Comments on: Christopher Nolan Considering Tony Scott, Matt Reeves, Jonathan Liebesman, Duncan Jones and Zack Snyder To Direct ‘Superman’ Reboot

By: gabetoro

gabetoro — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 18:08:29 +0000

The "American way" claptrap was mostly as a result of media-wide intolerance of warring countries, and truly has never been inherent in the character other than that memorable catchphrase, so I don't think that should be much of an obstacle. Except to Zack Snyder, who is an idiot.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 00:41:01 +0000

A "Superman" reboot is a pretty awful idea in the first place unless you are going to completely dismantle the all American apple pie naive optimism that is at the core of the mythology and brand. Does the current Tea Party America strike you as a place where people would even buy that narrative let alone enthusiastically embrace it? Batman is a vigilante. That is much more connected to the current national psyche which sees all government and corporate institutions as suspicious if not down right criminal. All super heroes are not built the same. Superman trusts completely in truth, justice, and the American way. Does America?

And good luck selling a character swaddled in know-it-all red, white, and blue to international markets.

There may be a time when a Superman reboot would work. This is not the time. At least not without chucking the whole mythology overboard. And I am betting all of the directors on that list are smart enough to know that.

By: gabetoro

gabetoro — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:13:35 +0000

PLEASE NOT TONY SCOTT.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:45:00 +0000

A lot of tarded in this comments section.

By: Bobot

Bobot — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:22:37 +0000

Get Zack Snyder for this film. Duncan doesn't have the experience. Liebesman is an amateur filmmaker who needs to work on his directing; Tony Scott should focus on his own style of films.

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By: Movie Genius

Movie Genius — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 06:43:12 +0000

Yeah, with Moon Duncan Jones obviously copied Michael Bay (The Island) and Douglas Trumbull (Silent Running). Maybe Iron Man 2 too, because of Sam Rockwell (I know it came after, but still).

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:44:33 +0000

Jonathan Glazer. All Im sayin.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 04:53:21 +0000

Seriously? "Moon" didn't remind you of any other films? Two — and only two — films in particular?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 04:24:35 +0000

don't take this the wrong way, but my feeling is ditch the blogging and get a job. maybe a job directing? …so you would know what you're talking about? 🙂

By: christopherbell

christopherbell — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 02:58:26 +0000

@anon
Would love to know who Duncan Jones is a copy cat of.

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watch vampire diaries online — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 02:52:28 +0000

"Christopher Nolan Considering Tony Scott, Matt Reeves, Jonathan Liebesman, Duncan Jones and Zack Snyder To Direct 'Superman' Reboot"

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By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 02:42:16 +0000

I trust Nolan. Whoever he chooses I would down with.

By: Actionman

Actionman — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 02:17:58 +0000

Michael Bay is the ONLY person who should direct the Superman reboot. He should have done it the first time around a few years ago...had he been the one, we wouldn't be talking "re-boot" at this moment...we'd be on film #3.

Bay would get it all right -- the colors, the effects, the all-American vibe...he's the perfect choice.

And there's no bigger fan of Tony Scott than myself. But even I think it's a crazy idea for Tony to direct a Superman film. He's more suited to that Mark Millar/anti-superhero project that was announced a few weeks ago.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 02:14:52 +0000

No, no, no, no, and fuck no.

If they want to replicate Nolan's Batman success with Superman, they should "take a chance" on a real filmmaker -- like they did with Chris Nolan. Not a cheap copycat (Jones) or established hack (everyone else on that list).

Someone like Guillermo Del Toro. Kathryn Bigelow. Tony Gilroy. David Fincher. Or even Paul Verhoeven (Black Book redeemed him). I'm also fine with Johnathan Nolan -- at least we know he has brains in his head and Chris to consult with.

By: kevinjagernauth

kevinjagernauth — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 02:05:26 +0000

Affleck would be interesting the common link between all these directors is their experience with VFX of which Superman will probably have plenty. Putting an effect newb into the director's chair is probably not a good idea for a major franchise reboot.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 02:00:55 +0000

Tony Scott is a great choice. Superman needs a man of action, not some Singer-esque douche. Reeves and Jones would be my other choices, but the visual panache of Scott would jive well with the absurd action spectacular that Superman demands.

By: rap

rap — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 01:45:46 +0000

I nominate Bob Zemeckis.

Please no Tony Scott.

By: TPG

TPG — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 01:05:23 +0000

I wonder if WB would ever consider Affleck for this. I know it sounds crazy, but the action in "The Town" was good and the film has a lot of buzz right now.

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