops).

"Superman Returns"' main & ultimately crippling problem is that it lacks the charm, warmth, & humor of "Superman: The Movie" & "Superman II" & this problem spreads throughout the film's lead charcter's. The chemistry between Lois & Superman is practically non-existent (they don't even kiss for God's sake!), & the big battle between Lex & Supes is lame & could be akin to a New York gang mugging.

Brandon Routh does a passable job in the title role, but, in some scenes it seems as if Routh is doing an empty impression of Reeve. The classic Superman flyby that ends each "Super" film is mechanically done here. Oddly, of all the character's in the film Superman gets the least lines. The scenes where Superman secretly looks in on Lois & her family, & the scene where he watches, what might be his own son, sleeping are actually, & I hate to say it, a bit creepy.

Kate Bosworth is too young to be playing Lois Lane. Her Lane is more of a smoking, soccer mom than a hard-nosed reporter. The thin plotline of Lois' son possibly being Superman's is just ludicrous. Remember, Superman gave up his powers in "II" in order to be with Lois. Only after learning about the Phantom Zone criminals taking over the world, did Supes go back & retrieve his super powers.

Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor is one of the saving graces of "Superman Returns" (the action scenes are the other saving grace). His Luthor is more inline with Gene Hackman's portrayal than Spacey admits. However, Spacey doesn't bring that sense of menace that both Hackman & Michael Rosenbaum (Luthor in "Smallville" to their roles. The scene where Luthor discovers Lois & her son aboard his yacht & the scene on the island near film's end are priceless. Parker Posey is dissmissable as Kitty (Posey was better as Gail Weathers in "Scream 3". Valerie Perrine's, Miss Teschmacher & Ned Beatty's, bumbling Otis are sorely missed.

Superman's return is a welcome one but it's not an epic one.

Thank goodness for the Ultimate Edition box, which is how I will pick this one up. The individual release box art for this film is horrible. I am in the camp of those that enjoyed this, enjoyed it a lot. I'm telling you, go back and check out Supes 78 and you are going to find it too had a lot more character and romantic elements than it did action. I keep seeing that as a reason this film wasn't a "Superman" film and it is a false perception IMO.  

As for the "gay" subtext; folks need to grow up.

Max M. wrote: Scar_Face016 wrote: Lame movie, equally lame box art.

Haha who the **** uses lame to describe a damn movie? Hahahaha.

Loads of people.

Scar_Face016 wrote: Lame movie, equally lame box art.

Haha who the **** uses lame to describe a damn movie? Hahahaha.

Anyway... The artwork is pretty bad... I like the one-disk art ebtter than the Two-Disk art which is basically forcing me into getting the One-Disk and Two-Disk editions of the movie... That on top of the "Kryp-tin" Superman Collection...

Tom wrote: Artwork added for the Blu-ray release...

Same thing, but blue? Oh my god, who saw that coming?!

Artwork added for the Blu-ray release...

Worst Nightmare wrote: Poor old Bryan really missed the goal posts on this one - My wife and I were extremely dissapointed with this... Maybe a directors cut in the future?

Possibly. I've been hearing a lot that there was about 30 minutes cut. Including an amazing opening scene which cost 10 million dollars to make that Bryan hopes to rerelease in IMAX 3D.

I still thought the film the perfect the way it was, could've used a little more in the begining. 8th viewing last night.

Billy Black wrote: JackJackMN wrote: Billy Black wrote: breadlymoore wrote: mikey mike wrote: great movie, definetly getting the DVD. only problem with the movie was Kate Bosworth. last I checked Lois Lane wasn't a chain smoking anexoric with chronic pms


Er, that exactly how Margot Kidder played her. Do your homework.

This is the best film of the year. Anyone who complains about the lack of action or lengthy running time missed the whole idea of the film by a mile.

Apparenly the point of this waste of my f**kin time was to make superman a stalker and lex an over the top simple con-man. This movie sucked beyond comprehension. Singer should get off his knees cuz he blew this one bigtime. "you know how I know you're gay?"... you liked superman returns.

Keep up the gay comments and your gonna get your ass banned from this site and after only 4 post. Keep your HOMOPHOBIA to yourself.
Wow, some serious hurt feelings. I had no idea the world got so sensitive. It's a joke, man, not an attack on people of an alternate lifestyle. And, not to mention, a direct quote from the 40 Year Old Virgin. Like, "...you listen to Coldplay". But if you are offended then I would like to apologize to Jack and anyone else who didn't see the movie or get the joke. I'm not a homophobe dude, I have gay friends and family members. So I don't care that Bryan Singer is gay, I loved the Usual Suspects, Apt Pupil, both his X-Men movies, and I'll go see anything he does in the future (unless he does another bad Superman movie). All this being said, I'll retire and let you all have your very sweet and docile DVD chat club. But please, everyone, thoughen up a bit, it's a rough world out there.

It was an awful unoriginal joke.

Superman Returns >>>>>>>> You.

Billy Black wrote: breadlymoore wrote: mikey mike wrote: great movie, definetly getting the DVD. only problem with the movie was Kate Bosworth. last I checked Lois Lane wasn't a chain smoking anexoric with chronic pms

Er, that exactly how Margot Kidder played her. Do your homework.

This is the best film of the year. Anyone who complains about the lack of action or lengthy running time missed the whole idea of the film by a mile.

Apparenly the point of this waste of my f**kin time was to make superman a stalker and lex an over the top simple con-man. This movie sucked beyond comprehension. Singer should get off his knees cuz he blew this one bigtime. "you know how I know you're gay?"... you liked superman returns.

Keep up the gay comments and your gonna get your ass banned from this site and after only 4 post. Keep your HOMOPHOBIA to yourself.

Okay what you all forget or those that didn't like the film is that it was kind of a reintroduction to Superman after not being in the theaters for a long time. I am sure now that they reintroduced the characters, etc. the next movie will be more entertaining with a better story. I for one loved the special effects of this movie when compaired to the originals and thought all of the cast were right for their parts.

lighthouse news wrote: without seing the movie I must say

Are you kidding this is Disney's most successful movie of all time.

I think your post belongs in the "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" thread. If you're talking about "Superman Returns", it is owned by Warner Brothers and not Disney. And no, it's not the WB's most successful film of all time, either.

As for someone who said the IMAX version may surface on future releases, I highly doubt future releases of the movie will include the IMAX 3D version -- only Universal and Disney has done that with their "Apollo 13", "The Lion King" and "Beauty and the Beast" releases. Plus, I think the kind of 3D glasses needed for the IMAX version are more expensive than traditional 3D, anyway.

So I wonder when they'll double dip with the iMAX version of the film.

That means the Christopher Reeve Collection of the Superman films and Superman Returns both come out the same day along with Supergirl.

Matthew Clayton wrote: The revised single-disc edition looks a lot better, the blue banner is much easier on the eyes and now Superman looks like he is going after the falling plane, rather than flying by it. And it's nice to see the back art of both editions staying true to the style of the other Superman art.

BTW, isn't there supposed to be a DVD/HD-DVD combo release and a Blu-ray release on the same day as well? I might buy the combo disc if I can get a good price on it...
I can't see the back... :[

The art looks a little better with the little changes... The blue banner is 10x better than the yellow. They fixed the unmatching sides of the one-disk also. Thay also added little S shields at the top of the spine.

Umm... Is it just me, or are some of the artwork boxes not showing? They say the same thing when you try to link a photo from DVDActive...

Can you guys ban this troll already?

Okay, I'm a defender of Singer's work. I liked it because the story was different than what occurred in the comics, the acting was good (Kevin Spacey was more insinuating and much more threatening than Hackman's broad performance), heck, I liked every aspect of the film. I thought the weak aspect of the film was the casting for Lois Lane -- Kate Bosworth was good, but she had nothing on Margot Kidder.

Personally, the most (note that I said "most", I didn't mean all) of the people who complain about the kid subplot are just whiny comic book geeks who don't get their way. Plus it was more thoughtful and took itself more seriously, although not too seriously.

Say whatever you like about what Bryan Singer did with SR, but let's face it, he's no Joel Schumacher. "Superman III" and "Superman IV" were travesties... I say SR is on par with the first film and possibly the second film too.

Sorry honey. didn't mean to hurt your feelings there. Inflation though? c'mon man, you're kidding. The reason Donner's first movie was story driven was that he HAD to define the characters. That's what an origin story is. Since Singer was admittedly using the first 2 as the basis for his movie, he didn't need to waste 100 minutes of the movie on background that has already been established.  Say what you want, but defenders of this movie never give a decent reason for why they liked it. The Superman's "kid" storyline was lame. Why give Kal Penn a high credit in the film and not give him one line? And Hackman's Lex was less over the top then Spacey's terrible performance. So I suppose you're excited to see Singer bring back Zod and the phantom zone to SR2? That's original. Civil enough for you? Oh, props for the typo catch, 30 years, you got that much right.

Billy Black wrote:

you dips**ts are trying to compare the action in the original to Singer's turd? wake up man, you can't compare action in movie that was made almost 20 years ago to a 250 million dollar "action" movie of today. And how can Superman lift an entire island made of kryptonite? That script had more holes to fill then your sister on saturday night. Face it fanboy, if you've got a crush on superman, stick to the first 2, good story and good for a laugh. The Hulk blew SR out of the water and the sequel was burried. But hold your breath, see what happens.

Yes ds, we are comparing the action. They are on the same level. You are focusing on the price tag. Ever heard of thing called inflation? And the original is almost 30 years old.

I'm glad the Mods though are onto your posting style, three posts in. Get back to us when can have a decent/mature/civil dialogue.

Rob Clark wrote: Billy Black wrote:
Apparenly the point of this waste of my f**kin time was to make superman a stalker and lex an over the top simple con-man. This movie sucked beyond comprehension. Singer should get off his knees cuz he blew this one bigtime. "you know how I know you're gay?"... you liked superman returns.

Go back to IMDB newbie

LLcruize wrote:
I have to say those who say this film lacked action should go back and watch the 1978 version again. Returns had as much action as the 1978 version (actually more). That seems to get lost is all this "soap opera" talk. I watched the "78" version again just the other evening and save for Supes initial appearance, the action is limited to the finale basically.  IMO both films had more serious character moments that needed to be handled (the first one his birth and emergence and in Returns his re-emergence) and that came first, it had to IMO.  

If you remember, Superman 2 was a lot more action oriented, and I have no doubt that Singer's second Supes film will be the same.  

Thank you! Everytime I hear somebody whine that "SR" has no action, I think to myself "Did they even SEE the first film!?" You're absolutely right, "SR" has more action than the original "Superman". And you better believe Singer will double, if not triple up, on the action in the next movie.
you dips**ts are trying to compare the action in the original to Singer's turd? wake up man, you can't compare action in movie that was made almost 20 years ago to a 250 million dollar "action" movie of today. And how can Superman lift an entire island made of kryptonite? That script had more holes to fill then your sister on saturday night. Face it fanboy, if you've got a crush on superman, stick to the first 2, good story and good for a laugh. The Hulk blew SR out of the water and the sequel was burried. But hold your breath, see what happens.

pirates 2 was cool... not as good as the original, no thanks to the cut off ending, and that lame ass "bullet time" shot (ugh).... but it was a really cool film regardless. (best special effects ever)

still, it was better then superman.... and like I said before, I was working at an imax theater the week SR opened, and you know how you could tell singer's film missed the mark? cause after every showing I was there for, the only thing people kept talking about as they left the theater was the teaser for spider-man 3.

"Superman Returns" was not spectacular, but it was a very good movie, with good performences and directing. the script was on the weaker side, but there is much room for the sequel. overall a very enjoyable film and I cant wait to pick up the new Two-Disc Special Edition, as well as the other new Superman and Supergirl DVDs.

Cool. Can't wait to get this and the boxset.

I didn't love this movie but I thought it was very good. It has some definite flaws. I would have loved to have seen the people at the ball game boo him and throw cups and food at him for being away and that would have made the final part with him dying and in the hospital and everyone suddenly caring that more powerful. People seemed to have forgiven him really quickly except for Lois. I don't consider this anywhere near as good as the orginal Superman film and for me it might be as good as Superman 2 but it's certainly not on par with the more recent films such as Spider-Man 2, Batman Begins and Sin City. I would give it three and a half stars out of four.

The dvd art isn't all that impressive. I like the background but Superman looks so fake it's awful. I'll still be getting the 2 disc set.

Matthew Clayton wrote: Max M. wrote:  My guess, the hovering poster will be used for the inventable Extended Edition.

Singer himself said there won't be a Extended Edition of the film. The hovering poster may be used for double-dips to help promote the sequel in 2009.

He never said that, he said he would like the re-release the film in IMAx to show the "Return to Krypton" scene, chances are, it will be in an EE later on.

hmmm so aside from supergirl, this seems to be that box set that region 1 was originally gonna get....lemme guess, within a year it'll be released there...lol

breadlymoore wrote: mikey mike wrote: great movie, definetly getting the DVD. only problem with the movie was Kate Bosworth. last I checked Lois Lane wasn't a chain smoking anexoric with chronic pms

Er, that exactly how Margot Kidder played her. Do your homework.

This is the best film of the year. Anyone who complains about the lack of action or lengthy running time missed the whole idea of the film by a mile.

Apparenly the point of this waste of my f**kin time was to make superman a stalker and lex an over the top simple con-man. This movie sucked beyond comprehension. Singer should get off his knees cuz he blew this one bigtime. "you know how I know you're gay?"... you liked superman returns.

LLcruize wrote: Ok, after seeing this......I am beyond PO'd with the set we are getting in the U.S. :

http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/790083  

No damn reason for EVERY region to have this. Absolutely c**p!


Totally and utterly feel your pain dude! I really don't see why the whole world doesn't get the same dvds. I cry racism damnit!

S**t covers. Never saw the movie.

hated this movie

I loved this film, can't wait to own the dvd. Hate the cover art, but not a show stopper.

I have to say those who say this film lacked action should go back and watch the 1978 version again. Returns had as much action as the 1978 version (actually more). That seems to get lost is all this "soap opera" talk. I watched the "78" version again just the other evening and save for Supes initial appearance, the action is limited to the finale basically.  IMO both films had more serious character moments that needed to be handled (the first one his birth and emergence and in Returns his re-emergence) and that came first, it had to IMO.  

If you remember, Superman 2 was a lot more action oriented, and I have no doubt that Singer's second Supes film will be the same.  

well the artwork is very tasteless and bland.I thought it would be the posters of it, those looked cool. I can always count on warner bros to give the consumer the option of a single or two disc. just like v for vendetta, posidean, and lastyears batman begins, I would rather pay a few dollars more than get screwed like fox does and try to double dip. anyways a 3 hour documentary is well worth the extra money, i'll be picking it up in nov

I find it funny that they asked you to remove the street date when it's on same screen as the press art on their publicity site...

Max M. wrote:  My guess, the hovering poster will be used for the inventable Extended Edition.

Singer himself said there won't be a Extended Edition of the film. The hovering poster may be used for double-dips to help promote the sequel in 2009.

john mcfadden wrote:
Ace Ventura 2 pack both films have a DTS track ( its just no where to be found on the packaging

Yeap! I can confirm that too!

BoBoi wrote: I was hoping there would be a LE for this. Certainly hope for a 2-Disc + Comic Book ver. May be it will come out very limited and unannouce who knows, another Walmart Exclusive?

Wal Mart never has good exclusives like that. Target had a V for Vendetta exclusice that came with a comic book and a collectable cover. Maybe we'll get lucky.

...And the DTS? Why Warner lost this home theater aficionados feature????

George Wright wrote:  "25 years from now, will anyone really look back & fondly remember this film?"

Yeah. I.

Dissapointing film now becomes a disspointing DVD. I still can't believe Singer left "X3" for this. "Superman Returns" isn't a bad film, but, it sure ain't a great one either. Ask yourself this one question (& be honest) "25 years from now, will anyone really look back & fondly remember this film?"

I loved this movie. I saw it 3 times. I'm not a fan of either of the cover art. I too would have liked the hovering over the earth poster. WAY BETTTER artwork. That poster was iconic. This is just artwork thrown toghether for a DVD. I've never doneit but maybe I can get a high res of the hovering pster andake my own DVD cover.

I thought this was WAY BETTER then Pirates 2. I actually fell a sleep during Pirates.

Still c**p.

Come on, Warner Brothers.  The handwriting is on the wall--underlined and italicized.  

Switch the 2-disk art to the Superman "hovering earth" poster art.

Bottom line--it's an enigmatic picture that will sell more DVDs.

I think the 1-disc has improved based on that picture from loudside.com, but the 2-disc artwork still really blows.

handoverfist wrote: actually they have slightly altered the packaging from what is shown above, go to http://www.loudside.com/entertainment/ if you want to see the minor (and by minor I mean hardly noticeable) changes

That cover is actually a bit better, the picture didn't change but the slip-sleeve makes it look better

actually they have slightly altered the packaging from what is shown above, go to http://www.loudside.com/entertainment/ if you want to see the minor (and by minor I mean hardly noticeable) changes

This is by far, the worst movie of the year. Just give me the Donner-cut of Superman 2 and I will be happy.

Once again, just like V for Vendetta, Warner makes awful single disc art and good Two Disc SE art. That sucks because I really didn't like this Superman film all that much and I will indeed get the single disc edition.

i dont really care about the movie! :S

i mean I dont like superman... and I hated 'BATMAN BEGINS' so I dont know if I'm gonna like this one... i've heard it wasnt so good

Darn! I was really hoping that when it got taken off it meant WB was joking about that crummy artwork. Come on!

Finally... it sees the light again! Although I really was hoping Warner would redo the cover art... it still looks subpar.

Well for anyone that doesn't know the unconfirmed date was Nov 28 for Region 1 and play.com has region 2 listed for 4 dec

Jom wrote: Excuse me, christopher reeve is dead no?  Isn't that what hollywoodland was all about, why beat a dead horse?

Uhm no Hollywoodland was about George Reeves, the actor who portrayed Superman in the 50's TV show, but you are right Christopher Reeves is dead as well and I figure that is why they didn't get Keanu Reeves to plays "supes" this time, because we all know Reeves and Superman don't mix well!

Excuse me, christopher reeve is dead no?  Isn't that what hollywoodland was all about, why beat a dead horse?

love love love this movie!
you know there gonna change the single disc artwork, idk reminded me of sept 11, but I personally dont have a problem with it, but people will complain no matter what

I had problems with the beginning.. it needed to be longer.. it would make more sense of the stuff and also more character moments to actually care for the characters.. it did seem a bit choppy during the farm stuff.

Jacob

I thought this movie was "ok" but I still like anything Superman so I'll at least pick up the 2 disc for heck of it.

Not as good as I thought this movie was going to be (given the talent involved) but I did really enjoy what little they offered us in terms of action and Spacey.  (And boy, was there LITTLE, where'd the budget go?).  The 1 disc cover is ugly looking while the two disc is alrite.  Warner really dropped the ball with all the new Superman covers, none of them are particularly great.  I will buy this but I hope the next one has more action and a better story line than the almost generic one this one had.

Artwork is in line with the Christopher Reeve editions. Meaning it is terrible. What on earth are they thinking?

Very disappointed in the 2nd disk. The documentary is the only thing that is going to get me to buy the two-disk, because as with Begins, you know we are not being given all that is available. No commentary from Singer and Rough is heartbreaking. Absolutely heartbreaking.

3 hour documentary? AWESOME. The covers are ALOT better than the original movies' art. And yeah it sucks that there is no commentary.

Warner sucks with their special editions, the 2 disc cover isn't as cool as the one disc, they need to take a hint from universal and do it more like Jarhead, Munich, Walk the Line, I would have bought it then.

I'm not sure but didn't V for Vendeta and Batman begins do this, Superman Returns should have been the same.

i heard they cut out the whole beginning where he travels to krypton.   If that is on the 2-disk edition, I will get that

I am very dissapointed with the art. They both suck. I was also looking forward to the poster art, or at least just the S logo on a blue background. I don't understand why Warner is dishing out such c**p artwork for the superman films. They deserve WAY better than this, especially for a great man such as Reeve. Just use the poster art dammit.

I did enjoy this movie a lot, then again I am a major superman fan. I loved how they even used the same theme music. But, I have to agree about Kate Bosworth, very miscast. And I would have liked to see more action, so hopefully the next one will deliver that. Will be picking up the 2-disc edition, but here is to praying, however a slim chance may be, for revised artwork (on the Reeve ones too.)

john mcfadden wrote: Worst film of the summer......
and I'm guessing you loved or didnt see little man right? anyway this was my fav movie of the summer next to pirates and MI III  and 10x better than Xmen 3. love the artwork and will deffintly be buying this movie

i was actually working at the imax theater over in mid-town manhattan (lincoln square) during the week this film opened... I was always a tremondous fan of donner's original, and the second film especially... but this film just reeked. I must have sat through it about six times that first week alone, and I just couldn't get over why singer went in the direction he did. outside of the whole "kid" subplot this film was nearly a complete rehash of the 1978 original.... and I love how throughout all the interviews singer preferred to hide behind the whole "i wanted to be as true to donner's film as possible" c**p.... dude, I could understand paying homage, but you didn't have to copy and paste most of the damn movie.

lame.

and I know this is "superman" and all... but just what the hell is it with bryan singer's complete misconception of physics?? dude, he was practically picking up that ship by a rail.... a freakin' rail..... i'm pretty sure in the next film he'll up-root the empire state building while only holding the pole on top..... and remember in the first xmen when wolverine somehow managed to cling on to ms. liberty's crown, while doing a complete swing/flip whatever the hell you want to call with the use of his "razor" sharp claws..... dude, what the hell?

Wowzers, I loved this film. My favorite superhero movie!

Love the art for both too.

Yep, I will definitely have to get the two disc.  I still want to see this and the Donner cut of S2.

i kinda wished the 2 disc had the black background with the big S on front. dammit what a lame ass cover, I hope its not the final verison.

 Worst movie of the summer? Haha.. Two words: Little Man.

I have been waiting for an official announcement for a long time, but I figured it would be out the same day as the Christopher Reeve set. I must admit I am a little dissappointed in the art, but oh well. At least there will be a two-disc set. I was afraid that we would just get a bare bones edition.

B B wrote: Mike D wrote:


I really enjoyed Superman Returns and was thinking of buying the 2-disc SE, however that poster should have been used for the 2-disc SE, and would have made for an awesome lenticular cover. Warner, please revise fast!

The artwork isn't all that great........It's ok.

Maybe it might be an exclusive for a certain retailer, such as Best Buy. I remember that happened with V for Vendetta, wasn't really impressed by the cover art, but when I went in they had it in with the poster that I liked on the cover

Mike D wrote:


I really enjoyed Superman Returns and was thinking of buying the 2-disc SE, however that poster should have been used for the 2-disc SE, and would have made for an awesome lenticular cover. Warner, please revise fast!

The artwork isn't all that great........It's ok.

I actually like the single disc art more than the 2 disc, but as usual, I'm going with the 2 disc. Just one comment though about the two disc art, it just looks like a regular amaray case, isn't it supposed to be in a slipcover like all of Warner's other 2 disc releases? Probably is, not going to worry about it.

The best movie of 2006. Picking up the 2-disc no matter what. Bryan Singer created a masterpeice with this, while staying true to the Christopher Reeve originals. The only negative  parts to the film are that there's an annoying kid (all kids in movies except Batman Begins stink) , the enviroment isn't very colorful (neither is Supes' cape), lack of lines of Superman, and scenes where the hero and Lex Luthor are together. Otherwise, a grand film that bows before the first. I enjoy the cover art, though I perfer the theateriacal poster.

john mcfadden wrote: Worst film of the summer......
Agreed! Way too long, just like King Kong!

TOTALLY AGREE [quote=Mike D wrote]i would have loved to see this as the cover art:



Oh, Mike, I totally agree with you.  I thought this poster art was beautiful and I couldn't wait to own a DVD with it on the cover.

What a missed opportunity, Warner Bros!

Best movie of 2006 it was an amazing feature

I am getting the 2 disc for sure. But I have to agree I would have liked to have the coverart with the howering over earth

ARG! Been waiting forever for some info, and they have to dissapoint! The 2-disc edition cover isnt that bad but who freakin needs the huge 'busy' Daily Planet behind Superman? thats just cheesy. But I like that picture of Superman, it's actually Brandon and not some CGI'd Supes. But i'll be getting it obviously since I ADORED the movie!

Really not impressed with the artwork. Are we being punished for not giving SR more money? I did my part! I saw it twice! :p

Good movie, entertaing. Ill get the 2 disc but I'm sure another edition will be released in the future

john mcfadden wrote: Worst film of the summer......

Really?  I can safely say that Superman was much better than the Descent.  And I didn't even see Superman.

RalphFiennes wrote: Loved this film, it was great.  Saw it in 3-D on IMAX and I've never had a more impressive cinematic experience!  Everyone else who left that cinema was just saying words like "amazing!" or "wow!"  I prefer the 2-disc art.  I might have liked the 1-disc better, but it seems like they cropped it a bit as his hands are missing.  You can't see if he's flying or grabbing the plane.  Either way, I'll be getting this, that's for sure!

I agree. I thought this film was amazing and everything I had hoped for. It bothers me when people say it's the worst of the year and summer just because they didn't like it. Look, I hated, HATED, "Pirates of Caribbean 2". But was it the worst film this summer? Hardly. I was just disappointed in it. And felt it was special effects and action overload. And not very good at that. For the record, I loved the first "Pirates" and will be the first in line to see the third film. And like someone else said above, "Superman Returns" gets compared to "Batman Begins" unfairly. Or at least they shouldn't say "SR" should have been more like "BB". Because "BB" had just as much action as "SR", maybe less. In fact, I thought the first hour of "BB" was so deadly slow, I almost left. But glad I didn't. The last hour certainly made up for it. And I'm foaming at the mouth for the next installment.  No, I think Bryan Singer did an outstanding job on this film. He stayed true to the first two movies. Which were pretty big shoes to fill. I not only think this is the best film of the summer, I think it's the best of the year (so far). The others are "Little Miss Sunshine" and "The Illusionist".

great movie, definetly getting the DVD. only problem with the movie was Kate Bosworth. last I checked Lois Lane wasn't a chain smoking anexoric with chronic pms

wonder how long till we get long detailed posts from people talking about how this movie sucked or how it was better than X3

Count me as one who was disappointed with the flick. I don't think it was bad or awful, I just felt that the plot elements were reversed with more emphasis on the romance aspect than focusing on a well thought out and involved plan-to-rule-the-earth by Luthor. Just my thoughts...

Cover art is ok, but not very stylish or imaginative. Oh, and just to get this kicked off... NO DTS! What's up with that?!!!

Damn...whats the point of a commentary track if you thought the movie sucked?  Just proves people are never satisfied.  Still thought it was the best movie of the summer.  Yes even better than Pirates 2, which was way to long as well

i would have loved to see this as the cover art:



however, the cover art for both versions is pretty decent. prefer the single disc art myself, simply because it is vastly different to the kind of cover art you'd expect for a release such as this (ie, no complete view of the superman logo).

i doubt australia will get either of these covers, as has been the case with many other WB releases (ie, batman begins).

as for the movie, one of the best i've seen this year. I know many people don't agree, but I thought the balance of drama and action was great. was disappointed with spacey's performance and the non-ending/anti-climax though.

Billy Gates wrote: Man, both cover arts suck. I'll pick up the special edition probably but, God, that artwork sucks!

Did you *see* the artwork for the four other "Superman" movies coming out that same week? THOSE suck. I actually think the covers for these are great. Very colorful and slick.

john mcfadden wrote: Worst film of the summer......

Oh knock it off. It wasn't even the worst movie released that week. Take a look at every movie released from early May until early September. And you're telling me this was the worst? Right.

Worth watching once but not worth owning. WAAAAAAAAAAAAY too long. It makes you appreciate Donner's original even more.

I wasn't very impressed with the film and I'm not impressed with the screen cap style cover art.

Super, man! I'll definitely be picking up the 2 Disc Special Edition. I was hoping for the artwork from the theatrical poster, but this one looks alright!