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Superman '78 - Retro Movie Review Highlight
SUPERMAN ’78: On the first episode of “The Road to The Justice League,” Sammy and Ian start off with a huge blank spot in Sammy’s film viewing library, the quintessential superhero film from 1978 “Superman!” Will Sammy fight for truth, justice, and the American way? Is Ian faster than a locomotive? FIND OUT TONIGHT!!!
Superman is a 1978 superhero film directed by Richard Donner and based on the DC Comics character of the same name. The film depicts Superman's origin, including his infancy as Kal-El of Krypton and his youthful years in the rural town of Smallville. Disguised as reporter Clark Kent, he adopts a mild-mannered disposition in Metropolis and develops a romance with Lois Lane, while battling the villainous Lex Luthor.
Superman features an ensemble cast of Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, and Margot Kidder.
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[@SunGawdRa]

Dammit, I love you guys appreciate what Superman '78 represented.

[@JustSheilz]

As someone who grew up in the 70s, I can tell you the only thing we had up until this film was the cartoon SuperFriends show that came on Saturday mornings. This movie BLEW our minds! I was 7 when we saw this in our theater.

[@mikegrady5669]

Saw Superman when it came out at a drive in when I was 5. It was fucking magical!!! Still my favorite movie of all time

[@timothylewis2527]

mike grady my parents used to take us to the drive in. It was crazy! On one screen, you'd look ahead and see Return of the Jedi. Then you'd look behind and see hardcore porn! My parents wouldn't let me look back but the car had rearview mirrors so... 😱

[@adamw116]

Timothy Lewis Seriously, drive ins had pornos? Or do you mean exploitation movies, out of curiosity! I would love to go back in time to the 70s for a day or two just to see what the old drive ins were like!

[@timothylewis2527]

Adam W my parents used to take us to the drive-in all the time in the early 80's. And a girl I dated in 1997 actually took me to a drive-in in Atlanta GA (I was so lame I actually watched the movie instead of making out with her)! I imagine there's still a couple around, somewhere. I was just a kid but I recall seeing EVERYTHING. Maybe it was softcore Cinemax stuff. I'm not sure. Plus I imagine whatever was shown depended on the laws in the area and the theater owner.

[@CasterShellz]

In my opinion, Superman ‘78 is still one of the definitive superhero movies It is absolutely timeless. And here’s the thing...Superman 2 is arguably better than the original even with all the controversy and trouble.

[@biguy617]

Shonen especially the Donner cut.

[@JustSheilz]

I was a kid back then so Im unaware of any controversy. I do know they filmed the sequel at the same time tho.

[@Revolver_Ocelot16]

8:41 For real....the 1978 classic had John Kent's death very tragic and sad because there was NO WAY Superman could've saved him. But in MOS, Clark could've easily ran to save his dad, but his dad just said "Nope." The dad in MOS also made it look like Clark doesn't really need to be a hero.....so inspiring, whereas in the 1978 version, his dad gave Clark something to aspire to be.

[@Jay30k]

I saw Superman 78 after I saw The Dark Knight Trilogy and even Man of Steel and I have to say: Out of all of those Superman 78 is in my opinion the "superior" movie. Even with those old effects were they used projected images in behind and even remote control Superman-drones, you still believe a man can fly. Christopher Reeve was, is and always will be Superman. - I'm an amateur musician and I've made a Superman remix a few weeks back, enjoy: goo.gl/Y7EUS1

[@THEremiXFACTOR]

Jay30k Yes, it's a great movie

[@biguy617]

Jay30k Superman 2 is great too, especially the Donner Cut.

[@Jay30k]

I still have to watch that version. I have 1 and 2 on dvd, but I can't find the Donner cut anywhere in my region (Europe)

[@nooneofimportance2110]

Yeah, it's not just nostalgia, it IS a good movie. There was a reason that Christopher Reeves was considered THE Superman.

[@inosukehashibira5511]

agree but you can tell those man of steel fans thatr

[@bigrule28]

I love that Quote, "Superman is a ideal to strive towards" exactly why I love and look up to him

[@DetroitAlan01]

Superman did not reverse the rotation of the planet. He was flying so crazy fast, it appeared to be going backwards from his point of view. That’s because he was going back in time one whole hell of a lot faster than 88 MPH. And no, where he was going, he didn’t need roads.

[@ronsonroll]

Would love to see Sammy react to Superman 2 the Richard Donner cut.

[@Game_Source]

I'm not going to lie. I am kind of disappointed to wake up to a retro rewind and not the usual Double Toasted video on Mondays, but I honestly did enjoy the video and actually have a newly found understanding of Superman thanks to this video.

[@alphacause]

The value of the first Superman movie, with Christopher Reeve, cannot be emphasized enough. This film was a proof of concept, in that before this Richard Donner classic, superhero adaptations were always a bit cheesy, mainly meant to be consumed by children. Very few movie producers would, before the 78 Superman, risk spending millions of dollars to make a superhero film. With the 78 Superman movie, Donner demonstrated that there can be enough real charm, engrossing action, plot and superb acting in a superhero film to captivate adult minds as well as the minds of children. The 78 Superman movie is the reason why modern superhero franchises are viable. The 78 Superman movie proved to Hollywood that you could make a film about a guy in underwear and tights, that could be taken seriously by all audience members. Every superhero film franchise owes a debt of gratitude to Richard Donner, Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, the rest of the cast, the writers, producers, and all the pioneering special effects guys behind this film.

[@1sotrue]

Drake Santiago Well said

[@KungFuChess]

This Superman is right up there with the first Marvel Spiderman movie that came out in early 2k

[@ramonwright2003]

I was 8yrs old and went with my Dad to see this. This movie and Chris have a special place in my heart. I'm glad you could feel how special i felt.

[@RojinofRiron]

MoS showed how much he respected his father. Even to the point he let him die. He loved him so much and trusted him so much,he stayed under the bridge. He killed him to let him die,even though he could have saved him. I saw why and it actually made me cry. With all his power he couldn't allow himself to save his father.

[@Mentagasm]

Sammie and Ian. I STILL watch this movie. I STILL love this movie. Everytime I see it i turn 7 years old again. Even watching this review with these clips i feel 7 years old again. Thanks guys.

[@octoberson]

I was maybe 3-4 when I saw Superman The Movie on TV. That movie is straight up magical no matter what age you are when you watch it. I loved seeing you both getting so pumped and excited and taking a moment to respect things like John Williams score. When I was a kid I was convinced if I listened to it long enough I’d unlock the code to fly. One other moment in the movie that still warms my heart so much is just the simple flyby at the end where Superman smiles at the audience. Such a brilliant way of breaking the fourth wall. My mom primed me for that moment when we watched it on TV. “Just watch Superman will smile at you,” she said. I didn’t believe her until the moment it actually happened. I went nuts with pure happiness just because Superman smiled at ME. That’s why this movie means something to me and others. It took something that could have been seen as silly and it put so much heart into it that you were won over. And to this day I would have loved being in a theater on opening night cheering him on with the helicopter rescue. Amazing!

[@Vansmackable]

It’s ridiculous to think a person can put on glasses and fool everyone around him, but Reeve gives it everything he can. Mannerisms, quicks, awkwardness what a fantastic actor.

[@MrCaseySasaki]

The problem I had with Man of Steel's Superman was the disregard for consistency or growth. Clark starts out as a guy who wants to use his powers to save people, but his dad tells him not to. And the reason why is a neat idea... but when his dad is about to die he tells Clark not to help, and Clark doesn't, which SHOULD'VE marked a DRASTIC change in his character going forward. The movie forgets this change when we see him use his powers to destroy someone's truck, and to save random people in an oil-rig fire. So, wait... he let his dad fucking DIE to keep his secret safe, but he risks exposing it later anyway? ...why? Then it gets WORSE! Clark, for no reason, stops caring about innocent people when he fights Zod. Clark (not Zod) takes his super-powered fight to his hometown, blowing up a corn-silo and a gas-station in the process. Which would've been a great chance for character growth. But here's the thing... *SMALLVILLE'S DESTRUCTION HAS ZERO CONSEQUENCE on the rest of the movie.* In fact, that fight could've happened ENTIRELY in a cornfield with NO changes made to the rest of the film. Which tells me it was really there for product placement and disaster porn. The two things that were blatantly on display during the fight. If your Superman is putting people in danger and it doesn't effect his character or the rest of the film, you FAILED to write Superman. You'd think he'd learn some kind of lesson about keeping his fights away from populated areas, but then he's the one taking Zod BACK to metropolis after Zod took him into space. Not kidding. Watch that scene again. Zod takes Superman to space. Superman brings Zod back to the city! The movie is so ass-backward in it's handling of Superman's character it's tragic. Then he kills Zod and cries about it. Okay, you've killed god-knows how many people with your reckless bullshit but... fine. So you think that at the *END OF THE FUCKING MOVIE* Superman has FINALLY learned something or grown as a character, right? Nope. At the end of the film, Superman blows up a military drone in the middle of a road, right in front of two normal humans driving a car. Why not just blow it up off in the desert, away from the unprotected humans? Or better yet just PUT IT DOWN? Wouldn't that have shown the general (and the audience) you're not a destructive idiot anymore? I don't hate Man of Steel's Superman because he's not Christopher Reeves. I hate him because he's badly handled by people who didn't care.

[@nooneofimportance2110]

Keibo, I'm going to say this first, but please don't hate me for it, I liked Man of Steel. I liked it, I didn't love it, adore it, or anything like that, just liked it. And I agree whole heartedly with what you said. Superman: the Movie is the vastly superior movie to Man of Steel, hands down, no contest. And it's NOT just nostalgia that makes me say that. Let's compare them. In Man of Steel a young Clark Kent saves a bus load of children from drowning and dying a horrible death ....... after several minutes. Then he goes off to sulk about it, and asks Kevin Costner (no he isn't Jonathan Kent, even if they tell us he is) if he should have let them die. (-_-) In Superman, Superman save a bus load of children from certain death in a watery grave without a moments hesitation, then after everyone is safe and secure, he goes off to save more people. And the best part is that it was a bus load of children that were not his closest friends, the girl he's always had a crush on, and pretty much everyone he knew and whom he had grown up with. And there are so many other examples like that.

[@nooneofimportance2110]

The way Pa Kent dies, the battles with Zod in Superman II vs. the one in MoS. The Battle with Brainiac in S3 vs. the game of grab ass with the terraformer in MoS. There just isn't any real comparison except in SFX, and even then Superman beats out Man of Steel (and BvS, but the less said about that train wreck the better) in every way. I think the worst thing about MoS vs. Superman is that Cavill's character dawdles way too much, he doesn't just go in and DO SOMETHING!! He has to dawdle first, he can't just save people he has to wait to do anything. Superman does, Man of Steel dawdles and then, eventually does. And that's why Superman is better than Man of Steel will ever be.

[@MrCaseySasaki]

+Nooneofimportance You're allowed to like the movie. I like parts of it. The music is great... and... ok, everything else infuriated me. I haven't even scratched the surface on how broken I think Man of Steel is... From the tired origin story, to the pointless addition of that stupid mcguffin that I already forgot the name of because I don't give a fuck. The gratuitous disaster porn that adds NOTHING of substance to the film. There is SO MUCH wrong with the movie and the reason it pisses me off is because it was FIXABLE!!!! *Here's an easy fix: THE MOVIE DIDN'T NEED KRYPTON.* That's right! That entire Krypton opening weakens the movie and should've been cut. Why? *Because it tells us nothing we either needed to know or don't find out later in the movie anyway.* But the real reason we shouldn't have seen Krypton directly is that it would've grounded us more in Clark Kent's perspective. Which I thought MOS wanted to do...? Clark doesn't remember his home-world! He feels alienated on Earth. Maybe give us a scene where he's feeling isolated from the world and looking up at the night sky to emphasize his longing to belong somewhere? The only time we needed to see anything of Krypton for ourselves was when Clark was being shown holograms of it by Russell Crowe. We learn about it like he learns about it. We become him. See how easy that change was? Millions of dollars could've been saved and the movie's main character and story would've been more engaging. Also a more mysterious Krypton would've been interesting. More interesting than the shit we got! That's just one change too. I got a whole fucking laundry list, dude.

[@MobiusVideo]

Kelbo Well put. I don't really understand how or why they moved forward with production on this movie when the plot is so dreadful. I guarantee you almost every single fucking person watching that movie thought the same thing: WHY IS SUPERMAN CAUSING UNNECESSARY LOSS OF HUMAN LIFE?! WHYYYYY???!!! /fp

[@boomstickcritique902]

The only reason his dad says dont help is because he dosent think the world is ready to see who he is at this point nothing more.

[@krisj827]

Awww the feels. I know every word to this movie that's how much I watched this movie when I was little with my brother. This movie still holds up and is still the best origin movie ever.

[@reginaldgray8385]

I saw Superman in the theater at 8 years ols. Yea... the theatre, kids and adults, cheered and applauded when he made his 1st appearance and saved Lois.

[@ahwayzcool4630]

I was 8 years old when my dad took me and my younger brother to see Superman in 1978. When Superman caught Louis Lane and then that helicopter the entire audience lost their fuckin shit! Including me. lol. To me THIS was the best superman movie. Sure it doesn't have the fancy cgi and action scenes of the newer superman movie, but it has a special magic and charm the new movies don't.

[@yandnat1656]

Rest in peace my superman.

[@hennyzhi2261]

I would really love you guys to react to the Justice League Unlimited episode "for the Man who has Everything". It's another great Superman piece and it really gets to me every time.

[@Game_Source]

Has anyone seen a video called *10 Times Superman Was A Real Jerk* by WhatCulture Comics?

[@OmegaSoypreme]

Man I need to re-watch this movie sometime. I haven't sat down and really watched it properly for probably close to 25 years. But I've never forgotten it.

[@jefrey5578]

Not Just Brando but it was written by Mario Puzo who also wrote Godfather.

[@Vansmackable]

Saw it at age 4 and nothing left a bigger impression on me. I went on to become an Airline pilot as a result.

[@SuperDJBolt]

Martin and Girtz for the batman 89 review. Sounds good to me. Please make that happen.

[@megawill666]

Love that movie

[@kimdanielthorkildsen7659]

Fun fact: they just released an extended cut on blu ray. Check it out people if you're a fan of the original

[@starbrand3726]

I saw this movie in 1978, and it set me on a path of comic books and sci-fi movies. This was my first hit of the "drug," and I am a pure addict now. The first and the best superhero movie.

[@1sotrue]

What made the Superman 78 great was the musical score by John Williams... Alongside with opening credits truly unforgettable... Hey guys you didn't talk about Lex Luthor.... Gene Hackman was great in that role.... 'Mind over muscle'....

[@matthewheywood8532]

the theater went crazy like that during that scene I saw it as a 5 year old and still remember that. it was what made me love comic books and movies

[@bookwoman53]

Yes, Superman got the cat from the tree. Deeds like this demonstrate that you can take Clark out of Smallville but he will still be the farm boy from KS.

[@johndamenillusionist4342]

What I love about these retro reviews is that you approach them from the perspective of the times they came out in, hence being respectful to what they accomplished and represented in their time, and recognizing the effect they had on all that would come after them. Keep it up guys.

[@nicolasperez8960]

I love character analysis I'm doing a character break down for my film class on superman and knowing how other people view him is very key to it thanks for your points of view guys ill be using it as referance oh and I love the show guys

[@kieralinn]

The different deaths of Pa Kent are from two different perspectives. One is from a son feeling helpless to stop it. (78) The other is from a father's point of view (MOS), "I'd rather die to protect my son from what will happen to him" and Clark believing in his father and loving him enough to not save him as it is his last wish. One is "I couldn't protect my Dad" the other is "My Dad was trying to protect me". To me they are both great for the times they were filmed in.

[@RalphJr-xp3hp]

Funk O'Matic nah she’s entitled to her own opinion and go screw yourself punk.

[@RalphJr-xp3hp]

Funk O'Matic wow and you back at it with that weak shit bitch boy 😂😂.

[@serenityq26]

YOU get it. dont get why these idiots cant

[@andrewbarren8289]

The number one problem I have with this film is that people thinks this is a campy film. Superman is my favorite superhero movie hands down. I know there are corny scenes like the lois lane flying scene, but Donner has some serious stuff like Clark unable to save his father. Even the ending I think had a serious theme when *spoiler* Superman is willing to take the consequences of spinning the earth backwards in order to save Lois. I know logically it doesn't make sense, but the message it conveys has a perfect emotion of a guy doing everything he can in order to save someone he loves. Great review guys! You hit every nail of what I love about this movie and more.

[@msevilducky71]

We did have the Super Friends cartoon back in the day. Came on Saturday mornings. There was some merchandising as well but I guess in a way there wasn't as much as you have now. Course these days with the popularity of comic book movies you do get quite a bit of merchandise and content (for example more comic book cartoons) then you did back in the day.

[@seventhsun11422]

Watching this movie makes you want to throw on a cape and fly... still!

[@seethransom]

To this day, I have yet to see a better Superman movie. Every aspect, except some of the humor, holds up today. I was eight when it came out. Spiderman was my favorite, but Superman was right up there. Donner made the first Blockbuster Super Hero movie. Topped even Barbarella! The Donner cut of Superman II comes very close to the first. Reeves is my favorite Superman, and I have seen them all, going back to early TV. He was born for this part.

[@HotaruKara]

Superman is my favorite superhero, along with Question.

[@josefrootgum]

after enjoying all the MCU and DC movies, my heart still belongs to Superman '78.

[@kirk1701]

Ian = Skinnier Freddie Prinze Jr. + Voice of Brian Griffin + glasses.

[@tristanmilner9511]

Do you think the whole "make Superman dark" craze started after Bill's speech in kill Bill vol 2?

[@AlexanderRobinsonMovieReviews]

It always amazes me how well this movie holds up despite some of the sillier moments and that deus ex-machina ending. I love this movie, though I think Donner's Superman II is the superior movie. I reviewed the Superman and Batman movies on my channel over the course of two months. Great review guys, I know you'll be doing Burton's Batman next, but I would love to see you guys tackle Superman II one day.

[@HalfKocked]

After this episode, I'm even more inspired to wear my Superman cape to work today. "Can change tires in the blink of an eye..."

[@nagatwitches6090]

Gotta say, you are fast becoming my favorite show on Double Toasted. Keep up the good work guys!

[@shanecochran2491]

Agreed

[@1977TA]

I applaud you guys! You are from the generation that grew up with the modern day super hero films of the 2000’s and their superior special effects and yet you appreciate Superman ‘78. Thank you for giving credit where credit is due and praising the ground breaking work that went into making us believe a man could fly in a time before CGI effects. The problem with the failed modern day Superman played by Henry Cavil, is that he lacks the bright inspirational image of a optimistic hero who sees the good in anyone even criminals. The Cavil Superman suit used dark toned down colors which are not inspiring. They give a depressed somber mood. The only time a dark color scheme was used by Christopher Reeve’s Superman was when he became evil in Superman III. Under normal conditions his suit used bright vivid colors. Every modern day comic book movie owes Superman ‘78 a huge debt. It’s sad that the franchise crashed after Superman II. The original plan for Superman III was going to be far better than the Richard Pryor showcase we ended up with.

[@jeffdaman6969]

16:31 Martin would be proud

[@jrrollins84]

1978 Superman movie was good for it's time, but I was watching Lois & Clark TV show & the Max Fleischer Superman cartoons when I was a child first. So, Christopher Reeves didn't impress me, I've seen better Supermen.

[@RiverSiege]

I love this review so much, it shows so many good parts and really breaks down the differences between this Superman and the older ones.

[@poetwp975]

That was a great break down and review of a timeless classic. It will always be the best Superman movie. I beg to differ Sammy about you not being funny. That part when you said “he uncle Rico’ed That shit”.I died laughing. That was the best crack I’ve heard in ages great napoleon dynamite reference.

[@nickmattio3397]

Never piss off Superman like lettin Lois Die..>:•O.AAAAAGGGGHHHH!!!!!! >:•O

[@Drew19822002]

Fun little fact that I don't think you guys notice when you edited the video for review. The little girl on the train looking out that he is running by is lois as a little girl.

[@alwaysxnever]

This film has so many poitive qualities but the obly one that resonates with me is Clark and the portrayal by both Reeves and the other fellow who played him in the Smallville scenes. Nothing else worked for me. Not a fan of Kidder's Lois Lane and as much as I love Hackman , his Lex didn't really work for me either. I will certainly not say that Superman Returns and Man of Steel are "better" films. But they got most of everything else I wanted from Kal. Hopefully when Cavil's Kal shows back up he will have shed all the angst and uncertainty and become close to the Superman that people prefer. A true beacon for hope.

[@MugenTJ]

Ppl who direct big budget today don’t study movies making!?

[@123rocket19]

RIP Richard Donner

[@williammcguire130]

Guys, the "I hope this little incident hasn't put you off flying" bit isn't a dorky fact-- it's a flirtation. After all, she'll be flying with him eventually. That's why he's got that foxy smile as he walks away afterwards. Otherwise, awesome review.

[@rickyclover9393]

I am going to be real. 40 years later, Superman 1 and Superman 2 is a classic because it achieved the impossible! 70's special effects looked cheap and stuff like Star Trek and Lost in Space was the norm. This movie, actually put in actor in a harness behind a greenscreen and add some fans for wind effects and you had a realistic illusion of a flying man. Then, Richard Donner had the balls to cast a unknown actor as the lead. Superman was all strength, but gave him a personality ( Clark act weak but was the smartest person in the room, Superman was strong yet humble). Christopher Reeve gave Superman a humanity that no other actor has captured since then.

[@bigrule28]

Let me say this superman 78 changed my life, change the movie industry as we kno it creating the superheroe genre of movies, Christopher Reeve change the game playing this character, i love henry cavill, tyler hoechilin portrayals of this character but chris is and will always be the true superman i wouldn't be the man i am today if it wasn't for him, i look up to him to this day i wouldn't be the geek nerd collect comics if it wasn't for this movie i didn't have a father growing up, so i look up to him like a father figure, a mentor, a role model, its like what he said superman is a ideal for us to strive towards strive to be i love this movie its number one in my heart no mcu no superhero cinematic universe would not be happening if this film hadn't come out GREATEST SUPERHERO MOVIE OF ALL TIME!!!

[@VictoryArtz]

Superman 1978 isn't a Movie and it isn't a comic book movie, It's an Experience.

[@skillz718]

I was born In 82 this movie was amazing lol 😂 running round the house w a towel as a cape

[@octoberson]

Also one other thing. Sammy one of my favorite superhero movies of all time is Captain America First Avenger. That’s the modern day equivalent of how Superman feels to me.

[@Katkiwi25]

You know who's super? You guys are super :)) .. SuperGoobers ;))

[@Brokephi316]

Just out of the curiousity, did you review the movie with the "Recently added even more new footage edition" only on Amazon?

[@scorcher59]

Oh man I need to watch this movie now!

[@Balder-gb4eq]

Man of steel has nothing on this film

[@cbhunts7732]

I was pleasantly surprised when sammy watch Superman '78. I was hoping it would change his ideal thought process from the Man of Steel. I felt like a kid again seeing Sammy feeling the same way I did when I first watched Superman '78. Now he know why people screw Lee Love Superman

[@dirkdiggler2695]

Can someone explain why there was only one spaceship on that whole planet? That always bothered me even as a kid, still Superman 78 is a classic though.

[@Ishma3l]

Not sure if it was covered behind the paywall, but what did ya'll think of the special effects in this movie? Are they distractingly dated?

[@jeffdaman6969]

Ishma3l Yes, they are pretty bad. However, it shouldn’t stop you from enjoying the film. It was pretty good. Man of steal has superior cg and the movie was mediocre.

[@waldoholguin]

I would love to see WB/DC remake a Max Fleischer style superman set in the 50's...I think superheroes work better for that era anyway.

[@anubusx]

Remember Clark, with great power...

[@MrSonrayz]

Just watched this last night!

[@timothylewis2527]

Sammy you magnificent beast! Another great video. Thumbs up!

[@abyss9763]

Yeeessss! I also saw this movie as a kid, and it was awesome. :D

[@TimeisReel]

Review....*Blade*. One of Marvel's earliest and best.

[@MerrimanDevonshire]

Have to love that there was an ad for The Man Who Invented Christmas Movie (31OCT17) placed on a channel that does movie reviews. Figure the review for this flick will be interesting to say the least.

[@7thsygn]

I miss Christopher Reeves!

[@dragonskunkstudio7582]

STOP! Don't offer to skip to KZbin comments, it's like saying we are not important whatsoever. It just gives a bad impression. I don't care about KZbin comments I love the actual movie reviews, crazy right?

[@bluefighter4612]

posture and speech mannerisms does a lot to for a disguise Please make sure to sit up straight and keep good posture

[@HERITAGE12]

it astounds me that the only film to really capture even half the heart thats in superman 78, is captain america. ya gotta wonder why its so hard for filmakers to be able to impart credibly such earnest heroism but there the Only two i can think of that fit the description . what reeves could do in this film just standing up is remarkable , and its something i only really appreciated in my 40yr old dottage :D STILL one of the best superhero films ever.

[@youngknight5589]

Oh wow you guys read my comment that was actually really cool thanks for mentioning me lol

[@mountnstream]

There was recent revelations that Christopher Reeve, was not so impressed with Marlon Brando''s performance as Jor-El, essentially describing him as "just phoning it in".

[@ih489]

y'all should review leprechaun in the hood movie

[@qerqrqd1222]

marlon brando is English now #WTF

[@eatshitanddie464]

Marlon Brando would've been a better Lex Luthor imo.

[@Horror-Man]

Korey (Coleman, NOT Goodwin) needs to be in these retro reviews.

[@jeffdaman6969]

sifat shams Na. Coleman will probably be “to much” and overshadow these guys. Martin or girtz would be a better choice.

[@chrisbowman5373]

Unless it was a slip up, I think it's funny that this movie expert called the star of this great film Reeves????? I don't remember George being in the 70s version of Superman.....................

[@TheGodfather-bm3ow]

Brando was great but still can't pronounce krypton correctly.

[@ghost245353]

The audio is horribly low.

[@qerqrqd1222]

did Brando grow up in London or Omaha?

[@mmmc5122]

Finally, I got here early :)

[@swingersfan]

Sammy should watch Batman ‘89 next.

[@sedricandre6587]

Sammy, you and your show must see the worse DC, Wes Craven, and Sony Pictures movie ever made. And that movie was called SWAMP THING. Every bad idea in comic book films was originally shown in this one movie that nobody involved has taken responsibility for.

[@nooneofimportance2110]

Superman the movie is a great movie, it's not just nostalgia that makes it good. People who defend Man of Steel never seem to get that, that Superman is supposed to be a hopeful hero, and Christopher Reeves managed to embody that 40 years ago.

[@boomstickcritique902]

Superman in man of steel an batman v superman was hopeful lol.The tone was just darker.Also Man of steels superman becoming standard superman is his arc in those films. My pal saw a screening of Justice League i know what happens in the entire film.Supermans arc is complete at the end an he becomes standard superman.

[@nooneofimportance2110]

It doesn't come across very well in the films. Except when he killed the drone. I think that was the first goddamned time the sun shone in the movie. Maybe not, but it feels like it. And I hope you're right about being in JL, but I am more worried about it actually getting translated onto the screen. But I'm gonna wait for the reviews before I go see it.

[@RalphJr-xp3hp]

NooneofImportance fuck those goddamn reviews and go see the movie yourself. Jesus Christ smh 🤦🏾‍♂️.

[@nooneofimportance2110]

+RalphJr2020 I would, but I have wasted money on movies before, Van Helsing, Battle of 5 Armies, the first 3 Bay directed Transformers movies. Excuse me for not wanting to spend money on garbage again. The Justice League trailers don't exactly fill me with confidence.

[@boomstickcritique902]

Justice leagues gonna get a critical pass regardless of what the double toasted guys think about it.I know it will critics are tweeting positive sounding tweets an my friend saw the test audience screening its nothing like bvs its gonna get positive reviews but the double toasted guys will still nit pick it

[@LoneKaiser]

See that's what the new superman movies dont get is that if your superman movie ends with him having to punch or beat someone by being physical you fail as a superman movie, the best superman stories have him beating his foes by being the exception by the being the better man because in simplest terms he is the paladin of the DC universe

[@thedefinitionisthis]

That... doesn't necessarily mean it's a failure. I mean, it's nice to see Superman kick some serious ass at the end. Some of the best moments of the animated Superman (including the Justice League series) is him just going mano y mano against guys like Brainiac or Darkseid. Of course, action isn't necessarily the focus.... but damn, it's a glory to see. That's one of the reasons "Superman Returns" didn't work for me. "Man of Steel", for all its story and thematic flaws, at least finally gave me a Superman that can throw down. A lil overdone, but nonetheless....

[@LoneKaiser]

Rob C Yea maybe I was a little harsh it's just that you can do both I want a superman movie that has amazing action and have him be hero that people see him as

[@thedefinitionisthis]

That, we can agree on. "Superman '78" is still easily the definitive Superman movie. But coming into contemporary times, I think us fans deserve something an update of the classic character, that not only brings us the sensibilities that Donner brought, that made people believe in Superman, but also a hero who can throw down among the baddest brawlers in the universe....... just.... minus the gratuitousness haha!

[@boomstickcritique902]

Not really in real life he would have to punch an beat the villain lol.These older flicks are much sillier an fantasy based compared to Zacks films. In Zacks universe if superman stopped an said let me give a speech Zod would have blown his head off.

[@quiotu]

Is it odd that Marvel actually got the idea of Superman better than anyone else when they made the Captain America films? Really, those are better Superman films than anything post Donner, and that's from a purely thematic perspective.

[@richardwilliams6686]

I recently saw this movie again & you guys are just being a little too extra with this review.

[@timothylewis2527]

Before any modern movie director makes a Superman film, they should be forced to watch the Superman vs the Elite animated film.

[@therealjeffgipson6438]

Please do a proper Superman The Movie review because this was bullshit.