Zach Snyder to direct Superman reboot

I think every major news outlet has confirmed by now Zach Snyder’s role as director of the new Superman film, so it is definitely official. And I am trying really hard not to cry or be sad (or mad) about it. Personally, I have never seen a Zach Snyder movie I’ve actually liked, except for maybe “Dawn of the Dead,” even though it was gory as all get-out. “300” was OK but too gory to really enjoy. “Watchmen” was OK but too gory and too depressing to enjoy. The fact that Snyder has openly admitted he’s not a huge fan of Superman, just “fond” of him as an iconic symbol, also does not bode well for this movie. But at least the man likes comic books over all. Hopefully he will respect the masses of diehard fans who are really worried about how this reboot will go, especially after he ticked off legions of them with his terrible adaptation of “Watchmen.”

With Snyder at the helm, these are my predictions and fears for the next Superman film:

• Brandon Routh won’t play Superman again (all but confirmed by Snyder already). This makes me very, very sad.

• The tone of the new Superman film and character will be dark, which totally goes against everything the character stands for. Snyder will probably saturate the movie in blue hues, making it feel gritty and depressing — something he’s done with all of his films so far. (Maybe I should go see his “Legends of the Guardians” before I say that. The trailer does show sunlight!)

• His Lois Lane casting will be an improvement over “Superman Returns.” At least Snyder does a good job with sassy and strong female characters. I will give him that.

• There will be blood, and lots of it. Let’s face it. Gory violence is Snyder’s specialty.

• People will die. Again, Snyder loves this plot point, so someone close to Supes will probably meet a tragic end somewhere in the story. Probably a tragic, gory end.

• There won’t be much of a storyline. The focus will be on action, action, and more action. And gore. Let’s not forget the gore.

Call me crazy, but yes, I admit it. I’m worried. A little excited — but mostly worried.