On June 30, 2006! Look Up In The Sky!

Starring: Brandon Routh, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, James Marsden, Parker Posey, Frank Langella, Sam Huntington, Eva Marie Saint, Marlon Brando, Kal Penn, Tristan Lake Laebu, David Fabrizio

DML Rating: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ - above average

"I hear everything. You wrote that the world doesn't need a savior, but every day I hear people crying for one." – Superman

Why watch this? A sweet little movie, and homage, but it needed more punch.

Plot Summary: Superman returns to Earth after a five-year absence, during which he searched for the remnants of Krypton, only to discover that Lois Lane has moved on and started a family. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor, released from prison, has stolen Kryptonian crystals and devised a plan to create a new continent that threatens to displace North America. Superman must overcome his personal struggles and Lois's initial reluctance to save the world and stop Luthor's diabolical plan.

Dad's Preview: By 2006, fans wanted a new Superman movie. Hot off two successful X-Men films, director Brian Singer was brought in, and a superb cast was assembled, including newcomer Brandon Routh to don the blue spandex. So what happened? Simply put, it fell flat with audiences. There are some really cool moments, like the bullet bouncing off Superman's eyeball, however most of this effort just seemed too tame. Perhaps this sequel to the original Superman movies was too focus on paying tribute to the past, when it should have centered to paving new ground, taking more risks. I do feel that Kevin Spacey's turn as Luthor may be even better than Gene Hackman (there I said it!). Routh as Superman did too good a job impersonating Christopher Reeve's every mannerism (it was kinda creepy).

Legendary Pictures, DC Ent., Peters Ent., Bad Hat Harry Prod.; Warner Bros.