DC Universe

Post by **ShyViolet** » May 10th, 2006, 11:57 pm

About the new movie, I still think that it looks way too dark (set-wise).
Shouldn't a movie about "Truth, Justice, and the American Way" be a little brighter?

Post by **Ben** » May 11th, 2006, 7:40 am

Yeah, but it's not about that, is it Vi?

In the trailer it's about "Truth, Justice...and all that stuff"...

Post by **ShyViolet** » May 11th, 2006, 1:12 pm

In the trailer it's about "Truth, Justice...and all that stuff"...

Oy!

It just looks....wrong. Spider-Man, especially Spidey 2, (even with all the dark themes), looked very bright and crisp in every shot...there was definetely an optimistic, wholesome feel in the film which was reflected in the set design.

With Superman Returns the design just looks...muddled. And I'm starting to wonder if that reflects the story as well.

I hope not.

EDIT: I mean, check out this shot:

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo ... erman6.jpg

Post by **Ben** » May 11th, 2006, 2:59 pm

Now, to be honest I was expecting something really objective there.

I didn't find anything wrong with that shot other than I can't get over people saying how much Routh looks like Reeve - he doesn't in the slightest bit!

Now, if you wanna see someone who REALLY looks like Clark Kent, check out the "villain" in my upcoming project:

www.ginja.tv

(it's a work in progress promo only for now...and doesn't load as well as it should do...but stick with it...and be gentle!)

Post by **ShyViolet** » May 11th, 2006, 3:36 pm

I didn't find anything wrong with that shot other than I can't get over people saying how much Routh looks like Reeve - he doesn't in the slightest bit!

I don't think he does either!

Reeve had this very solid look to him, almost like he stepped straight out of the comic book itself. I like how Brandon looks but he has this misfit/troubled/sensitive look to him that would probably make him a better Peter Parker or even Bruce Wayne. That's my opinon anyway.

For comparison here's Reeve:

http://www.retena.net/personales/daniel ... 5b1%5d.jpg

Dean Cain:

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/image ... 212036.jpg

And Superboy just for the heck of it:

http://www.supermanhomepage.com/images/ ... erard2.jpg

(it's a work in progress promo only for now...and doesn't load as well as it should do...but stick with it...and be gentle!)

It looks really funny!

It kinda reminds me of Freakazoid the cartoon.

Post by **Meg** » May 11th, 2006, 8:39 pm

It looks really funny! It kinda reminds me of Freakazoid the cartoon.

Yeah, it does!

Post by **ShyViolet** » May 12th, 2006, 3:19 am

It's really neat to actually see some of your work, Ben.

Post by **Ben** » May 12th, 2006, 8:53 am

Thanks - we're going for a cartoon feel.

There is actual animation in it as well, but the sound effects and music are very 1950s Carl Stalling.

Post by **Ben** » May 13th, 2006, 7:25 pm

Wow, this trailer for the documentary goes some way to picking u my interest again!

Windows Media Format:

56k:
http://www.totaleclips.com/player/Splas ... ffliateid=

300k:
http://www.totaleclips.com/player/Splas ... ffliateid=

700k:
http://www.totaleclips.com/player/Splas ... ffliateid=

OMG!! Just look at those pristine prints WB has of the classic Fleischer shorts!?!?!?

Post by **Ben** » May 17th, 2006, 10:32 am

Hey George...

Yet ANOTHER one...

http://www.dvdtoons.com/news/925

Post by **Dacey** » May 19th, 2006, 4:22 pm

Hmmmmm. I'm going to have to disagree with Ben about, oh, 100% here when it comes to the trailer.

In three words, I love it.

Post by **Ben** » May 20th, 2006, 12:40 pm

Really? All of it?

Wow!

Post by **Dacey** » May 20th, 2006, 2:47 pm

Yep. All of it!

I especially like the part where Lex Luthor enters the Fortress of Solitude and says, "Tell me everything!".

And I love the stuff of Superman tearing the wing off an airplane.

Nothing can stop me from being excited about this movie!

Post by **Ben** » May 21st, 2006, 4:10 pm

Not even...BIG GAY JIMMY OLSEN??

Post by **Dacey** » May 21st, 2006, 5:01 pm

Er, I'll have to watch him carefully next time I see the trailer.

Have you seen the preview in the theater? Maybe it's better on the big screen than it is on the internet.