He does not believe this to be the case with Superman Returns.

BBC: By James Christie

Like many of us he doesn't like the points system and wonders where the big titles like Superman Returns are.

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When Superman returns to the big screen on June 14 as the star of "Man of Steel, " he'll be doing a lot of heavy lifting for a character who turned 75 this year.

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Superman Returns opens in the US on 28 June and in the UK on 14 July.

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Superman Returns opens in the UK on 14 July.

BBC: Brandon Routh in Superman Returns

But back in 2006 when Superman Returns hit theaters, the digital clone wasn't asked to emote.

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In terms of effects and spectacle, Superman Returns tops all of its predecessors with extravagant set-pieces featuring the latest digital trickery.

BBC: Brandon Routh in Superman Returns

The word at Warner is that this is the real deal, possibly the film to beat for summer 2013 if audiences can get past their relative indifference to Superman Returns.

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