Like the hero it features, Superman Returns was supposed to be invincible. It was directed by Bryan Singer, the creator of the first two X-Men movies; the first couple Superman flicks were beloved blockbusters; no other major movie challenged it on the long July 4 weekend; and early previews were overwhelmingly positive. This super-expensive movie (a reported $253 million) had super-high expectations. But then it premiered to box office well below the studio’s expectations, and it will soon leave the theaters without making a profit.
What happened? I was eagerly awaiting Superman Returns from the moment I saw the trailer before X-Men: The Last Stand. But it seems like I was the only one. I think the reasons for Superman’s demise are multifold.
Posted by myownworstcritic 
