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Summary: I BELIEVED A MAN COULD FLY
Review: I have watched this film throughout my entire life. Even today I still find it one of the most entertaining movies that I have ever seen. Christopher Reeve makes an impressive debut and makes the film what it has now become .... a modern day classic by all standards. The film is played straight as if it is a normal movie, unlike the recent superhero movies of the nineties. That is what makes it so fantastic. Since I have been a child I have collected many of this films memorabilia and have various rare collectabiles. I have also seen the expanded version with the extra 40 minutes. It was shown on television when I lived in Ireland and since then I have been looking for a copy of my own. The version as it is seen now is excellent but the expanded version is much better. So as a final note I urge Warner Bros to take the opportunity to re-release the expanded version and make not only a lot of money, but more importantly a lot of little boys who have now grown up feel young again.
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Summary: Superman Is King Of The Heroes
Review: I first saw this movie in 1978 as a nine-year-old at the old Rialto theatre in Denison, Texas. I had been a Superman fan for several years, and was absolutely thrilled by the whole thing. The promotional ads at the time said that the movie would "make you believe a man can fly," and that's exactly what it did. I watched this movie several more times during my pre-teen and teen years, but then I went several years without watching it. Then, in my late twenties, I decided to buy a copy of it on tape so I could watch it anytime I wanted. Well, I put that tape in for the first time in years, and it completely grabbed me all over again. The scene in the wheat field where he told Ma Kent he had to leave almost made me cry and I NEVER CRY AT MOVIES! There was something about seeing it as an adult that made it even more special. In other words, this is not just a movie for kids! And one final thought-this movie is far superior to any of the overblown Batman movies that came out over a decade later!
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Summary: Wait for the DVD/Widescreen Version of "Superman"
Review: I remember with great anticipation at age 8 seeing this movie on the big screen. What a majestically marvelous movie that to this day is timeless and holds up immensely well in the light of computer-digital special effects and sophisticated film-goers. And Christopher Reeve must remain the only true and inimitable Superman any generation should ever know!The problem I have with this VHS version is that too much is cropped off on the peripheral ends of the screen. The panning-n-scanning of the camera becomes trite and tiresome after awhile since this "modified to fit your screen" version compensates to take the viewer to where the action is. Patiently waiting for a widescreen/DVD version would be beneficial in appreciating this excellent movie classic. I have seen the letterbox version from laser disc, and it is spectacularly panoramic by comparison! Rumor has it that Warner Bros. is planning a 25th Anniversary re-release of "Superman - The Movie" for 2003. Perhaps this will also mean re-implementing the 48 minutes(!) that was cut from the theatrical release of 1978, but restored and aired (only once!) on ABC in 1982. That means this movie is actually a little over 3 adventuresome hours long. Even though I still rate this great film 5 stars, this VHS version does absolutely no justice for such a jewel of a movie. Wait for a widescreen version before you fly out and buy this one since it will be the only way to truly appreciate "Superman."
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Summary: Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No!
Review: The video sleeve tagline for 'Superman: The Movie' claims: "You'll believe a man can fly!". Unfortunately, the special effects are so 70s that you almost certainly won't believe a man can fly... but you will believe that Christopher Reeve is the ultimate screen Superman! This film ranked alongside Star Wars for me when I was a child - it's still a modern classic, with Gene Hackman a far more impressive Lex Luthor than the recent TV series could conjure up. Get this tape for the Lois Lane helicopter rescue scene!
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Summary: Wonderful entertainment for all
Review: When I first saw this at age 11 I really didn't appreciate how great this movie really is. There is some terrific acting (especially Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor), an interesting plot, decent effects (even compared with current techniques), but above all an absolutely breathtaking musical score from the master John Williams. Bring on the DVD!
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Summary: Awesome, better than the TV series!
Review: When I first saw this movie when I was a little kid I loved every minute of it. The special effects are great and the music is wonderful. I have all the Superman movies, including the soundtrack. Out of all of them I think I like this one the best because it really tells the story. I wonder when the DVD version's going to come out because that would be sweet if they had a DVD version out with new scenes, original theatrical trailer, and the making. But I think this is one of the best Superman movies ever made and great to own on video!
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Summary: The Making of Superman
Review: If you want to find out about the real-life tragedies and troubles behind Superman, check out Curse of the Silver Screen - Tragedy & Disaster Behind the Movies by John W. Law in the book section.
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Summary: DEFINITLLY SUPERMAN
Review: This is one of my all time favorite movies.It was put together the way that Superman should be.I cant wait to see the remastered special edition.
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Summary: START OF THE GREATEST MOVIE SERIES OF ALL TIME WOW!
Review: SUPERMAN- The Movie Need I say more... This film really is what started special effects movies.The script was truly faultless.I always appreciate the fact that Christopher Reeve starred in all of the 4 movies.This gives a sense of continuity to the role.Gene Hackman gives a breathtaking performance in this film.Every scene was well planned and you will want to believe that a man can fly."Easy miss, I've got you" Wow!Really Wow!
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Summary: The Uber-Superhero Comic Book Film
Review: This is the story of Superman told the way it should have been told. This film is truly worthy of the DVD grand treatment! A remastered letterboxed edition with all the added footage from the tv broadcasts as well as trailers and directors commentary. If Warner home video would only hurry up and release the DVD. The pan and scan VHS copy doesn't do this film justice.
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