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New 'Man Of Steel' trailer reveals a sadder but stronger Superman

Could Zack Snyder successfully redefine the character?

By Drew McWeeny Tuesday, Dec 11, 2012 12:50 PM

I have to say, I'm not really sure about the all-fire version of the costume they designed for Superman in Zack Snyder's 'Man Of Steel'

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Wow.

That is, of course, the exact word that Warner Bros. wants to hear in response to their new trailer for "Man Of Steel," and while I guess I thought we'd be seeing more action, what with Zack Snyder describing the trailer as "crazy" a few weeks ago.

What we see here instead explains a lot about the approach that the film is taking, and it uses much of the footage we saw at last year's Comic-Con, but with new footage as well. There's an early beat where we see Clark fleeing from a classroom, upset, and Ma Kent (Diane Lane) has to talk him down, asking him to focus on her voice like it's an island. Is this where he first gets his super-hearing and he is suddenly overwhelmed by voices around the world? We also see that he is haunted by an early incident in his life where he saves a bus full of kids from drowning, and that he seems to be running from who he is.

Honestly, until I saw this trailer, I've never seen a Superman movie or cartoon that fully justified the Fortress of Solitude. Even the name has always struck me as sort of a dick move as far as naming someone's home. But it looks like Snyder's film really taps into the notion that Clark is an alien hiding in plain sight, right down to the end of the trailer posing the question of whether or not the world is ready for him. I like that.

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I also like the glimpses we get here of big crazy action, and I'm excited to see what sort of massive fights they stage between Superman and General Zod. For the first time, we're going to see Superman off the leash, able to throw as big a punch as he can. Even in "Superman II," the fights feel like they're in slow motion, very obviously people on wires gently tossing each other around a soundstage. Snyder loves kinetic motion, loves capturing the brute force impact of violence, and I can't think of many directors who are better suited to staging this sort of mayhem.

I have no idea if there will be another trailer between now and the film's release, but I would imagine Warner Bros. will be pulling out the stops to try and make sure "Man Of Steel" emerges as one of 2013's biggest films.

Tell me… do you believe a man can fly?

"Man Of Steel" opens June 14, 2013.

Drew McWeeny
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Faraz

drew, going by the tone of this film as suggested by the trailers so far (and keeping in mind the nolan connection/batman trilogy), what do you think the justic league film will be like? is a 'serious' and more inward and psychological feel the right way to go for that movie, especially in the light of The Avengers? personally i think launching justice league as a self important 'epic' has a lot of potential to go the John Carter way. (i fucking loved john carter by the way.)
December 11, 2012 at 2:02PM EST Reply to Comment
- Fawst I truly hope they go this direction for Justice League. I absolutely loved this style for the Dark Knight trilogy, and I love it for Man of Steel. If they want to plant my ass in a seat for JL, following suit in this way is the best way to do that for me.
  December 11, 2012 at 2:20PM EST
CLS

Goddamn, that trailer! Wow is right, Drew.
December 11, 2012 at 2:04PM EST Reply to Comment
Stormshadow4life

That was lump in the throat, watery eyes AWESOME.
God I hope they can get Superman right for once.

And that trailer music...PLEASE be in the movie. Maybe it was just my imagination...but did I catch a subtle hint of John Williams' theme at the very end?
December 11, 2012 at 2:05PM EST Reply to Comment
- cultstatus I thought I heard the Gladiator theme. At least in the beginning.
  December 11, 2012 at 2:10PM EST
- Stormshadow4life The beginning is actually Elegy by Lisa Gerrard & Patrick Cassidy (I believe she did the vocals in Gladiator). The second half seems to be unique.
  
  December 11, 2012 at 2:20PM EST
- Colpetty How apt that you commented as Stormshadow4life, the 2nd half of the music is called "Storm" and is from Elizabeth: The Golden Age. Here's the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rkrPljo-8M
  December 23, 2012 at 6:09AM EST
- Stormshadow4life wow, thanks for the info. I guess that "hint of the john williams score" was just wishful thinking.
  Although now I'm bummed that this amazing music won't be in the movie
  December 23, 2012 at 12:00PM EST
- Sasha S. It is actually Conquest of Paradise by VANGELIS...
  April 18, 2013 at 5:26PM EST
Playhouse

Seeing the response to this trailer online, the intended audience for the movie have become very clear. This is a Superman movie for people who are not Superman fans. That's not to say that fans of the character aren't (and won't) respond to the movie. Just that the majority of response I've seen has included some turn of the phrase "I've never liked Superman, but..."

Judging by that, I think the film will end up doing well.

Personally, I saw a few things in the trailer I liked, much more than what I've seen of the production up 'til now. But there's one thing that just hangs over this movie that I can't seem to shake. While it appears to be reverent, I have yet to see anything from the movie that truly inspires me. And when it comes to Superman for me, that has to be job number one.

When all is said and done, this will do wonders for the character's presence and viability in today's pop culture, as well as being a draw on the big-screen. For me, though, it will be somewhat hollow as they are stripping the character of some essentials in an effort to make him fit the modern sensibilities of the audience in the post-'Dark Knight' landscape. That's unfortunate.
December 11, 2012 at 2:13PM EST Reply to Comment
- Dave I " For me, though, it will be somewhat hollow as they are stripping the character of some essentials in an effort to make him fit the modern sensibilities of the audience in the post-'Dark Knight' landscape."
  
  Out of curiosity, what essential character traits or sensibilities are missing or being catered to, respectively? Not saying I entirely disagree with you, however I am also not sure I am seeing it the same way that you are. For me it will be telling if Clark shows any sort of humor or light-heartedness. However I am glad they are showing him conflicted and having to deal with the weight of being what he is. Not that he has to be all Emo about it the whole movie or anything, just that we get to see his growing pains and his doubts. I think Captain America and Superman are similar in that aspect; they are practically invincible and extroverts, however can still have their quiet, introspective moments where they deal with the doubts, the stress, and just weight of being a hero combined with the rest of what life entails.
  
  -Cheers
  December 11, 2012 at 5:04PM EST
- Rob Personally for me I've been a Superman fan literally my entire life. I fell in love with the character before I could even talk. I've seen Superman the movie probably over 100 times. I am definitely a huge fan. And I love this trailer.
  December 11, 2012 at 6:40PM EST
Josh Sawyer

Theoretically I think pushing Superman towards the tone of the Dark Knight movies is a big mistake, and that Superman should be the pinnacle of optimistic, pulpy fun.

...but damn if that trailer didn't suck me in. A Superman movie that deals with heroism and humanity and his place in the world? That conversation with Pa Kent about whether it's even his place to save people? That sounds interesting.

I don't know that we have any reason to believe Snyder is capable of making a movie that thoughtful, but if we end up actually getting the movie that trailer presents, it could be amazing.
December 11, 2012 at 2:14PM EST Reply to Comment
Alboone

Stunning! Just jaw droppingly stunning. The vibes coming off this trailer is huge. Top ten one of the best teasers in history. I was skeptical at first but holy shit have I become convert. Easily my most anticipated for 2013.
December 11, 2012 at 2:36PM EST Reply to Comment
Thomas

Truly awful trailer. The word pretentious doesn't do justice to how bad this. How can anyone who is a fan of Superman think Pa Kent would ever say what he says in the trailer? Who writes this crap?

I get those who say the trailer is good in an artistic way. But this is a SUPERMAN movie, not "Dark Knight The Funeral".

I didn't think you could make a movie worse than Superman Returns...maybe I was wrong.

December 11, 2012 at 2:42PM EST Reply to Comment
- Jay You don't know what pretentious means, do you? Please, explain what you mean.
  December 11, 2012 at 2:53PM EST
- Stormshadow4life Do you have kids? A realistic father would most likely have trouble putting someone else ahead of his own child's safety. Who's to say he doesn't apologize for saying that to Clark right after...
  December 11, 2012 at 2:55PM EST
- Playhouse Pretentious is the first word that jumped to mind as I was watching the trailer unfold.
  
  As for Pa Kent, this was actually the most effective thing in the trailer for me. I think this is something Pa Kent absolutely would say, if he were thinking out loud and reasoning just what is going on. He wasn't being cold and it certainly wasn't a final response on his part. It's a very introspective moment with a father being very protective of his child.
  
  Of course, Pa Kent would never honestly, in his core, believe that letting those kids die would be the right course of action. But this is the honest reaction of a man coming to grips with the unique situation that his adopted son having super powers presents. Out of context it appears off, but it shows a more down-to-earth approach to the Kents that I think will play well in the film.
  
  That was really the only thing that truly caught my attention in the trailer.
  December 11, 2012 at 3:10PM EST
- Beef Supreme Agreed 100%. I can't believe the positive reactions to this truly pedestrian trailer. It almost looks like it's a joke being played on the fans (the trailer, not the movie, which might well be awesome).
  December 11, 2012 at 6:13PM EST
- Thomas Realistic or not, this is Superman's dad speaking here. How in the world could you imagine him saying to Clark that letting KIDS die was even an option??? Good God, do we even know what a HERO is anymore?
  
  The serious music, the serious looking faces to the serious dialouge all screamed pretentious. Take this movie SERIOUSLY! Did they forget they are making a movie about an alien who flys, shoots heat beams and wears tights and a cape? Where is the FUN? (remember two laser eyes are better than one)
  December 11, 2012 at 6:19PM EST
- Anthony Remember what jor- el says in the original superman movies and in Comics...You must not interfere with human history...This is just the same thing.. He must not interfere and also they don't want the Boy/Alien they have falling in love with taken away and treated like a sideshow.
  December 11, 2012 at 10:48PM EST
frank

A pretentious wank, just like the Dark Knight trilogy.
December 11, 2012 at 2:59PM EST Reply to Comment
John Ham

I get the sneaking suspicion that part of the new take on Superman that Nolan responded to was the removal of the Clark Kent civilian identity. No sign of Clark in glasses here. It eliminates a lot of the sort of logic problems inherent in the character, but it also seems to rob it of its heart. I find it hard to imagine you can make Superman "more relatable" by making him even more alienated than he was before. Anyone know whether Clark Kent will be a Daily Planet employee in this film?
December 11, 2012 at 3:23PM EST Reply to Comment
- KlarkKent Agreed. I mean, one of the things that always struck me about the character is that the best interpretations are the ones that focus almost as much on Clark just being Clark than when he puts on the tights for "showtime." The ones that show that this extremely powerful being is just a midwestern man with a strong work ethic and moral center passed down to him from his rural parents. Who presents himself in his life and job well and competently, not as a bumbling fool like the Donner films. Honestly, a Superman who doesn't spend most of his time as Clark Kent is a Superman that I'm not the least bit interested in. Then he's just a generic superhero. That's the mistake the comics seem to be making since they relaunched and that's what I'm afraid of here.
  December 11, 2012 at 3:36PM EST
- It is possible that the adult Clark Kent reporter figure is not revealed until the end of the film. I, for one, would appreciate that. Tell the origin of Superman in this film...tease Clark Kent so you can flesh HIM out (and the balancing act) in the next film.
  December 11, 2012 at 4:28PM EST
- Steve "Honestly, a Superman who doesn't spend most of his time as Clark Kent is a Superman that I'm not the least bit interested in."
  
  The question is, are the film makers trying to create an iconic telling of Superman or are they trying to make Superman someone the audience can relate to? Frankly, I never found myself being able to relate to the bumbling Clark Kent. He was obviously putting on an act. And it was in cartoonish contrast to his identity as Superman. If Man of Steel shows him trying to blend in as an everyman, that would fulfill the Clark Kent role. Blending in (except Clark never truly blended in, at least not in the Donner films. He actually called more attention to himself with all the slapstick).
  
  December 11, 2012 at 4:45PM EST
- Stormshadow4life Definitely have to agree with STEVE on this one...
  But seriously..it's just a trailer...stop bitching about things you don't know about!
  December 11, 2012 at 9:04PM EST
- KlarkKent In my opinion, the best Superman adaptations are things like the animated series, the George Reeves TV show and the radio series. And to an extent, Lois and Clark and Smallville. The thing that all these had in common? Letting Clark be witty and/or competent and not at all like Donner's take on the character.
  
  And Storm, what else is the internet for if not for baseless, empty speculation? Haha
  December 11, 2012 at 9:58PM EST
- Colpetty There were some photos of Cavill in his Clark Kent get up (believe there was one of him on a bike) so I am sure they will have him as "The daily planet reporter" but seriously though, its the trailer, they can't cram everything in there when all they appear to be doing is attempting to set up an emotional nugget of the larger story they want to tell
  December 23, 2012 at 1:52PM EST
Mulderism

For me Christopher Reeve has always been Superman. It was a role he seemed destined to play and I think for many people he is the quintessential Superman.

Brandon Routh didn't really do it for me.

The more I see Henry Cavill, the more I'm convinced that they went with the right actor. He looks more and more like Superman and could very well fill Christopher Reeves shoes (or boots).

As a huge Superman fan I want this movie to set the bar to new heights. From what I've seen I'm very optimistic.

It seems they are trying to take a different approach to the character. How would the world react to an alien living among us? How would that affect our belief system? Why doesn't Superman end all world conflict and acts of terrorism? Who does he fight for? How does he fit in the post 9/11 world?
December 11, 2012 at 3:30PM EST Reply to Comment
Dock

Wow is right. I'm kinda blown away by this. It really looking like everything I'd hoped it would be.

I'm fully in the camp that this should be the tone and world that WB/DC builds their universe around for Justice League and beyond. The Avengers/IM movies have their tone and let them be surface fun, DC should be epic and emotional. If this movie is great in the Batman Begins vein and they find a way to tie in the Nolan TDK movies then Justice League has a much bigger head start than we expected. Try and get one more hero movie before JL (WW or Flash) and bam DC is right on par with Marvel except a better looking more poignant franchise.
December 11, 2012 at 3:31PM EST Reply to Comment
nick_r

Looks good. SUPERMAN RETURNS played in these darker waters a little bit, but ultimately Singer was too obsessed with recreating the 1978 movie. It looks like Snyder, Goyer and Nolan have shed the nostalgia element completely, just like BATMAN BEGINS, and that's a very good thing.
December 11, 2012 at 3:40PM EST Reply to Comment
- iZoe You are very astute. I do think Syder/Nolan took a page from Superman Returns but ramped up the action and fantasy. This movie looks good and vindicates what Singer was aiming for. P.S. they also also expanded idea of "hearing everything" and the vapor cloud that comes off Superman when he hits Mach 1" You know, like in SUPERMAN RETURNS!!
  December 20, 2012 at 10:41AM EST
jeves23

Wow. Great trailer. Already watched it twice, will watch it again after typing. I really like Snyder as a director, but think he has been just waiting for the right movie to launch him into the next phase of his career (both artistically and financially). Could this be it? Looking good so far, and frankly we have all been waiting far too long for a kick-ass Superman movie.
I hope this is it.
December 11, 2012 at 4:43PM EST Reply to Comment
- Mark Not a big fan of Snyder. But this looks really promising. Could be the best thing he's done so far.
  December 11, 2012 at 4:47PM EST
aaron_roberts

Superman has always been a difficult superhero for me to connect with. He physically is not vulnerable to anything (beyond kryptonite) and in some ways that makes me less invested in the character. I cannot relate to that level of invulnerability—I just feel little to no pathos.

However, what they seem to be doing so well in these first two trailers is play to his isolation on earth. He exists among us but not with us. And who has not felt that way from time to time? That is something that draws an emotional connection. Once that connection is built you can care for the character even though their life may not be in jeopardy. It is then their action that draws you in…and this film appears to give Superman abundant opportunity to take action.

December 11, 2012 at 4:49PM EST Reply to Comment
Dave I

I am not the biggest Superman fan. I think he tends to be too perfect to show much conflict. It's like if you put Jesus into an action movie. Does anybody REALLY believe he's going to lose? In the comics they have made it so, in some renditions, he literally cannot be killed.

So I like that they go into the more personal aspect. Don't get me wrong, seeing him punch out Zod, Darkseid, Doomsday, Brainiac, the like can be fun. However, to make it more than an 80's style action movie only with flying men in tights, I think you need to examine the personal issues. Is the world ready for Superman, or would they reject Clark if they found out he was a super-powered alien? What are the effects of being isolated from the rest of the world, and always at least on some level hiding who you really are, holding back the vast majority of your existence.

I think the main difference between Batman and Superman is that ultimately, I see Superman as a story of optimism. Batman, to me at least, is the story of a man driven and scarred from a brutal event. I am never really sure Batman believes things will get better, Clark seems more likely to come out believing he can fix things, ultimately making the world better.

To an extent, that is probably why I have always liked Batman more as a character. As others have said, Superman is who we wish we could be, Batman is who we actually are. However, if done right both characters can work, albeit in different ways. I kind of think this take on the character might work for me because it will deal with the nuances of the human condition, yet still maintain the hope and optimism that makes Superman such a compelling story. If you cannot out-punch the protagonist, there are certainly other things that you can have them go through to make a compelling and meaningful story. They can still be hurt or challenged, it may just take some foresight. It should also be close enough to the true nature of the character to differentiate Kal-El from Bruce Wayne; that is key. I will always identify more with Batman, and Spiderman for that matter, however there is still the opportunity to end up with a great tale that should look fantastic.

I guess I am more optimistic about the movie after watching the trailer than I was before.

-Cheers
December 11, 2012 at 4:54PM EST Reply to Comment
- Guy Smiley Batman is who we actually are? Wish I had his money, and physical training. :-)
  December 11, 2012 at 11:28PM EST
Bananaman

Interestingly, Cavill sounds very like Christopher Reeve at the end of the trailer. Deliberate or coincidence, it's certainly not a bad thing.
December 11, 2012 at 4:58PM EST Reply to Comment
nabguy

My interest level just increased greatly.
December 11, 2012 at 5:02PM EST Reply to Comment
jaketaylor7

When I saw the teaser a few months ago during TDKR, I was surrounded by teens and not one of them recognized the Superman emblem and had no idea who "Man of Steel" referred to and what/who this movie was about. A guy sitting next to me had to tell them it was Superman.
December 11, 2012 at 5:57PM EST Reply to Comment
- DefRef If this is the case, that explains why they're retelling his origin story. Again. Sigh...
  
  It's going to be a darker, grittier, more special effecty version of the first two Superman films. Again. [banging head on desk]
  December 11, 2012 at 7:27PM EST
- Guy Smiley Defref, how about waiting to see what the finished product is like?
  
  For me, this looks great. The goofiness of the Donner and Lester films appears to be a thing of the past, not to mention Singer's slavish devotion to an outdated premise. I want to see a Superman for the 21st century, and that appears to be what we're getting.
  
  There can still be light and optimism in Snyder's/Nolan's Superman. I'm sure there will be, just as there will finally be action and special effects befitting the epic film Superman deserves.
  
  Bring it on!
  December 11, 2012 at 11:27PM EST
- DefRef You miss my point, Guy. Whether it's because stupid kids have no shared cultural memory or no one wants to risk a couple of hundred million dollars on making a Superman movie with something other than...
  
  * The destruction of Krypton
  * Raised in Smallville by the Kents
  * Existential angst about who he is culminating in the Fortress of Solitude and ignoring Edna Mode's admonition against capes
  * Lex Luthor (SM1; SR) or General Zod (SM2; MoS)
  
  ...it's just going to be debating on the Snyder/Nolan approach to the film and how Cavil compares to Reeve. Yaaawwwwnnnnn... Is that all there is to the Superman universe? Can we please stipulate that we know the back story and explore new characters and situations instead of recycling the same old same old?
  
  This is the same problem I had with Amazing Spider-Man which was just the first Raimi movie retold with a different cast, a second-string villain (though still the traditional accidental villain), and little differences. That we just saw this only 10 years ago made it doubly annoying.
  
  Another site was talking about how people didn't like the idea of Heath Ledger as Joker when the casting was announced and that turned out OK. My complaint is that as far as Superman seems to be concerned, it's like asking bands to cover songs from the Beatles' first album and nothing else. "Can we cover Sgt. Pepper's?" "NO! Remake 'Love Me Do' again!"
  December 11, 2012 at 11:50PM EST
Beef Supreme

Looks like a trailer created by Trailer-O-Matic, setting "Dramatic Superhero movie". Talk about generic.
December 11, 2012 at 6:10PM EST Reply to Comment
- Guy Smiley So was your comment.
  December 11, 2012 at 11:28PM EST
- Beef Supreme "I know you are but what am I?"
  December 12, 2012 at 1:54AM EST
Vani

Visually it looks amazing. Asides from that, the tone and photography are way too dark for a Superman film, and don't get me started on the "modernization" of the suit/armor??!!
December 11, 2012 at 6:36PM EST Reply to Comment
dyikini

Anyone else get chills every single time Superman takes off in that trailer? (and the one before it for that matter).

This can't come soon enough.

Please be good, please be good, please be good!
December 11, 2012 at 6:37PM EST Reply to Comment
- Mulderism Yes! Great money shot with snow swirling around his arm as he takes off.
  December 13, 2012 at 4:11AM EST
Megalodon

I still have one question: How the heck does he shave? I know some little logic holes like that are best ignored for the greater enjoyment of a movie, but that one still gets me. How will I empathize with his brooding beardface now?
December 11, 2012 at 8:29PM EST Reply to Comment
- Playhouse As has been explained in the comics and other adaptations, Clark uses his heat vision and bounces it off of a reflective surface like a laser to shave.
  December 11, 2012 at 9:53PM EST
chris

i dunno, to me it's math. bad director, mediocre writer, mediocre star, made for release date, sold on the name of a guy who's tangentially related to the movie, equals bad odds. as for the trailer, seems pretty ponderous and self important. which is what zach snyder does in his trailers. and the end result has always been dumb. probably the same here.
December 11, 2012 at 8:39PM EST Reply to Comment
- Guy Smiley Can't be any worse than Superman Returns. At least this one is going to blaze its own trail. I'm cautiously optimistic.
  December 11, 2012 at 11:30PM EST
- chris i dunno, i'm not as down on SR as most people. i think its an intriguing mess, and i listened to this really interesting audio article (or whatever they're called, that basically talked about SR as a movie about accepting change and the need to let go of the past, and how Superman's letting go of Lois was a symbol of his ability to do that, while Lex's attempt to redo the scam from the first movie symbolized his inability to move on and blah blah blah. interesting take,
  December 11, 2012 at 11:48PM EST
- iZoe Don't be down on SR; there's no reason to to be... Looks like Snyder and Nolan aren't.
  December 20, 2012 at 10:46AM EST
loogenhausen

If DC really wants to differentiate themselves from Marvel, I think going for a more serious, mythic approach is the right idea, and from the looks of this snazzy trailer, that's where they're headed.
December 12, 2012 at 1:51AM EST Reply to Comment
FranklynStreet

Not feeling it. 1/3 Nolan Dark Knight swipe, 1/3 Malick imitation, 1/3 Snyder slo-mo punchfest = empty Hollywood product and not a real Superman movie. That said, it will probably still be better that Singer's movie. But I have a bad feeling about where the JLA franchise is going at this point.
December 12, 2012 at 2:26AM EST Reply to Comment
Paul S

I liked what Znyder attempted to do with Watchmen, even though it wasn't a commercial success. Superman is the hardest super hero to get right. I'm sure the CGI will be amazing, but I really want the story, tone and pacing of the film to resonate with the majority of fans.

I just am not sure if Znyder is at the Richard Donner level of director...hope he knocks it out of the park though.

December 12, 2012 at 2:11PM EST Reply to Comment
Duke

Clark Kent was the 'safety' on one of the biggest guns in the universe. Kal-El having Clark Kent was the bridged gap between a Kryptonian with no home, and the Earth he was adopted by. Watch Reeves in the original Superman; when he jocked up and put on The Suit -he cut loose his personality... within reason. He was all Jor-El's sole surviving heir, but he was also all Jonathan Kent's man of conscience, discipline, responsibility and humanity- with a great sense of humor. "Going down!"

Clark needed Superman as much as Superman needed Clark.
December 14, 2012 at 11:18PM EST Reply to Comment
Robert

Ask me if I give a crap, it's been so long since I've seen a good Superman anything.
February 8, 2013 at 10:35PM EST Reply to Comment
Robert

Ask me if i care, its been so long since ive seen a good superman anything.
February 8, 2013 at 10:38PM EST Reply to Comment

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Fawst I truly hope they go this direction for Justice League. I absolutely loved this style for the Dark Knight trilogy, and I love it for Man of Steel. If they want to plant my ass in a seat for JL, following suit in this way is the best way to do that for me.

CLS Goddamn, that trailer! Wow is right, Drew.

Stormshadow4life That was lump in the throat, watery eyes AWESOME.God I hope they can get Superman right for once.And that trailer music...PLEASE be in the movie. Maybe it was just my imagination...but did I catch a subtle hint of John Williams' theme at the very end?

cultstatus I thought I heard the Gladiator theme. At least in the beginning.

Stormshadow4life The beginning is actually Elegy by Lisa Gerrard & Patrick Cassidy (I believe she did the vocals in Gladiator). The second half seems to be unique.

Colpetty How apt that you commented as Stormshadow4life, the 2nd half of the music is called "Storm" and is from Elizabeth: The Golden Age. Here's the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rkrPljo-8M

Stormshadow4life wow, thanks for the info. I guess that "hint of the john williams score" was just wishful thinking.Although now I'm bummed that this amazing music won't be in the movie

Sasha S. It is actually Conquest of Paradise by VANGELIS...

Rob Personally for me I've been a Superman fan literally my entire life. I fell in love with the character before I could even talk. I've seen Superman the movie probably over 100 times. I am definitely a huge fan. And I love this trailer.

Alboone Stunning! Just jaw droppingly stunning. The vibes coming off this trailer is huge. Top ten one of the best teasers in history. I was skeptical at first but holy shit have I become convert. Easily my most anticipated for 2013.

Jay You don't know what pretentious means, do you? Please, explain what you mean.

Stormshadow4life Do you have kids? A realistic father would most likely have trouble putting someone else ahead of his own child's safety. Who's to say he doesn't apologize for saying that to Clark right after...

Beef Supreme Agreed 100%. I can't believe the positive reactions to this truly pedestrian trailer. It almost looks like it's a joke being played on the fans (the trailer, not the movie, which might well be awesome).

Anthony Remember what jor- el says in the original superman movies and in Comics...You must not interfere with human history...This is just the same thing.. He must not interfere and also they don't want the Boy/Alien they have falling in love with taken away and treated like a sideshow.

frank A pretentious wank, just like the Dark Knight trilogy.

It is possible that the adult Clark Kent reporter figure is not revealed until the end of the film. I, for one, would appreciate that. Tell the origin of Superman in this film...tease Clark Kent so you can flesh HIM out (and the balancing act) in the next film.

Stormshadow4life Definitely have to agree with STEVE on this one...But seriously..it's just a trailer...stop bitching about things you don't know about!

nick_r Looks good. SUPERMAN RETURNS played in these darker waters a little bit, but ultimately Singer was too obsessed with recreating the 1978 movie. It looks like Snyder, Goyer and Nolan have shed the nostalgia element completely, just like BATMAN BEGINS, and that's a very good thing.

Mark Not a big fan of Snyder. But this looks really promising. Could be the best thing he's done so far.

Guy Smiley Batman is who we actually are? Wish I had his money, and physical training. :-)

Bananaman Interestingly, Cavill sounds very like Christopher Reeve at the end of the trailer. Deliberate or coincidence, it's certainly not a bad thing.

nabguy My interest level just increased greatly.

jaketaylor7 When I saw the teaser a few months ago during TDKR, I was surrounded by teens and not one of them recognized the Superman emblem and had no idea who "Man of Steel" referred to and what/who this movie was about. A guy sitting next to me had to tell them it was Superman.

DefRef If this is the case, that explains why they're retelling his origin story. Again. Sigh...It's going to be a darker, grittier, more special effecty version of the first two Superman films. Again. [banging head on desk]

Beef Supreme Looks like a trailer created by Trailer-O-Matic, setting "Dramatic Superhero movie". Talk about generic.

Guy Smiley So was your comment.

Beef Supreme "I know you are but what am I?"

Vani Visually it looks amazing. Asides from that, the tone and photography are way too dark for a Superman film, and don't get me started on the "modernization" of the suit/armor??!!

dyikini Anyone else get chills every single time Superman takes off in that trailer? (and the one before it for that matter).This can't come soon enough.Please be good, please be good, please be good!

Mulderism Yes! Great money shot with snow swirling around his arm as he takes off.

Megalodon I still have one question: How the heck does he shave? I know some little logic holes like that are best ignored for the greater enjoyment of a movie, but that one still gets me. How will I empathize with his brooding beardface now?

Playhouse As has been explained in the comics and other adaptations, Clark uses his heat vision and bounces it off of a reflective surface like a laser to shave.

Guy Smiley Can't be any worse than Superman Returns. At least this one is going to blaze its own trail. I'm cautiously optimistic.

iZoe Don't be down on SR; there's no reason to to be... Looks like Snyder and Nolan aren't.

loogenhausen If DC really wants to differentiate themselves from Marvel, I think going for a more serious, mythic approach is the right idea, and from the looks of this snazzy trailer, that's where they're headed.

Robert Ask me if I give a crap, it's been so long since I've seen a good Superman anything.

Robert Ask me if i care, its been so long since ive seen a good superman anything.

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CLS

Goddamn, that trailer! Wow is right, Drew.

Stormshadow4life

That was lump in the throat, watery eyes AWESOME.
God I hope they can get Superman right for once.

And that trailer music...PLEASE be in the movie. Maybe it was just my imagination...but did I catch a subtle hint of John Williams' theme at the very end?

Stormshadow4life wow, thanks for the info. I guess that "hint of the john williams score" was just wishful thinking.
Although now I'm bummed that this amazing music won't be in the movie

Alboone

Stunning! Just jaw droppingly stunning. The vibes coming off this trailer is huge. Top ten one of the best teasers in history. I was skeptical at first but holy shit have I become convert. Easily my most anticipated for 2013.

frank

A pretentious wank, just like the Dark Knight trilogy.

Stormshadow4life Definitely have to agree with STEVE on this one...
But seriously..it's just a trailer...stop bitching about things you don't know about!

nick_r

Looks good. SUPERMAN RETURNS played in these darker waters a little bit, but ultimately Singer was too obsessed with recreating the 1978 movie. It looks like Snyder, Goyer and Nolan have shed the nostalgia element completely, just like BATMAN BEGINS, and that's a very good thing.

Bananaman

Interestingly, Cavill sounds very like Christopher Reeve at the end of the trailer. Deliberate or coincidence, it's certainly not a bad thing.

nabguy

My interest level just increased greatly.

jaketaylor7

When I saw the teaser a few months ago during TDKR, I was surrounded by teens and not one of them recognized the Superman emblem and had no idea who "Man of Steel" referred to and what/who this movie was about. A guy sitting next to me had to tell them it was Superman.

DefRef If this is the case, that explains why they're retelling his origin story. Again. Sigh...

It's going to be a darker, grittier, more special effecty version of the first two Superman films. Again. [banging head on desk]

Beef Supreme

Looks like a trailer created by Trailer-O-Matic, setting "Dramatic Superhero movie". Talk about generic.

Vani

Visually it looks amazing. Asides from that, the tone and photography are way too dark for a Superman film, and don't get me started on the "modernization" of the suit/armor??!!

dyikini

Anyone else get chills every single time Superman takes off in that trailer? (and the one before it for that matter).

This can't come soon enough.

Please be good, please be good, please be good!

Megalodon

I still have one question: How the heck does he shave? I know some little logic holes like that are best ignored for the greater enjoyment of a movie, but that one still gets me. How will I empathize with his brooding beardface now?

loogenhausen

If DC really wants to differentiate themselves from Marvel, I think going for a more serious, mythic approach is the right idea, and from the looks of this snazzy trailer, that's where they're headed.

Robert

Ask me if I give a crap, it's been so long since I've seen a good Superman anything.

Robert

Ask me if i care, its been so long since ive seen a good superman anything.

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