Originally posted by: Warbler
I know I'm going to get blasted, but I'm am American and changing to line to "Truth, justice and that stuff" is political correct bs.
Superman may not have said the line in Superman II, but he did say it in Superman I. Superman is an American so he should fight for the American Way(and I don't mean Bushes way), and we as truth and Justice. It is a classic line and should not be altered just try to avoid offending nonAmericans. If they get offended, too bad. The movie should make the studios more than enough $$$ in US alone without worrying about pandering to the rest of the world. And if your worring about offending people, what about the Americans you'll be offending by taking out the line?
I'm not offended by the line(and I don't think any Englishman would be), I just think it's cheesy as hell, and will get a lot of groans (even from Americans, especially young Americans). You have to remember that WB are trying to make money here, and the movie has to appeal internationally, and to a broad age range. I do see your point though Warb, and it annoys the s**t out of me when classic English TV shows and movies etc are reworked for the American market (and believe me, it happens a lot. The new Doctor Who series suffers from this).There will be subtle deviations from tradition. The slogan "Truth, Justice and the American Way" won't be heard; instead, newspaper editor Perry White says "Truth, justice, all that stuff." It's a nuance that could help bolster international appeal, at a time when the image of the United States is not exactly at its zenith.
I know I'm going to get blasted, but I'm am American and changing to line to "Truth, justice and that stuff" is political correct bs.
Superman may not have said the line in Superman II, but he did say it in Superman I. Superman is an American so he should fight for the American Way(and I don't mean Bushes way), and we as truth and Justice. It is a classic line and should not be altered just try to avoid offending nonAmericans. If they get offended, too bad. The movie should make the studios more than enough $$$ in US alone without worrying about pandering to the rest of the world. And if your worring about offending people, what about the Americans you'll be offending by taking out the line? While we're all posting superman images, try this one on for size:
