Superman | | Cast : | Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder | | Director : | Richard Donner | | Studio : | Warner Home Video | | Format : | Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, Dolby | | Released Date : | December 15, 1978 | | DVD Released Date : | May 01, 2001 | | Language : | English (Dubbed), French (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), English (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled) | | Audience Rating : | PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | August 04, 2005 | | Summary | The Bible of the Superhero Film | Content
 | This movie is the original, and although not the best, it is very much still the comic book super hero film to measure all others that have come since. This movie deserves recognition for the daring to attempt a comic to screen adaptation in the first place and to make a man believably seem to fly. The catchphrase in fact took great pride in the fact that the filmmakers were certain that the audience would be convinced a man could fly. Christopher Reeve, an unknown at the time stepped in the red cape and would forever embody Superman for the generations that would watch this film. Gene Hackman is dead on as Lex Luther and Ned Beatty as his cohort is hilarious. Marlon Brando's brief and multi million dollar appearance does exactly what the producers had hoped and gave this film a very rich, real and strong resonace with the viewer. The story is heartfelt and genuine, the action segments are realistic and exciting. This film defined the very reasons we go to the movies. To this very day i still truly believe that a man can fly. |
| Rating | | | Date | July 29, 2005 | | Summary | Film of Steel | Content
| The best of the superhero movies, Superman embraces the Superman legend without going the expected camp route (That we'll save for Superman 3). The DVD restores a few minutes of film that expound on Kal-Els life. Christopher Reeve is amazing as the man of steel wonderful portraying the duality of Clark Kent/Superman and Gene Hackman, as always, brings great respect to every role he portrays. The story by GODFATHER writer Puzo is epic and was even able to pull Marlon Brando in as Kal Els father Jor El. Wonderfully directed by Richard Donner with a stunning musical score by uber-composer John Williams. Followed by 'declining in quality' sequels. |
| Rating | | | Date | July 27, 2005 | | Summary | Great tribute to America's most recognizable fictional character | Content
| I remember going to see Superman The Movie as a kid with my dad. He was more eager to see it than I was. Thinking back, it's great to consider we were able to enjoy something that spanned across both our generations. So few things do these days.
The effects, the characters, the story, and the music in Superman The Movie are all fantastic. It's also very cool to consider that, aside from a little modernization (circa 1978), the movie stayed true to the original story.
While the special effects were amazing when first released, I'm sure that by today's standards, a lot of it seems somewhat campy. However, the flow and storyline are so strong, most of the aged effects are easily overlooked.
Most importantly....Superman The Movie just makes you "feel good". Despite incredible abilities, Superman was still recognized as being vulnerable to emotion. He had to deal with growing up on an alien planet. It made us consider...What would we do with powers like that? He was someone who would do the right thing at any cost. He wanted to make the world a better place.
How can we NOT like a character like that? |
| Rating | | | Date | July 25, 2005 | | Summary | Best comic book movie for past 30 years | Content
| The movie was simply great, and I can't think of another word, it's just great. The origin of superman was told in such a way that even if somebody never knew who superman was(that's not likely) would believe he existed by the time they finish this movie. The cast was great, the acting is great(most of credits go for Reeves as Kent), the directing is great, the screenplay is great, everything is great.
The only thing that bugs is that how the hell could superman make earth go opposite direction to go back time to save the day! It seems nobody had a problem with that?! Or am I just nitpicking?
Anyway, This is a must have movie and if you don't believe me, rent it first and see for yourself, not a chance in the world you would regret buying this dvd. |
| Rating | | | Date | July 25, 2005 | | Summary | Not bad! Exciting! Interesting DVD, too! | Content
| I bet you, "Superman: The Movie" was as exciting and excellent back then the same way "Spider-Man" is with today's audiences. I liked the credit effects at the beginning and end (as you may have noticed; it sure seemed pretty difficult to make the end credits that way!), and...and...just watch this movie and you'll find out the rest!
Finding the movie, especially on a constantly-used DVD, can be quite difficult - being a two sided DVD, unlike most others, this one doesn't say which side's the movie side and which side's the bonus features side. It just says "Superman: The Movie: Extended Edition" on both the inner rim labels.
Finally, while the picture quality is quite satisfying, the audio - claiming it's Dolby 5.1, actually sounded more like mono to me! (I listened to this through my headphones, BTW)
Definately the ultimate of all the two-siders! |
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