Man of Steel costume: Super bad or Super man

I just wanted to share my opinion on the new look superman costume, images of which have recently surfaced on the internet. I have a bit of a soft spot for the original Superman films (the first two anyway) so I am hoping for something special from the Man Of Steel in 2013. That's right people, we have two years to wait for Superman's return to the big screen. Even though it's a long way off the first image has already arrived and I have to say, I'm not too impressed. Check out the image below.

So there you have it, the new look Superman. I suppose the costume has had a revamp of sorts but to me it looks a bit like same old gubbins. Here's what I think is wrong with Supes all new image;

• I'll have a glass of your finest wine and the house special please. What's that, you mean you're not a waiter. Sorry, my mistake, I think the hair fooled me. Jokes aside, I think the brill cream look is a tad past its sell by date.


• That cape is a bit over the top. I'm not saying the he shouldn't have a cape but I think it should be toned down. It's long enough to cover a run way strip for goodness sake. Slight exaggeration but you know. 


• I'm not sure about the scaly texture which is evident on the costume. The Spiderman outfit had a similar look to it. At least it sets it apart from the old Superman Image though. 

As you may have noticed I'm not overly impressed with the costume but that's no reason to put the film down as a whole. Besides, how can I put it down, its not even been released yet. If the other elements of the film such as script, direction, acting and effects win me over then I'll be quiet happy with the final product. Right then, two years and counting. 

Bring on the Brits

The latest news on the Superhero film front relates to the much anticipated Superman reboot. Casting has been confirmed for the character of Superman himself and I am pleased with the choice of actor for two reasons; I like the fact that he's an unknown (expectations can be low for an unknown so if they're good then you'll be all the more impressed) and, he's British which is an interesting factor. Christopher Reeve was a relative unknown when the original Superman film was released and he turned out to be pretty darn good. The actor in question is Henry Cavill who I have never heard of. But does that matter? Not to me and I'm sure that many Superman fans will feel the same way. After the severe let down that was Superman Returns we are in need of something fresh and original.

When a Brit actor makes it big in Hollywood we seem to get excited because we feel that they will bring a sense of quality to a film (Alec Guinness for instance). There is every chance that Cahill will suck as Superman, but because the Nolan brothers are involved I expect good things from the Superman reboot. If you agree or disagree with anything in this blog we'd love to hear your views on the Superman casting.