going "darker" with superman would be RETARDED.
Think that thru again
Here we have a series of films about psychotics trying to rule/destroy the world
This isnt some romantic comedy - by definition it should be dark and threatening - what kind of villian tries to kill people in a kid friendly way?
Kids don't need sugar coated films - they can handle considerably more mature material.
The new Harry Potter films are ridiculously dark, kids loved em, parents dont seem bothered
Star Wars had guys having their limbs hacked off in pubs - are parents or kids bothered?
Make the new Superman film for adults - providing it doesnt have guys injecting heroin into their eyes its not going to be an issue for parents or children