Who voices The Flash on his off time.

He is the best lex though

@@Fazzee45 Seriously though, Rosenbaum owned that role.

@@Fazzee45 the best lex is clancy brown...

You have no idea how much that blew my mind realizing why I recognized Rosenbaum so much. It's been forever since I watched Smallville but damn is that a blast from the past.

I have a pic I took with him, my daughter and a friend of hers still on my phone. Met him very briefly, he's a really nice, down to earth guy.

@@Tigerhawk30 My daughter and son took a picture with Routh at one of those comi con deals in Chicago area. My daughter said he was always her Superman and my son said the cologne he was wearing was amazing.

@@Tigerhawk30 Man, that is great to hear. He comes across like he's that way. It probably helps that he never became a HUGE star.

he definitely one of the most beautiful actors of all time. I had Zero knowledge of these issues.

@@Tigerhawk30 of course the he is a down to earth guy. He literally crashed down to earth in an UFO.

Heard he freaked out one day because his make up wasnt done right, haha, what a diva.

Help me with something. In the Second Superman movie Superman hypnotizes Lois so she forgot he was Superman. So did she forget sleeping with him too? If she did then how would she explain having Superman's kid?

@@vanmoody in the donner cut he just does the stupid fly around the world and turn back time thing again so in that version it would have erased the whole movie and in the other version the kiss to forget power is also stupid and in superman 3 and 4 there was no kid so...

He crushed in Scott Pilgrim!!!

he is such a beautiful Superman. i had no idea he was fired as superman.

@@squirreland Calm down loser.

@@MrJabez89 He gave an opinion, nothing more, and you resort to name calling without any kind constructive feedback. No hostility given, yet you tell him to "calm down". Seems to me like you're the one who needs to "calm down". :)

@@WeerdMunkee Calm down loser

Never thought about that.

@@squirreland oftentimes on radio though it's press stuff, not so much frank discussion years after the fact

Best way to describe 2020!

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I can totally see this as the plot of an issue of a Superman quarterly comic.

LOL; spot on

...holy shit, you know I NEVER made that connection when I'd see these clips of his podcasts. :O OT: I think Superman Returns was a legit good superman film, no qualifications. I had more emotional investment in that story, and those characters, than anything in Man of Steel. Plus, I've never really understood the hate for it. "Lex Luthor hatches really stupid plan FOR THE MONEY!, while Clark spends most of the film dealing with personal/relationship drama" is a pretty stock standard Superman plot for a film. It actually showed him being a protector to the civilians, and set up the tension in HOW he would save the people from the disaster, one that he didn't cause by the way. It felt more like a Superman story/film to me, than the new DCEU stuff, by far.

Plus it's sacrilegious to to continue on as if it was part of the Reeves universe. It needed to be it's own universe, with an actual physical threat for Superman to deal with along with Luthor. Now that I've seen what Spacey really is, he too could have used a replacement.

@@LetsGetitBoah i don’t mind the movie being in the same universe as the Christopher Reeves’ Superman. “Return” was not the only one. You had Supergirl The Movie, Superboy and Smallville. The movie really lack a major supervillain and some kick-ass action.

@@wmlau69 Good point.

@@LetsGetitBoah it would have been great if the movie expanded beyond the Superman mythos by introducing other heroes like Batman or Wonder Woman. However, WB always kept their heroes separate in their own movies like the Batman-Tim Burton movies, Steel, Catwoman and Green Lantern.

Superman Returns was what Superman 3 should have been.

He was handed Superman after achieving nothing prior. Not a fair shake? He won the lottery!

@@gzz8551 all actors do. Chris Reeve was little more than a model before he was Superman. But, that wasn't my point. They hired Brandon to be Chris, rather than giving him something original to make his own. That's what I mean.

@@riteousrighthand6144 Meh. Hard life being Superman.

@@riteousrighthand6144 Let's be honest, Brandon is not as good or trained or hard working an actor as Reeve was. Yes, both got lucky because of their looks but Reeves did a better job with both the Clark and Superman role and Brandon became forgettable afterward. Even how Routh described his attitude about auditioning is not comparable to CR.

@@gnewt75 perhaps. But, I still think he would have done a better job, if he wasn't hired to ape Chris' take.

How do you know?

@@stanknuggetBecause he did a great job with a mediocre script and questionable storytelling.

All done and he’s sucks.!!

So true!

Facts

The only scene I can think of that tops it, is Clark Kent catching the car in Smallville

returns sucked. routh had potential . shitty script and directing

I respectfully disagree. "Superman" felt to me like a bumbling fool throughout this scene, especially with that dumbfounded expression on his face when the jetliner's wing finally gave way and broke loose (d-oh!). I got caught up in the excitement of the moment in the movies for sure, but the scene ultimately doesn't do a great job in showing him to be as extremely intelligent as Superman is supposed to be. Not by a longshot.

REEVE!

Brandon is perfect at Superman.

I agree. I was thrilled when that movie appeared.

People kissing ass majorly, he was OK not great.

@@alessandronarom6751 he was great but the film was OK, it just fell flat i think.

that scene tops Snyders Superman action clips for me!Man of Steel had Superman screaming every 2nd time he flew!

@@bernhardtsen74 Man of Steel was a great movie though nearly flawless imo

i have been having to debate with people for years. EVERYONE goes on about a bad script. i loved that movie, i dont think the script was bad at all and its certainly the last time a Superman movie felt like a Superman movie to me. we are still dealing with this thing where people today seem to want Superman to just be Batman, they just want non stop action scenes with no character development or emotion.

'Superman Returns' is better than 'Man of Steel'. The big issues I had with Returns was they took on too much if they had left out the 'Son of' angle they would have been better off. Returns fits with the first 3 original movies (or 2 movies if you don't like 3 -4 is hated by everyone.) The action sequences in MoS were over done, they did not have to repeat the Superman II story line with Zod.

@@jaredmartin7040 I respectfully disagree. The biggest sin of that movie was Pa Kent telling him that maybe he should have let those kids die to prevent his identity from being revealed. That thread of terrible writing continued throughout the movie.

Ai agree, anyone would have failed with that script.

Then why does he suck in every movie/show he's been in? He's horrible in DC legends too.

@@joshuarobertson8866 cept Christopher reeves

Agreed! The writers for Superman Returns, and Green Lantern, needed to do much more than flip through the comics for inspiration. While ripping off the comics would be ill-advised, actually taking the time to understand the character would've made for a better movie.

Reynolds sucks

I thought Green Lantern was decent. Ryan Reynolds was a great GL and did the best he could with the script he was given. Same with Brandon Routh.

@@jenniferpruitt6534 I actually think he would make a better Guy Gardner to be honest. Probably because Hal Jordan in GL (2011) acts more like Guy than Hal anyway.

@@jenniferpruitt6534 if deadpool says it sucks , IT SUCKS!

Yes. I think the script was weak, but his turn at Superman was great.

Totally agree! I was looking for to see what's gonna happen with his son. Half man half alien😊 imagine if he turned out to be more powerful and eventually no weakness. Just call him ultra man😂

Great lex up there with spacey's and Hackman. JESSE'S BELONGS IN THE BIN WITH JON CRIYOR

You damn right

Absolutely. The perfect Lex and a perfect villain.

@@dannymoonbfc That too much but InsyaAllah,DCEU maybe could maximizing the character after they try to fix this Cinematic Universe.

Don't undermine Eissenberg's interpretation.

I thought the movie was flawed, but Routh wasn't the flaw as Clark/Supes. It was the story and the directing and even some of the dodgy CG visual effects. IMHO

@@dan_hitchman007 completely agree

i'm glad he got to be Kingdom come superman on Arrow

The writers on that show really did him a solid, too. When he was introduced, he could have easily been just another villain of the week, albeit a really good one, but no, they had to go and make him a great character instead where you never really could tell what his motivations were and if he was actually good, or bad, or maybe a bit of both. His character was developed really well on that show!

I agree, for the most part. He's a wonderful actor to the Arrowverse and other TV and movie projects, but there's one movie of his that I didn't care for: _Dylan Dog._ It puzzle me, too, because I have no idea why the movie left me feeling empty. Everything was there: the acting, story structure, production value...but the film didn't resonate with me. By the time it was over, I was still waiting for it to start. It's not even a forgettable movie, either--I can still recall certain scenes even though I've only watched it once. But yeah, outside of _Dylan Dog_ I like all of Brandon's roles.

He came back as super on Arrow

lmao... success? What has he done since Superman other than Legends?

@@LostHope84 he’s been in plenty since then. TV movies, other shows like Chuck. Just because you haven’t watched doesn’t take that away. Plus he’s had a steady job in the arrow-verse since 2014. I call that success in itself. Most actors would love that kind of steady work.

It did killed his career. He’s supposed to be a B-lister at best in 2022, but the movie tanked so bad to the point that he’s a D-list actor now. Sucks.

Blockbuster roles I could see him in: 1. A James Bond or Mission impossible villain 2. A Transformer (I could see him doing the voice of Rodimus Prime) 3. A scientist type (evil or good) 4. The protagonist in a sci fi or natural disaster type movie.

One of my favourite scenes with Rosenbaum as Lex was in Season 3 Ep 19 (Memoria) when he got his memory back about whether he did kill his brother as a child and then told his Dad. Always gets me in tears.

Lionel Luthor is the best on screen luthor in my opinion.

Having the two of them do a Superman move would be a dream! Let's crowdfund! lol

@@MiddleEarthGirl75 Now that Caville was out and the DCEU will be rebooting, that would be a great idea to kickstart another Superman movie

True. Good points.

lex walked in his fortress of solitude and steals whatever he can grab. It's called a fortress. You would thing it is well protected and intented to be difficult for enemies to enter. They made a simple movie. Nice to watch but the story could be from a child.

MOS was a perfect movie and aged like fine wine.

It also doesn't help that people have such ridiculous expectations for how Superman should act and handle certain situations and won't let him actually be a character.

not the best, definitely, but at least better accepted by movie critics than JL & other later DC movies.

Got a bad script but was a good representation of superman.

@@hotrodhendrix1 Exactly. They could've went the Deadpool route and rebooted the franchise with the same actor and it probably would've worked.

like Gal Gadot is a great wonder woman in a shitty feminist slapstick franchise.

That scene with the airplane is just so good imo, perfect big set piece for a superman movie. Feels like all the creativity of the movie went into that, because the rest is just a complete flatline. Basically, nothing else happens.

except superman doesn't age that fast

@@genki2705 Brandon Routh is only 4 years older than Henry Cavill.

Routh was good. Spacey I thought was terrible.

There is a rumor of a KC live action limited series for HBO Max with him as Superman.

@@jenniferpruitt6534 where did you find that information?

@@Knight1199 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n92eaJSD0M_Hk2w.html

@@jenniferpruitt6534 thank you definitely going to check this out. I really hope he comes back as superman. 🙏

Yes we need him as Superman .

Oh wow. I read your whole thing, but I didn't realise that guy with the cap and red beard was Lex from Smallville till I got to the end.

He was the worst. All other performances of the character are superior.

"As an actor who stars in $20 movies, blah blah blah"

@@LostHope84 oh look at you, so cute.

@@ericminerv he not wrong though, if you haven't done anything special don't bother saying you're an actor

@@buttertoast1146 I think we have different perceptions on what is an actor. Some actors have done amazing and very special things yet never get worldwide recognition or exposure.

I agree, but that's not exactly what I am relating to him with.

His filmography is still terrible and forgettable, including GOTG. A lot of these generic WWE stars still trying to do the Rock's career thing but they are third rate in comparison.

@john wesson Most of the time he’s the bright and inspirational boy-scout. Cavil’s Superman is almost as dark and gritty as Batman.

Well Superman is basically Christ.

@@da1king0fwakanda56 But Superman isn't supposed to be like that.

Snyder is making right wing fan porn. Sad.

@@dr.feelgoodmalusphillips2475 I agree.

He was a great Clark Kent . The plot was strange

I agree. He had the looks, personality of Christopher Reeves for the role. The movie script just sucked cause it pay too much homage to the originals.

Nah henry cavill is the best superman but brendon is good too

Cavill has more of a presence than Routh.

I think the same could be said for Cavill. I think he’s a great Superman, but the movies are kind of whack. They’re both AWESOME Supermans

@@MindYaBizz_Whiz you think that man of steel is bad

Same I have 3 discs, and the PS2 game

Me too. It still gets viewed every single day by people around the World. It is on Worldwide streaming lately. If you are an actor and are cast to play the role of Superman, just the offer should make you feel good. Brandon Routh is skilled at playing super hero's and mad genius type roles.

I got the movie too,...but it's still the worst Superman film! Even worse than Superman 4!

Congrats

@@mrg466 Ok Keep lying buddy, go fuck off, no one agrees with you here

whooaaaaaa yes!!!

BATfleck for TDKReturns.

It sucked!

@@Powerhaus88 Chris was, and is...the best Superman!

@@Powerhaus88 I like Cavill. He was great in Man from Uncle, Witcher, and among other things, so I know he's a good actor, I would never take that away from him. However no his superman is one of the worst Supermans out there. I blame it on the script, but at this point, he's just not superman to me, no matter what he does.

@Natmanprime Oh I didn't know that either!

@@adrianguajardo1184 Chris was the best! Smallville sucked! Superman Returns was the worst Superman movie ever! Henry's okay! And there you have it!

It's funny you should say that because that's what's happening with Affleck, Pattinson and Keaton. They're all gonna be Batman but from different timelines. Exited to see Keaton reprise his role. Maybe they're gonna do the same for Superman

They did bring him back to that role on the CW crossover last season, and they are brining Affleck and Keaton back for the Flash movie. They could always do another movie that picks up from there, especially since Cavill is probably done with the role now. They'll just need a new director and if they want Lex Luthor, someone new for that role as well

@@eshy-music cavils still in the role

@@hairsprayguy84 this didn’t age well, mbj is superman now

Because that's stupid.

He did. When the Arrowverse had its Crisis crossover, he returned as Kingdom Come-esque Superman.

He’s literally admitting he was arrogant and difficult to work with. Just because he is saying he isn’t like that how doesn’t make it true. In my experience when you give people a second chance and they say they’ve changed you get more of the same.

@@AnyoneCanSee With all due respect, this is quite a cynical way of looking at others. This suggested “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” chokehold against others means no one can be genuinely humble. It takes a great deal of humility to admit you were wrong, greater still to admit you were arrogant. That’s what Brandon exemplified to me in this clip.

You should watch interviews with Christopher Reeve from the late 70s / early 80s, if you think Brandon Routh was humble. Then, you'll see the difference between someone who 'really' was humble, versus this guy, who isn't.

@@funguy8801 I’m familiar with Chris Reeves (RIP), and yes, he was humble; quite so. But so is Brandon, in my opinion.

@@JarallahHis name was Christopher Reeve, not Reeves.

lmao... a legend? for what? for being in ONE blockbuster that flopped? He fucking sucks.

@@LostHope84 keep crying salty boi

True but I think Tom Welling is the best Superman/Clark Kent

Tom E. Nah that’s the opinion for the tv show only

@@tome.9242 The TV Show Smallville that was on the CW even had CGI special effects that rivaled movie special effects! Your right Tom Welling...

@The_Great_Sheldrake Routh

He was awesome. MOVIE SUCKED

And they didn't even mention it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂

26 is a kid. You'll realize that in another 20 years... hopefully

@@billyjack4131 Oh, Im sure I will haha within the last few years I've realized how terrible of a person I was as a teenager

im 48 and it goes by SO fast, i know you probably hear that all the time i know i did. i remember older people constantly telling me how fast the time goes by, but its crazy it really does. enjoy it while it lasts and remember the moments as they are happening and try to record them somehow or other for the great memories. oh and also be sure to floss LOL.

@@newwavepop Only just now seeing this, thank you. Being stuck at home this last year has really helped put that into perspective

@@billyjack4131 it’s not a kid if you can get married and have kids and drink your an adult

The modern Superman isn't even what Superman is. Just a dude with Superman powers.

@@captlanc yea kinda, i dunno, i'm just a fan of both, but i'd love a brandon superman with some big action in the movie. Something i've always wanted from a Superman movie since reeve's vs nuclear man.

Routh was excellent. He had the nobility of Superman (one of Superman's PRIMARY traits, regardless of what others (who likely have only seen Superman in movies) think. That was what made him the greatest hero in the galaxy. His nobility. And Routh captured that aspect better than anyone, even Chris Reeves (when the first Superman movie came out, I was older than Reeves, (who was 24), so I saw him differently. He just happened to be the first Superman, and he was good-natured, but he wasn't what Superman was in the comic books. Close to it, but not as good as Routh was. Bosworth was the least believable "Lois Lane." Gene hackman as Luthor was just a caricature. Spacey was actually a better Luthor: malevolent and dangerous. By the way, Lex Luthor NEVER had a girlfriend in the comic books. EVER. So, that part was all made-up movie junk they threw in for comedic relief. Eisenberg was okay Luthor but would have been better had he been older. Watching him on the screen as Lex Luthor was like looking at a spoiled kid playing Lex Luthor, the evil mastermind. i don't even know why Eisenberg was auditioned. Probably because he'd played Mark Zuckerber, but as Luthor?? Not credible to anyone over 50 who'd read Superman for years, never mind someone approaching 70.

Bosworth was too young to be Lois. She is meant to be older than Clark and in this film she'd already had a son. Casting was way off here. Same with Eisenberg casting. Too young to be Lex Luthor.

i personally love that film and think Routh was spectacular, i was never bored during it. i completely agree the casting of Lex and Lois was bad. Parker Posey is an awesome actress and i sort of like what her character brought to the film, the only person on Lexes team that had some moral compass and starts to grasp the full consequences of what he was attempting to do. she probably could have pulled off a much better Lois.

I like Routh, but he wasn't a great actor back then. He was mimicking Reeve's performance, but there was nothing really distinguishable between his Clark and his Superman. Reeve sold the idea that they are two different people. And although Routh was around the same age as Reeve when they played the role, Routh doesn't come across as a bigger than life man. Even to this day, he has more of a teenage look. Yes, I know the script for SR wasn't great, but Routh didn't elevate anything he was in. Whereas Reeve did. Superman 4 was crap, but anytime Reeve was on film, you forget how crap the movie was. SR had horrible casting on almost all fronts, from Lois, Lex, to Perry White. Routh had no chemistry with Bosworth. The Superkid can work in the right context, but Bosworth doesn't sell the idea that she is a mom. So, I never believed her or their relationship. While Routh's Superman did feel like a continuation of Reeve, nothing else did.

I agree sooo much with everything you just said!!!!