And trust me, there were a lot of odds.
I LOVE SUPERHEROS. This is a quote from Incredibles 2. And though I do agree, even I think it's a bit too nerdy.
Anyway, I watched Superman! In theatres! I broke the streak!
You remember, dear reader, how I was hoping that Superman was going to be the movie that I finally watched in theatres, no matter what stands in my way? Well I guess my wish came true.
But it wasn't easy…
You see, I didn't just try to watch Superman once, but twice. The first time, I was running an errand at my local MegaMall and was supposed to wait there for a bit. Since there was a Cineplex at said MegaMall, I thought I may as well watch it. So I got all dressed up in my Superman Swag™ which included a Superman shirt in size 10-12, a pair of my baggiest jeans, and a red GAP zip up from 2011 in size 6-7, and a forkload of Superman paraphernalia. I'm talking a Superman stuffy on a thin belt as a necklace, a Superman logo cutout safety pinned to my zip up, a Superman mini figure also safety pinned to my zip up with the duplicate in my pocket, and to top it all off a Superman action figure tucked into my shirt with his arms and head popping out.
I was blinged out, to say the least.
My apparel was originally meant to be a little more loser, with a button up collared shirt, but I decided to dress a little cooler so I didn't look like one of those anime Otaku losers.
I still looked like a fool, but at least I felt great!
Anyway, I pull up to the MegaMall fully decked out, about to step into the theater when I reach into my pocket to look for my Great Escape Cineplex ticket which was gifted to me 2 years ago. It's not there. Of course it isn't there. Why would it be.
Instead of sulking, I decided to see if I can at least buy the Superman popcorn bucket. The one that looks like a newspaper dispenser. It's a beautiful red and I heard it's the right size to fit comic books in! Do I have any comic books? No, only one given to me by some guy in a Walmart parking lot on 130th Ave, talking about “the world is ending” or something. Nevertheless, I wanted it.
I walk up to the overpriced concession stand, I look around. I do see the other Superman popcorn bucket, the clear laser one, but that's not what I want. I ask the young looking cashier if they had other ones. He said he was new and didn't know. I played along with his game. I asked how much it was with no intention of actually buying it. $50. He said $50. I nod my head like it was reasonable. I leave there as fast as possible. Keep in mind, dear reader, I am NOT a Communist, but I heard somewhere that “You ain’t been doing nothing if you ain’t been called a Red.” And at this moment, I was a blood red anticapitalist commie.
I go back home on the train, except now I look like a fool and feel like one. I'm just lucky no one tried to chat with me, potentially giving me spoilers. I wouldn't blame them, I can see what it looks like from their perspective.
I go home defeated, but with my spirit still high.
Though it may seem trivial, I don't go to the movies often. Once every 2 or 3 years. This is really a thrill for me. I was buzzing inside.
When the screening time nears, I get in there, find my seat, watch the previews. Then it starts.
Now, I would like to inform you that I don't have the greatest memory. Thusly, I have forgotten most of the movie. I am unable to give a real review. All I can say, is that it was Wonderful.
I know that, being a DC fan, I am biased, and that some people [Ben Shapiro] would say this movie is bad and unnecessary political, calling it ‘super meh.’ But I think this is exactly the kind of movie society needed. Though I am a Zack Snyder fan to the core, I was getting somewhat sick of those dark superhero films, like Justice League 2017 and Batman v Superman 2016.
As a comic reader, I do appreciate when movies are true to the source material. I think Superhero movies should be light and fun. Something that can appeal to people who don't want mindless violence [unless it's Batman, Rorschach, Watchmen, or The Boys.]
Superman, and I guess Fantastic 4, have done a really good job of it. Someone on the interwebs said that in happy times we need dark superhero movies, and in dark times we need happy superhero movies. I think this is a generally good idea. I loved this movie so much, I want to get it on DVD. If they don't make one, which they probably won't, I'll just burn it myself.
I realized that the preamble to the review is 4 times the length of this section… Anyway, I guess this will be as close to a movie review as possible. All I can say is that it was perfect in my biased eyes.
Thank you, reader.
P.S. — I even tried the DQ Superman Blizzard! I haven't had DQ in a while, and I'm not the biggest fan of Birthday Cake [I hate Birthday Cake] but it was fantabulous!
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