Krypto, Superman
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The very good boy dates back many decades, and his inclusion in the new Superman movie adds more than just a dose of cuteness.
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Bam Smack Pow on MSNThe potential Kryptonite in Superman's box office performance, revealedSuperman enjoyed an extremely successful opening weekend at the domestic box office, but fans are a little concerned about its international performance.
For the furry sidekick, Krypto, in “Superman,” the director James Gunn found inspiration — and a physical model — in his own unruly pet.
That’s what Krypto has always represented — a vision of Rockwellian Americana where a good man has a good dog and an embrace of the outlandish science fiction inherent in watching a canine in a little cape display superpowers.
Besides a very good dog named Krypto, James Gunn’s “Superman” gives us a five-star Lois Lane thanks to Rachel Brosnahan.
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Space.com on MSNSuperman's biggest weakness isn't kryptonite; It's that every Man of Steel movie to date has a disappointing endingSuperman's lack of weakness is actually his biggest weakness. Indeed, that god-like skillset makes him so across-the-board powerful that writers require Brainiac-level intellect to imagine enemies capable of defeating him.
"Superman" reboots the DC Universe by throwing audiences right into the action. If you got a bit lost towards the end, we're here to help.
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After that, Superman has two end credit scenes. The first is basically just a single shot of Superman and Krypto sitting on the moon, looking lovingly back at Earth. The scene leaves us with a nice sense of closure because we know Earth is in good hands.
“ Superman ” production designer Beth Mickle spent six months designing Superman’s home, the Fortress of Solitude, and a further 16 weeks building the set.