-> MD> movie.  After I check out Dark City, I'll be looking forward to a
-> MD> Superman movie.
->
-> ST> You've GOT to be kidding!! I can't think of ANYBODY less suitable
-> ST> the role of Superman than Nicholas Cage!!???!! That is, unless yo
-> ST> to get either Nathan Lane or Dennis Hopper to do it.
->
-> There is something about Nicholas Cage's face that doesn't say Superm
-> to me.  It's not necessarily the hairline, since there is a thing
-> called a toupee.
->
-> I find Cage to be an excellent actor, so that's not an issue either.
-> And he doesn't have a good physique.
->
-> For me, I think he looks a bit old.  As he's aged, his face has
-> developed a bit of a droop to it.  I think he'd have been absolutely
-> perfect if he was offered the role ages ago.  I saw a bit of a movie
-> where he played a Navy Seal (I think).  He certainly had the look
-> and a physique that would have been great for the role.  He wasn't
-> necessarily muscled up, but he looked like somebody who's physically
-> active.
-> The face is really a minor thing.  I'm sure he can put on a
-> performance that would make almost anyone overlook it.  But that's
-> also assuming the studio can come up with good script for the
-> project.
-> ST> How about Kyle McLachlan??
->
-> He has that heroic jawline.  I'm not always thrilled with his acting.
-> It might be a matter of getting the right director to get a good perf
-> out of him.
->
-> ST> Or Kevin Costner??
->
-> No.
Right. GAWD-awful choice!!
-> ST> One of the Baldwin brothers??
->
-> Cage is a bigger name and better actor than most of the bros.
Yes, ANOTHER gawdawful! However, Cage is NOT a bigger name! Also, you
see what the incongruity is doing here? Nicholas Cage might make a good
Jimmy Olsen, but Old Red Boots ain't it!
And considering the '78 version and its sequels, I really don't think
they should even think of doing another movie version of the character.
I mean, I DISTINCTLY remember not wanting to see that movie!
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