‘Man of Steel’: Weirdest Superman movie moments

With Man of Steel, starring Henry Cavill and Michael Shannon, being released yesterday (June 14), what better time than now to trawl through the Superman archives to take a look at some of the stranger moments from past movies?

Friday, June 14, 2013
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With Man of Steel, starring Henry Cavill and Michael Shannon, being released yesterday (June 14), what better time than now to trawl through the Superman archives to take a look at some of the stranger moments from past movies?When he’s not saving the world or reporting as his alter ego Clark Kent, Superman has gone through some rather weird experiences. Here are five that stick out like a sore thumb...Superman: The Movie - Lois Lane talk-sings a poemHere Superman (Christopher Reeve) sweeps Lois Lane off her feet for a night-time fly above the city. In keeping with the romantic atmosphere, Lois launches into a spoken rendition of ‘Can You Read My Mind?’ and even manages to keep her stride when nearly getting hit in the face by a bird. Lyrics include: "Here I am like a kid at a school, holding hands with a God, I’m a fool.”Superman II - Throws a cellophane SSuperman II saw the arrival of a new power for the hero - the ability to throw a cellophane ‘S’ emblem. While facing an attack from one of Zod’s followers, Superman hurls the expanding weapon at him, which instantly defeats him. If there’s one thing that will keep a superpowered villain down, it’s a thin sheet of plastic.With Man of Steel, starring Henry Cavill and Michael Shannon, being released today (June 14), what better time than now to trawl through the Superman archives to take a look at some of the stranger moments from past movies?When he’s not saving the world or reporting as his alter ego Clark Kent, Superman has gone through some rather weird experiences. Here are five that stick out like a sore thumb...Superman III - Superman gets drunk, flicks peanuts then fights himselfForget the Hulk, it’s Superman we need to look out for when he’s angry. After being given synthetic kryptonite, Superman’s morals and personality are drastically altered, which leaves him getting drunk, throwing peanuts and melting a mirror. He still is polite enough to tuck his chair in before he leaves the bar though.Superman Returns - Superman turns into a peeping tom, stalks Lois LaneThe final clips sees a darker, brooding side to Brandon Routh’s Superman, as he uses his X-ray vision to spy on Lois Lane like a total creeper - something that definitely couldn’t be seen as using his powers for good. The clip is given a slightly sinister edge from the ominous keyboard music in the background.