SUPERMAN EXCLUSIVE: Brandon Routh Looks Back at Superman Returns

I hated Superman Returns . . . but never had a problem with Brandon Routh. He did a nice job for what he was asked to do, which was imitate Chrisopher Reeve.

I would not have minded him continuing in the role, but have no problem with a re-cast, either. I like how he is a class act about the situation . . . he got screwed over, but won't say it. He had some tough time after SR, because he didn't know if there was going to be a sequel and had to stay available -- it was an iconic role. I enjoyed his time on Chuck, liked him in Scott Pilgrim, and hope he does well.

hopefully he can get jl

Honestly, I thought he did a good job being Superman. His kindness shows in his face. His tone of voice and fairly enough he did good job in acting, but not that great because he wasn't directed to established his own character being the man of steel. he has a lot of potential if given a chance. But life must go on and we have to move on with henry cavill. This time I'm pretty sure that they will do justice in the upcoming franchise.

@SynisterUrge- Hahaha very honest I see ;D

@Ranger14- Yeah that was my issue with Routh...monotone acting.

@ajax2- True. But Snyder is the one bringing Nolan and Goyer's vision to life I mean, Nolan admitted it's Snyder's picture now.

Let's face it people- Singer made Superman Returns for WOMEN. He neglected the males. That is totally fu*ked up. SuperMAN is a comicbook superhero. The film should be more for MEN if not then at least for BOTH genders which it clearly wasn't.

Anyway, that is the past- Henry Cavill will be a great Superman.

@FredBroca- THAT is the problem i had with Routh. He comes off too "stiff" in his performances.

He needs an acting coach, that's all I'm trying to say. The Superman role will not wait for Routh to gain better acting experience. The role will continue with a new actor. Cavill will not be the last to don the cape and "S"

There is always someone newer and better. But if Routh wants the JLA gig...he needs that acting coach...I'm not insulting him, i'm being HONEST here. He needs that acting coach, he needs to learn how to evoke emotion. He still has a lot to learn...

Hopefully he can learn in time for the JLA film...but if NOT then please- JOE MANGANIELLO FOR SUPERMAN JLA

My other issue was more with Singer. He admitted in 2006 that he only chose Routh because he looked like Reeve. Yeah if I squint my eyes enough I can see a tiny resemblance...but that's not my point, point is-

Singer should NEVER have casted an actor because he looks like another actor. He should have casted someone based on their acting talent...based on the fact that they embody the character itself.

He casted for Reeve when he really should have casted the role for SUPERMAN. Singer not only neglected the male audience. He also neglected the SUPERMAN character and pumped up Chris Reeve to being the main focus. the main focus should have been on Superman, NOT reeve.

@FredBroca- I kinda wish Routh WAS hungover when he was in SR, would have made the film a little more interesting to watch. Maybe then I would not have fallen asleep a quarter of the way in.

Anyway...like I said- I'm open to Routh being in the JLA film. I don't honestly care anymore. I just want his acting-chops to improve. If he can improve his acting, I'd have no qualms with him being Superman again.

But as it stands...only one man has yet to be Superman and yet he ALMOST got the role in Snyder's Superman reboot. And that man is- mister Joe Manganiello himself. ;D

I agree. But Singer is a jerk who didn't know nor care to research his material. The whole angry God theme and the dark colors on the costume are proof alone that Singer had no understanding of his subject matter. And though, Routh was cast because he resembled Reeve, they went through painstaking measures to make him look different, from the suit, to the style and color of his hair.

Considering the whole gay-bash incident, Jimmy's crush on Clark and Lois being angry at Superman due to a 'lifestyle' choice makes me wonder if Singer was just on the gay agenda.

I do agree, Joe Manganiello would have been an interesting choice, as he physically looks the part, but I have never seen him act so I cannot comment more on him.

@LP4 - Nicely said.

Don't get me started on Singer's other movies. X-Men 1 and 2 are aging so poorly, yet people keep praising them.

@LP4 - Good to meet you too.

It's not often I get to discuss these topics with people, who have real opinions. I tried putting SR behind me, but this new movie sucked me back in. Interestingly enough, every review I have written for it has been removed from every web-site, yet I use no profanity. weird.

I am curious how Cavill will perform the role.

But, he's one piece in a big puzzle to make a good film. Writing, Directing, Supporting cast (not just Amy Adams), villains and character development, special effects and let's not forget about the suit. I don't think I could sit through another crew-necked, rubber-cape having, trauma plated 'S-shield' angry themed Superman costume.

Routh has had 5 years to improve and based on what I have seen, he hasn't improved yet. I had acting students who could show more emotion delivering lines than he can. I don't he has much of a future other than doing roles like this or his role in Scott Pilgrim. It is painful to watch his delivery in the DD trailer. :-(

If they do JLA, Joe would be perfect. People make way too much of his broken nose and everyone avoids posting the images where he looks like a nice guy. They just want to post what they call "thuggish" photos. You need a Superman who, at least, looks more imposing than Green Lantern. With Cavill that will never happen.

@FredBroca- Join the club, hahaha. I know what you mean man. It is great to meet like-minded individuals on this site like you. And i agree man- his Xmen films put me to sleep and had the same 'agendas' his Superman film had...that jerk Singer.

@rbfn04- My friend...'Ranger14' had the same tragic experience. He too defended Routh in the beginning but saw all his other roles...saw that routh still had the same stale delivery.

-_-

@ajax- Singer admitted it in an interview back in 2006. I would try to dig it up. I might look it up later and post it here for you to see. But yeah...the studio was very dimwitted in handing it over to a guy who never read a Superman comic in his life.

Singer said something to the degree that he never read the superman comics in his life but he identified with the character because he too felt like an outcast. Or something like that...

kinda lame actually, lol.

Brandon Routh is a really nice dude. Sometimes I look back at some of the things i said about him and I feel bad to be honest.

Thing though is...he can't act. As "rbfn04" said himself...Routh always gives a stale performance in all his roles. If someone is going to be Superman, yes there is a specific look that goes into it- chiseled cheekbones, NATURAL blue eyes (routh's contact lenses kinda bugged me a bit lol) then there's the height- 6'3"-6'4" Henry Cavill is short- 6'1" ...yes that is indeed short- for Superman. lol.

But other than that, he gives us the things we didn't have in Routh- acting chops. I think Cavill can bring a certain level of integrity to the role of Superman.

@ajax- I agree...I don't want to disagree either anymore. We all have a right to feel how we feel. My feelings are- Routh is a very 'weak' actor...he needs to improve his acting before I ever wanna see him in that suit again. Again, routh's a nice guy but "being nice" won't cut it. You gotta be able to ACT. He's back to doing Indies now...hopefully he will improve his acting through those.

I've been watching "The Tudors" lately...Cavill is pretty good at acting it seems.