I saw this in the cinema, and was quite disapointed ! but on DVD re-watching the movie I realized what a class act it is. The scope of the movie is Massive . the effects are eye scorching. The film has a real sence of loss. As Superman arrives back on earth after 5 years ,to find this is a very different world( post 9/11 ) and his old sweet heart louis Lane has gotten settled down and a child. But Lex luthor is back to his old tricks. This film is a real treat and Roth as Superman does look like the late great Reeves, and slips into the role like a glove. This film is not action all the way, it gives time to re-address the characters ,but I think this makes for a better and more grown up feel to the movie. But when the action arrives it truly is jaw dropping and you can see every penny of the massive budget on the screen, Stand out moments being the crashing plane and the sinking ship. A brilliant comic book mover that is even better directors Bryan Singers earlier X-MEN and X-MEN 2,… more »

I saw this in the cinema, and was quite disapointed ! but on DVD re-watching the movie I realized what a class act it is. The scope of the movie is Massive . the effects are eye scorching. The film has a real sence of loss. As Superman arrives back on earth after 5 years ,to find this is a very different world( post 9/11 ) and his old sweet heart louis Lane has gotten settled down and a child. But Lex luthor is back to his old tricks. This film is a real treat and Roth as Superman does look like the late great Reeves, and slips into the role like a glove. This film is not action all the way, it gives time to re-address the characters ,but I think this makes for a better and more grown up feel to the movie. But when the action arrives it truly is jaw dropping and you can see every penny of the massive budget on the screen, Stand out moments being the crashing plane and the sinking ship. A brilliant comic book mover that is even better directors Bryan Singers earlier X-MEN and X-MEN 2, and dare I say ,slightly better than the original 1978 SUPERMAN, and can stand up with BATMAN BEGINS, BLADE 2, and the SPIDERMAN TRILOGY as the best comic book to film adaption's ever !