"Superman" to get studio reboot

"Here it comes...turn your head, Lois. I think we're about to get fired."

The word has come down from on high. Warner Bros. has decided to reboot the Superman franchise. I think this is a good and bad idea. Certainly I feel Bryan Singer did a good job maintaining and nurturing the Christopher Reeve mantle we all love so much. But the love story did bog things down a bit after the incredible plane crash buzz clip.

Singer did make some very hopeful remarks at Comic-Con two years ago about how he wanted to get all "Wrath Of Khan" with the next movie, and I think he should be given that opportunity. But I do see the studio's standpoint regarding the under-performance of "Superman Returns" at the box office and would certainly love to see a different set of eyes focused on The Man Of Steel. Eyes that are passionate about the material with a true respect for the character and worlds that Kal-El inhabits. Bringing us a movie that we can truly marvel at and say 'Yes! this is the Superman we've been wanting for the 21st century'. A connection to the Reeve movies, I think, is paramount. Our generation grew up with him, and to toss any inspirations from "Superman, The Movie" aside would just be wrong.

If Singer were attached I'd be very happy....because I trust his vision. Considering the fact that "X2: X-Men United" was even better than "X-Men" (which I also loved) I cling to his ability to make a kick ass Superman movie.

But ultimately, taking cues from "Batman Begins", and even more so the now widely successful "Dark Knight", it makes sense for Warner Bros. to throw everything out and give us something completely fresh...and hopefully emotional and spectacular.

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