Saturday, June 5, 2010

Chris Nolan talks David S. Goyer and his approach to Superman!

Another Awesome posting by /slashfilm! Chris Nolan spoke to Empire Magazine about David S. Goyer and his approach to Superman. Remember back in February we told you about David S. Goyer being hired to write the new Superman film? At the same time, Christopher Nolan was to "Godfather" the project, whatever that means. Well, no matter what it means, we love it! After what Nolan has done with the Batman franchise, he can Godfather whatever the hell he wants at Warner Brothers.

Here's what Nolan had to say about the Superman film:
...he told me his take on it. I thought it was really tremendous. It was the first time I’ve been able to conceive of how you’d address Superman in a modern context I thought it was a really exciting idea.
My biggest problem with Superman Returns was not the same as everyone else. A lot of people didn't like the movie because there was no action, or very little. I looked at it the same way Nolan and Goyer did; that there was no way to relate the character to today. A guy that wears red, blue and yellow tights? That stands for truth, justice and the American way? That doesn't happen anymore.

We're in a world where people literally blow themselves up to kill others. Superman CAN NOT stop that. A world where crimes are being committed by guys in suits, not guys with guns and knives. THAT is why Superman Returns didn't work (and a whole mess of other problems I wont get into).

I trust what Nolan says, and am excited to see what Goyer can bring to this mess of a table. I will keep a close eye on this and let everyone know what's happening. For now, we have to trust in our Godfather or superhero movies, Christopher Nolan.