john Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 It was part of the Man of Steel reboot in the 80s (which seemed to be the starting point for the first movie at least) that Lex was turned from a businessman into the world's foremost scientist. But still, a scientist is a bit different than a tech nerd a la, em, Zuckerberg. I'm not loving his portrayal in the trailer either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 It was part of the Man of Steel reboot in the 80s (which seemed to be the starting point for the first movie at least) that Lex was turned from a businessman into the world's foremost scientist. But still, a scientist is a bit different than a tech nerd a la, em, Zuckerberg. I'm not loving his portrayal in the trailer either.You talking about the John Byrne comic Man of Steel? Cause I'm pretty sure that flipped it the other way around. The Golden Age Luthor was a science geek. Byrne rebooted him into a wealthy industrialist. I think specifically a Military Industrial Complex sort of CEO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Yeah; for me, the Motherfucking Clancy Brown as Lex Luthor from the Superman/JLU cartoon is the best version of Lex, period. Calculating, intelligent, patient, smart, charming and a magnificent bastard. Right now, Eisenberg doesn't have the gravitas. To be fair, neither did Spacey or Hackman (though Spacey almost got there), but I really want Luthor to be a bit less...goofy and eccentric. Preach it. Few do menace better than Clancy Brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Preach it. Few do menace better than Clancy Brown. "Nuns. No sense of humor." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 You talking about the John Byrne comic Man of Steel? Cause I'm pretty sure that flipped it the other way around. The Golden Age Luthor was a science geek. Byrne rebooted him into a wealthy industrialist. I think specifically a Military Industrial Complex sort of CEO. Huh. Well, alright. The important thing to take from that post is that I don't like Eisenberg as Luthor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 The Krugan one of the best "bad guys" ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Hanna Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 It was part of the Man of Steel reboot in the 80s (which seemed to be the starting point for the first movie at least) that Lex was turned from a businessman into the world's foremost scientist. But still, a scientist is a bit different than a tech nerd a la, em, Zuckerberg. I'm not loving his portrayal in the trailer either.That's a much more fair complaint to have. I can definitely see how some would hate this portrayal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King in Black Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 Actually, Lex Luthor used to be a goofy mad scientist, before being rebooted to being a businessman. And , interestingly, I also found out recently that at some point he had shitty hair exactly like Eisenberg's. So maybe that's what they're going for (then again they already released bald, intense Eisenberg's photos , so who knows what they're up to ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthmail Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I like to think the Lex Luthor we are seeing is the shell, the façade. Much like if you peel back Zuckerbergs face you will find heartless evil the likes of which the world has never known.I'll let it season. But then again, I don't care about LL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relic Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 "Is she with you?"I thought she was with you." Aaaaaaaaand I'm SO out on this movie. You'd have to pay me to go see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Arth,I've heard it argued that in the DC Universe the heros are pretty static. It is the quality of the villians that makes the films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxom 1974 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 It was part of the Man of Steel reboot in the 80s (which seemed to be the starting point for the first movie at least) that Lex was turned from a businessman into the world's foremost scientist. But still, a scientist is a bit different than a tech nerd a la, em, Zuckerberg. I'm not loving his portrayal in the trailer either.You talking about the John Byrne comic Man of Steel? Cause I'm pretty sure that flipped it the other way around. The Golden Age Luthor was a science geek. Byrne rebooted him into a wealthy industrialist. I think specifically a Military Industrial Complex sort of CEO. I'm a big fan of what Byrne did with Lex in the reboot. I also like what he did with Lex in his Generations series. Byrne gets Lex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnar of Skagos Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 God, Eisenberg seemed so awful in that trailer. What's next, Michael Cera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calibandar Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 God, Eisenberg seemed so awful in that trailer. What's next, Michael Cera?I quite liked him. A bit of a Joker vibe to his portrayal, which I like. Generally this trailer was not quite as stirring as the last one, but this still looks excellent to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Calibander,But if you want a "Joker vibe" isn't it better coming from the Joker, as opposed to turning Lex Luthor into Superman's "Joker"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calibandar Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Well, Lex Luthor is never an interesting character IMO, so any take that's a bit different is perfectly fine for me.And that said, very much looking forward to Leto's Joker in Suicide Squad ( since The Joker does not seem to appear in this film). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drawkcabi Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 It really doesn't matter since they made Superman into Batman anyway. Trailer looked like garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrddin Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 I showed the trailer to my wife, who never read comics but enjoys sci fi and most of the superhero movies out so far. The trailer really sold it for her. She commented especially liking Eisenberg's Luthor. Personally, I think Eisenberg's Lex works, even if different than other incarnations. In that scene where Clark and Bruce met, Lex was wearing a mask too. Makes you wonder if he didn't already know the identities of SM and BM. Completely random trivia: Does anyone remember that Pepsi girl from the late 90's with the huge dimples? She's Jesse's sister. I now return you to the normal level of complaining over a comic movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 I liked Eisenberg in "The Social Network". He worked well in that role. I can't stand what I've seen of his Luthor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The BlackBear Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 I've seen it suggested that this is more of his public face. I hope that's what it is, it just seems an odd choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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