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Post by **Ben** » September 7th, 2006, 7:22 pm

I thought that would happen. I think Affleck looks good in the role, if not heavy enough as Rand has said to me.

Hollywoodland looks like it could be this year's decent mature flick. As a Superman and Reeves fan and someone who read about his story years ago, I am looking forward to this.

Wow...opens tomorrow. That came quick! Hopefully the UK will get it before awards season.

Post by **ShyViolet** » September 8th, 2006, 12:43 am

Hopefully if will make up for your disappointment with Returns !

Post by **Ben** » September 8th, 2006, 12:34 pm

Well, that wouldn't be hard. "Disappointment" doesn't even come close. I still can't actually talk about it (that experience). Crushing. Absolutely crushing.

Post by **Josh** » September 8th, 2006, 12:52 pm

Wow... I didn't realize you disliked Superman Returns that much, Ben. I hope someday you are able to talk about it. I'm really eager to hear that review.

Post by **ShyViolet** » September 8th, 2006, 4:23 pm

I still can't actually talk about it (that experience). Crushing. Absolutely crushing.

Yeah, I had a feeling that's what you thought since you didn't post any thoughts about it. I hope you like Hollywoodland more. Sorry you had a bad experience.

Post by **Dacey** » September 8th, 2006, 6:06 pm

Holy ship, it's "The Phantom of the Opera" all over again!

Post by **Ben** » September 9th, 2006, 12:11 pm

Try multiplying Phantom by infinity and you'll be getting close...

That one just riled me up as I thought it was just pulled off so poorly. This one ripped me apart emotionally and spat me out the other end. I actually nearly broke down leaving the theater, and as you know my expectations were not even that high.

My good lady asked me what I thought and I said "I can't talk about it right now". There, now I'm talking about it...

Post by **ShyViolet** » September 10th, 2006, 1:25 pm

Sorry Ben.

Hope you have better experiences next summer.

(plus who knows, maybe someone else will helm the next Supes and it will be a lot better!

) And don't forget the Supes II Donner special edition.

Post by **ShyViolet** » September 10th, 2006, 3:17 pm

BTW this is quite funny:

http://www.agonybooth.com/superman_3/

Oh, and here's Roger Ebert's take on SR. He didn't like it much either, and he gives it **. And he LOVED Superman '78.

http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbc ... 06009/1023

Post by **Ben** » September 10th, 2006, 8:31 pm

SIII - great piece!

SR - Good review!

Post by **ShyViolet** » September 10th, 2006, 8:51 pm

Glad ya liked it!

Post by **Dacey** » September 12th, 2006, 4:18 pm

Well, now I know what not to get Ben for Christmas.

But, seriously, I can understand why some people don't like this one at all.

When's SR coming out on DVD? I can't find a date.

Post by **Ben** » September 12th, 2006, 6:33 pm

It's not been announced yet. But November 21.

Post by **Dacey** » September 12th, 2006, 7:17 pm

Ah. Sounds like it could be a Christmas present for me.

BTW, wasn't yesterday your birthday, Ben?

Post by **Ben** » September 12th, 2006, 9:21 pm

Aye, it was. Thanks for noticing WJ!