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Summary: This DVD Does Fly!!!
Review: It's very rare to find a DVD with interesting extras and more than what you've bargained for. Indeed "Superman-The Movie" has a great deal of extras that make me think that...WOW! Now this is DVD!!!I don't care if I find the additional scenes unnecessary, but the image quality is one of the best I've seen so far. The visual effects never looked better -I'd like to make a special reference to the main credits...WHOOOSH! The sound mix is excellent. I mean everything about this transfer is fantastic. The extras are great. Those three documentaries show different aspects of the movie that I never figured out, especially I was moved by the references to Christopher Reeve's struggle to stand from his wheelchair and cinematographer Geoffrey Unsworth, whose work on "Superman-The Movie" was the last one before his death. You also marvel yourself to find out the lengths reached by the visual effects wizards to create the illusion of the Man Of Steel flying. But the best, I think, is the isolated track of John Williams' rousing score. Not only does the DVD have the music edited to fit the film, but also the alternate cues which are mostly found on the Rhino soundtrack CD. I thank Warner Bros. for including such a fantastic extra. "Superman-The Movie" is definitely the best DVD released this year. I don't know whether future releases will have the same quality of this one, but one thing is certain: This DVD does fly!!!
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Summary: At long last-- the complete Superman the Movie
Review: I have waited about twenty years to see the footage of Superman the Movie which was only shown on ABC television during its broadcast run. None of the cable stations which picked it up ever bothered to do so. I remember vividly seeing Supes going through Luthor's gauntlet (who cares if the villain already knew that The Man of Steel would be impervious to the bullets, fire, and ice?) as a 6 or 7 year old being able to stay up past my nine o' clock bedtime. The sound and picture quality is outstanding and the behind the scenes extras (starring Jimmy Olsen himself- what ever became of him anyway?) are fun. There are even some lost lost scenes deleted from the final film- Superman's rescue of Miss Teshmacker for one. We now have the complete Superman.. now how about the complete Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan?
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Summary: FINALLY!! The Man of Steel Get His Props!
Review: Jor-El would be so proud of our digital technology and what we did for his only son. This amazing DVD edition has been so eagerly anticipated, and at least for me, it was well worth the wait. Extra features, remastering of picture and sound (even those ugly "green" costume scenes--remember?). Superman has been an international icon for many years, and for this new generation of technology and home theater, there couldn't be a better way to introduce him to a younger generation of SuperFans. The addition of deleted footage fleshes out great scenes on Krypton, and on Earth as well. Run--or if you can, FLY to the store and grab the whole box set--even if the others aren't as high-tech as the original. If you don't have a DVD player, buy one if just for this one being your first disc. God Bless Richard Donner and Warner Brothers (even if you didn't re-release this in the theaters--for shame!). Let's not forget the man himself, Christopher Reeve, who will always be Superman to me. We beleived a man can fly when we saw you on the silver screen, just as much as we believe you'll walk again SOON... The Superman Special Edition is destined to be a classic DVD for a long time...trust me--after seeing it hundreds of times, I still get that same revved up feeling when those opening titles start, and they don't stop until the end credits finish. FOLKS, THIS IS A MUST-HAVE DVD!!! It's got EVERYTHING!!!
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Summary: I believed a man could fly. You will too.
Review: What a great DVD! I've been waiting for SUPERMAN:THE MOVIE to come out on DVD for quite some time and this DVD was worth the wait. If you loved this film then in 1978, you'll absolutely love this DVD edition. It has all the magic you remember and more! The film itself has been brilliantly restored for the DVD. SUPERMAN:THE MOVIE has never looked better. I did have to turn the volume up a little on my TV set to hear everything, but that is the single flaw in this DVD release. All of the memorable scenes are hear better than ever. The destruction of Krypton,Jon and Martha Kent finding Kal-El for the first time, the Fortress of Solitude, Superman appearing to the public for the first time to rescue Lois Lane from a helicopter, and the list goes on. There are some scenes added to this version also. I think just about any additional scenes to SUPERMAN:THE MOVIE just make it better and even more enjoyable. Even the DVD extras are quite good. There are some movie trailers and the famous teaser are here also. I enjoyed the three documentaries. They were made recently for this DVD edition of SUPERMAN:THE MOVIE and there are interviews with almost all of the principles involved, including Christopher Reeve. Plus, there are some cuts of John Williams famous music score included as well. In case you were wondering, I really liked this DVD. It had been a long time since I saw SUPERMAN, and it still holds up today. When I was younger, I believed a man could fly, and I don't see why anyone else wouldn't believe a man could fly, even today.
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Summary: Still the best superhero movie to date...
Review: Superman The Movie is still the best superhero movie to date. Thank the director, Richard Donner, for maintaining as close as possible, to the comic book storyline and introducing us to then newcomer Christopher Reeve. Reeve's portrayal of a humble, quirky, klutzy Clark Kent and dynamic, powerful, might makes right "man of steel" is dead on. Perfect casting. The music provided us with a nice feel for the movie. Excellent soundtrack. The Superman/Lois Lane love theme showing them flying through the night sky was my favorite. Damn good job for a 1978 film. Superman the Movie is a film that fills you with a yearning to be like it's main character. Looked up to, powerful and super. It is a very well made movie and even more so now with it's new features and deleted scenes on DVD. "The Gauntlet" scene is incredible. I love the screen tests. Superman the Movie is still the king of superhero movies.
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Summary: Great Superman Movie! A lot of information with DVD features
Review: I am so glad Superman is now on DVD! It is one of my favorite features. The special features on the DVD are very nice. Christopher Reeve's screen test is finally shown, along with the other actors. The three feature documentaries were all very interesting, particularly the explanation of what happened to Richard Donner after the first feature. It shed a lot of light on what happened after the first movie. It makes you wonder what would have happened to II if Donner had finished it. I also enjoyed the audio commentary by Richard Donner and Tom Mankiewics. They provide interesting and funny commentary. Mankiewics mentions that 70% of II was already finished by the time the first movie came out. Also note the scene where Donner mentions a real good looking actor that Clark Kent is talking to. When he turns around, it's Donner himself. My only problem with the DVD is the restoration of the previously cut scenes. Why couldn't they give two versions of the film, one theatrical version and one special version (like the Terminator II and Independence Day)? These scenes were cut for a reason and they are detrimental to the finished product when they are inserted back in. The added scenes on Krypton don't amount to much. Neither does the scene between Brando and Reeve on the Fortress of Solitude. I also didn't care for the flashy scenes where Luthor tries to kill Superman with the machine guns, fire, and ice methods. We are supposed to be entertained by how confident Lex Luthor is in his brains. In the theatrical version, Superman lands in Luthor's hideaway, proceeds to the entrance, and tears down the door. Luthor calmly sits in his chair waiting for him, poised because he knows he has outsmarted him with Kryptonite. In this expanded edition, Luthor tries several methods to kill him. Why does he have to do this when he already has the solution up his sleeve. Still, this is a very entertaining DVD and worth buying. I only wish they would do this with the 2nd one.
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Summary: Why did Warner stop here?
Review: This edition of Superman is the way all DVD's should be made. It gives behind the scenes look at the making, footage never seen since the ABC broadcast and a beautiful picture and great sound. So why I'm I disappointed? Because Warner Bros stops at the first film. The release of the next 3 Superman films are a major disappointment. Part II was a great movie and could stand by itself, but there is about a half hour of film that was shot and has never been shown. Most Superman fans would love to see it, why is Warner holding back? Parts III & IV in my opinion, while entertaining, not up to the level of excellence of the first 2 films and if Warner wants me to buy them, is going to have to pony up a lot more reason to buy them then just to have them on DVD. Most DVD owner's have huge Movie collections before they bought the new system. If the studios want us to buy rereleases of older films, they have to justify the purchase, better picture quality isn't reason enough on this new format(most of the time). Part IV has huge gapping holes in it, and I'm not buying any but the first one until Warner get's its act together. While you wait for Warner to get smart, buy the Anchor Bay Version of "Supergirl." Not perfect(the uncut version is in Mono, bad Anchor Bay) but a great step in the right direction.
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Summary: SUPERMAN LIVES!
Review: A young boy is sent away from his doomed home planet Krypton to live life in earths protective atmosphere which also happens to give him special powers. We all know what follows in Richard Donner's three act masterpiece, a visual effects feast with a clutch of magnificent actors, a great story and of course unbelievable cinematography, art direction, sound and THAT score from John Williams! Although some of the effects were naturally going to be dated after such a long time, this is still the treat it was and the fantastic features esp. seeing the actors testing for the roles, set it all off. What a DVD! One of the best!
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Summary: WOW!
Review: I love this DVD edition of Superman - The Movie. Even though if I have seen this movie a million times since I was a little kid I still love it. I brought the whole set and the features are wonderful to the first Superman. In Superman II, III, and IV the features only include theatrical trailer and cast which I like but I was expecting more like deleted scenes and the making. What's up with Superman III and IV? I have seen a longer version than that. There are alot of deleted scenes in Superman III and IV that they forgot to put in the DVD. I also heard that they had a 134 minute version of Superman IV. Well, even though that they don't have those features on there I still love this DVD set of Superman. It is great! I also love the screen tests of what they did. They did the screen tests on Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder. They also did it on some other people but I don't remember the names. I was also expecting to see Superman - The Movie in the theater which from what I heard that they were going to re-release it before this DVD set came out but I guess they just wanted to re-release it on DVD and video instead. If you are a big Superman fan and if you really want the whole collection of the set go get it you will enjoy it!
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Summary: This is a disc that is sure to please anyone
Review: This is a disc that is sure to please anyone. First off, you have the wonderful movie that still holds up after all this time, and whether it's the first time you see it or the hundredth, it is still every bit as enjoyable. Superman: The Movie is well acted and well scripted, and simply holds up as one of the most exciting movies of our time. Christopher Reeve was never better than when he was wearing the red, yellow, and blue, and of all four Superman movies, he shined the brightest in the first one. But this DVD is not just about the terrific film it represents. Warner has produced a disc that belongs in every DVD lover's collection. The excellent picture and the astounding audio are just the start. That alone would have made this disc one to crow about, but the extensive supplemental material that was put together, all the behind the scenes extras and the insightful commentary... well I cannot recommend this disc highly enough, so do yourself a favor and pick up Superman: The Movie on DVD. You won't be disappointed.
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