In this post-modern globalized world where everything seems to be in shades of grey, it\u2019s easy to wonder whether Superman \u2013 and his invulnerability, perfection and undeterred optimism – still has any appeal. Having seen the movie last night, I can answer with a resounding yes!<\/p>\n
I suppose that we all want to believe in something greater than ourselves and to some extent it\u2019s liberating to leave our destinies in the hands of others \u2013 look at the appeal of religion, statesmen and sometimes entrepreneurs. If anything Superman\u2019s appeal is stronger than ever as a result of this difficult, conflict ridden time we live in.<\/p>\n
The movie is entertaining, the story well told and well acted. Lex Luthor takes a welcome turn to a darker side creating a stronger black versus white storyline. That said Kevin Spacey is somewhat disappointing in the role \u2013 I expected much more given his roles in Seven and The Usual Suspects. He probably did as well as he could, given a script that vacillated between frivolity and gravity. Surprisingly, Philip Seymor Hoffman made a much more effective villain in MI3 than Kevin Spacey does in Superman Returns. I did not care much for the kid either as his face was expressionless for most of the movie.<\/p>\n
That said, all these are mere quibbles in what is a very good and entertaining movie! Superman: the world needs you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"