Okay, greasy popcorn lovers and women who dig guys with muscles: Superman Returns is worth the trip to the movie plex.

I was totally prepared to not like this one and was dragged by Schmoopie and the GITB but the kid playing Clark Kent is indeed charming while avoiding becoming smarmy and he is as sweet and engaging as Christopher Reeve. Still cannot believe he and his lovely wife are gone. Sigh. I digress. It's an entertainig flick and I also enjoyed Kevin (gay) Spacey as the evil Lex and Marlon (dead) Brando's cameo. I mean, it would have to be a cameo, because, you know, he's dead.

The GITB couldn't help pointing out that Lois Lane and I have a few things in common including the occasional anxiety-induced closet smoking and harboring a secret thing for guys who wear their underpants on the outside. All I need now is the Pulitzer.

Go see it. It's charming. Really. And no curse words, Mel. Nota-one.