First Time Watching *Superman 2* (1981) After *Man of Steel* [Reaction]

[@blaze3309]

“You will lose your powers and live as a mortal” then gets his powers back 10 minutes later. 😂 Subscribe to the Patreon for Full Uncut Reactions here: www.patreon.com/ShslBlaze

[@SpanishFly120]

Superman really went "Yeah sex is cool, but have you ever tried getting your powers back?"

[@DeanStrickson]

I’d recommend checking out Superman 2: The Donner Cut. It’s different enough and handles some things better; like a clearer explanation of how he got his powers back.

[@johndesalvo3348]

Lex JUST told the Kryptonians they won't be able to find Louis or Superman without him. VEEY NEXT SCENE: Kryptonians breaking into Daily Planet and "Blaze" says" wait, they know where Superman works." LMFAO 😅

[@BondFreek]

12:50 "of course he's Jewish" is more than just a joke. Superman was invented by two Jewish immigrants. So, yes Superman is Jewish.

[@christopherferrarelli2262]

To echo what others may be saying, I do recommend watching both the 2001 Special Edition of Superman: The Movie and the 2006 version of Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut. Both films are meant to be what Richard Donner envisioned for Superman. When Donner was let go and replaced, and a new director was picked, he had to have directed a certain percentage of the film in order to get full credit. So of the 75% of the film shot by Donner, 2/3rds of that was thrown out and reshot. This included all scenes Marlon Brando had shot for Part 2.

[@ciphernine7824]

These two Superman films set the bar for every superhero movie in the past 40 years.

[@LukeSkywalkerAA23]

and future too

[@jonathanmichaelsen2725]

I've watched this move multiple time and never noticed the Bill Cosby photo, hilarious. Good eye.

[@stevesalyer6261]

I'm pretty sure that's not Bill Cosby... it's OJ Simpson... who at the time, was an American sports hero. 😀

[@shallowgal462]

Nor I! I saw it 38 times in the theater alone. Never, ever noticed.

[@louisborselio8608]

@@stevesalyer6261 Internet says it's bill cosby

[@you2449]

Can't imagine anyone 40 or older could think that was OJ. I hope he was just joking.

[@TheOnePhun211]

Makes me happy to see the classics getting the love they deserve like this.

[@The_Great_Lopan]

I’ve never seen garbage eat garbage before. Epic line.

[@shallowgal462]

The loss of powers was forever because the crystal controls were to be destroyed when he used the crystal chamber. His parents hadn't anticipated that the main crystal would not be there when that happened. Thanks, Lois!

[@scottmahoney1230]

Here's some easter eggs for the 2000s pre superman show "Smallville" with Matt Wellling as Clark Kent. Christopher reeves, Margot Pergot "Lois Lane " and Terrence Stamp " Zod" all made cameo or guest star appearances in the show. And Stamp is the most iconic and ironi as he portrayed Welling's Kal-el/C. KENT as the voice of Jor-el. Talk about full circle 😊

[@biguy617]

There are two cuts to Superman 2. The theatrical cut and the original Director’s cut/ Donner Cut. Richard Donner was fired by Warner executives, the Sulkins, while he was in the middle of filming the movie. Richard Lester finished the movie and did reshoots. He got directors credit for this cut. The Donner cut is the better cut.

[@DaleStafford-dr7wh]

Donner cut is better

[@nathancruz9172]

@@DaleStafford-dr7whyep

[@blaze2001]

@@DaleStafford-dr7wh It's a more darker version from what I remember. Well more serious.

[@shanemuncy1208]

I prefer the theatrical release. It may be because I grew up with that version though.

[@miller-joel]

I'm glad the Donner cut exists, but it's not necessarily better. There's a few problems with it.

[@notnamjoonsstanacc]

You should definitely check out Superman/Batman: Public Enemies seeing their friendship dynamic bounce off each other is so good!

[@Pako_equis]

Agree another classic is Worlds Finest

[@JakNasty69]

I second this

[@RITWINS]

I've loved this film since I first saw it in 1981. Holy shit I am old now.

[@jonahschooh7443]

Just came across your channel, got to say it's a great reaction channel (love your natural enthusiasm). It's great that you appreciate the old Superman movies for their colourful images, optimism, and humour. Most of the new Superman movies are so gray, pessimistic and has the main characters as bland joyless types - instantly forgettable.

[@shallowgal462]

The North Pole is the Arctic. Polar bears. Antarctica (ant- opposite + arctic + a land of) is the South Pole. Penguins. Arctic: north. Antarctica: south.

[@VENOMS_WRAITH]

I came here to say this.

[@Tammy-sc4wc]

38:04 was my fav part. Lois has a strong left hook

[@DennisHansen-w8g]

Kneel before Zod! Iconic line in a comic movie!!!

[@Alexandrashepiro]

The Bill Cosby pic is an Easter egg: In one of his early stand-up performances, Cosby did a skit about Superman.

[@DoctorWhoBookClub]

There’s also the film “Supergirl” from 1984. It takes place in the same universe as the Christopher Reeve Superman films - and I think you’d get a kick out of it! Cheesy campy fun.

[@cole6843]

Zod in superman 2 is one of my favorite movie villains!

[@vincentbarajas6609]

I appreciate the fact that your reactions are so genuine. You even get emotional. Which is how we all felt when we first saw this. It's never too late to discover classics. 👍

[@michaelpierce8674]

Yes give Superman 3 a try. Don’t expect it to be like 1 & 2 but it’s still worth a watch and I always liked it, especially for Christopher Reeves performance. Very well done.

[@onespark100]

*Reeve

[@dangiambrone7350]

The wicked Superman segment was the best aspect of the film, apparently it was Christopher Reeve's idea. They should have built the entire film around that instead of focusing so much on Richard Pryor.

[@goldenshark3182]

@@dangiambrone7350 Yeah the junkyard scene was by far the best segment of 3 and worth watching alone.

[@lenoliver-k6g]

Blaze done an really awesome job reacting to these 70s 80 SuperMan 1 & 2 movies alot of movie reactors dont do a good job of reacting to these old movies.

[@Shortyd17]

Sucks that a lot of people saw Man of Steel before Superman 1 and 2. Damn shame.

[@-Perene]

Actually, different from Man of Steel, a deleted scene from Superman II shows the Krypton villains didn't die from that fall at the end. They were all arrested. Note: it only shows them being escorted by the local police, from a distance.

[@homiedclown]

I can understand why it was deleted. Even as a kid, I thought it was extremely silly that local police vehicles were up in the middle of buttfuck nowhere in the Arctic.

[@MGrayl-ib5fo]

If a fully-powered Kryptonian got into bed with a human he'd probably get carried away in the moment & hurt/kill her. That's why he had to surrender his powers.

[@Llanchlo]

Man of Steel Woman of Kleenex - check it out if you have not read it.

[@eq1373]

38:01 "mind over muscle" Superman learned his lesson from Lex with the kryptonite in the first movie.

[@mark-nm4tc]

Superman 2 was essentially filmed back to back with the first. Director Richard Donner was fired from it & replaced with Richard Lester. If you pay close attention to the movie you can almost tell in terms of style, who did which scenes.

[@FrankJReynolds]

Yes, everything with Gene Hackman was shot with Richard Donner, the original director. Hackman wouldn’t come back to do any more shooting with Lester, the new director. If you look and listen closely in the last Fortress scene, you can see the body double for Luthor, and hear someone else try to imitate his voice.

[@ciphernine7824]

@@mark-nm4tc There's a distinct change in Margot Kidder's appearance in Lester's reshoots, compared to Donner's footage.

[@LegoMonster21774]

40:07 He can't. It was created only for this movie. By the way, Robot Chicken made a hilarious sketch about the kiss that you should check out

[@tbuckley2031]

That song plays in my head sometimes 😂 because it’s kind of a very creepy concept imagine if homelander had that power

[@JakkFrost1]

This movie was in an era when even in the comics, Superman had a grab bag of powers, each writer invented new ones as needed. It got so ridiculous that DC had to reset him in Crisis on Infinite Earths.

[@Dd8505]

Love how you appreciated the beauty of this movie👍

[@chadhiggins6884]

Bro I never noticed the bill Cosby picture and I’ve seen this move about 100 times 💀

[@glamourisbest]

Same.

[@rbourne35]

The thing about this Superman that could make it hard for younger audiences is that it very silver age. All the powers. Travel in space, time travel, suddenly using his emblem. If only he shot small versions of himself out of his fingers like one issue.

[@eq1373]

38:00 "Mind over muscle." Superman learned from Luthor during the first movie with the kryptonite.

[@ccjtv809]

If Clark didn't get rid of his powers he would have killed Lois during sex

[@squigglytiger4796]

The 3rd film has the amazing Richard Pryor in it.

[@goyhoipolloi]

The Editor is played by Jackie Cooper and Jackie was one of the original "Our Gang" aka 'Little Rascals" kids along with Spanky, Alfalfa, and Darla. Now, to see another side of Christopher Reeves watch his movie, with the gorgeous Jane Seymour, called "Somewhere in Time." He filmed it during these Superman movies. You'll see just what a great actor he was. It's a beautiful movie written by a, legendary horror writer, but the movie is definitely an epic love story. Well acted by 3 extraordinary actors ( the 3rd actor is the late great Christopher Plummer).

[@johndesalvo3348]

Sheriff: "You gonna have to learn to KICK-ASS, If you wanna be a PEACE-MAKER!" Young Deputy: " That's true! "

[@spencernaugle]

5:52 The breathing in space thing is a long-standing complication DC lore. Depending on the writer, sometimes they can, Sometimes they can't.

[@BigMac7629]

Yeah you get your Marvel sized battle at the end which you could trace all Marvel and DC superhero battles too because this is the first massive superhero battle.

[@Alexandrashepiro]

Superman II is The BEST of the BEST of the ALL the Superman movies!

[@zazampow9657]

There is a two part animated Death of Superman movie that is part of the same universe as those animated Batman movies you were watching. You should check it out next.

[@williammolla3591]

First time I saw this movie I was 17 and just came out in the theaters saw it 4 days in a row. I was just as excited as you were when I saw you posted your reaction on this movie. Great reaction. Hope your not as disappointed with part 3 and 4 as I was when I first seen them. But I will still watch your reaction to them and maybe you will see something in them that I didn't and bring a new life to them for me.

[@lukestantz12]

I’d highly recommend the Donner Cut of this. While this one wasn’t too bad, I prefer the other version, mainly because it feels a little more grounded and connected to the first. It also has an explanation as to how Clark gets his powers back. There are also two timelines you can follow if you choose to in the future. The first being Superman 1, Theatrical Cut of 2 (this version), 3, and 4. The second being 1, Donner Cut of 2, and Superman Returns (ignores 3 and 4.)

[@integrity101]

Watch the fan edits. They're much better than either official version of Superman 2.

[@BigMac7629]

35:36 When he throws his Sheild that part is pretty bad ass

[@bobmathis-friedman6742]

Currently,, Superman's about guarding the entire World. He doesn't play favorites, politically-speaking.; in fact, his son's current catch-phrase is "Truth, Justice and a Better Tomorrow."* *in the comics, Clark and Lois have a son, Jon., who also goes by the moniker Superman (he's roughly 17)

[@texasgunslinger8060]

Yes, yes, yes. As much as you like to laugh? You absolutely have to watch Superman 3 for an absolutely Hilarious performance by the Late Great Comedian, "Richard Pryor." You will not regret it!

[@integrity101]

Superman 2 The Richard Donner cut is essential viewing. *One full hour is different*

[@ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΑ-ε1ω]

Pre crisis Superman Could do a lot of things But from 1988 and after He lost all extra abilities

[@omnielectron9616]

If you noticed, there was a time error in the movie. Superman took off to go to Paris in the morning and in Paris was also morning. It should've been afternoon or evening the latest!

[@ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΑ-ε1ω]

Can Kryptonians Breathe in Space That depends on the continuity

[@The_Phantasm]

If you can also watch the Richard Donner version of Superman 2.

[@russellfrancis6294]

I like your philosophy on movie storytelling. Go with the plot and everything else out yourself. When I was a kid watching this I just figured out that the green crystal must be the thing which gives him back his powers simply because there seemed to be nothing else in the fortress. You're right, no need to explain everything. Let the viewer fill in the gaps for themselves. Sorry I repeated that, it's just you've hit the nail right on the head!

[@kingjamesbiblesundayschool1504]

When you get a chance you should watch 3 & 4, but "Superman Returns" sort of naturally follows this one. I would recommend that and then the others when you can.

[@billaustin15]

Superman II is the high point of the Reeve movies. Downhill from here

[@spencernaugle]

2:46 The Bill Cosby thing makes even less sense when you remember that these movies are supposed to be set in the past before Cosby was famous.

[@MGrayl-ib5fo]

No they're not - they're set in the 70s when Cosby was already well-known.

[@milkiassamuel780]

This was actually the first comic book film I ever watched as a little kid and it really kicked started my interest for comic books and got me into Superman as a character which led me to learn more about what makes the character so special. If you want to check out more great Superman solo movies/shows I would highly recommend: - Superman Vs The Elite (2012) - Superman: The Movie (1978) - All Star Superman (2011) - Superman & Batman Public Enemies (2009) - Superman: Man of Tomorrow (2020) - Superman The Animated Series (1994) - My Adventures With Superman (Season 1 & Season 2)

[@KonohazFinest]

You can see how much this movie inspired man of steel.

[@ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΑ-ε1ω]

You should know That most people don't like 3 and 4 ( me i like both of them) And now they are dicanonised The official 3rd part is Superman Returns 2006 And it's Tie in animated movie Brainiac attacks

[@The_Phantasm]

Oh you have no idea the production problems behind this film. Richard Donner was fired from Superman II after completing most of the second movie due to disagreements with the producers. The Donner Cut of Superman II is considered to be a better film than the theatrical version, with an improved love story and restored scenes featuring Marlon Brando as Jor-El. The version Donner wanted to make was released was released in 2006 known as The Donner Cut.

[@kermmettfrogger624]

donner's cut provided more scene footage but the version above is better.

[@hippusmaximus9319]

The sad thing in this film series is that Lois never really loved Superman or Clark. She just loved the abilities he had.

[@MGrayl-ib5fo]

Antarctica is the South Pole :-)

[@BigMac7629]

Yes as a bonus I think you should watch the Donner Cut.

[@ccjtv809]

This movie addressed different superpowers that people don't remember about suburban

[@albertmas3752]

When you are a solar battery breathing is the only thing you don't need.

[@bfdidc6604]

I saw someone else suggest it, but World's Finest (1997) is a fantastic Superman/Batman movie. Well worth a watch.

[@timbrown5720]

Yeah krypton is planet Vegeta . At least the inspiration for sayans.

[@BigMac7629]

26:00 I like this scene because it shows Superman as a normal man. But since DC films are playing around with the multiverse I'd love to see a variant of Superman who is completely evil and unstoppable. I mean we got that in Justice League but I want to see for the whole movie.

[@Marc-zn7ok]

Stop at Superman 3, I liked 4 when I was 4. Superman returns is good despite what critics said.

[@The_Phantasm]

To get a better sense of Superman I also recommend the animated film Superman/Batman: Public Enemies and the film Superman Vs The Elite.

[@supercool2999]

Bro you need to check out the extended tv version of Superman II. You'll be in for a big treat

[@mr.sand7899]

I would suggest tracking down the Superman 2 Donner Cut if you can. It acts as a director's cut of this movie but its better.

[@jschap712]

I absolutely love the first 2 movies (I quite like the third too). The two movies were filmed at the same time, and most of the people working on it didn't realize they were making two different movies, and the production company got sued over that since the actors, etc, were only paid for making 1 film. I haven't seen the Donner cut of the films yet, but I understand that the original intent was that Superman reverse time in order to undo damage caused by the Phantom Zone villains. Which makes more sense to me since that, plus Lois's death, gave Superman more motive to mess with history, which is a dangerous thing. Otherwise, being able to travel back in time whenever you want is too much of a deus ex machina. The result of things being recut into two films were several plot contrivances that weakened the story, like Superman's on and off again powers, but the movies are still fun and exciting enough for me to overlook that. Plus I tend to see more glaring issues with most modern films.

[@glyoung99]

You are my new pre-recorded friend.

[@heymanhowareyou122]

hope you react to the batman soon pretty hyped for that reaction

[@PattersonLundquist]

So when you get a chance, you should watch Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut. What you watched was the Richard Lester cut. Donner directed Superman: The Movie and most of Superman II. However the producers fired Donner after the first film released and replaced him with Richard Lester. The donner cut, in my opinion is much better.

[@nathancruz9172]

You should check out Superman 2: Richard Donner cut.

[@Christian-o5c7b]

Except for Lex Luther and the ones that plays enemies in it but Lois Ln., Superman they’re both dead otherwise known as Christopher Reeve

[@5thwalltv]

Check out the Donner cut next.

[@MGrayl-ib5fo]

It's not New York, it's Metropolis :-)

[@brucelaborin2124]

You've REALLY got to watch the Extended Cut of Superman The Movie, and Superman II The Richard Donner Cut. These two are paramount JUST to see major alternate cuts of these great and classic films. These alternate cuts reveal the true vision of Superman and Superman II. I'm gonna haunt your comments section until I see your reaction of these two GREATER cuts of these classic films. 😳😳😳

[@daviddoesntsucc]

you should watch Superman/Batman: Public Enemies! It shows off Batman and Superman s dynamic fairly well. You should ALSO watch Superman VS The Elites! It's an animated film, I think you'd enjoy it

[@shallowgal462]

Now time for the sequel to _Superman II,_ which is _Superman Returns_ (2008). We don't talk about the others. _III_ and _IV_ suck kryptonite.

[@IanHollis]

Ooohhh. You're watching the theatrical cut. Could you also do a reaction to the Donner/Director's Cut? It'd be interesting to see your views/reactions to what was changed.

[@FirstnameLastname-my7bz]

44:20 that's cool, except Action Comics #1 *STARTS* with "over-explaining" of Superman's powers and only reason why additional powers (or complications from suddenly having them like how complication of super-hearing was demonstrated in Reign of the Super-Man) weren't explained (besides Secret Citadel gym introduce in Superman #17) is due to limitations of comics at that time. It is *natural* for Superman to be a sci-fi character rather than "just turn your brain off".

[@-Perene]

The best version from Superman II, don't mind the hate from new folks. As much as I love all the 4 movies, I can't stand the Donner Cut from part II. I feel it was ruined by creative/editing decisions. I can list 500 of them, including the ending, which didn't improve what we had with this theatrical cut. Also check these other SUPERMAN 2 versions: 1) The "Vudu Cut" (same as DC, plus few differences leaked into that streaming); 2) "Restored International Cut", never released to this date.

[@Alexandrashepiro]

COME TO ME SON OF JOR-EL.....KNEEEEEEEEEEEEL BEFORE ZOD!!!!!!!! Terence Stamp stole the movie as Zod! He will forever be known for ZOD!!!

[@jhngrg8132]

Based on what you said at the end i think you will enjoy dceu movies like aquaman, shazam and wonder woman

[@SherlockBrian]

Again, such a joy seeing you watch this film. Your enjoyment is infectious and just a delight. It's refreshing to see someone just allow themselves to enjoy it. I'm sure I'm not the only one to say this, but Superman IV is pretty bad. The icon himself, Christopher Reeve didn't like it.

[@cmbrock1]

Didn’t really like the whole give up powers to be a mortal like who’s going to punish him for not doing it lol. That was just a plot device and didn’t really make sense.

[@BondFreek]

12:40 the kid did not turn into a doll. That young actor performed in front of a blue screen. The effect doesn't look very convincing to today's audience because you're all damn spoiled with modern digital technology.

[@GhostbustersFan77]

Superman 3 was the Last of the good Superman films that starred Reeve. Superman 4 had a lower budget and the effects were not that great so if you watch that one, keep that in mind.

[@colinrumford2265]

Don't worry about 4.

[@Pablothewholenameissilent]

"Lois,lois lane" *people saying wtf is she yelling the air*

[@VeegovonDOOM]

How the president of United States going to give planet earth to Zod without asking the other 195 countries? 😂

[@LegoMonster21774]

I highly recommend you watch the movie "League of Super-Pets." Super good movie and introduces us to the characters we do care about in the DC Universe; the animals

[@yrenekurtz5268]

You know, my big problem with Superman 2 is that after that awesome fight in metropolis, the final shodown at the fortress of supermanlitude was kinda lame with all those asspulls. I mean, what's up with that cellophane S shield? finger lasers? everybody is teleporting and replicating? what the hell?

[@FirstnameLastname-my7bz]

When Siegel started Superman he could only jump 1/8 of mile, run faster than a train but *slower* than bullet, tank handheld guns but be knocked out by artillery and explosions could potentially destroy him And when he was unjustly fired ,by dishonest company that didn't even want to publish Superman for 5 yeas in the first place and who needed to literally sue Fawcett Comics to close Captain Marvel because in 50s he was more popular than Superman almost as if certain someone didn't work on him anymore, in 1947 Superman had : invisible level of super speed (just compare Superman #4 , #6 and #17) , super hearing and x-ray vision, ability to somehow control his momentum (compare his landing on the ground in Superman #1 with #17) which is the real reason behind "flight" notice that in original and in general comics before 1986 reboot (in which most of his powers became variations on telekinesis and telepathy really with electromagnetic reaction at its core) Superman never stands still in the air, ability to absorb energy and vibration and redistribute it (Superman #5, Action Comics #72 cover, Superman #17), ability to completely shapeshift (Superman #45), ability to do low level telepathy manipulation (Superman #45 once again), ability to instantly understand and speak any language (Superman #14), and one of final abilities able to time travel (Superman #48). It is interesting that Superman The Movie, ie first Reeve starring film, shows ONLY abilities that were made with Siegel on the character so there is no heat vision or freeze breath because it was made/added After Siegel left (although still something within original "logic", especially heat vision originally being just more intense x-ray vision). What I wrote is for you to understand the context. How character went from basic and very simple premise of "Superman" ie someone that can "super-run" and "super-jump" and be "super-tough", to then being able to absorb energy and shapeshift. It is as if Spider-Man one day would be able to teleport (weird, right? but you Don't question spider-sense which really doesn't fall for anything "spider" considering that it allows him to hear certain frequency (The Amazing Spider-Man #1), but it is there because original creators put it there). So really, all these weird powers and gadgets are within original core of Superman by his creator, weird but within "limits" which are none really. Btw Superman used cape to really glide (Superman #6) before Batman ever did for next 20-30 years. "Teleportation" is probable partly super speed, partly well, teleportation. Though, none of that was in any comics, especially where Superman fought any other kryptonian.

[@MoviesTubeYou0675]

Watch the Richard Donner version of SUPERMAN II.

[@timbrown5720]

She forgot but for how long ? Or did she even ?

[@fabianenriquez2814]

No. He cannot have Houston. I live here. Thanks.

[@The_Kiosk]

Superman 3 has Richard Pryor.

[@lenoliver-k6g]

Part 3 and 4 are not good but! just like 1 and 2 there fun to watch worth a reaction.

[@DouglasJohnson.]

I'm so glad you liked this one, too. I wouldn't bother with Superman III. It's definitely a misfire and a disappointment to fans. IV is even worse. To see a direct sequel to "Superman II' I would watch "Superman Returns" from 2006. It continues in the spirit of the original and furthers the story between Lois and Clark.