Superman: Doomsday

[Jester]

It's pretty good. I enjoyed the action. Kinda wish they'd have done more with the "He's gone." emotional content. I'd love to see it done with the S:TAS voice actors. Clancy Brown IS Lex Luthor!

[Spitfire]

They didn't use the voice cast from the series? What kinda bull is that? They did in all the Batman films.

[Jester]

This is outside the DCU continuity, as is New Frontier. The thought "New continuity, new VAs." The Batman films are DCU canon.

[Spitfire]

Originally Posted by Jester

This is outside the DCU continuity, as is New Frontier. The thought "New continuity, new VAs." The Batman films are DCU canon.

But didn't someone say Bruce Timm made it? I don't know...seems weird they'd do that.

Those Made for DVD Marvel movies look horrid every time a new turtles DVD comes out I see a trailer for one.

And I laugh my ass off when I see Dr.Strange on Blu-ray...and Ultimate Avengers.

[DrSpengler]

Originally Posted by Drtooth

I loved that episode of the animated series with Gilbert Godfried ad Mxyzptlk.

That was absolutely magnificent casting on Andrea Romano's part. Godfried was just PERFECT for that role. A shame the follow up episode, "Little Big Head Man" kinda sucked and they never managed to get that Justice League episode with him in it together.

Originally Posted by Spitfire666xXxXx

But didn't someone say Bruce Timm made it? I don't know...seems weird they'd do that.

The "Timmverse" is over and done with, this is just Bruce Timm doing adaptations of classic comic stories but with better production values and a PG-13 rating allowing him to administer more daring storytelling.

The previous Superman STV movie, "Brainiac Attacks" also isn't a part of the old "Timmverse" even though it uses his character designs and features several members of the TV show's cast.

These movies are just isolated continuities all off on their own.

[gobo]

I was trying to find this thread two days ago, but kept getting sidetracked.

Spoiler:

I found this to be even less pleasing than I expected. Heche's Lane had a few lines that she made me cringe with(it was just too 'drama queen' at times). The super-defined cheek-bones on Clark/Superman were unsightly. And, my most favorite part of the saga, the return of Superman, was replaced with a plot so uninspired that I almost fell asleep. Granted, I didn't expect to see any other superheros at the funeral or even that there would be more than one character masquerading as Superman during the return act. The Kevin Smith-inspired parts were neat, but a bit out of place here. I just expected that I would be more pleased with it than I was.

[ZariusTwo]

Originally Posted by Spitfire666xXxXx

Those Made for DVD Marvel movies look horrid every time a new turtles DVD comes out I see a trailer for one.

Oh they are, no question. Ultimate Avengers is like reading a nursery edition of the first story. Virtually nothing is there, the best performances are from the leading antagonist (Banner) and Fury, Black Widow (whose role in The Ultimates is one bitch of a traitor) does virtually nothing to establish her character and is just seen as Fury's right-hand woman and Cap's busty girlfreind, rather than Iron Man's.

The sequel is a slight improvement in violence and story, but its not remotley an Ultimates tale, and the cliche of having the Nazi alien from WWII Cap fought retain his old uniform throughout the sequel is laughable.

The star of the films is undoubtedly The Hulk, nothing remotley changed. Banner's a victim, but also an asshole, his journey from selfish to selfless is the most mature and well-handled of two movies that spend a lot of time making people shout and brood a lot.

[Dr. Doom]

Dr. Strange looked kinda cool.

[Spawn Guy]

Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

Oh they are, no question. Ultimate Avengers is like reading a nursery edition of the first story. Virtually nothing is there, the best performances are from the leading antagonist (Banner) and Fury, Black Widow (whose role in The Ultimates is one bitch of a traitor) does virtually nothing to establish her character and is just seen as Fury's right-hand woman and Cap's busty girlfreind, rather than Iron Man's.

The sequel is a slight improvement in violence and story, but its not remotley an Ultimates tale, and the cliche of having the Nazi alien from WWII Cap fought retain his old uniform throughout the sequel is laughable.

The star of the films is undoubtedly The Hulk, nothing remotley changed. Banner's a victim, but also an asshole, his journey from selfish to selfless is the most mature and well-handled of two movies that spend a lot of time making people shout and brood a lot.

I thought you didn't like the Ultimates...

[ZariusTwo]

Originally Posted by Spawn Guy

I thought you didn't like the Ultimates...

Nor do I like bad adaptations of it.

[ZariusTwo]

Yep, this is similar to Marvel's direct-to-DVD tripe, only there GREAT.

[Mandi-chan]

You know, I never liked Superman at all.....

Yeah, I agree.

I've never had the desire to read the comics, animated series, or movies. And Smallville bored me to tears after a while.

The only Superman thing I can honestly say I've enjoyed and love is "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman"

I must admit though, the trailer for this caught my eye.

[ZariusTwo]

Originally Posted by Mandi-chan

The only Superman thing I can honestly say I've enjoyed and love is "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman".

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...Christ.[/Cartman]

[DrSpengler]

But Howie Mandell as Mxyzptlk!!

...Though seriously, there is MUCH better Superman media out there to be seen than that goofy 90's comedy-drama. The Dini/Timm Superman animated series probably being the best.

[ZariusTwo]

Originally Posted by DrSpengler

But Howie Mandell as Mxyzptlk!!

...Though seriously, there is MUCH better Superman media out there to be seen than that goofy 90's comedy-drama. The Dini/Timm Superman animated series probably being the best.

Exactly, and Smallville, whilst being Power Rangers, Donner's films, the comics, Dawsons Creek, AND Goosebumps all at the same time without actually being Superman, has had a few good seasons itself.

[Drtooth]

Originally Posted by DrSpengler

But Howie Mandell as Mxyzptlk!!

I loved that episode of the animated series with Gilbert Godfried ad Mxyzptlk.

[Mandi-chan]

Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

...

...Christ.[/Cartman]

Oh, it's cheesy as hell. I'm not going to deny that, but I loved it when I was a kid and still do now.

Even though it's cheesy, it's still fun...and it doesn't bore me to tears like all the other Superman media I've tried to sit through. None of them did it for me, that's all.

[Jester]

Mandi,
Seen Superman 2. It's my favorite Superman movie.

Yeah, Brainac Attacks was a bit weird. Having Timm/Dini style character designs, several of the original voice actors (though strangly the titular character is not one of them) and a totally out side continuity....that and it totally sucked.

Anyone know why Korey Burton and Clancey Brown didn't do Brainiac Attacks? (My first thought is script...)

[Spawn Guy]

Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

Yep, this is similar to Marvel's direct-to-DVD tripe, only there GREAT.

Not exactly a fair comparision though. I mean, it's Bruce Timm.

[JetsAndHeels]

I loved it...of course it is Superman so therefore chances are I would have anyway...

the action was great, thought the voices were decent (kind of hard to get used to them when I am so used to the ones on TAS), and I thought the animation was superb. I watched it twice yesterday, and I think another viewing later today is in order as well!!