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Post by crown on Apr 23, 2015 3:34:40 GMT -5
In a way I think that it would be the ultimate tribute to Christopher Reeve is Superman 4 was remade with a huge budget.
Brandon Routh could be Superman and we could see the story as it was originally supposed to be.
The production of Superman 4 was the ultimate betrayal of Christopher Reeve... the move effectively permanently killed what was left of his career and the producers Golan and Globus LIED to him by saying they would do right by Superman.
Instead they forced Reeve to be Superman in a movie budgeted for $11.95 (they didn't even have enough money to pay for Kraft Services food.. poor Mark Pillow had to brown bag his cabbage-water lunch).
I'm serious re-do Superman 4.. with all the problems in the world Superman tackling the world's problem is an appealing idea plus the Nuclear Man Supes fight would be awesome to see done properly.
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Post by atp on Apr 23, 2015 7:29:24 GMT -5
I like this idea a lot.
It would be similar to Never Say Never Again. A remake of Thunderball, using a "rogue" actor.
The timing is perfect too. With all the nuclear tensions with Iran and Russia/ Ukraine, it does feel like we are back in the 1980s cold war era again.
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Post by atp on Apr 23, 2015 7:35:45 GMT -5
Your idea would not only be a tribute to Christopher Reeve. It would also right the wrong that was done to Brandon Routh.
He really got screwed over when SR didn't get a sequel.
Who should direct? Singer again?
It would also be a good way to continue the Jason storyline from SR. Instead of a random "Jeremy" child, you could have Superman's own child be the one who persuades him to get rid of nuclear war.
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Post by crazy_asian_man on Apr 23, 2015 11:32:56 GMT -5
Your idea would not only be a tribute to Christopher Reeve. It would also right the wrong that was done to Brandon Routh. He really got screwed over when SR didn't get a sequel. Who should direct? Singer again? It would also be a good way to continue the Jason storyline from SR. Instead of a random "Jeremy" child, you could have Superman's own child be the one who persuades him to get rid of nuclear war. GREAT idea!
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Post by Metallo on Apr 23, 2015 12:16:22 GMT -5
Elements of the stories ideas have already made their way into comics and animation. I remember reading peace on earth and Supermans questioning himself on what to do on the issue was very reminiscent of Superman IV. The first episode of JL had a very superman IV type vibe I need to watch it again but some things reminded me of IV. The Cold War elements of DKR which came before IV reminded me of it. I've always wondered if it was an influence along with the MOS mini.
I never thought IVs core idea was the problem but the execution. It's a great question to ask. Why can't he be more involved. Everyone asks that. The point to drive home is why he shouldn't. IV made that point but not strong enough because it got lost in other poorly executed ideas.
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Post by crown on Apr 24, 2015 1:21:41 GMT -5
Your idea would not only be a tribute to Christopher Reeve. It would also right the wrong that was done to Brandon Routh. He really got screwed over when SR didn't get a sequel. Who should direct? Singer again? It would also be a good way to continue the Jason storyline from SR. Instead of a random "Jeremy" child, you could have Superman's own child be the one who persuades him to get rid of nuclear war. GREAT idea! No it shouldn't be Jason... the beauty that is Superman IV is that an anonymous autistic boy named Jeremy who Superman had never before seen in flesh sent him a simple request to change the world. If it had been Superman's own son it would have reeked of "Daaaaaaaddd...... can you please just get all those missiles!! You pwomised!!!!!
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Post by crazy_asian_man on Apr 24, 2015 18:54:19 GMT -5
GREAT idea! No it shouldn't be Jason... the beauty that is Superman IV is that an anonymous autistic boy named Jeremy who Superman had never before seen in flesh sent him a simple request to change the world. If it had been Superman's own son it would have reeked of "Daaaaaaaddd...... can you please just get all those missiles!! You pwomised!!!!! Good point! Ok, no Jason.
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