High on effects , zero on humor

Rating: 5/10 (14 July 2013)

Superman , literally from the Comics and Bud Collier cartoons through the George Reeves and Christopher Reeve incarnations always had a smile or at least smirk along the line . This version decided (as much of Hollywood is sold on) amp up the sound and fury and the public (which all are assumed to be , I would say 12 year olds , but then that would be insulting 12 year olds) will eat it up , sadly it works too often financially . I expected nothing , figuring a new take is a new take . Instead I got an overblown "Superman II" ; except without , as I say , the traditional element of fun . On top of that some of the scenes were eerily out of 9/11 . There were good actors giving good performances , and style and effects with the best , but after nearly 2 1/2 hrs one is left with not much , except a hope if they keep on going down this line the stories get better and the effects more occasional so there is an actual special "effect" not just a fireworks show which on screen isn't as good as in person .