Superman

I've loved this movie since seeing it as a kid,it's sad to hear that Margot Kidder passed away,she can be with her Superman now Christopher Reeve....

The superhero film by which all those that followed are measured and rightly so. It is also no surprise that introducing a new Superman in the modern era has proved so difficult with such a perfect origin story already committed to film, as the split opinion over Man of Steel proves. From the opening moments, it is quite clear that this film is supremely confident in its story and characters and that the audience will invest their time in it too - hell, Superman doesn't even appear properly until well over an hour has passed. Pitch perfect casting throughout helps and whilst Reeve earns all the plaudits for his portrayal of Clark Kent and Superman, let's not forget some great work by Jeff East who plays Clark as a teenager. Both imbue Clark and Superman with such humanity and belief in what he represents that the audience is swept along with them. Verisimilitude was Donner's watchword when making the film, but he didn't just convince us that a man could fly, he convinced us that Superman's ideals and belief in humanity were possible and worth fighting for. There is a surprising lack of action sequences, which is worth noting given the clamour for action in the modern franchise and whilst the effects may have dated it really makes little difference as the audience is so invested in the characters. The helicopter rescue still thrills, the missile chase is still exciting and whilst the final resolution from a story point of view is a little cheap, it brings two key moments in Superman's story full circle as he refuses to accept a loss and Reeve's performance here is enough to render such quibbles moot. And then there is William's score...in the film it's enough to bring goosebumps at the mere anticipation of the anthem. Is it any wonder the filmmakers decided they needed a 5 minute opening credit sequence to show it off ? Still the best!!

Wish I could give this an 11.

不算是DC老粉，蝙蝠侠全系列一些剧集，特别是蝙蝠侠系列电影前年又刷了一遍太棒了，但也不是老版，小时候没有看过初代超人也是因为昨天心血来潮看超人今天刚好看完，初代超人展现出来的魅力和特质让我眼前一亮，那股纯净和执着超人的扮演者完美的融入了角色，跟我看新一代的超人又是不一样的感觉，还有那些花了心血的微缩模型，在那个年代简直是时代的特点，随着电脑技术的发展，现在的CG技术也成熟了用的好也是锦上添花，但是那些粗制滥造的CG片在我看来简直侮辱了现代CG技术和上世纪用心做微缩模型的影视团队。即便上世纪也有做不好特效，他们也会用剧情和人设塑造来丰富以至于让电影可以忽略掉那不算太糟糕的特摄摄影。
Not exactly a die-hard DC fan, but I've watched the entire Batman series, especially the Batman movies, which I rewatched the year before last—absolutely fantastic! Though not the older versions. I never watched the original Superman as a kid, but just yesterday, on a whim, I decided to give it a try and finished it today. The charm and qualities of the original Superman truly stood out to me—that purity and dedication were perfectly embodied by the actor, giving me a completely different feel compared to the newer Superman. And those meticulously crafted miniature models? They were a hallmark of that era. With the advancement of computer technology, modern CGI has matured and, when used well, can enhance a film. But those poorly made CGI flicks, in my opinion, are an insult to both modern CGI and the dedicated teams behind the miniature models of the last century. Even back then, when special effects weren’t perfect, they compensated with strong storytelling and character development, making it easy to overlook the less-than-perfect practical effects.

Perfect recreation of the classic comic book character.

We all have unique reasons for loving a film. That's what makes cinema so magical. It's personal. You can love the meat of the movie, or you can love the trimmings.

There's a bunch of good stuff here. Most people my age will refer to "Superman" as THE definitive superhero film. None will ever take it's place. A position no doubt dictated by the age we were when first viewing it. As with films like "Star Wars" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark", WHEN you experience them is just as important as HOW you experience them.

As we age, youth's eyes fade. Cynicism creeps in. Experience leads us to see the many injustices this life offers and we become more critical... less likely to accept that which we would rather believe. After all, an adult who clings to the youthful ideals of wonder is simply naive... right?

To this day, the opening title sequence for "Superman" fills me with the same magical joy it did over twenty years ago. Never was a score so perfectly crafted around a film. John Williams and Richard Donner created such an indelible experience that over 25 yrs later, Bryan Synger will use the same music and theme to bring the magic to a new generation of wondrous eyes.

As for me though, this will always remain the best.

Sue me but I prefer what Richard Donnor did with Superman over what Zack Snyder is doing with Superman. I prefer my Superman films whimsical over dark and dreary.

Mannnnn I had so much fun watching this... dated special effects I dont care it was sooo good.
Best Superman ever... rip Christopher

The Five Emojis of **_Superman_**

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You know from that awesome title sequence and the majestic and iconic **John Williams** score that _Superman_ was the big superhero movie of its era; the MCU spectacle of the _Star Wars_ generation.

The typical John Williams film score perfectly captures the tone of the film and the emotional layers present throughout. It makes several moments truly magical and helps make this film stand out among its piers.

There's a proper back story with an ominous, almost theatrical atmosphere expertly held together by **Marlon Brando's** criminally underused Jor-El. We then see the young Clark Kent discover his abilities in a string of colorful scenes, changing the tone of the film significantly.

That first act is a truly harrowing and creative piece of comic book science fiction - the rest of the movie feels more ordinary in comparison.

The Martha and Jonathan of this version remind me a lot of May and Ben parker of the **Sam Raimi** _Spider-Man_ films; warm, caring and loving. They are the ultimate foster parients of the generation.

While much of _Superman_ is grounded in emotional reality and majestic heroism, it stays true to to its colorful comic book origins from the skin tight suit to Superman showing off his amazing powers.

Surpringsly creative and vivid cinematography by the late **Geoffrey Unsworth**. It expertly hides some of the limitations of the visual effects and keeps the film alive even during its quieter moments.

**Christopher Reeve** is as iconic as Superman as **Michael Keaton** as Batman or **Tobey Maguire** as Spider-Man. He is equally perfect as the goofy, yet charming Clark Kent and the seemingly unbeatable and sassy Superman.

I just have to love the energetic performance by **Margot Kidder** as Lois Lane, a fearless career-oriented woman who isn't afraid to throw herself into challenging situations. She is a perfect role model for the women of her era. Kidder also has a beautiful chemistry with Reeve, particularly during the rooftop interview scene and the legendary flying sequence.

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The visual side of the movie looks silly at times (such as the weird reflective costumes on Krypton), but thanks to insanse creativity and practical solutions most visual effects, sets and costumes still look convincingly good. The best visual effects and sets still look breathtakingly beautiful.

In an unusual move, at least by today's standards, the script puts a whole lot of focus on backstory and character development during its first hour. Superman, Lex Luthor and Lois Lane haven't even been introduced yet by that point. After this the film moves onto yet another origin story, this time setting up the villain and the Clark-Lois relationship.

**Gene Hackman** takes an iconic turn as arch enemy Lex Luthor and makes an all-around convincing perfromance in a very stereotypical villain role, pulled straight from a Bond movie. It's a shame really, because the character leaves a lot of room to experiment with.

The climax is hectic and high on adrenaline but it's also borderline unrealistic in a way that almost ruins the mundane atmosphere present throughout the rest of the film. The final solution also kind of ruins the tension and thrill of the the final act.

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The film spends so much time developing its characters and advertising the awesomeness of Supeman that the story forgets to develop a proper conflict or feature a deeper purpose. When it's time to wrap things up the script is forced to rush through things.

Luthor's two sidekicks are just as annoying and stupid as his nonsensical plot to kill Superman and commit the crime of the century with no apparent reason.

Luthor's masterplan not only lacks a motive, but its preparation goes from nothing to code red in a breeze, which furthers its nonsensical nature.

The age old problem with Superman is apparent in this movie as well; due to Superman's godlike powers nothing is really a challenge and everything is solved with speed, brawn and agility.

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Special effects might look dated, but still fun to watch.