Just got back from seeing Superman Returns.  That movie ROCKS.

It's not a remake.  It's a sequel to the Christopher Reeve movies, taking place 5 years after the events of Superman 2.  I mean, you have to suspend disbelief in that Superman 2 was filmed (and obstensibly takes place) in 1980, yet this movie clearly takes place in modern times.  That said, director Brian Singer (the dude that did X-men 1 and 2) was totally respectful of the original movies, including the theme music (John Williams) and the opening credits (the 3D "whoosh" captions).  Plot points from the original movies figure in as well, including Lois and Superman's interview at Lois' apartment in the the first movie, as well as Lex Luthor finding Superman's Fortress of Solitude in the second movie.  Thankfully, nothing from the third or fourth movies was mentioned, and they seem to be ignored.  :)

The guy they got as Supes (Brandon Routh) is really good, and Kevin Spacey was born to play Lex Luthor.  They even used archive footage of Marlon Brando as Jor-el, Superman's dad.  Wow.  

I just cannot say enough good things about this movie.  I was really afraid that Hollywood would screw it up, but I was wrong.

Go see it.  Now.  Do not pass go, do not collect $200.