Superman reboot

[Anonymouse]

First off, I liked it. Having Superman lose a fight - and even sustain injury - was a bold touch. It also gave us a reason for Luthor's enmity beyond Superman's scuppering his plans. Loved the hypnoglasses retcon! Also the uncredited (which IMO wasn't fair to Milly) cameo of Supergirl was hilarious. Going to planets with red suns just to indulge her party girl side? And that's why Krypto is so badly behaved!

The revelation of why Kal-El's parents sent him to Earth was a bold stroke. For the first time, a reason other than his survival...and a new, if morally dubious, way to ensure Krypton's legacy. However, two minor criticisms:

1) Wouldn't the Justice Gang (a terrible name, I'm with Lois on that one!) have done something about it? Green Lantern's power couldn't be discounted - if anyone could fight Kal-El, he could.

2) The realism of the restored footage aside (and how clever to have Luthor go against precedent by not faking it, which touch confirmed its authenticity because he wouldn't be against faking it in the same way the sea is not above the sky), if Superman was intent upon ruling Earth and establishing a harem (genetic compatibility notwithstanding, though I suppose the tech of the Fortress could handle that), then wouldn't he just do it? Why wait, with his power? What would human resistance (leaving the Gang aside) matter to him?

Mind you, doubtless there were many women who'd jump at the chance...

One thing I disagreed with, a little too bold, was Hawkgirl being willing to kill. The good guys are supposed to be better than that, and never mind making the point that she wasn't 'soft' like Superman.

But I did admire Kal-El's admission of imperfection. He does make mistakes, and it was well done to have him admit to them.

Loved Perry and Jimmy knowing Superman and Lois had hooked up!

All in all, a promising reboot.

Now if they could just do it with Blake's 7, or UFO...