How Superman Coulda Lived

Hello. The succeeding post concerns Superman Lives, the discarded 1990s movie and subject of a delightful documentary. I'll essentially ramble about factors that could've resulted in a coruscating film. It's aspects I'd yearn for in a 90s Superman movie, too.

Firstly, I'd utilize the secondary draft of Kevin Smith's unfortunately discarded screenplay. It'll acquire subsequent paragraphs. As a result, I'm not envisioning Tim Burton as director. Truthfully, I'd be giddy if Burton helmed a 3rd and 4th Batman movie.

Steve Barron's an idealistic director. Steve had involvement with the staggering 1978 Superman film. Barron helmed a scaleful mini-series. Steve's directed a financially-successful comic book movie, the underappreciated 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film.

He's capable of helming a project with a conglomerate of effects (practical and special). He'd implement faithfulness and rooted authenticity. He can direct an emotional rollercoaster. Incidentally, if Steve directed Superman Lives, hopefully he could complete the duration of filming.

There's a trove of thespians I'd envision in the film (Smith initiated a clump of the casting choices). Brendan Fraser, a Superman auditionee, would've had pertinence and visual congruence. He'd convey Clark's earnesty and persona-differentiation. Linda Fiorentino had the believability and qualities for Lois Lane. She'd be divine and befitting for the role. They'd be an effective onscreen couple. Sherman Howard might've garnered a reprisal of his uproarious Lex Luthor. Howard would've combined corporate sleaziness with execrable wickedness. I'm actually in agreement with Burton recruiting the renowned Christopher Walken for Brainiac. Walken was equipped for the role in the 90s--he would be droll and forbidding. The notion of Christopher and Sherman interacting is amusing.

I picture Clive Curtis, a stuntman, conveying the adroit physicality and merciless qualities for Doomsday. Dwight Ewell's richly rumbling and David Hyde Pierce's crisply eloquent vocalizations would've been impeccable for L-Ron and The Eradicator--both fellas had the concise timing. Bumper Robinson could've conveyed dignified nerdiness, sincerity and likeability as Jimmy Olsen. I'd select John Mahoney for Perry White 'cause he'd enact the traits of a curmudgeonly newspaper man. I'm ecstatic at the notion of Famke Janssen as a Luthor lover/bodyguard! She'd be beauteously pernicious. Maria Canals-Barrera would be picturesque as a councilwoman and tenderhearted mother. Smith's script had cameos of righteousness. Lauren Tom could've had veritability as Cat Grant, she'd have buyability as a reporter. Keith David could've thrived as a calculating, smarmy Deadshot. Anthony Hopkins, a role recruit, would've had the illustriousness, cadence and profession tactics for Jor-El. Michael Keaton's glorious Batman might've materialized, too. The child actor roles would accumulate them brownie-points. Character performers might've performed the bit roles. For instance, Bud Cort could be Dr. Shuster (an homage role) and Terence Stamp might've had a table-turning role as a Kryptonian council member.

Doomsday could've been accomplished with a creature suit. Walken should've been transmogrified into Brainiac via costuming and prosthetics. L-Ron and The Eradicator's primary form might have been animatronic puppets. Matte paintings would be sufficient for Earth exterior shots. ILM could be an asset. Amidst a plethora of technical aspects, it might've assisted with flying scenes, The Eradicator's transformations, Brainiac's abilities and space scenes. The film required John Williamsish music.

The film coulda blended soundstages, sets pieces and location-footage. Burton's idear of using Pittsburgh for Metropolis had viability. I'd retain Colleen Atwood as costume designer, she is an aficionado. I'd be intrigued by her finalized visions for Clark's ubiquitous costume, Lex's business suits, Brainiac's body and The Eradicator suit. Joanne Siegel might've been an on-board consultant for the film.

Upon reading it, the paragraph initially intended for the script evolved into 3. I'm beguiled by Kevin's screenplay, minus the Thenagarian Snare Beast and gratuitous Polar Bear scene (they weren't there at Smith's insistence). It's enamoring and wonderfully paced. Smith's title is peachily-keen. The villain's team-up and plans are acefully executed. Lois and Clark's relationship is wonderfully handled. There's fantastical characterizations and interactions. There aren't energy dips. I'm admiring of the comic references. There's no mindlessness to the purposeful action. Steve's direction and Kevin's script would be complimentary.

The dialogue has memorability. There is a reinterpretation of Kal-El's kryptonian origins. The screenplay is actually honorable to Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel. It's informative and Kevin's liking for Superman is apparent. Its descriptions would lend themselves to the cinematography. The script has comic-accuracy and tonal consistency. Naturistically, there's a multitude of characters and the plotlines are tied-up. Kevin's script is emotionally impactful and studio-appeasing. It'd be engaging to crowds and unpretentious.

I'm dismayed by the rejecting and backstabbing of Kevin. I woulda utilized his script. It's righteously written and I possess admiration for it. The utilization might've been profitable (if he penned by the film, hopefully he'd receive entitled payments). Hopefully the screenplay can be transmuted into an animated film. Anyhow, this is dedicated to a majorly superb person. She is so spectacular!