Superman - The Movie (Limited Edition Collector's Set)

Buy This Item Superman - The Movie (Limited Edition Collector's Set) by Creative Design Art  Available from Amazon  $79.99  on 11-16-2008     Richard Donner's 1978 epic about the Man of Steel showed how a film about a superhero could be a moving and romantic experience even for people who long ago gave up comic books. Beginning on the icy planet Krypton, the story follows the baby Kal-El, whose rocket ship lands in Smallville, Kansas. He is found there by a childless couple and raised as the shy Clark Kent (the young Kent is played by Jeff East). The film is perhaps most touching in these sequences, with expanses of wheat fields blowing in the wind and with a young man who can't figure out what part in destiny his great powers are meant to play. The second half, with Reeve taking over as Clark/Superman, is bustling, enchanting (the scene in which Superman flies girlfriend Lois Lane--played by Margot Kidder--through the night sky is great date material), and funny, thanks largely to Gene Hackman's sardonic portrayal of nemesis Lex Luthor. <I>--Tom Keogh</I> Reader Reviews I saw this film in theaters way back in '78! I loved it then and it holds up quite well today. The FX are great for the time and for the most part look fine. Reeve's gave Clark Kent/Superman so much character and to me he will always be Superman. This is a very entertaining film and it's doesn't take itself too seriously. Lots of humor and terrific performances by all the key players. If I have one or two complaints it's that the Superman and Lois flying sequence is too long and I didn't like the whole "turning back time" segment at the end. These are small grievances and I love this film regardless giving it 4 1/2 stars. It's a shame that 'Superman Returns' didn't have this much charm. I am reviewing this film on the individual release but, own and watched the newer Superman box set.

Superman - The Movie (Limited Edition Collector's Set) Available from Amazon Price: $79.99 Updated on 11-16-2008.

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