"Christopher Reeve did such an amazing job that to give him some kind of accent or more bravado would have been wrong. Audiences wouldn't have responded to that either"

This quote by Brandon Routh speaks to the unbelievable talent of Christopher Reeve in his representation of Superman. Routh is stating that Reeve was able to catch the essence of the character so completely that any effort to give him an accent or more blowing would have been wrong. Audiences would not have reacted to it either. Reeve was able to bring a sense of realism to the character, making him relatable and credible. He had the ability to record the essence of Superman without depending on any tricks or excessive performances. Reeve had the ability to bring a sense of humankind to the character, making him more than simply a superhero. He was able to make Superman a symbol of hope and guts, and his performance was so effective that it has withstood for years. Reeve's performance was so iconic that it has actually ended up being the standard for all future Superman stars.