Batman Begins vs. Superman Returns

Citizen Kane · 07-02-2006, 06:15 PM

Batman Begins

(PS: Is there anyway for a mod to be the results for this poll public, I forgot to check the box)

**JBond** · 07-02-2006, 06:23 PM

I can't change that once you've started it.

Citizen Kane · 07-02-2006, 06:24 PM

Eh, it doesn't matter that much. Oh well.

iv3rdawG · 07-02-2006, 07:42 PM

Superman Returns by a smudge.

Doomsday · 07-02-2006, 07:44 PM

I think you should ask this question in a month or two once all the Superman hype has worn off a bit. Anyways, I still enjoyed Batman Begins more even though Superman was better than I thought it was gonna be.

Sora Kahn · 07-02-2006, 08:01 PM

I can't really say at the moment. I'll have to see Superman Returns a few more times for me to decide( I saw Batman 4 times).

Citizen Kane · 07-02-2006, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Doomsday

I think you should ask this question in a month or two once all the Superman hype has worn off a bit. Anyways, I still enjoyed Batman Begins more even though Superman was better than I thought it was gonna be.

And yet Batman is winning.

iv3rdawG · 07-02-2006, 08:04 PM

I still don't get why these two films keep being compared to eachother. Can't we just enjoy both of them withouht having to choose between them?

Sora Kahn · 07-02-2006, 08:11 PM

^Yeah, it is kind of hard to compare Batman and Superman since the two movies are like completely different in almost every way.

It's like Strawberry ice cream and chocolate ice cream. But I think we can all agree that Batman Begins and Superman Returns kicks the crap out of the Fantastic Four, Dare Devil, and Electra.

iv3rdawG · 07-02-2006, 08:11 PM

Ya

Brock Landers · 07-02-2006, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by iv3rdawG

I still don't get why these two films keep being compared to eachother. Can't we just enjoy both of them withouht having to choose between them?

If we didn't compare them like we do everything else, God would kill all the first-born children on the forums. I don't know about you, but I don't want that on my conscience.

But I chose Batman Begins, but I might be a bit biased. I've always been a big Batman fan, and that movie was just too good.

Doomsday · 07-02-2006, 08:41 PM

I think a more fair poll would be Superman vs. Superman Returns.

Citizen Kane · 07-02-2006, 08:44 PM

I don't understand what the problem with this poll is, a lot of people compared the two in the review thread for Returns so I thought I would see what the numbers look like.

iv3rdawG · 07-02-2006, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Citizen Kane

I thought I would see what the numbers look like.

Well you already saw in the Superman Returns review thread.

MovieBuff801 · 07-02-2006, 09:18 PM

Well, I would still say Batman Begins because that is the only superhero movie I've ever seen that really humanized not only the hero, but everyone else in the movie as well. Even though Superman Returns is great and it is the best Superman film I've ever seen, Batman Begins is just better because of the human characters, the realistic qualities behind everything (including the action), and the fact that it was the first perfect Batman film. Superman Returns is the first perfect Superman film. Anyway, I think I'll post my top five comic book films:

1. Batman Begins
2. Spider-Man 2
3. Superman Returns
4. V For Vendetta
5. X2: X-Men United

Citizen Kane · 07-02-2006, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by iv3rdawG

Well you already saw in the Superman Returns review thread.

Not really. That thread is 8 pages long, and it seems like a bit of an undue hassle to go through and manually count how many people preferred Supes, and how many preferred Begins. You can see why I figured that a poll would be more practical.

Doomsday · 07-02-2006, 09:48 PM

Well I still think the 1989 Batman is still on top when it comes to comic/superhero movies. Batman Begins is close, but it lacks a lot of what made Batman so good, mainly a really menacing, dastardly and slightly over the top villain. One reason I dig Superman Returns is because it's a direct sequel to the original series and stays loyal to the characters and events. I'm not sure which one I like better of those two.

Citizen Kane · 07-02-2006, 09:56 PM

I dunno, I just had too many problems with Returns for it to be above Begins.

Brock Landers · 07-02-2006, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Citizen Kane

I dunno, I just had too many problems with Returns for it to be above Begins.

I don't know, I didn't really find a lot of problems with SR. I just don't think it was as good as Begins. Hell, I even liked Spiderman 2 over SR, but I still thought that SR was pretty good.

Citizen Kane · 07-02-2006, 10:11 PM

Well, you know, I didn't mind watching it, but as droid said in his review, I don't really have a strong desire to see it again.

**JBond** · 07-02-2006, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sora Kahn

^Yeah, it is kind of hard to compare Batman and Superman since the two movies are like completely different in almost every way.

Haha, really? Batman Begins and Superman Returns are completely different in almost every way? I fail to see that at all. I'll agree when someone makes a "The Deer Hunter" vs. "Office Space" thread. Otherwise, I'd say the revival of two popular and old comic book heros have plently of reason to be compared.

cg124 · 07-02-2006, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Doomsday

I think you should ask this question in a month or two once all the Superman hype has worn off a bit. Anyways, I still enjoyed Batman Begins more even though Superman was better than I thought it was gonna be.

that's a good idea. I mean if you would have put out a "Sin City Vs. The Godfather" thread last year. Who do you think would have won?

Citizen Kane · 07-02-2006, 11:09 PM

Yeah, but I mean look, it's not like the Superman hype is doing anything.

Boro · 07-02-2006, 11:12 PM

you've got it all wrong, the superman hype is doing everything. everyone who voted so far actually likes superman better, but they were so overwhelmed by it and haven't taken it all in yet. if we were to wait a month or two the results would be more accurate and we would see that SR is the preferred film.
i voted batman, and i'd do it again too.

FVD · 07-02-2006, 11:28 PM

Or I know. Which is better? Superman Returns or Batman Returns?

View Poll Results: Batman Begins or Superman Returns?
Batman Begins	81	82.65%
Superman Returns	17	17.35%
Voters: 98. You may not vote on this poll

07-02-2006, 06:15 PM	#1
Citizen Kane lol MasterChief Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jonathan Ross Posts: 13,401	Batman Begins vs. Superman Returns Batman Begins (PS: Is there anyway for a mod to be the results for this poll public, I forgot to check the box) __________________ "Have a SNEEZE on me, Batman!"-The Joker Last edited by Citizen Kane; 07-02-2006 at 06:21 PM.

07-02-2006, 06:23 PM	#2
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,489	I can't change that once you've started it. __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

07-02-2006, 06:24 PM	#3
Citizen Kane lol MasterChief Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jonathan Ross Posts: 13,401	Eh, it doesn't matter that much. Oh well. __________________ "Have a SNEEZE on me, Batman!"-The Joker

07-02-2006, 07:42 PM	#4
iv3rdawG Oh My Glob! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Land of Ooo Posts: 15,455	Superman Returns by a smudge. __________________ Marina: "How had hate come to take the place of love?" - Olga Kurylenko in To the Wonder Tumblr \| Twitter \| Letterboxd

07-02-2006, 08:01 PM	#6
Sora Kahn ()1(((1]]]]8{{{{{0]]\\]]]8\} Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 1,749	I can't really say at the moment. I'll have to see Superman Returns a few more times for me to decide( I saw Batman 4 times). __________________ I have come to slay the darkness! I am the defender of the light. I am the keyblade master!

07-02-2006, 08:04 PM	#8
iv3rdawG Oh My Glob! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Land of Ooo Posts: 15,455	I still don't get why these two films keep being compared to eachother. Can't we just enjoy both of them withouht having to choose between them? __________________ Marina: "How had hate come to take the place of love?" - Olga Kurylenko in To the Wonder Tumblr \| Twitter \| Letterboxd

07-02-2006, 08:11 PM	#9
Sora Kahn ()1(((1]]]]8{{{{{0]]\\]]]8\} Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 1,749	^Yeah, it is kind of hard to compare Batman and Superman since the two movies are like completely different in almost every way. It's like Strawberry ice cream and chocolate ice cream. But I think we can all agree that Batman Begins and Superman Returns kicks the crap out of the Fantastic Four, Dare Devil, and Electra. __________________ I have come to slay the darkness! I am the defender of the light. I am the keyblade master!

07-02-2006, 08:11 PM	#10
iv3rdawG Oh My Glob! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Land of Ooo Posts: 15,455	Ya __________________ Marina: "How had hate come to take the place of love?" - Olga Kurylenko in To the Wonder Tumblr \| Twitter \| Letterboxd

07-02-2006, 08:44 PM	#13
Citizen Kane lol MasterChief Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jonathan Ross Posts: 13,401	I don't understand what the problem with this poll is, a lot of people compared the two in the review thread for Returns so I thought I would see what the numbers look like. __________________ "Have a SNEEZE on me, Batman!"-The Joker

07-02-2006, 09:18 PM	#15
MovieBuff801 Fringe Division Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Walter's Lab Posts: 10,880	Well, I would still say Batman Begins because that is the only superhero movie I've ever seen that really humanized not only the hero, but everyone else in the movie as well. Even though Superman Returns is great and it is the best Superman film I've ever seen, Batman Begins is just better because of the human characters, the realistic qualities behind everything (including the action), and the fact that it was the first perfect Batman film. Superman Returns is the first perfect Superman film. Anyway, I think I'll post my top five comic book films: 1. Batman Begins 2. Spider-Man 2 3. Superman Returns 4. V For Vendetta 5. X2: X-Men United

07-02-2006, 09:56 PM	#18
Citizen Kane lol MasterChief Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jonathan Ross Posts: 13,401	I dunno, I just had too many problems with Returns for it to be above Begins. __________________ "Have a SNEEZE on me, Batman!"-The Joker

07-02-2006, 10:11 PM	#20
Citizen Kane lol MasterChief Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jonathan Ross Posts: 13,401	Well, you know, I didn't mind watching it, but as droid said in his review, I don't really have a strong desire to see it again. __________________ "Have a SNEEZE on me, Batman!"-The Joker Last edited by Citizen Kane; 07-02-2006 at 10:18 PM.

07-02-2006, 11:09 PM	#23
Citizen Kane lol MasterChief Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jonathan Ross Posts: 13,401	Yeah, but I mean look, it's not like the Superman hype is doing anything. __________________ "Have a SNEEZE on me, Batman!"-The Joker

07-02-2006, 11:12 PM	#24
Boro Not a Robot, but a Ghost Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Serenity Posts: 9,366	you've got it all wrong, the superman hype is doing everything. everyone who voted so far actually likes superman better, but they were so overwhelmed by it and haven't taken it all in yet. if we were to wait a month or two the results would be more accurate and we would see that SR is the preferred film. i voted batman, and i'd do it again too.

07-02-2006, 11:28 PM	#25
FVD The Pineapple Thief Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 10,568	Or I know. Which is better? Superman Returns or Batman Returns? __________________ *“I'm an Alien, I'm a Legal Alien, I'm a New Zealander in Perth....”* I do not want what is not mine.... I only need what comes from within....