Bradon vs Henry
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krich-27628 — 10 years ago(December 31, 2015 01:16 PM)
To me Brandon Routh made a better Superman based on his looks and also his portrayal of Clark Kent. I believe he did a better job at keeping the character that people are used to seeing on screen while still capable of making it his own role.
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movielover2011 — 10 years ago(February 06, 2016 08:42 PM)
For me, Brandon as well. I loved Christopher Reeve's Superman and just watched one through four last weekend and Superman Returns this weekend. Brandon picked up the character where Reeve left it, and it doesn't hurt that they look similar to each other.
Henry is a meaner more stoic version of Superman, and while Man of Steel was still good, it wasn't really faithful to the franchise. It was more like Superman on steroids with a bit of Transformers action for those viewers who need to see action in order to appreciate film.
That being said, Brandon made me remember Reeve while Henry made me think of X-men. -
bottleshock34 — 10 years ago(March 27, 2016 01:26 AM)
Brandon all the way he acted and sounded and looked like Christopher Reeves the film was also way better tha man of steel it was pretty faithful to the Reeves films.
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thevintagecola — 10 years ago(March 28, 2016 02:20 PM)
Why do people keep repeating this? Routh's Superman and Clark Kent was nowhere near similar to Reeve's considering that they're supposed to be the same character. One of the many complaints that first came out about this movie was that Superman was more quiet and sullen and Clark Kent was actually more subdued and less bumbling. The character seemed toned down for all intents and purposes.
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Mr_Recchia — 10 years ago(March 31, 2016 04:03 AM)
Cavill looks look Superman from the comics. Routhlooks like Christopher Reeve's kid. A baby faced Superman is a massive no-no. Cavill has the right chiseled masculine look for the character.
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marisanz — 9 years ago(July 24, 2016 07:27 AM)
I prefer Brandon Routh.I think he is more handsome,and he looks more like Christopher Reeve.
Henry might play any other Marvel heroe but I would not choose him exactly for Superman, maybe he would have been a good Bruce Wayne/Batman or Green Lantern or Arrow because he looks more like a tough guy,and Superman had the traits much more refined and cute.The nose was smaller, the lips more defined, the dimple in the chin..I think Brandon has more the type for that.He gives the image of a sweet and calm Superman while Cavill offers a Superman image more aggresive or tough..
The thing that bothers me with these new Superman is,that they act a bit like robots.A bit cold, boring..I think Chris Reeve brought more emotions to the character becoming it more human.Sometimes he acted like a normal guy, not a superhero and it was believable, however as much Henry as Brandon acted a bit icy and the love story with Lois doesnt take off for me..It is like there is something missing, a lack of chemistry or a better story for them.
However Chris Reeve and Margot Kidder were great playing Lois and Superman,the love story between them were beautiful and realistic.Maybe that is what I dont see in these new films, Lois and Superman sometimes act more like friends than as a couple..
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