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Zack Snyder Says "Superman Is Broken And Needs To Be Fixed"

In a recent interview Snyder says the The Man Of Steel needs to be fixed, and also takes a dig at Thor

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By Jake "WaylonJones" Lester - 3/22/2011


Recently while promoting Sucker Punch Zack and Deborah Snyder talked a little bit about the way they feel about Superman, as well as the lunch meeting with Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas. Snyder also takes a little dig at Thor.

Said Snyder

"I think Superman is broken and needs to be fixed, from a movie stand point. He is the biggest superhero on the planet, the father of every superhero. I'm like really Thor? Thor has a movie? like really? And there is no Superman movie. It's like the World is out of balance. It's like we lost our mind here people, come on. I really feel like if we can make a cool Superman movie, look when Chris(Nolan) and Emma(Thomas) asked us to go to lunch they told us their story of what they wanted to do with Superman. And before I was like 'I don't know'."


Deborah interjected:

"I said to Zack 'I don't really know about this'. Well, lets go see what they have to say, and we both left saying wow. This is great!"


Zack continues:

"Yeah because I go 'this is right', ya know. I didn't need to hear that much before I go 'ok this is right. Thats the right way to do it'. From my point of view at this point it's so needed. That it is hard. And I am a fan of the character. I want him to be awesome."

For the audio version of it go to the source link.

The Man of Steel comes out in late 2012

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Source: Hollywood Outbrake
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StrangerX - 3/21/2011, 11:59 AM
He's funny. Just don't [frick] it up.
MassExecutions - 3/21/2011, 12:01 PM
Thor will rule over every superman movie ever made, past, present, future. End of discussion.
Dumegg - 3/21/2011, 12:03 PM
Snyder needs a shot in the head with Mjolnir.
MassExecutions - 3/21/2011, 12:03 PM
By the way, did you hear they made a movie based on 300? Seriously, 300? Who had ever heard of that property?
marvel72 - 3/21/2011, 12:03 PM
well his right in comic book terms,but thor in norse mythology has been around longer.

thor is gonna destroy the competion.
Hawksblueyes - 3/21/2011, 12:04 PM
And I said Like " How much does it pay?" And she was like "Damnnn!" So I said well "Right on! I'll do it!"
Illuminatus - 3/21/2011, 12:08 PM
Seriously Zach? This is how you plan to market your film? By insulting Thor?

First of all Mr. Snyder, Thor is being directed by Kenneth Branagh. Last time I checked, Kenneth makes pretty good movies, and isnt half bad at acting either. So it would be safe to say that he is talented, unlike you. Do you seriously think you're THAT special? Look dumbass, Sucker Punch isnt the "original, never before attempted story" you think it is. Cant wait to see it and say "Sucker Punch? Yeah that movie is terrible. Its a ripoff of LOTR, I, Robot, and pretty much any comic book/anime ever made."

Also, you made 300. Last I checked, nobody had even heard of that graphic novel. And yet it earned over 400 million worldwide. Stop contradicting yourself and hiding behind your fight scene choreographers and your green screens.
shawnb - 3/21/2011, 12:12 PM
Ooooohhhh Zack. You messed up there. You don't need to insult another CBM to try to promote your movie. Now just shut up and do what Mr. Nolan tells you to do.
RorMachine - 3/21/2011, 12:12 PM
Ah the obligatory fanboy backlash against a comment taken completely out of context. Where would CBM be without it?:)

He meant that he is surprised that a character like Thor is getting a movie while Superman had to wait so long since his last one, he never insulted the ACTUAL movie. Jesus.
Illuminatus - 3/21/2011, 12:13 PM
@SuperConnerKent Im referring to the graphic novel itself, not the film. Yeah, maybe some people went and checked it out, but nobody really cares about it.
Illuminatus - 3/21/2011, 12:15 PM
@RorMachine Supes had to wait so long to get another movie because Superman Returns was pretty bad. Also, it was not as financially successful as WB had hoped it would be.
Exiles - 3/21/2011, 12:16 PM
looks like getting the gig for man of steel has given snyder some balls of steel, don't see the need of taking a swipe at another movie to be honest. But the dudes good director, hopefully he can make a movie where superman RETURNS to the big screen properly.
Illuminatus - 3/21/2011, 12:20 PM
Thor is going to tank? Yeah because Van Wilder flying around in a CGI glowstick has "Highest Grossing Film of the Summer" written all over it.
P862010 - 3/21/2011, 12:23 PM
did he bash thor? no

fanboys are crybabies lol
Priest - 3/21/2011, 12:25 PM
Thor is very likely to be a hugely successful movie. Meanwhile, Superman is, according to Zack Snyder himself, "broken".
Illuminatus - 3/21/2011, 12:31 PM
@TheGODDAMSUPERGUY Goyer's script? David Goyer is probably one of the worst writers employed in Hollywood currently. The only thing I like about him is that he actually reads the comics and has a general respect for the source material.
AlReg - 3/21/2011, 12:32 PM
Seriously I can agree with him it's not a insult to Thor but surprising that Thor is put on such a fast track and made while Superman's film franchise fell behind so much. Most people probably are not familiar with Thor and that is why it surprising.

And people need to ease up on the Marvel vs DC arguments online whether they have good movies or not it's just another movie to the mainstream a fan has no stake in it other than seeing a movie starring a character they like if it is lucky it is not forgotten by the time the next year's CBMs come out.
Priest - 3/21/2011, 12:36 PM
Superman is such a dick. Here is the evidence:

http://nextround.net/2010/01/superman-is-kind-of-a-dick-15-awesomely-assholish-superman-comic-book-covers
CraptainAmerica - 3/21/2011, 12:49 PM
I was like "woah" then she was like "let's do this shit" then I was like "not without a slo-mo" then she was like "totally dude" and I was like "rad. Let's get, like, totally cut".
Hawksblueyes - 3/21/2011, 12:52 PM
DUSTO: I found a new avatar for you buddy.

MassExecutions - 3/21/2011, 1:01 PM
I don't care if he was actually putting down Thor or not. Everything I have said is completely true. Thor will rule, and 300 was obscure.
BillyBlack - 3/21/2011, 1:04 PM
HAhahaHAH Hawks

Supes17 - 3/21/2011, 1:04 PM
I like Thor, but bu the look of the trailers and cjaracyer posters, I think Thot will be successful critically but not cinmercially, or commercially but not critically:/. But yeah the talking owls movie sounds lame lmao. Stick to Spartans and Superheroes Snyder!
Dumegg - 3/21/2011, 1:09 PM
why does he say superman doesn't have a movie out but
thor does? superman has several movies out. it's just
that most of them sucked. marvel only needed one try to
get it right.
Supes17 - 3/21/2011, 1:17 PM
@Dumegg. WTF ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT. What about Ang Lee's Hulk and the reboot? What about SM3 and its reboot? FAntastic Four? Daredevil and the reboot? Ghostrider and its reboot? Electra? Xmen Origins and its butchering of Deadpool? DO I NEED TO GO ON? Both Marvel and DC have made lame films in the past. Marvel's not perfect dude
Dumegg - 3/21/2011, 1:26 PM
@supermanfan17- i think you need to read my comment
again. he said " I'm like really Thor? Thor has a movie? like really? And there is no Superman movie."
so i responded with, superman has several movies out. it's just that most of them sucked. marvel only needed one try to get it right. meaning one shot to get thor
right. thor isnt out yet but it looks frickin' awsome.
so dont freek out. im not saying every marvel movie is great.
Choppaholic26 - 3/21/2011, 1:28 PM
@supermanfan17

You're not talking about marvel, you're talking about the studios that owned/own the rights to those characters and released those god awful films.

He's talking about MARVEL. And how Thor will only need 1 to get it right, which well who knows. We shall see. Though i've read the script, and there's no way it could fail except if it turns out to be a musical.
Supes17 - 3/21/2011, 1:36 PM
Im just saying that when it comes to film they often need more than 1 to get it right. But im sick of reboots myself there are several films that dont even nees them. like spiderman and superman. im sure brian singer learned from his mistakes and planned a better sequel. Im hoping Thor turns our like Iron man an the Hulk reboot. Action-wise, im sold for Thor, but it doesnt look interesting storywise
SHHH - 3/21/2011, 2:04 PM
He IS Not taking a jab at thor.. Thor has A Great Lookin Movie.. And So Should Superman.. That's All He Said...
JatevinM - 3/21/2011, 2:18 PM
You people need to calm down and learn how to read because he wasnt talking down about Thor or the Thor movie. What he was saying is that its shocking that Thor has a movie coming out before Superman who is the most iconic comic book character ever. All you people who are complaining and saying how untalented some of the writers and directors are need to take a chill pill and talk about something you know because they actually get paid for what they do, so apparently they must be good at it. Complain when you can do a better job.
Ethic - 3/21/2011, 2:24 PM
Jesus Christ you people are reaching.
He said it's crazy that a superhero as unknown as Marvel's Thor (not Norse Thor) is getting blockbuster treatment when there isn't even a Superman film that does the most popular superhero ever justice.

Grow up, it's an insignificant comment that holds no insult until you want there to be one so you can rant away.
dbapz - 3/21/2011, 2:29 PM
i agree zeroethic! i just want to see all of our heroes on the big screen

DC and Marvel.
JatevinM - 3/21/2011, 3:04 PM
It says to me that he is shocked that the more popular and iconic character doesnt have a movie out and the lesser known less iconic character does. your reading to much into it.
Dumegg - 3/21/2011, 3:14 PM
but their are 5 superman movies already out. "Superman Returns" being the most recient. so what is he saying?
their should 10 superman movies out before a Thor movie. it took 33 years for one Thor movie to be made in the time it took them to make 5 superman movies.
JatevinM - 3/21/2011, 3:16 PM
He is saying he is shocked that a Thor movie is being made before a new Superman movie.
Dumegg - 3/21/2011, 3:28 PM
if thats all he's saying, great I hope he makes a great
superman movie. i'll be the first in line to see it.
LP4 - 3/21/2011, 7:46 PM
Great. Only thing about Snyder's interview that makes me mad is that he's now sparked the age-old "Marvel vs. DC" debate.

I don't wanna get involved. But I just wanna say to all of you here- I seriously am thinking Brainiac is the villain in MOS. Check out my editorial!! ;D

Oh and @WaylonJones- NICE FIND!!! ;D

@Ror- AGREED!!!
thisheart - 3/21/2011, 8:45 PM
lol @tea Talking Boobs
LP4 - 3/21/2011, 9:39 PM
I have to say something to all the angry, stressed Marvel-fans...

To be honest Snyder was being pretty "nice" and actually discreet compared to what RDJ said when he slammed DC.

I remember when Robert Downey Jr. was interviewed and was asked whether or not he's seen "The Dark Knight" yet and the whole time all he did was insult the movie. Then he ended the interview by saying- "FU*K DC"

Now all you marvel fans wanna fling insults at Snyder??? Ok if you wanna insult the guy go ahead but don't start insulting every great film the man has ever made. Seriously you people wanna insult "300" and "Watchmen"??? I loved those films. I even heard that Owl movie he made was epic.

Again- MARVEL started the mudslinging with their puppet RDJ and his "FU*K DC" remark. I'd say this is now fair-game for Snyder.

And yes this comment was aimed more at YOU "Illuminatus" and your anti-Snyder ramblings. Why don't you read the interview your marvel-boy RDJ had when he said "FU*K DC" yeah your company started the mudslinging first buddy. ;D

Now let's all end this ridiculous marvel/dc bickering and let's just start appreciating comic books being made into films. This was a throwaway comment made by Snyder and I actually wish he hadn't made it- I WANT Marvel-fans to be pumped for the film too. But it shouldn't cause such a public outcry. But like I said- RDJ did the same thing against DC. An eye for an eye people. An eye for an eye.
LEEE777 - 3/22/2011, 5:53 AM
THOR&SUPERMAN


Will set the bar!!!


:)
LEEE777 - 3/22/2011, 5:56 AM
P.S. [frick] FIST A$$! : D
IncredibleRulk - 3/22/2011, 6:04 AM
Synder is a jackass.
IncredibleRulk - 3/22/2011, 6:05 AM
Also there is about 10 superman movies, what is he talking about..
Kurbbsyde - 3/22/2011, 6:07 AM
I kind of agree with him. I mean I love Thor and cant wait fore the movie, but he is technically a lower class hero as far as common knowledge goes.
Angelus - 3/22/2011, 6:08 AM
Snyder knows his stuff. I cannot wait for Superman! It will a truly unique film!
SuperSomething616 - 3/22/2011, 6:14 AM
I dont think that is a dig at Thor...think he's just comparing the fact that Thor has a movie out and Superman doesnt...but he's right Superman is broke...and it's Bryan Singers fault...lets hope Zack is the man with the right tools!!!
TrueBlue - 3/22/2011, 6:17 AM
I like Snyder, but he sounds like a douche there. Supermans had like 8 movies. And he takes a shot at Thor for having one?
dadarkknight - 3/22/2011, 6:36 AM
To all the people that are twisting his words like most people in the media, he did not insult thor. He just said how in the world can their be a thor movie out and no Superman film. One of the most famous and recognizable character in american history. Its like having a big budget iron fist movie out before spidey has a film. He is not dissing the character.
dadarkknight - 3/22/2011, 6:36 AM
To all the people that are twisting his words like most people in the media, he did not insult thor. He just said how in the world can their be a thor movie out and no Superman film. One of the most famous and recognizable character in american history. Its like having a big budget iron fist movie out before spidey has a film. He is not dissing the character.
bubba27 - 3/22/2011, 6:37 AM
@LP4
Thank u for trying 2 be the voice of reason.
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