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- Superman: The Movie (1978) Of course, if you’ve gotten this far, you know that none of the sequels, reboots, re-envisionings, or remakes ever approached the promise inherent in this movie.
- Man of Steel (2013) Please put away your pitchforks and hear me out. Yes, it’s a fairly joyless affair, and in its desperate attempt to prove that it’s not its predecessor (the glacially paced and action-free Superman Returns) it sacrifices Superman’s optimistic heart on the altar of almost gleeful, consequence-free violence.
- Superman II (1980) To quote Valerie Perrine’s Eve Teschmacher in Superman: The Movie, “ummm…I know I’m gonna get rapped in the mouth for this,” but Superman II is not the best Superman movie.
- Superman Returns (2006) In many ways, Batman v Superman, Superman Returns,and Superman III are equally flawed. It could be argued that Superman III or even BvS could be considered the superior film since it at least tried to do something remarkably different with the Superman formula.
It directly expands on the aftermath of the first movie. Both movies together are incredible. Ultimate edition is key tho, theatrical was an incoherent mess. Edit: i agree he needs a solo MoS 2 to get through his full arc in the absence of Zach’s full arc, but BvS is still a sequel.
Apr 5, 2024 · Man of Steel doesn’t necessarily need to be compared to the Christopher Reeve Superman films, but the films work incredibly well when compared and contrasted. While Superman II ’s take on General Zod is both iconic and memorable, it is very much of its time.
- Superman's Physique
- Martha Kent
- Higher Stakes
- Music
- Krypton
- The Suit
- Origin Story
- Earth's Reaction
- Youth in Smallville
- Man of Action
Christopher Reeve cut a fine form as Superman in 1978. The formerly gangly actor transformed himself under the tutelage of bodybuilder (and Darth Vader himself) David Prowse, packing on muscle to look more like, well, Superman. Even so, the iconic blue, red and yellow suit he donned was accentuated with some rubber muscles to complete the look. Yea...
Clark’s relationship to his adopted parents has always been a crucial part of the Superman story. It was the loving upbringing they gave him in Smallville that sowed the seeds for the hero he would become. Look at “what if” stories from the comics, like Red Son,or what happened to his alternate universe counterpart Ultraman for examples as to what ...
When you're dealing with a hero as powerful as Superman, it can be difficult to find a challenge that is worthy of him. In the 1978 classic, Gene Hackman's Lex Luthor hatches a scheme to divert a nuclear missile into the San Andreas Fault, thus sinking California and transforming his worthless desert property into prime ocean-side real estate. As e...
Let's get this out of the way; John Williams is arguably the best film composer of all time. His theme fromSuperman: The Movie is rightfully considered to be one of, if not the best pieces of film score from any superhero movie ever made. Hans Zimmer, like Williams, has become one of Hollywood's go-to composers, crafting an impressive resume that i...
Like many things from the 1978 film, its take on Krypton has become iconic. Yet, it spends minimal time on Krypton and among its people. Jor-El and the Council exile Zod, Ursa and Non to the Phantom Zone, and the Council refuses to heed Jor-El's warnings of imminent destruction. That destruction promptly occurs, and Kal-El is sent to safety just as...
Some things are simply a matter of taste. There's nothing wrong with the suit Christopher Reeve wears in the original film. It falls in line with the classic Superman suit from the comic books; a lighter shade of blue, yellow belt, red trunks, and a yellow 'S' on the back of the cape. It should be noted, though, that the origin of the suit is never...
Superman: The Movietakes the viewer (and the titular character) from Krypton to Smallville to Metropolis. It’s an origin story in nearly every sense, introducing the character as an infant and taking him all the way to manhood. Yet there’s an intentional gap left in the story: the period of his training in the Fortress of Solitude. As noted earlier...
Christopher Reeve’s Superman is welcomed with open arms when he reveals himself on Earth. With the exception of Lex Luthor, everyone is pretty happy to have him. Henry Cavill’s Superman can only dream of such a warm welcome. Making his presence felt on Earth in a much more cynical and distrustful time, he is immediately viewed with fear and suspici...
Both movies show Clark growing up in Smallville, and both are effective in revealing his struggles. The Reeve film shows Clark as his high school football team’s water boy, unable to play in the game even though his natural abilities would have made him unstoppable. He does revel in his power though, notably when he races a train (and waves to an i...
In Lex Luthor, the original movie offered a villain who simply could not stand against Superman on a physical level. A better comparison to the newer film is Superman 2, with its own version of Zod and his followers menacing Earth. But even that film's action and spectacle pales in comparison to Man Of Steel. That’s to be expected, however, with al...
I personally loved Man of Steel and it is in my top 10 favorite comic book films. But, one complaint I see is that Superman had no regard for human life and destroyed metropolis while pushing Zod through gas stations and oil plants.
Mar 26, 2023 · Superman Returns and Man of Steel mark two different attempts at reviving the Superman franchise. Here's how they compare.
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Oct 12, 2023 · Superman II is widely regarded as one of the best superhero movies ever, with unforgettable villains and an exploration of the hero's human side. The original 1978 Superman film set the gold standard for superhero movies, introducing Christopher Reeve as the iconic Man of Steel.
