What do you think Christopher Reeve would have thought of Man Of Steel?

[Cypher]

Interesting question, I was thinking of 10 minutes ago.

[Shawn Hopkins]

I picture one tear of disappointment sliding down his magnificent cheek. Then he leaves the theater without a word.

[Dispenser Of Truth]

I'm sure he would have praised Cavill's work, as well as the rest of the actors, and noted how he was impressed with the special effects (since he did when commenting on Smallville). But I very much doubt he would have appreciated, even Superman's ultimate decision aside, how the movie presented him and his world to the public. Obviously I never knew the man, but his quotes on the character seem to suggest, to me at least, he would have found it overly cynical and uninspiring. And I particularly don't think he would have liked the Earth/human-first, "I'm as American as it gets" bits:

"I don’t want Superman to be accused of being a piece of American propaganda. We’re living in a global village now, and there has to be a new heightened awareness of our interactions as people on this planet.” – The Associated Press (December 25, 1986)

[Guy1]

Is this going to be yet another bash thread?

[Legato]

Is this going to be yet another bash thread?

Nah. If it is then Gael would put her foot down on it.

[kingaliencracker]

Only people who genuinely knew Reeve would be able to answer this question, therefore it feels like this is going to be a thread that devolves into a "Man of Steel is great/Man of Steel sucks" debate.

[Legato]

Only people who genuinely knew Reeve would be able to answer this question, therefore it feels like this is going to be a thread that devolves into a "Man of Steel is great/Man of Steel sucks" debate.

And the sad thing is. Using Reeves name for it.

[Powerboy]

Only people who genuinely knew Reeve would be able to answer this question, therefore it feels like this is going to be a thread that devolves into a "Man of Steel is great/Man of Steel sucks" debate.

Yeah unfortunately. Likely just, "This is what I think and, amazingly, I just know Christopher Reeve would have said exactly this too."

[Vidocq]

I'm sure he would have praised Cavill's work, as well as the rest of the actors, and noted how he was impressed with the special effects (since he did when commenting on Smallville). But I very much doubt he would have appreciated, even Superman's ultimate decision aside, how the movie presented him and his world to the public. Obviously I never knew the man, but his quotes on the character seem to suggest, to me at least, he would have found it overly cynical and uninspiring. And I particularly don't think he would have liked the Earth/human-first, "I'm as American as it gets" bits:

"I don’t want Superman to be accused of being a piece of American propaganda. We’re living in a global village now, and there has to be a new heightened awareness of our interactions as people on this planet.” – The Associated Press (December 25, 1986)

Probably the closest we could get to an answer from him. Obviously we couldn't know what he would say but we could get a semi-educated guess based on what he has said before about the character and the role.

[Auguste Dupin]

I'm sure he would have praised Cavill's work, as well as the rest of the actors, and noted how he was impressed with the special effects (since he did when commenting on Smallville). But I very much doubt he would have appreciated, even Superman's ultimate decision aside, how the movie presented him and his world to the public. Obviously I never knew the man, but his quotes on the character seem to suggest, to me at least, he would have found it overly cynical and uninspiring. And I particularly don't think he would have liked the Earth/human-first, "I'm as American as it gets" bits:

"I don’t want Superman to be accused of being a piece of American propaganda. We’re living in a global village now, and there has to be a new heightened awareness of our interactions as people on this planet.” – The Associated Press (December 25, 1986)

That's an interesting quote, considering the first movie sort of had a "true american" moment too with the warden.
And I mean that in a genuine fashion, not in a "Reeve is an hypocrite" or whatever.

[InsanityIsTrueSanity]

He'd probably praise the special effects. I'm sure Reeve would've loved it. Actors enjoy other Hollywood actor's performances, they tend to not like their own. He could've very well said, Man of Steel was the better film, I don't know.

Though, I have a feeling that if Reeve had said Man of Steel was a great film (or the better film) that the amount of people who hate it would decrease tremendously... simply because Christopher Reeve said it.

[ABH]

I'm sure there would be parts that he'd genuinely enjoy, and he'd be professional and respectful, about the rest of the film.

I'd imagine that he might have issue with the level of violence and the amount of destruction, but that's understandable -- he was the Superman of a different era. Adam West has had similar issues with the newer Batman.

[Powerboy]

I'm sure there would be parts that he'd genuinely enjoy, and he'd be professional and respectful, about the rest of the film.

I'd imagine that he might have issue with the level of violence and the amount of destruction, but that's understandable -- he was the Superman of a different era. Adam West has had similar issues with the newer Batman.

Interestingly enough, in his autobiography, Adam West mildly criticized the first Michael Keaton movie for being too obsessed with Batman being a total badass even to the point of never checking the victims of crimes he stops to make sure they are okay. BUT he stated that, in his opinion, Miller's DKR is the best thing ever done with Batman and, if he had a choice of playing any version of Batman, that is the one he would have chosen but he knew he would never get the chance, even in a low budget production because, type-casting being what it is, the assumption would be that because he once played Batman as campy comedy because it was written to be that, he obviously could not play it a different way.

[Vidocq]

He'd probably praise the special effects. I'm sure Reeve would've loved it. Actors enjoy other Hollywood actor's performances, they tend to not like their own. He could've very well said, Man of Steel was the better film, I don't know.

Though, I have a feeling that if Reeve had said Man of Steel was a great film (or the better film) that the amount of people who hate it would decrease tremendously... simply because Christopher Reeve said it.

Doubt it, it would still have a crap script. If anything, his credibility when it comes to these stuff would decrease.

I wonder what Richard Donner thinks of it, though. Wish I was in a position where I could ask him.

[KOSLOX]

I imagine he'd appreciate it on its own merits and realize it's different from his films.