Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story - Review

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Dan Murrell

Dan Murrell

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@glennsapaden7543
@glennsapaden7543 2 ай бұрын
That reflective pause at the end of the review… Hang in there, Dan.
@acereporter73
@acereporter73 2 ай бұрын
WE LOVE YOU DAN! 💗
@CountOrlok22
@CountOrlok22 2 ай бұрын
I love that Dan is a critic who isn't afraid to put his heart AND his brain out there. It can be easy to get wrapped up into the box office stats or the culture war nonsense or to focus on special effects and production value, or conversely, to just being sentimental and prone to nostalgia all the time and view things through rose tinted glasses, and managing to walk that fine line is a feat.
@michaelmcchesney6645
@michaelmcchesney6645 2 ай бұрын
@@acereporter73 First, let me say I agree with your comment. I also appreciate Google's willingness to translate it into English. However, I am having trouble identifying the language it is translating from. I mean I thought your comment was in English, but then why would Google need to translate it? What's really confusing is that clicking on "Translate to English" doesn't seem to change anything. Maybe the way to say, "We love you Dan!" in your native language is We Love You Dan!, sort of like the way to say No in Spanish is also No. Just out of curiosity, what language did you write your comment in?
@chrissyboy7047
@chrissyboy7047 2 ай бұрын
​@@michaelmcchesney6645he wrote it in the language you see before pressing translate. Not sure why it even has the option though. Makes no sense. Lol
@Fuuntag
@Fuuntag 2 ай бұрын
Broke my damn heart.
@mmg3679
@mmg3679 2 ай бұрын
I met Robin Williams once, at a restaurant in Westchester county. He was so nice to everyone and went out of his way to be sweet to the waitstaff. Later on I found out he was in town for Reeve’s funeral. He spent so much being great while he was going through so much
@Jogwheel
@Jogwheel 2 ай бұрын
The message about the hurricane, sharing your personal relationship with Reeve, the in-depth breakdown of the film combined with real world context, your story about "best friends,"... all excellent. You're probably the best reviewer on this site right now. Well done.
@ja9_9
@ja9_9 2 ай бұрын
I couldn't agree more, he is AMAZING!
@melixix3386
@melixix3386 Ай бұрын
❤ Dan is the best
@yondie491
@yondie491 2 ай бұрын
As someone who has been fully disabled most of my adult life, I want to say... I've always hated the phrase "there's nothing wrong with you." It comes across as dismissive. I am ENTIRELY on board with helping people accept the things in their lives, but there's NOTHING wrong with acknowledging the negative side of something. It's part of who we are. We *ALL* have things wrong with us. We shouldn't be ashamed of things that we can't fix, but "fix" is the absolute correct word. I know it may sound pedantic, but words matter. Meanings matter. Emotional context matters. If anything, that's the entire point of "there's nothing wrong with you" isn't it? That the perception matters. Reeve always focused on a cure, yes, but not to the point where he was dismissive of helping those in need adapt to their new reality. That wasn't his FOCUS, but focusing on the cure was never a "in spite of" negative type thing. We are all package deals. We are all composed of the many, many, many, many things. They aren't all good things. But that doesn't mean the combination of those positive and negative things can't be positive. Dismissing physical/mental issues that may or may not be fixable is like dismissing negative things from your post. Of course you shouldn't let those things *DEFINE* you, but they 100% absolutely are *part of who you are*, for better or worse. And just because you acknowledge the idea of FIXing them doesn't mean you want to go back and change things. I absolutely wouldn't change my history of disability, because honestly I love who I am as a person, and part of becoming that person was going through the trials and terrors of my disability. It SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKED at the time, sure. But I wouldn't alter my past for the world. But if you said "oh hey, we figured out how to fix your disability, are you interested?" I'd be like HELL YES. It's sorta like how you say "it doesn't pretend that he's perfect." Exactly. Reeve was a superb human. But he was flawed. He had negative aspects. Just like disability is, in and of itself, a negative thing, that is part of who we are.
@mr.baldzher5193
@mr.baldzher5193 2 ай бұрын
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@laramineville
@laramineville 2 ай бұрын
I have always lived a life of privilege, so I don't speak from a place of knowing, but your comment reminded me of when I learnt how these well-intentioned words of support can be dismissive. My best childhood friends suffered from fatphobia (which led to ED, depression, self-harm) and I would always say "you're not even fat and you shouldn't care what you other people say". And one day my friend said how that dismisses their pain, their feelings, and I understood! Disabled people are often portrayed as "inspirational", "you can do anything". Hm, they literally can't? I believe that acknowledging people's struggles is the first step to the only way of helping them, for instance, with accessibility. Sorry if I rambled and didn't add anything to what you said, but I just wanted to put this in out there.
@colinvandenberg3446
@colinvandenberg3446 2 ай бұрын
I became disabled 14 years ago, so my perspective is a little different. I think when people say, "there's nothing wrong with being disabled," it's not to dismiss the realities of impairment but to make a moral/value judgement. Bodies cannot be right or wrong; they can be various levels of sufficient or insufficient at living certain ways or performing certain tasks. No one has the right to tell someone else how to live their life based on what their body/mind is capable of. Certainly, no one should be pushing another person towards a goal that either they don't want or isn't achievable. I will never be neurotypical again or fully recover the nerve damage, and I had to learn that that's OK. Disabled people are stigmatized if the "cure" narrative is so accepted that they're only evaluated based on where they are in the process of becoming more "normal."
@yondie491
@yondie491 2 ай бұрын
@@colinvandenberg3446 absolutely agree, it's entirely perspective about semantics. The way I look at it is like this: if I break my leg, there's something wrong with my leg. Now... Most of the time broken legs can be fixed, so in general society is fine acknowledging that there's something wrong with your leg. It seems, to me, that there's nothing wrong with acknowledging that there's something wrong that CAN'T be fixed. I fully acknowledge and respect the REASONING. People associate "there's something wrong with this part of me" with "I'm wrong" and that's kinda what I rail against, if that makes sense. If it's fine to acknowledge a fixable thing as "something wrong" then, to be, NOT acknowledging something as wrong because it can't be fixed it... wrong. They talk about "focus on life skills" and all is that, which is GREAT. But why would I need specific help with life skills of there's nothing wrong? It's all about the meaning of the words "wrong" and "fix.". To me, what those people are doing is the opposite of treating disabled people as full people, because it feels like you're glossing over the reality of the situation by minimizing it. And I fully agree that this is all perspective. I absolutely don't EXPECT anyone to share my perspective, I just would like it to be understood. And I feel I understand yours. Full disclosure: I have had Crohn's for over 30 years. Dozens of surgeries, including half a dozen abdominal ones, from organ removal to ileostomy. There is, by my reckoning, absolutely something medical wrong with me. And if it could be fixed, I'd do it in an instant. But that doesn't mean I'm less valid or valued as a person. It's just that some of my non-strengths are more readily apparent. Ty kindly for reading :)
@yondie491
@yondie491 2 ай бұрын
@@laramineville if you've seen Stranger Things, that reminds me of a scene where the younger brother is sad cuz people are calling him a freak. The older brother is like "well yeah, you're a freak" and the younger brother gets sad. Then the older brother follows up with "that's what I like about you. You're not boring." George Carlin had a routine about that concept and how people insist on changing words not because it'll help the problem, but because it'll make them feel better momentarily. I don't fully agree with ALL of his examples, but I fully agree with the concept behind the routine. Re: overweight friends (I use that word not because it's nicer, but because it's a more general term than "fat"... at least in my book), I find that some version of "I'm not going to disagree and dismiss your thoughts on it, let me know if you want to talk about it or if I can help you do something about it" I actually had that exact talk with a good friend a few days ago who is experiencing weight gain for literally the first time in her life and her self-image is reeling. I also find directness to be valuable because it means when I DO disagree, you know I'm not blowing smoke up your ass. And when it comes to weight, that's valuable for people with legit body dysmorphia, which is a terrible mental disorder.
@ConorHoltz
@ConorHoltz 2 ай бұрын
William Reeve announced last night on Kimmel it will be in a wider release on October 11th.
@brandonroy7554
@brandonroy7554 2 ай бұрын
@@ConorHoltz good, more peeps should see this. Also I’d like it to have a shot at the Oscar’s
@BatAmerica
@BatAmerica 2 ай бұрын
@@brandonroy7554 Fingers crossed.
@jasonraschen1109
@jasonraschen1109 2 ай бұрын
That's wonderful. Thank you!
@alexsilva28
@alexsilva28 2 ай бұрын
Hope it gets an international release as well
@yc0995
@yc0995 2 ай бұрын
​@alexsilva28 it will. I live in DR and it's coming on Oct 10
@kstepko
@kstepko 2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for beginning your review by talking about what Christopher Reeve as Superman meant to 80s kids. I have similar memories of him.
@adkerlegand
@adkerlegand 2 ай бұрын
You made me tear up Dan. The world is a much better place because it has you in it, thank you for everything you do 🥹🫶🏼❤️
@Wh0isTh3D0ct0r
@Wh0isTh3D0ct0r 2 ай бұрын
14:56 Dan, your silence spoke so loud. I hope things are better for you today than they were yesterday. And I hope that things are better for you tomorrow than they are today. Keep up the great work!
@jonm.1030
@jonm.1030 2 ай бұрын
"A hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles." - Christopher Reeve
@danlove12k
@danlove12k 2 ай бұрын
Christopher Reeve was the best Superman ever. There has never been one closer to him.
@VirginiaTombstoneRevival
@VirginiaTombstoneRevival 2 ай бұрын
I watched it last night after work....the entire theater was sobbing, myself included...a 45 year old veteran and police officer...no shame at all either. October 1, 1999 I actually broke the same two vertebrae that left Christopher Reeve paralyzed. I know how lucky I got so this hit REALLY close to home for me watching this on what would have been his birthday. Up up and away.
@echoecho57
@echoecho57 2 ай бұрын
You’ll believe a man can cry Good one!😅
@cmasterson
@cmasterson 2 ай бұрын
But does he bleed?!
@kstepko
@kstepko 2 ай бұрын
It turned out to be more than just a pun, if you watch up until 15:04. This was very emotional subject matter for Dan! He always put his whole heart into everything he does, but this one seemed different.
@rmarkley79
@rmarkley79 2 ай бұрын
@@kstepko he almost had me in tears, what a great review!
@alexsilva28
@alexsilva28 2 ай бұрын
@@cmasterson He will 🦇
@FRADAVE02
@FRADAVE02 2 ай бұрын
I'm 64 years old and I still take off my glasses like I'm looking for a phone booth or an alley! Rest in Peace, Chris!
@oscarq1979
@oscarq1979 2 ай бұрын
Dan, that pause at the end really got me. Miss the goodbye chest pat at the end of your videos. I understand that this is a difficult time for you, and truly hope that the better days in your future come soon. Thanks for your videos, always.
@waywardmind
@waywardmind 2 ай бұрын
I can't wait to see this documentary. I'm kind of amazed there hasn't been one before now, but I'm very glad it's here now.
@alexsilva28
@alexsilva28 2 ай бұрын
Have they literally never made one about Reeve? I could have sworn I watched at least one on TV a long time ago
@brandonroy7554
@brandonroy7554 2 ай бұрын
14:44-15:10 so beautiful well said. That silence at the end just crushed me in the best way. Send hugs and love your way ❤️🫂
@jasonevans7260
@jasonevans7260 2 ай бұрын
Born in 71, CR was my Superman as a child, and the actor was such an inspiration aside from his films. I don't know if I can hold it together enough to see the documentary in the theaters but thank you for this heartfelt review.
@willryan7387
@willryan7387 Ай бұрын
I was born in 79, superman is real to me. My role model and moral compass. Christopher Reeve will always be my hero and inspiration
@ThomasBryant
@ThomasBryant 2 ай бұрын
There was a part in the movie that brought me to tears in an instant and that was when Will Reeve talked about how losing his both parents so close together at such a young age made him feel like he was and will forever be alone. THIS nearly killed me emotionally. I was literally talking to the film screen saying, "You are not alone, we are with you." Geez..... here I go again with the tears...lol
@jbearclowater
@jbearclowater 2 ай бұрын
I really appreciate the vulnerability Dan shared with this review and how the movie hit him, and how the messages of Reeve's story have impacted him too.
@billg3356
@billg3356 2 ай бұрын
Nice review, Dan. I have to say, I got a little choked up when you talked about what Christopher Reeve meant to you as a kid. I felt the same way. Still do.
@pulkitsharma6313
@pulkitsharma6313 2 ай бұрын
You are one of the best and most hardworkimg person I have seen in the internet, Thank you for that.
@richardcjunior
@richardcjunior 2 ай бұрын
I saw it Saturday and loved it. You and I have the same attachment to Christopher Reeve. I was born the same year as you, Dan and I feel all that you’re saying. My wife and I felt everything the documentary had to say about him and his life.
@jjdaire
@jjdaire 2 ай бұрын
Fantastic review, Dan! Thanks for bringing the chest pat back. I never knew how much it meant to me until it was gone.
@halane4790
@halane4790 2 ай бұрын
I knew I would miss it, I immediately told my best friend I would miss it after the video sharing what was going on 😢 it just feels like a warm hug every time.
@jrod112278
@jrod112278 2 ай бұрын
I watched it last night (like you, planned on watching it Saturday but had to change plans) and it was really good. The stuff with Robin Williams was so bittersweet and what Glenn Close said at the end of the film about the two was just a dagger in the heart. Highly recommended watch. Hope the people of Florida and those in the path of this storm stay safe.
@paradice7703
@paradice7703 2 ай бұрын
You're a superman, Dan Murrell. Thanks for continuing to be vulnerable, honest, and strong. Every characteristic a superhero truly has. Godspeed. ❤
@tygressblade
@tygressblade 2 ай бұрын
Christopher Reeve went thru a traumatic injury which had massive repercussions. That requires grieving. Let’s give others the permission to take their own journey. As aside Dan, this is the story of valiant struggle and discovery…it deserves to be watched with wonderment and tears.
@Fuuntag
@Fuuntag 2 ай бұрын
It’s breaking my heart seeing Dan in some of these videos. Hang in there mate. ❤
@KadeemG61
@KadeemG61 2 ай бұрын
I already checked it out on Saturday and it’s a very emotional documentary. I grew up watching Superman and its one of these important moments showcases how a true Superman could fly in real life. Christopher Reeve is a legend and he’ll be missed and his wife.
@billybatson4621
@billybatson4621 2 ай бұрын
There is no shortcomings in trying to have a cure . It’s hope and not just saying the current situation is ok and manageable. Hope , that’s what Superman represented .
@punxsydawn
@punxsydawn 2 ай бұрын
Not wanting a cure at all is insane to me.
@alexsilva28
@alexsilva28 2 ай бұрын
Hope for the best, prepare for the worst
@moviefan2517
@moviefan2517 2 ай бұрын
I sat next to my son at a screening last Saturday. And i had no problem at all crying in front of him. We are both Superman fans. We spent 10 years watching EVERY episode of Smallville together. So when Christopher Reeve made his appearance on the show, I can't even put into words what it meant, and how it felt to have the Superman of my youth and the Superman of his youth on screen together. In fact, that was our only disappointment with the movie, that even when they were talking about his return to work after his accident, they made no mention of his work on Smallville. His return to the world of Superman, passing the torch as it were. But in addressing his shortcomings, especially when it came to his role as a father, it gave a bonding moment to my son and I. And he could understand, through what he was seeing in Christopher Reeve, the he was not a perfect father. And neither am I. I'll do and say things he won't agree with or approve of. But I'll be there for him until I take my last breath. Just like Christopher Reeve was for his family.
@MellowFelloh
@MellowFelloh 2 ай бұрын
I probably won't be able to see it but I completely understand how you feel about a fictional character being so real to someone. Just knowing that character exists is enough to drive one forward. Thanks for the video Dan
@AutismRocksOfficial
@AutismRocksOfficial 2 ай бұрын
Stay safe! We are just a little bit west of you in Pace, FL ✌
@ThomasBryant
@ThomasBryant 2 ай бұрын
TY for reviewing this. I saw it last night and I had the exact same thought process around Christopher Reeve and his family as you did. He BECAME a true Superhero in the end to so many people In fact, I'd say he became as close to any Super "hero" as any normal human being could. His tragic accident gave hope and inspiration and ENABLED so many others to believe that there is LIFE beyond these types of situations.
@jonm.1030
@jonm.1030 2 ай бұрын
Great review Dan, Christopher Reeve was also my first Super Hero. I remember watching these movies with my Dad as a little kid. If this doc is anything like STILL I also will be crying. Hang in there Dan.
@llsmooth1898
@llsmooth1898 2 ай бұрын
Will Reeve said on Kimmel last night that it will get a wide release. I believe on Oct 11
@stevenmackay8053
@stevenmackay8053 2 ай бұрын
Excellent review, sir. That silent pause you had at the end, it hit me in the chest. You might have cut the video off to cry. I was born in 1974, so Christopher Reeve was Superman, he was my first superhero, this larger than life person. I remember seeing "Superman" at age 5 (the film was released in late December 1978, remember), and enthusiastically yelling, "It's Superman!" when he flew that first time. Damn, man, I saw this twice in one week, and choked up both times at that first "banking" flying scene, and the "Who's got you?," scene. Remember, Margot Kidder also dies by suicide. A gut punch, powerful film that in no way makes Reeve out to be perfect. Dude left his one-day old son and life partner to go skiing in France. He was very much selfish and aloof. And my heart breaks for Will. He lost his dad and his mom in a 18-month period, and then would lose Williams a few years later, the man who was, apparently, a second dad. "I've been alone ever since," I think is his quote. The hurt in his eyes. Heartbreaking. He'll carry that hurt for the rest of his life, I think. Stay safe, man. I do hope this gets a wider release theatrically. It deserves it.
@KennethPalmer10
@KennethPalmer10 2 ай бұрын
That pause at the end got to me 😢 Love your show, man! God bless!
@scottnapier943
@scottnapier943 2 ай бұрын
What a heartfelt review, i cannot wait to see this documentary! Thanks Dan, you the man! 👌🎥
@maxnewlander3639
@maxnewlander3639 2 ай бұрын
Lovely words, and can absolutely relate to them. Chris Reeves (as Superman) was my hero growing up, along with Luke Skywalker. Two characters VERY close to my heart, like so many others. Christopher’s version of Kal-El was full of light, hope and was heroic in every possible way. What Superman should be. I have seen the film countless times, and will watch it many more times for sure. I am looking forward to watching this documentary. Thank you for reviewing.
@keylogg
@keylogg 2 ай бұрын
The trailer had me in tears and that certainly continued when I saw the film. Very very well done.
@ShaneRob93
@ShaneRob93 2 ай бұрын
As a lifelong Floridian, I always appreciate the thoughts and well wishes Dan! Hoping for the best, but this one looks like it will be a bruiser.
@stevenalexander403
@stevenalexander403 2 ай бұрын
G'day it's Steven from Down Under I love your personal story and I can say that I do relate to your story in many ways. RIP Mr.Christopher Reeve, you are a true hero.
@brandonroy7554
@brandonroy7554 2 ай бұрын
I’d say as someone who simply likes good movies and didn’t know much about Christopher Reeve, this is definitely a See It Now. My year count was very high for this film. I’d say I really liked that they included his Superman era because the contrast it provided to his post accident life. The ways life got incredibly more challenging and the way his personal life also improved and how he actually became the hero everyone thought he was.
@TheLostBoy1974
@TheLostBoy1974 2 ай бұрын
I was born in ‘74 and saw the original in the cinema. Thank you for articulating my feelings about this man. Christopher will, for me, always be the true Superman.
@titleANDr3gistration
@titleANDr3gistration 2 ай бұрын
What an incredibly moving review. I almost skipped over this since I've never seen Superman with Christopher Reeve (my first superman was Dean Cain) but I'm so glad I clicked on the thumbnail. Thank you for sharing, Dan. Take care and be well.
@Anhelo2010
@Anhelo2010 2 ай бұрын
You're my favorite movie reviewer. I can feel your emotion and love of movies come through when you talk. Even your disappointment in movies comes from a place of love because you want better from the movie you just watched. This was a great review and I can't wait to see this documentary now.
@marmalar
@marmalar 2 ай бұрын
Wow, I had not heard of this documentary before clicking, but I honestly started crying seeing the poster for the film during your rating. I grew up loving Superman, but it is easy to not think about those movies as life gets more complicated. Maybe I will venture to a theater and catch this one.
@FTEChristian
@FTEChristian 2 ай бұрын
Im always so excited to see a new review/video from you!
@daviddarm8384
@daviddarm8384 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the shout out for us in Tally, Dan
@Bad_Wolf_Media
@Bad_Wolf_Media 2 ай бұрын
I don't live near theaters that do Fathom events (much as I've requested otherwise), so I hope this does make it to Max soon, because I very much want to see it. And Dan, personally, that moment here around the 15:00 mark....thank you for keeping that in here. It hits harder than it would have a year ago, and not editing around that lets us share that with you - and gives us, or me, at least, a chance to remind you that your viewers are here for YOU, too, man, not just your content.
@bioniccop40
@bioniccop40 2 ай бұрын
On my birthday in 1978 my mother and I went to see Superman The Movie 🎥 needless to say, I was an awestruck of watching such an amazing film 🎞️ A memory that I will always treasure. My mother has been gone for a very long time, but I will never forget those days those times so long ago. ✨ Christopher Reeve ✨ will always be my Hero my Superman forever…
@PerroneFord
@PerroneFord 2 ай бұрын
FSU Alum still in town. Thanks for the shoutout. We're about an hour away from the business end of this storm. Hopefully, we come through it OK. Nice review and hope you're doing OK these days. Go Noles!
@univrsal999
@univrsal999 2 ай бұрын
15:09 oh man, you made me cry
@JohnMcVay1
@JohnMcVay1 2 ай бұрын
I saw this Fathom Event last weekend…Soo good!…It comes out theatrically on 10/11.
@ReturnOfTheJ.D.
@ReturnOfTheJ.D. 21 күн бұрын
I just saw this today on my 53rd Birthday - the one Chris didn't make it to despite valiant efforts. The irony wasn't lost on me. I was the only person in the entire cinema. Just down the road, and I literally mean one short road, I saw Superman III at the El Dorado in 1983, at 11 years old. It was packed to the brim. How soon some of us forget. As a kid in the 80s though, he was an unforgettable figure. Kids of that decade also took an interest in his private life, what he said in interviews, and other movies he was in. It was well worth watching, and ironically, the most impact he ever made on me was when he'd come to terms with his injury several years into it, and was working within those limitations in a way that beamed true heroism at every moment.
@mcillancadfish
@mcillancadfish 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I needed this.
@ThisisDaniel
@ThisisDaniel 27 күн бұрын
I just watched this at my local theatre. As a child of the 90s, I grew up with Christopher Reeve's as Superman. This documentary added an unexpected depth and was truly moving.
@zachkucala5024
@zachkucala5024 22 күн бұрын
Coming from someone who lives with disability everyday, when I read his books 'Still Me' and Anything is Possible.' They gave me hope (and continue to give me hope.) To keep pressing forward. I cling to his following quotes: "The body is not who you are, the mind and the spirit transcend the body." As well as "I believe that a hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles." At the 1997 Christopher Reeve: A Celebration of Hope he stated, "of all the performances that evening I particularly enjoyed that of Chris Fonseca, a comedian with Cerebral Palsy." As soon as I read that, I broke down crying. I have Cerebral Palsy in my legs, I suffer every day. I was relentlessly bullied in school, and even every girl I've dated bullied me. I have yet to find my Lois Lane. Who, like Dana did for Chris, would come up beside me and be my strong tower, walking at my speed, physically being there, not judging me but rather loving me where I'm at. If there is one man I would have loved to have met, it would have been Christopher Reeve. Yes, he's the best Clark Kent/Superman, but more importantly he was a hero to those who felt like giving up when things got hard.
@JROTCBALL
@JROTCBALL 2 ай бұрын
Dan this was one of ur best reviews.. definitely got a lil teary eyed hearing ur thoughts.. keep up the great work
@thedudeabides3138
@thedudeabides3138 2 ай бұрын
I’m only 15 seconds in and I paused the video to comment that as an opener, that was very poignant and clever, well done Dan, I just love what you do.
@aungthuhein007
@aungthuhein007 2 ай бұрын
Wow, that was very emotional, Dan. Hope you're doing well, Dan. We love you!
@jar8425
@jar8425 2 ай бұрын
I'm always so happy for you to share your emotions. What are our likes without emotions? Thank you ~
@mikemonaghanphoto
@mikemonaghanphoto 2 ай бұрын
Dan, you're one of the best, if not, the very best reviewers around.
@alexsutton8025
@alexsutton8025 2 ай бұрын
Dan talking about Chris Reeve? Sign me up! I really wanted to see this but Covid finally slapped me in the face and i had to cancel. Chris is my favorite Superman. I literally carry around his autobiography "Still Me" around in my pocket for when my depression is a little too much to bear. I really hope they release this either physically or digitally because I feel like i waited my entire life for this documentary.
@martinjrgensen8234
@martinjrgensen8234 2 ай бұрын
It will get a wider theatrical release on October 11th, so you have a chance yet. But I am sure it will be out on physical, digital and on streaming in time
@ProuvaireJean
@ProuvaireJean 2 ай бұрын
Reeve as Superman was a rare example of _perfect_ Hollywood casting. There have been actors before and since who've been really great in the role - George Reeves, Brandon Routh, Henry Cavill, Tyler Hoechlin - but nobody embodied the nobility, good-heartedness and humility of the character as well as Christopher Reeve. And another thing: the tagline of the original Superman movie was "You'll believe a man can fly". Well... no. The special effects weren't really up to that challenge. But thanks to Reeve - and supported by some sharp writing - the movie did something even more remarkable: it made you believe that Superman could fool the world that he was a mild-mannered reporter just by putting on a pair of glasses. No other actors has managed to pull off that feat. Superman will always been Reeve's most iconic role, but I also remember him fondly in Somewhere in Time, Deathtrap and Remains of the Day - all movies worth checking out.
@rebeccabee4718
@rebeccabee4718 2 ай бұрын
I'm a couple years older than you Dan and I feel the exact same way. He was someone I looked up to in different ways for so many years.
@dforero5
@dforero5 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing that. I Completely agree, for my he was superman, he still is.
@jessrl8025
@jessrl8025 2 ай бұрын
I can't wait to see this documentary. I couldn't see it in theaters, so I'm hoping they do a wider release soon to have it streaming on Max. Thank you for your review.
@staceytoon8364
@staceytoon8364 2 ай бұрын
love the impassioned, honest reviews!
@jacklewis5308
@jacklewis5308 2 ай бұрын
I saw this the other night and liked it. Very balanced like you said. Also, this was a big contrast with the Mr. McMahon doc just released on Netflix.
@tomheadland5871
@tomheadland5871 2 ай бұрын
I wasn’t planning to watch it but now will. Great review Dan. We’re about the same age so I also have the same emotions towards him and his character. My kids all know Superman is my favorite superhero lol.
@mickkali
@mickkali 2 ай бұрын
Wonderful review …. looking forward to seeing this 😢
@daveandreahoward8203
@daveandreahoward8203 2 ай бұрын
Moving, my man. Well done.
@rockheadregolith8325
@rockheadregolith8325 2 ай бұрын
I was born in 1956 Dan and I agree with you 100%.
@MustangRed1967
@MustangRed1967 2 ай бұрын
Not to take anything away from the Documentary and and review, but Christopher Reeve was Great in Switching Channels w Burt Reynolds.
@michaelkrolewski7406
@michaelkrolewski7406 2 ай бұрын
Also, in "Somewhere in Time".
@TheNoNonsenseNinja
@TheNoNonsenseNinja 2 ай бұрын
I loved how he was scared of heights in that. The elevator freakout is great.
@itstheindesir
@itstheindesir 2 ай бұрын
I'm gonna cry so much when I see this documentary!
@mydarknessxd
@mydarknessxd 2 ай бұрын
Remembering the Days when Dan gave Jackass the Movie the Win over Superman the Movie on Movie Fights😂
@DanMurrellMovies
@DanMurrellMovies 2 ай бұрын
Based on the arguments!
@alexsilva28
@alexsilva28 2 ай бұрын
@@DanMurrellMovies Honestly? Based
@TheClockchan
@TheClockchan 2 ай бұрын
If I cry during a review for a movie I know I’ll probably have to wait to catch it on streaming. I will not be causing a scene at my local theater!! Thank you for the heartfelt review! Being a critic of any medium is an art form in and of itself. Your well done reviews always remind me of that fact.
@amysmith348
@amysmith348 2 ай бұрын
Beautifully said, Dan, and I feel exactly the same way. I haven't had a chance to see this in the theater but look forward to seeing it in any way I can. I've been a fan of yours for a long time but this is the first time I was so moved to comment. You absolutely nailed what Christopher Reeve meant to so many of us. I'm a lifelong equestrian as well as movie fan so his accident was a double whammy. (I'm also in the path of the hurricane here in Western NC but so far just a LOT of rain; praying for others taking a more direct hit) At any rate thank you for such an insightful review, and for all you've done.
@halane4790
@halane4790 2 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful review, Dan. I don’t have an attachment to him the way you do, but you made me tear up first thing in the morning. Stunningly done. I will check this out because of you!
@CosmicRay111
@CosmicRay111 2 ай бұрын
A very moving review. Don't think it is naïve to believe in heroes.
@andrewgillon2763
@andrewgillon2763 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for thinking of the people in Florida tonight.
@Hotsaucewatergun05
@Hotsaucewatergun05 2 ай бұрын
One of Roger Ebert’s final reviews was for the film Tree of Life. It was included in the Criterion release and I’ve heard it referred to as a prayer of sorts. I have not heard/read a review since then that felt so human, so fiercely in love with the power of film. Today that changes. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. ❤
@MScandiffio87
@MScandiffio87 2 ай бұрын
great review and hang in there Dan
@deadn00b1
@deadn00b1 2 ай бұрын
You got this Dan! Keep holding on ✊✊✊
@PixieMermaid-fz9rt
@PixieMermaid-fz9rt 2 ай бұрын
I can really relate to the association of Reeve not just playing Superman, but being Superman. He was my favorite superhero as a kid and I remember the moment when my mom told me about the accident and being so devastated because I really thought he was invincible. His accident largely contributed to my fear of riding horses because I felt if that could hurt a hero I wouldn't stand a chance. Watching him overcome his condition was truly inspiring and he has continued to make a positive influence even after death, which is what heroes do. Other than the Superman movies, I really enjoyed him in Village of the Damned.
@jasonraschen1109
@jasonraschen1109 2 ай бұрын
Very moving review Dan. I've been excited to see this after your Sundance review. Unfortunately my work schedule prevented me from seeing it in theaters. Hoping to check it out on Max. Have an awesome weekend!
@torchwood00
@torchwood00 2 ай бұрын
To Me Christopher Will Always Be Superman
@michaelhollenback88
@michaelhollenback88 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for reviewing this. I needed to hear someone talk about this a bit. The scene where they talked about the boy getting off his ventilator and pushing through after Superman told him he can do it. That is what the man could do.
@nitedrummer931
@nitedrummer931 2 ай бұрын
I watched this last night, and I was speechless afterwards. Not a dry eye in the house!
@JohnRussomJr
@JohnRussomJr 2 ай бұрын
I saw SM when I was 14 and I really identified with your review Dan. I am afraid to see this in public because I know I will be crying. I may have to wait for the home release. But, like you CR meant so much to me, I owe him and I will see it.
@nathansmo
@nathansmo 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing, I'm excitied to see the film
@countgeekula9143
@countgeekula9143 2 ай бұрын
This will be a tough watch. I'll be seeing it as soon as I am able. To me Christopher Reeve IS and will always be Superman ever since eight year old me first saw him fly across the big screen of my local cinema in 1978. It's how he portrayed the character as a kind, sweet, powerful and compassionate big brother who is always looking out for you where rescuing a little girl's cat from a tree was just as important as catching bank robbers. RIP ❤
@BatAmerica
@BatAmerica 2 ай бұрын
The best part of this film is seeing the research on screen. It is a beautiful feeling to see the small victories in Christopher Reeve's everyday life post-paralysis despite the bittersweet sting of his being gone.
@ja9_9
@ja9_9 2 ай бұрын
It's so nice to see Dan talk, even more when he's so passionate about something. I almost cried, I don't know about the documentary, but this was beautiful
@ja9_9
@ja9_9 2 ай бұрын
pleeeease, come back with all my movies
@_NoDrinkTheBleach
@_NoDrinkTheBleach 2 ай бұрын
Christopher Reeve's passing was one of the first big pop culture heartbreaks of my life. Superman was my comic book hero from when I was a little kid, and Christopher Reeve was that perfect embodiment of that character for most of my youth. I was very upset after his accident, and much the same when he died. But I never hesitated to watch a Superman movie anytime one was on television. I could always watch one of his interviews from after the accident. There was just something so uplifting about him, some sort of intangible character trait that made it all okay. The loss of Robin Williams, on the other hand, was devastating on a level I was not prepared for. I haven't been able to sit through one of his films since his passing. I can watch a short clip here or there, but I can't enjoy him for long. When I saw the trailer, I immediately remembered how close they were, and I knew that there was a good chance that I would not be able to watch the documentary.
@CarSVernon
@CarSVernon 2 ай бұрын
also can't help that we always talk about the dEmOnS but never about the dementia.
@LWAC71
@LWAC71 2 ай бұрын
Lets go Dan!!!
@brentcooper4345
@brentcooper4345 2 ай бұрын
Saw it on Chis’ birthday. Powerful and well made documentary. I was hoping Jane Seymour would have been interviewed. They were not only lovers during the shooting of “Somewhere In Time”, but remained close friends.
@VincentDMarshall
@VincentDMarshall 2 ай бұрын
After this, I am really excited for its release here in my country. I always appreciate your Reviews, Dan. Thanks. If you have time, review the documentary of Celine Dion.
@padenfrank6047
@padenfrank6047 2 ай бұрын
That was a wonderful, raw and honest review, Dan. Thank you for letting us get to know you.
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