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Do you think that Brandon Routh will be better Superman than Christopher Reeve? I don't think he looks anything like Reeve, except for the hair. However, from what I see in the trailer it looks like can be a great Superman.

It's not really fair to judge until we've seen the movie.... also, you've got to bear in mind that Reeve was Superman for four movies, wheras Routh will only have had one even after the movie is over.

After I watch the movie next summer I'll get back to ya.

Premature poll.

i agree... it's a little early to tell. Chris was good.... but we have yet to see what brandon can do.

I dont think Brandon will ever live up to chris. its one of those things...you know, no one can ever do it.

but so far i see no reason why routh wont do a good job of it

Why is George Reeve not included? Given the time period of his TV show "The Adventures of Superman," and what he had to work with, he did a damn good job (the show was a success). He brought a maturity to Superman even Chris didn't have, had a more infectious smile and overall, IMO, was a better actor (not that either of them had spectacular careers). It's a shame he couldn't get work after "Superman." Part of the reason was Hollywood politics: Reeve was a womanizer which, many believe, ultimately led to his death (ie, not by suicide).

Yeh. For now and ever, it's Reeve. Unless Routh's no good.

Is it Reeve or Reeves?

It's George Reeves.

With due respect to him, Reeves, like Adam West, should be out of the equation for considering their work. Different time, different level of respect for comic heroes.
Let's not forget Kirk Alyn. I think he did the serials.

Talk about not knowing which way to go.
I always figured the internet to be a fairly reliable source of information, if you know where to look...but apparently, even this stumps the net.

Depending on which website you go to, it's either George Reeve or Reeves (some have both!). The preponderance seems to be Reeve, however, plus I checked with an independent source.

It is Reeve, singlular, just like Chris' last name. In fact, when "Superman" came out in '78, there was some dispelled speculation that they were related because of having the same last name.

NOBODY WILL EVER BE AS GOOD AS REEVE...........PERIOD. EXCEPT MAYBE DEAN CAIN....LOL J/K

Originally posted by roughrider
It's George Reeves.

With due respect to him, Reeves, like Adam West, should be out of the equation for considering their work. Different time, different level of respect for comic heroes.
Let's not forget Kirk Alyn. I think he did the serials.

That's not fair.

You're saying "Well, George Reeves did it ages ago and lived in a different time frame, therefore he must be the best.

alucard I'm more of a christopher reeve fan because he is superman no matter that he died and branden routh is taking over I will always be a reeve superman fan, he had the attiude of superman right and made the fights he did realistic.

No matter how cool brandon gets, I will always appreciate Christopher reeve more.

I believe ladies and gentlemen, Marlon Brandon gave Routh the light for this movie.

Originally posted by Darth Zannah
That's not fair.

You're saying "Well, George Reeves did it ages ago and lived in a different time frame, therefore he must be the best.

How about, George Reeve(s) did the TV series. TV is, for the most part, a more shallow artistic field than Motion Pictures. So, like Adam West, the criteria for judging the qualty of his work should be confined to that area. Actors who do these roles in films, they are on a different level.

Originally posted by redcaped
I believe ladies and gentlemen, Marlon Brandon gave Routh the light for this movie.

What does that mean?

alucard I haven't seen george reeve as superman yet so i can't really say if he is a bad superman or not.

Well it has to be the Original for me (Christopher Reeve) but i think that Brandon Routh is the best man for the new superman I just hope his acting is good.

"I don't think he looks anything like Reeve, except for the hair"

I think he look a we bit more like him than just the hair.

I'd have to agree that it's more than just the hair... Routh (at least in my opinion) looks very much like Reeve.

Anyway, as to the actual topic. It's hard to say this early, but Christopeher Reeve has and always will be Superman to me. Even if Routh ends up doing a fantastic job.

Here here, how true

chirtopher reeve IS superman. it's hard to undo that after 4 movies. it's not like batman... 5 movies, 4 actors. when you mention batman to me now, i picture bale. after superman returns, if routh does a good job -- rephrase that... an exemplary job, i might see him as superman.

Originally posted by Mindship


Talk about not knowing which way to go.
I always figured the internet to be a fairly reliable source of information, if you know where to look...but apparently, even this stumps the net.

Depending on which website you go to, it's either George Reeve or Reeves (some have both!). The preponderance seems to be Reeve, however, plus I checked with an independent source.

It is Reeve, singlular, just like Chris' last name. In fact, when "Superman" came out in '78, there was some dispelled speculation that they were related because of having the same last name.

Well, blow me down...

I just watched an episode from the ol' TV show, "The Adventures of Superman." And, by george, it is George Reeves (plural).

Kudos to you, roughrider. BTW, I am having my "independent source" shot before midnight.

well... after seeing for the first time the trailer of "superman returns" mi idea of routh a bad attempt of superman just grew bigger, and he looks nothing like CR, he's got wider nose, bigger mouth, and his face looks nothing noble, plus his body should be stronger if he ever thought playing supes, CR didn't need those new costumes with extra latex(whatever they put inside), his body just look good naturally

CHRISTIAN BALE!

......is Batman

lol

Routh to me looks like a morbid attempt to cash in on reeve's legacy...

reeve was a nigh on perfect superman for the time...

Well I have to wait and see before deciding.

CHRISTIAN BALE!

batman

CHRISTIAN BALE!

Christopher Reeve will always be Superman

Superman

Reeve is Christopher, Reeves is George.

And Reeve is still Superman. An imitation is never better than the real thing.

Routh is S not Reeve (2006)

Originally posted by redcaped
Routh is S not Reeve (2006)

To you...

c'mon guys move on, he's here, reeve died, change with the times

Brandon Routh.

Reeve was always severely overrated in my opinion. I saw the first Superman I while back and remember thinking: "Man, THIS is the guy that everyone loves so much as Superman?!" And I still think that to a certain degree. I probably like Routh better as Superman. He fits the role better.

Originally posted by MattDay
c'mon guys move on, he's here, reeve died, change with the times

Just because Routh is still alive doesnt make him any better...

and maybe someone should tell singer to change with the times... he might make a more modern superman then...

Its a close one. both are fantastic. Routh looks more like superman does in the comics compared to Reeves if you look at him feature by feature. He could beef up a little more, especially around neck and the arms, just to make him look a bit more..............GRRR and ........ butch.
As far as acting's concerned, Routh was just as good as Reeves and every bit as believable as a man of steel.

i liked how Routh played clark kent better coz he wasn't as dorky and Routh is just HOT!!!

Well..I.........erm......suppose I agree. From a hetero male's point of view of course.

Originally posted by phreak_v2.o
i liked how Routh played clark kent better coz he wasn't as dorky and Routh is just HOT!!!

Clark Kent is suppose to be dorky tho...so?