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Summary: THE BEST COMIC ADAPTATION - SHOULD NOT BE MISSED
Review: This is one of the best films adapted from a comic book, not ruining the intent of the original. Through time Hollywood has messed up adaptations by focusing on effects and adult content. Superman has good effects, especially being that they were created 23 years ago. Superman II was equally as awsome, but III and IV are fair, but interesting. I remember going on opening night as a kid and noticing the grand scale this film reached. Not to be missed.
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Summary: Awesome Movie
Review: This DVD has been very much anticipated for a very long time. I recommend anyone out there that is wanting this movie on DVD to buy it here from Amazon.com,because the price for it is very reasonable and affordable.Along with the Superman: The Movie DVD, will be parts 2,3, and 4 in a much anticipated box set.See this movie and you'll remember how much fun it was all over again.
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Summary: The Greatest Superhero Movie of All Time
Review: Christopher Reeve made me believe a man could fly. This is probably the most anticipated DVD for me since I started my collection. The story of Superman, masterfully directed by Richard Donner, restored to its original glory and with additional scenes, more of the beautiful John Williams soundtrack and commentary is a comic book fan's wet dream - the story of Kal-El, the last son of Krypton, journeying to Earth from a dying world and gifted with powers and abilitiies far beyond mortal men. Batman, X-Men, Blade, Spider-Man... *this* is the standard all the rest have to measure up to. Even though III and IV were mediocre to stunningly bad, this movie and the sequel (filmed back to back) were top notch. I can't wait for Superman II to be released in the same manner.
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Summary: A Feel Good Movie!
Review: This was a very good movie. The film tells the story of Superman;s life. He leaves the planet Krypton on a rocket ship and lands on earth. He is found by a family and raised by them. He soon discovers that he is not normal. He has superhuman powers. He goes to the city and goes to work at a newspaper. Here we are introduced to Perry White,Jimmy Olsen,and Lois Lane. The super hero Superman is then introduced to the world. He is the worst nightmare for the forces of evil. We are also introduced to his nemesis Lex Luthor. As always Superman prevails against evil. This is a very good movie. You will not go wrong watching it.
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Summary: The One and Only
Review: Movies based on superheroes are usually very entertaining. Some of the Batman films and the recent "X-Men" have proved that, but even they can't compare to the epic splendor of the first "Superman" film. Director Richard Donnor of the "Lethal Weapons" and "Goonies" released this film in 1978 to rave reviews and huge box office. It was one of the most anticipated films of it's time, I'm sure if you were to ask anyone who's old enough they could tell you about the first time they saw "Superman: The Movie" in the theaters and what a treat it was. "Superman: The Movie" is a glorious fantasy/adventure full of clever villians, inventive visual effects, huge sets, wonderful music by John Williams, romance, and unexpected humor. The film closer resembles the spirit of "Star Wars" than the thundering action of the "Batman" films. "Superman" is a comic book movie, yes, but it's more than that. For starters, no comic book movie has ever had such faith in it's premise than in "Superman". The film is almost a history lesson for us, taking us back to the origins of the hero on the planet Krypton and following him through his adolescence in Smallville and eventually to his arrival in Metropolis. Richard Donner has such command of the storytelling here. He treats the story of "Superman" with such respect in placing the Man of Steel in the so-called real world instead of the phony sets that you might come to expect in a film called "Superman". Since Donner gives us a realistic setting, the heroics of Superman are viewed with greater awe by the people of Metropolis, as well as the viewing audience. The greatest praise however rests on the invulnerable shoulders of the man who dons the red cape on screen; Christopher Reeve. While playing what is essentially a dual role in Clark Kent and Superman, Reeve makes the presence of these characters more effective by giving Clark an off-beat personality and Superman a HEART of steel. Reeve's Superman is more of a friend than a hero. He's just a kind man with incredible powers who wants to make the world a better place. Reeve's spin on the character makes the big S more sympathetic and even human. Reeve has great fun playing the two personalities off each other. Even through Clark's feeble dorkiness, you can still sense the intelligent hero hiding behind the glasses and even when Superman romances reporter Lois Lane you sense his vulnerbility and love for her and when he mourns for her we realize that he's more like us than a comic book hero. While not a hulk-like figure which the early concepts of Superman indicated in the comics, Reeve still provides a powerful prescence proving that it's heart not muscle which makes a true hero. A cape doesn't hurt though. Facing off against the Man of Steel is the mighty Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor. Hackman's Luthor is one of the screen's greatest film villians. An evil super genius with world domination on the brain, Luthor is also quite funny. Hackman gives Luthor a spoiled brat quality but also a lethal seriousness with his scenes with Christopher Reeve. This is an awesome screen rivalry. The music by John Williams is one of his best scores ever if not THE best. The effects and design of the film make it totally belivable that a man is flying around trying to save the world, and all other technical aspects of the film are first rate. "Superman" is for the kid in us all and for those who still believe in heroes. A classic filled with affectionate performances, stand up and cheer adventure and wonder which is owed to skilled directon and a terrific lead performance by Christopher Reeve, the one and only Superman.
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Summary: "Look, Ma! No wires!--It's Superman, Forever!"
Review: Sam Damon Jr.'s October 2, 2000 review--below--of Superman:The Movie, is the best I've ever seen, so all I'll add is that Superman:The Movie and Superman II are the only believable superhero movies ever made, because of an incredible team effort by the producers, Director Richard Donner, the rest of the crew, the cast, the writers, and Composer John Williams. Look, Ma! No wires!--It's Superman, Forever! Chari Krishnan Tango2200@Hotmail.Com
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Summary: The Man of Steel!
Review: Superman is an excellent movie.It's fun to see him as a baby on the planet Krypton,watch him grow up in Smallville,and then finally find out what he was meant to do.Marlon Brando gets top billing as Superman's father Jor-El,but he's only in the movie for twenty minutes or so.It's Christopher Reeve that carries the movie as the Man of Steel(I couldn't imagine anyone else in the role),and Gene Hackman as villain Lex Luthor and Margot Kidder as reporter(and Superman's love interest)Lois Lane are excellent,too.The rest of the cast is very good,also.The special effects are great(I suppose a little primitive compared to today's computer generated ones,but that's beside the point),and John Williams' musical score is fantastic.My only regret is never having seen this movie on the big screen,so I hope they decide to re-release it at theaters someday!
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Summary: The movie America needed then and...NOW
Review: The amazing thing about Superman the movie was its timing at a point during the Carter malaise when America needed to be reminded that we are at our best when we stand for the truth and take our lumps. What the film does is take you on a roller-coaster ride of time and space to re-establish Superman in the present-day--this is necessary for us to "believe a man can fly". We certainly needed this done for us in 1978 when we were fed a steady diet of "limits" and "can't do". The beauty of the film is how the movie has an ambitious agenda and it doesn't flinch and be content to stop; when Superman arrives into the city he immediately responds to a flurry of crises as a real super-hero or a real leader would. The most amazing scene is when Superman Christopher Reeve flies into Lois Lane's upper floor apartment without a camera cut and converts into Clark Kent, or was it vice-a-versa? Either way I can't see any breaks in the action. As his reputation for goodness spreads, his leadership is challenged by a cunning criminal played by the incomparable Gene Hackman. Lex Luthor figures out that Superman can't be in two places at once, and gives him an impossible disaster to prevent, when the choice he makes results in the woman he loves dying, you realize the extent Superman is willing to go to protect us. That's what we admire and respect in a leader. I like what happens next. Its been repeated since in other films in other ways, but Superman refuses to accept the triumph of evil and wills Lois Lane back to life, and its true in so many instances in real life that if you are refuse to give in to defeat, regroup and take another stab at the problem afresh goodness will triumph in the end. Superman reminds us if we are Superhuman beings we will have a life full of challenges, and by helping other people we will be at our best. This is the central paradox, some say a "menage a trois": Lois Lane loves Superman when he really is Clark Kent; when she overcomes her cynicism in later films to realize that its possible for Clark Kent to be Superman its a wonderful thing. Like the film, "Its a wonderful life" the Clark Kents of this world who keep it together for little reward or fanfare are the real super heroes!
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Summary: Don't wait!
Review: this is to the guy named "TROKI".Why should anyone wanna wait for the DVD edition of Superman The movie when we can enjoy it right now.I mean if the qualety of a film makes the film better then maybe....but it dosen't ok. So to all you people out there now, buy Superman the movie today AND ENJOY IT!
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Summary: A great hero flick
Review: In my opinion, this is the best "Superman" movie out of any of them. All of them are great, but none of the others have the thrills, wonder, and excitement that this one has. Superman (Christopher Reeve) is sent to earth to keep people out of danger the best he can. However, it might be harder than he might had anticipated after he meets with Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman) and learns of his plan to destroy parts of the United States by means of huge bombs. "Superman - The Movie" had some of the best special effects ever seen at the time and it also had a great plot. Not only is Superman a superhero, he also has a life. When nobody's in trouble, he turns into Clark Kent and works at a local newspaper company. He is also interested in Lois Lane (Margot Kidder). Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, and Gene Hackman all put on great performances to make this movie a classic. If you like movies about superheroes who always come to the rescue, I would recommend getting "Superman - The Movie." The first time you see it, it will take you by surprise as you watch it in awe at what Superman can do. Even after you see it a few times, it doesn't get old.
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