Superman's Trap at the fortress of solitude

[@dangoss7180]

What a great scene. 40 years later it still makes me smile.

[@rigovertovenega1285]

A mi tambien

[@spkanava]

1979

[@ald7282]

"lex luthor, ruler of australia" makes me lose it every time i hear it

[@perfectsoulmates2023]

🇦🇺 🦘 🍤 🔥 🍺

[@deant3980]

He would be better than the leaders we have.

[@TheNameOfJesus]

Lex's ruse was to rule the roos.

[@abdulmajid1560]

​@@perfectsoulmates2023in

[@perfectsoulmates2023]

@@abdulmajid1560 ?

[@KB2.9L]

The crunch sound when Superman crushes Zod's hand is the best part of this movie.

[@CMage101]

Crunches, PLURAL. It sounds like snapping matchsticks, which was VERY satisfying.

[@mattslupek7988]

Nah, the best scene in the movie was when he went back to the diner and got even with that @$$#0£€.

[@felixshut2603]

Definitely one of the sweetest moments I have to say.😅

[@renaldjean439]

What a gorgeous couple they were Superman played by the late great Christopher Reeves(1952-2004) Lois Lane played by the late lovely Margot Kidder(1948-2018) they are greatly missed god bless their souls.

[@jeffgalus8454]

The best Superman and the best Lois Lane ever

[@wassup-id5rw]

The years are incorrect. Chris and George were only in the 1978-87 film series. 1952-58 was Adventures of Superman, where he was played by George Reeves.

[@Chris71379]

R.I.P. to BOTH Of them! 😢😢🤧🤧

[@jasonlee7816]

Christopher Reeve’s love of riding horses contributed towards his death if he had stayed away from horses 🐎 🐴 he might’ve lived into his 60’s, 70’s, 80’s

[@spkanava]

1979

[@christinefury7839]

This is what truly made Superman a *super* man. He isn't just incredibly strong he is incredibly smart too. And since he faced three villains all of which equalled him in strength him outsmarting them - by knowing Lex Luthor would rat him out - this was what made him a true hero. The audience too believed Superman's last hope was gone when Lex Luthor revealed his "plan". Great surprise and a new level of respect for the character. He is more than just a "strong man" - his real strength lies in his character - this is something many fail to realize.

[@Idazmi7]

Yes.

[@SulliMike23]

That is true. This is the Superman I remember as a kid, not some brooding man child who doesn’t like having his abilities.

[@EhCanadian316]

:)

[@stonecoldfan3167]

That's why roman reigns uses a SUPERMAN PUNCH cause Superman was THE GUY!!

[@CCJJ160Channels]

He also knew that his parents knew that he may get into trouble after he gave up his powers, and anticipated he would need them back.

[@joynerkt]

I feel it's chris reeves smile that lessens the blow of kill or what ever it is that happens to them. He was just charming as superman. A charm that can't be replaced!

[@SJHFoto]

When i was a kid, i always thought the villains were sent back to the Phantom Zone, not killed. Maybe i was just naive? *(But i really don't think the intention was that they were killed)

[@mattduck69er]

Kylon Joyner So...as long as you're charming, you can murder people?

[@harindranvenkatesh]

Kylon Joyner Christopher Reeves's charisma is untouchable. That's why he will always be 'Superman' forever. His smile, poise, et all brought the character to life. Christopher Reeves is Superman. May he forever RIP. Gone but never ever forgotten.

[@earnestyoung2440]

***** Nope there are no other intentions of falling down an "endless" ice slope but death. Superman could have thrown them in jail since they had no powers. It really just shows the hypocrisy of fans who support this over MOS death ending. One is just more realistic than the other.

[@chooseyourpoison5105]

Earnest Young Well yes he could have thrown them in jail, I suppose, but that wouldn't have been as satisfying to the audience. Whether it's seeing the baddie get shot at the end of a western or blown up at the end of a Bond movie, movie audiences just want to know that the villain "got theirs". Remember that both MOS and Superman II are just movies, nobody dies for real. Take a chill pill.

[@TheReddg71]

Christopher Reeve, will always be, to me! The First, Last, and Original Superman! He didn't just bring Superman to life, he breathed life into the Mild Mannered "Clark Kent!" Which was waaaaay more Impressive! Anyone can wear the suit and cape, but making "Clark Kent" stand out. With his unassuming personality, is a Greater Accomplishment! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@terrancethomas9792]

His intelligence like in this episode showed a Superior Superman. Extremely much better than Lois and Clark Superman who didn’t know when to use his abilities.

[@davidcfrosch6644]

Christopher Reeve Was Always Super, Man...

[@dolphinsfan3245]

Well said !!!

[@ericsteel173]

He wasn’t the first, he wasn’t the last, but he was THE BEST SUPERMAN.

[@JOECURR1488]

Jewish...not white super heroes

[@taybyat]

“Lex Luther, ruler of Australia, activate the machine...” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@blacjackdaniels200]

LMAOO My favorite part! I literally typed it into my search to see if I can find that line anywhere.

[@glennjohnston2267]

Probably the best double cross in movie history!

[@hellobeautiful5225]

That time that both Superman and Lois killed somebody, then smiled at each other about it. . Man, the things we accept in movies.

[@CatsClaw44]

They weren't killed, they were de-powered and arrested. There's actually a scene that was cut from this that showed them being loaded into police trucks.

4:02 The theater I was in went from disbelief to absolute crazy!

[@Pamemastiff111]

luna de luna a song called says this alot Lue no LUna and Javier MIguel's school Amigo cool outdoor with wheels penis same agish guy some guy upstairs like hjim Hymm both upstairs Mundo Fantastico Disney Mickey MOuse and this ain'[t no MIckey so what? mickey carter had a love a new son. Son of a bitch ken in St. Cloud at pizza hut. I"m Pamela Howe Eleven you are great. Pizza hut too I worked at School Pizza Pit. yea. and watch or use a tip. MOvies can be comfortable and with the right salt safe and top of the world. Great in Red my red love love La i love the faded and well so well Suade but not Knot my tongue it's my out in red. whoa I love the color that fades to R e D Rudolph the Red NOsed yea GrrLLLLL ll By: Pamela Howe Eleven ll ONce Once in Madrid Am/Pm

[@normanalvarez5751]

I was so young I remember that so good. Everybody went crazy lol!!

[@twofiveb]

3:50 Zod’s scream sounds a lot like Emil’s scream after he drove into the toxic waste tank in Robocop.

[@spkanava]

1979

[@alvaromp1106]

I remember watching this as a teenager. One of the things that were lost along the way, was the feeling that Superman wasn't invincible and almighty. Losing his powers early in the movie, left me with a deep sensation of despair. This movie was an emotional ride.

[@paulshepherd1348]

Yeah I felt exactly the same when I watched it for the first time as a 10 year old kid.... its a very emotional movie and damn did it have heart. Not many of the modern superhero movies have that except for the original Spider man trilogy.... which ate now nearly 20 years old! And also I thought Logan.... where we see tye aging Wolverine.... those of similar levels of emotion to Superman 1 and 2.... Christopher Reeve acted the part so well.

[@AllRequired]

He wasn't a brooding manchild that didn't want his superpowers. Once he knew how to channel his powers, he embraced them.

[@ktcd1172]

@@paulshepherd1348 @Alvaro Mp Not sure of your age because I didn't pay that much attention to when the movie came out, but didn't either of you read the actual comics as kids? Or by that time had they gone with the "New and Improved" Superman? Back in the 50's and 60's someone was always killing his powers with a red sun substitute, Magic, Gold or red kryptonite or some other similar thing which he would have to use brains or trickery to overcome and have everything return to normal. Phantom Zone dischargees and escapees were also not that uncommon foes either.

[@paulshepherd1348]

@@ktcd1172 unfortunately I didn't read many of the comics... a few, bot not enough to form a firm view of what Superman should be, sound and look like. As the movie dud that fir me. Christopher Reeve was perfection in the part... Clark Kent and Suerman. Its all very subjective abd depends on your personality and life experiences

[@joeclayton2121]

good thing you're not a teenager now watching it, you'd need therapy... lol

[@R2Parmly]

Freaking love the little salute to Lex Luthor after he figures out and spells out the plan. "Boy, nothing gets by you!"

[@eq1373]

The salute meant "mind over muscle" from the krptonite scene in the first movie.

[@jeanny003]

This is my favorite Superman moment. The people making the recent Superman movies could learn a thing or two from these movies. (except for Superman 4)

[@SellawEvets]

LOVE the very end with Lois and Ursa! RIP Margot Kidder

[@gargouenzene]

Clark was proud of Lois 😁

[@AllRequired]

@@gargouenzene Hey, who wouldn't be, after she clobbered Ursa with that one shot.

[@largol33t1]

RIP Margot Kidder and Christopher Reeve. NOBODY could play Superman and Lois like they could. If any moron tries to reboot this movie, I will NOT watch it. I also loved Terence Stamp's performance. I believe he was also in "Wanted" with Angelina Jolie. He even narrated a documentary about 9/11, his voice is unmistakable.

[@spkanava]

1979

[@joaniekeyser4036]

This must have been from the Richard Donner cut that was released in 2006; I don't recall Zod telling Ursa to kill Lois in the original theatrical release from 1980. And the bit where Supes explains the molecule chamber to Luthor isn't in this clip, but is in the version I have on disc. Good thing I asked for the Donner cut of Superman 2 for my birthday; I have a feeling I'mma be in for a treat with this one. And I know probably every Superman fangirl from the late 70s to early 80s has said this, but Chris Reeve made the most beautiful Superman ever! And he was easy on the eyes in real life, too. And I hear not only was he a good looking man, he was a good man period. The current Superman actor Henry Cavill is handsome too, but I don't know what kind of man he is, and what kind of person one is matters more than one's physical appearance in my book. A man can be as gorgeous as an angel, but if he has a crap personality his looks don't mean anything.

[@sha11235]

I can see it is because the music of victory is different and some shots are different.

[@kelleyburks9777]

Christopher reeve is sooooo good looking in what ever he did rest in peace❤❤❤

[@PaulosTheGamer]

4:35 "You're a real pain in the neck!" :FALCON- PUNCH!!: Thank you Lois.

[@sha11235]

This time the punch works, unlike earlier. That's why they had Lois do it.

[@spkanava]

1979

[@xxlCortez]

1:38 Luthor has some incredible reflexes dodging Superman.

[@seldonwright4345]

Plot Armor.

[@Lewis.Alcindor]

Superman didn't actually intend to grab Luthor. Superman's plan needed another person outside to activate the molecular chamber, since he couldn't do it while being inside the chamber. Lois couldn't do it because she was restrained by Ursa. So he needed someone from Zod's army to do it. Superman confided with Luthor of his fake plan because he knew Luthor would betray him to Zod. Then Zod would believe Zod had the upper hand, and "force" Superman to enter the chamber, or suffer the consequences (the death of Lois). And when Zod activated the chamber (or asked someone else - Luthor - to activate the chamber) that was exactly what Superman needed to complete his actual plan. So he was basically acting, pretending like he was betrayed by Luthor, when that was his actual plan all along. Do you really believe that he couldn't grab Luthor if he really wanted to?

[@DefSquadFan]

He used Clark reflexes to try to get Luthor.

[@nattyps3160]

​@@Lewis.Alcindorita but I think ot took everything in him not to grab luthor & it was funny. Just proves superman outsmarted Mr brilliant. Luthor however was the only one who noticed the red lights outside as it happened. I think he got it right away & in a later scene right there he was already plotting to pretend he was superman's buddy lol saying " I wss in on ot w/ u " lex got hauled off again. I just wonder what happened to miss tessmacher? She did break lex out of the joint. I know superman saved her for saving him but in part 2 she busted lex out & we never see her again!! Also why was lex just walking around I guess the cops had more to do w/ zod & co

[@NightRunner417]

"You know something? You're a real pain in the neck!" *punch* "AIEEEeeeee e e e..." *thud* "You know something, Lois? You're a muderer!" "Haha!" "Ha ha!" daaa dadadadaaaa DA DA DAHHHHH!! Don't get me wrong, lol I grew up on these movies and loved them, but man...

[@August3B]

Still by far the BEST Superman ever.

[@stanknight9159]

1:08 I just love the smirk, Reese does here. Be like "Live as your slave? How cute, sure that will happen."

[@67nairb]

Good always triumphs over evil. It may take a little a while for that to happen, but it always happens.

[@fahdchoudry7763]

Zod: Lex Luthor. Ruler of Australia LOL

[@charlesvan13]

fahd s I know. What a loser.

[@62202ify]

Love this scene, Superman played it to a T, then crushes Zoo's hand, lifts him up and shakes his head like, "moron, get out of my house". And throws him away like an unwanted toy, then then big guy tries to fly, then remembers something, ordinary people can't fly.

[@CoCotheTurtle]

I thought I was the only one who noticed it had been changed from Zod to Zoo. Good catch!

[@carminemurray6624]

By that time, when Zod was weak as a Toddler, it was unfair to hurt him so badly, crushing his hand like stale breadsticks was just wrong, he should have toned it down a bit and humiliated him, maybe make him naked and parade him around in public, then incarcerate him as a new prison wide all weak and silly.

[@toddlindsay8846]

@@CoCotheTurtleno. From Zod to Zonk.

[@tomthomas5793]

“And over the last few years we have heard a lot about something called ‘family values’. And like many of you, I have struggled to figure out what that means. And since my accident, I've found a definition that seems to make sense. I think it means that we're all family. And that we all have value.” Christopher Reeve, speaking at the Democratic National Convention in 1996. What a Super Man.

[@philw9436]

'General Zod' , in the end, he gets what he deserves ..I forgot how trippy@ psychedelic the original films were .. !!totally awesome ..

[@Binks129]

You guys have to stop living in the dark ages, computer generated effects dont make a movie bad, if you want top notch superman action ur gonna need special effects, and cant act? He played the role he was supposed to, the outsider from another planet who doesnt fit in, and thts how he acted, and the scene with jonathan dying in the tornado and the anguish that superman felt when he killed zod, that was some pretty damn good acting, Its not perfect but its the best superman movie we've got

[@ChimpFromSpace]

The Fortress of Solitude could really use a few railings.

[@99annanic]

And a security system.

[@ccjcruz]

OSHA would frown on the lack of railings and other safety devices.

[@bigfootape]

@@ccjcruz Emperor Palpatine would approve, though.

[@houseofno]

You plan on taking the stairs often at Superman's home address?

[@sauditate4562]

Nah

[@mkaplan1383]

3:35 Zod: Take my hand and swear eternal loyalty to Zod... Superman: Sure, how do you like it? Broken in 20 places? *Crushes his hand* Zod: 😨😱

[@AllRequired]

Lois to Ursa: Supes here might have reservations about hitting you... but I'm not him! SOCK!!

[@spkanava]

1979

[@mogg34y]

Lex Luther ruler of Australia lol

[@Pamemastiff111]

luna de luna a song called says this alot Lue no LUna and Javier MIguel's school Amigo cool outdoor with wheels penis same agish guy some guy upstairs like hjim Hymm both upstairs Mundo Fantastico Disney Mickey MOuse and this ain'[t no MIckey so what? mickey carter had a love a new son. Son of a bitch ken in St. Cloud at pizza hut. I"m Pamela Howe Eleven you are great. Pizza hut too I worked at School Pizza Pit. yea. and watch or use a tip. MOvies can be comfortable and with the right salt safe and top of the world. Great in Red my red love love La i love the faded and well so well Suade but not Knot my tongue it's my out in red. whoa I love the color that fades to R e D Rudolph the Red NOsed yea GrrLLLLL ll By: Pamela Howe Eleven ll ONce Once in Madrid Am/Pm

better than that idiot ScoMo.

[@67nairb]

How did he get to be ruler of Australia?

[@AlexOjideagu2]

@@67nairb That's what he asks for to lead them to Superman

[@mrwizard689]

Ruler of Australia for about 3 minutes.

[@jacknightwinters3480]

Great scene! I always liked Terence Stamp. He's a great actor. and yes Superman is smart as well as strong. awesome.

[@sha11235]

For a long time, I couldn't find TS in anything in the 80's. But in those days it wasn't like there was internet to find out his work. Now I know he has had a long career before and after General Zod.

[@rickyallen7176]

Terence Stamp is great in Young Guns

[@spkanava]

1979

[@peterlohnes1]

Terence Stamp, a very accomplished and serious actor, really sold Zod. Just shows someone with acting skill takes a fairly 2 dimensional character and creates realism. And Michael Shannon does as well.

[@shandiamapp3470]

My favorite part. Is when the big one tries to fly. And then Louis Lane. Punches that lady.

[@brownblair98]

3:50 The precise moment of Superman's Ascension to His Father's Throne.

[@philagon]

Two points: 1) I get the impression that Superman himself was uncertain whether this was going to work. This explains why he came out hesitantly and "tested" his strength by attempting to crush Zod's hand. Otherwise no reason to be dramatic and cute; just come out of the molecule machine and immediately start kicking butt. If he did know, seems pretty cruel to crush Zod's hand just for the heck of it. 2) If this is a of transfer power, as it was in the case of Jor-el to turn Clark back into Superman, then this means Superman stole the power of the others and left him with not only his own strength but that of three others. So he ends up four times as strong!

[@mangmerciless9606]

I think it was just dramatic effect for the movie.

[@fjccommish]

It was out of revenge - make Zod suffer.

[@chrisflaherty8991]

He knew, and crushing Zod's hand was perfect.

[@sandal_thong8631]

I think he just needed to keep them in the Fortress long enough for the lights to work. If they or Luthor thought it was a reversal they could have fled and not been affected. Some suggested unpowered Clark could have gotten ahold of some Kyrptonite. That might have worked for one of them, but then someone like Luthor could have gotten rid of it.

[@jakfuki]

Uh, no. Superman did know because when Luthor showed him the green crystal, he was aware that was the one for taking away the powers of Kryptonians outside the chamber. Superman played along with looking weak as he exited the chamber to make Zod think he was powerless. He faked it so as to not tip off anyone that he had just gotten his powers back

[@christopherfoote4643]

I think the point was that evil has no bounds. Clearly Zod wasn't going to stop at Kal-El. Can you imagine the pressure Superman was under? He couldn't mess up.

[@Stephen10528]

Way to go, Superman! Way to go, Lois!

[@shawnkincheloesr5192]

This scene was a total classic ✌🏾👊🏾

[@KeltonClark-p7h]

Reeves will always be my favorite Superman but everyone forgets about Lois punch. You're a real pain in the neck. Even surprised Superman

[@tolbertjason]

Superman: I knew you would double crossed me Luthor. An lying weasel like you couldn't resist the chance.

[@ericshort3234]

THAT'S WHAT I WAS WAITING FOR!

[@sandal_thong8631]

I don't see a good reason to leave it out. But there are so many scenes and versions of _Superman: The Movie_ and _Superman II_ that it's OK to pick and choose which scenes to keep and which to cut for your own version to watch.

[@spkanava]

1979

[@tornari]

Would have loved to see a short movie set in present times where an aged Lex Luther is picked up on his release from prison by Otis and driven to Zod’s diner near the North Pole. Here a bitter and angry Zod runs the last human outpost serving food, Krypton’s finest, along with his two sidekicks reminiscing about old times.

[@danbrown3829]

I read an article this week that showed the actual attendance numbers comparing Man of Steel and Superman Returns. The article showed that there are more movie theaters throughout the world now than in 2006. Yet Man of Steel actually sold just a few thousand more tickets than Superman Returns despite being shown in more theaters. Man of Steel did bring in more money but when factoring in the rise in ticket prices since 2006, the reality is this. If ticket prices were still the same, Man of steel would have grossed little more than Superman Returns did. This becomes even more glaring when considering all the product placement in Man of Steel(IHOP,SEARS, 7-11, etc...) and the amount of marketing that was done for Man of Steel.

[@lukecarroll4052]

Superman returns actually grossed a decent bit of money, it just wasn't as much as WB wanted, and it was critically received horribly, so they decided to reboot, I mean a movie like Man of Steel making over 600 million is not bad at all.

[@fjccommish]

Take away Truth, Justice, The American Way from Superman, take away good vs evil, all that remains is CGI.

[@spkanava]

1979

[@georgesealy4706]

That series with Reeves and Hackman were the best Superman movies. Hackman was great.

[@user-cf1se1kk5x]

Agreed.

[@spkanava]

1979

[@tolbertjason]

I am glad that Superman outsmarted Zod, Ursa, Non by playing Luthor into the plan.. I am glad he did not trust Luthor. Luthor is an double crosser and an lying weasel too who could never wait for the chance to do an double crossed.

[@flatscan1978]

Sorry, I respectfully disagree. Why would Luthor believe that Superman would ever trust him, after all the things he did. And Zod, Non and Ursa have superhearing too. They would have heard Superman conspiring with Lex against them. Luthor already knew about the molecule chamber, because he was at the fortress before (and used the information crystals). Superman's initial plan was to get into the crystal chamber with Zod and depower Ursa and Non, increasing his chances to win. Luthor's interference gave him the opportunity to get rid of all three of them.

[@rajithmaligaspe]

flatscan1978 You could say that Luthor didn't go through all the crystals while he was there - He even skipped crystals to get to info about Zod. Also I think Superman played a huge hunch on assuming Zod would kill Luthor as well (which to me is predictable), and that hunch paid off. And if he were wrong I'm confused by (as you say) his original plan - he would lead the trio into the chamber, all three of them in that compact space, and then fight(?) in there, or jump out and close the chamber door before they had time to react and then quickly return the functionality to its original state so that the rays would now hit the chamber and not the rest of the fortress.

[@flatscan1978]

***** I think Superman wanted to depower all three of them the moment they arrived in the fortress. He has reversed the process (bathing the whole fortress in red sun radiation instead of the crystal chamber) before their arrival. That's why Superman was in the chamber at the beginning of the scene, shielding himself from the red sun radiation. He never wanted anyone of them in the chamber with him. When he saw that Zod brought Lois as a hostage he settled for depowering Ursa and Nonn, to even the odds in his own favor. So he tried to lure Zod to come into the crystalchamber with him. It is easier to fight only one Kryptonian instead of three.

[@TheDGSexperience]

***** I think Luthor isn't so bad after all and the end of this scene proves that.

[@rajithmaligaspe]

But humans aren't affected by Kryptonite. To them its just meteor rock. It only affects Kryptonians.

[@sam29mill2]

Brilliant! It's not quite the same version i remember though. I guess it's a directors cut?

[@JENDALL714]

I always liked the way the 3 villains fell into Luthor's and Superman's trap!

[@TheWeepingDalek]

luthor's trap. luthor didn't help set the trap.

[@Tifa_Batcheller]

So, did Luthor know all along, that Superman had rewired the molecule chamber to protect himself from red sunlight, while Zod, Non and Ursa would be stripped of their powers?

[@chrismc410]

He figured if it can block and cancel out yellow sun radiation for the red sun radiation to work, then the powers door indeed swung both ways. He guessed right

[@spkanava]

1979

[@skyborne80]

I love how small and pathetic Zod suddenly becomes after seeming insurmountable a second before. Superman lifts him up like a pillow and throws him away like the trash that he is.

[@theancientwritings6125]

This is the definitive version of SUPERMAN II, but for those who bitch about Superman killing General Zod, Lois killing Ursa and Non falling to his death, there is a deleted scene on the DVD of Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut which shows the villains being arrested. The scenes are sans director commentary, so we do not know why the director chose to cut them, but as the film stands, it's better without those scenes.

[@dani-el9534]

Which means, anyway, that Superman kills Zod after all

[@TheWeepingDalek]

because those scenes make no sense. the impact with the wall would be enough to paralize zod. not to mention he will need medical treatment for his hand.

[@Dubb06]

Donner said that he cut scenes that he felt didn't belong in the film. If he didn't add it to his cut, it means he didn't like the scene.

[@sandal_thong8631]

I think they should just end with Lois being left on the balcony, and not having a teary "Do you know what it feels like." And certainly not turn back time for Lois (whether again, or for the first time).

[@eskiltester3913]

Actually not a deleted scene. It's in the tv movie version also.

[@biguy617]

I can tell this is the Donner Cut. I can tell by the changes in Zod's lines it is the Donner cut

[@jjs777fzr]

Great scene using Lex to betray Superman unknowingly helping him.

[@redpyramid9697]

It shows that Superman was smart. He was counting on Lex Luthor to rat him out, which was part of his master plan. Like Batman, Superman was several steps ahead.

[@spkanava]

1979

[@michaelastorga3187]

The first clue that something was different was Superman stayed the same in the chamber than before where he was transformed to a mortal. The reaction of Zod is classic. He was truly outwitted

[@raterus]

Even more hilarious when you realize Superman was just trolling Zod there for a minute or two!

[@ryancourt8065]

Since superman is just so chock full of truth, justice and the american way... the three criminals should have stood trial and had a panel of judges say "guilty,guilty,guilty!" But instead Clark and Louis just straight out murdered them tossing down a bottomless pit. Superman just kinda shrugs it off and says "welp, im gonna have to clean those bodies up". All: Haha Hhaaahahgha!

[@eugenetheslave]

Margot Kidder's Lois Lane found the strength to send Ursa down the pit of Fortress of solitude. Don't see that often!!

[@afriendofbean]

+Eugene Lau Well, all of Zod, Non, and Ursa's powers were gone and Lois was able to punch her and knock her down dead.

[@TheWeepingDalek]

fortress of solitude. no they dead.

[@hrd177771]

This was so golden: The like a godess, overbearing and vain Villainess is outsmarted and now powerless. She seemed reduced to a leather-clad, nine-inch-otk-boots wearing nasty lady with a domina-complex;-)... and LL punched her down to nowhere!!!!

[@hrd177771]

Yes she is... nothing more sexy if the table turnes and the evil goddess is returned to a little naughty otk-lady;-)

[@mainacc4487]

Super mad

[@tomc4304]

The impact against that Styrofoam could not have killed Zod it must have been the soft sponge padding he landed in below that was covered over with a layer of dry ice smoke.

[@kurtb8474]

We were in the theater watching this movie and the entire crowd cheered at this scene.

[@CoCotheTurtle]

Caught this one at the underwater dog ballet and even the great danes had to come up for air with all the commotion during this scene.

[@spkanava]

1979

[@jaydee1024]

So nobody's gonna notice how metal Lois is in this scene? Here she's held from behind by the throat by an alien that, previous to having super powers, had at least a certain amount of military training, and she just turns out of her grip and punches her into a crevasse? Even Supes looks a little concerned 😆

[@simplestrum]

It's OK that Zod dies here, because he accomplished what he set out to do: Make the son of Jor El kneel before him. Mission accomplished!!!

[@badgerdog4809]

But that was. A setup which made the ultimate surprise extremely effective.

[@grantorino2325]

Actually, Zod didn't die. In a deleted scene, the three are shown getting put into an Arctic police vehicle, in handcuffs.

[@jaywunder13242]

I like how Superman messes with them a little bit, letting them think they won, before he destroys them

[@seldonwright4345]

Be carful what you wish for. You might just get it.

[@sha11235]

No, they go back into the Phantom Zone when Superman reverses time. There is the deleted scene where they are being arrested as well as Lex, but they still end up in a prison -the Phantom Zone. Lex, of course, ends up back in jail.

[@bonnie3447]

Lois just kills someone and is cool with that . Cold as ice baby. Cold as ice ❄

[@chrispeplinski7306]

Love how lois punches out ursa to her death.

[@sandal_thong8631]

Or to be picked up by the Polar Patrol in one version.

[@josephclayton8702]

This had to be the director's cut version. Dialogue is different. When they first arrive, Zod critiques the place and Superman critiques him on manners. Lol

[@DaveB2868]

The one true superman ♥

[@sandal_thong8631]

Funny. People keep saying they want Cavill to come back and no one else. He seemed grumpy as Superman.

[@Muleek.420]

@@sandal_thong8631 😂😂😂 u funny

[@spkanava]

1979

[@nkkbee]

Superman was all like, "luther you little shit!"

[@mangmerciless9606]

3:55 When zod realizes that perhaps he should of listened to his mother, and become a dr.

[@DEC19775]

Lex Luthor is like most leader of bad guys he as got the balls to do his own dirty work

[@chooseyourpoison5105]

There's actually a certain kind of charm in the way that Christopher Reeve lifts actor Terence Stamp into the air at 4:04 and it's obvious Stamp is on a waist harness with a wire . . no CGI back then but in a lot of ways it was actually better like that

[@harindranvenkatesh]

ChooseYour Poison Yes...I'm glad someone else sees it the same way as well :) It's charm and poise.

[@anthony6035]

Agreed the cgi is too obvious these days and you don't have to look for it lol

[@williamshaw9047]

They also had a problem with Reeve's balls showing when he ran, so they had to make him a codpiece out of a rubber swimmer's cap.

[@fjccommish]

Without the shaking cameras, quick cuts, you can see what's happening,

[@nighttrain1236]

Sweaty armpit.

[@vulturetribe6866]

won't have same feeling watching in theatres now... 1980 feeling was 1980...

[@waynecarter4153]

AWESOME MOVIE 😀

[@Stephen10528]

I’m glad comments are not turned off here!

[@flatscan1978]

I don't have any problems with constructive criticism, as long as there are no personal attacks or insults. If you release something you have to be ready to take the heat.

[@Gunnar001]

My favorite part is when Superman crushed Zod's hand and then threw him to his death. Then watched as the other two also fell to their deaths. With a smirk on his face!

[@signedelacroix7213]

THat is the best reversal of situation in all cinema history.

[@A._J_.]

lois murdered the supervillianess

[@エイカネック]

大逆転。何度見てもスカッとします。

[@spudhead169]

That place really could use safety rails for non-super visitors.

[@luzrojas226]

Crecí enamorada de Cristopher Reeve Como tal y siento no haberlo conocido personalmente.miro sus películas con nostalgia.

[@MrJamieMurph4141969]

Yes,this does include the one part I always remembered-Lois:(turns to the villian lady,whatever her name is),and says,"You know something? You're a real pain in the neck!" and with that,belts her,thus sending her to her untimely but well deserved end. Just hilarious!

[@hrd177771]

Yip that was a perfect scene! Lover her comeuppance!

[@sha11235]

Her name was Ursa. They had Lois do this because they weren't going to show Superman punch a woman and it was also a payback to earlier when Lois tried to punch Ursa in the face but it didn't work.

[@jaimeduncan6167]

yes but everybody acted like v borderline psychopaths killing people with no reaction. They no longer had powers beating them and send them to the judiciary was the proper response. They will be condemned to dead, but it's rare seen Luis killing a woman without hesitation, Don't you think?

[@yveslafrance2806]

It bothered me at the time and it still does: both Clark and Lois casually committed murder, having a jolly good time. It’s also troubling that the vast majority of comments here calls this justice…

[@matvangogh]

In the richard donner cut, Superman uses a time-warp to keep the three criminals imprisoned in the Phantom Zone while undoing the damage they had done during their time on Earth. SO he didnt kill anyone!!

[@gergelybaranyai9316]

The interesting thing is, in Man of Steel it was not satisfying how Superman killed Zod in the end. Here it feels very satisfying.

[@TheWorstWarlock]

Zod's death in MOS wasn't meant to be "satisfying". Zod wanted to die, so he manipulated Superman into breaking his personal code and killing him. That was sad.

[@karleecraziness9216]

Greg Baranyai MOS Zoe said that one of them had to die. That scene was trying to show that taking someone’s life is never satisfying no matter what. He didn’t want to kill Zod but it was either let innocent people die or Zod himself dies. Like Death should not be satisfying.

[@Idazmi7]

+Karlee Craziness When it's a crazed murderer, it should be satisfying.

[@Idazmi7]

+Roy Logan _" and murder is definitely what Superman and Lois did in this clip. Zod and co. were ordinary people at the, they were no longer a threat, and weren't able to properly defend themselves against a person like Superman."_ As Superman once said: "A taste of your own medicine".

[@Idazmi7]

+Roy Logan _"I don't have a problem with what Superman did. My comment is more more of a jab at the idiots who bash Man of Steel for having Superman kill Zod."_ Ah, I get you.

[@Robh1966]

The best bit I found is when Lois says something like you’re a pain in the neck and gives her a right hook, because when that happened, while watching it, in the cinema, everyone cheered.

[@ptolemyauletesxii8642]

The thing that has always bothered me about this scene, and I have never seen anyone else noting this, is why do Zod and the others not notice that their powers are being drained? When Superman goes through the process it is clearly very painful. Why does this not happen to Zod and his gang? Surely they would even just notice the massive shift in the way gravity feels, or their own skin, or the cold in the room, or the sudden lack of strength in the woman's hand holding Lois Lane?

[@THECOMICFANalpin]

Exactly! 👍🏻👏🏻This movie has many stupid points and this is one of the biggest mistakes.

[@sha11235]

Okay, this is the answer. Superman had reversed the chamber, so he'd be protected inside while the red rays are on outside. He pretends to go through pains to make it seem like he is being drained of his powers. The villains don't feel it because maybe Superman set it up that they won't notice it, or when you don't know it is happening to you, you won't feel it. Superman must've also set it up that he and the villains do not change clothes, like he did the first time. Lex doesn't notice this because he doesn't know how the thing works and Lois is too busy crying thinking Superman is defeated that she didn't notice the red rays outside, nor that nobody's clothes were changed. Ursa is just holding Lois but maybe not that tight, so nothing changed there. They are just standing still, so gravity doesn't mean anything to them, and also, the place was not cold so they wouldn't feel any temperature changes.

[@ptolemyauletesxii8642]

@@sha11235 That's a lot of explaining and giving the benefit of the doubt. If it were possible to adjust the device so that it didn't cause pain and change clothes then why was it not set up that way in the first place? Was Kal-El a sadist? No, this was just done as a means to provide a little dramatic twist at the end of the film. It's lazy writing, and didn't give the audience any credit. The initial transformation was done with the changing of the clothes and the pain to show us the sacrifice Superman was making, and to see the cost to him physically and symbolically. Then, when the writers wanted a surprise twist ending with suspense, they discarded all that and assumed the audience wouldn't notice.

[@sha11235]

@@ptolemyauletesxii8642 I was just giving an observation on it, that's all. It's still a great film no matter what.

[@ptolemyauletesxii8642]

@@sha11235 Agreed. I grew up watching these movies, and love them. But it is a dumb part of the film.

[@CDHfilms]

4:15 I kinda feel bad for Non though

[@kevinrollo1233]

Zod calls it. Luther is the "ruler" of Australia

[@killbot86]

Gotta love the PG-13 level violence from back in the day…..

[@Freeloader_420]

I still prefer the Donner cut for this movie

[@juanelorriaga2840]

Agreed they were more ruthless and I believe you see zod and them being arrested and taken away in that cut I think

[@halblow448]

@@juanelorriaga2840 I love the little touches they added like the beast sound made when Non blasts through glass at the Planet.

[@dancastro6873]

Same

[@spkanava]

1979

[@kionamcnutt8630]

Love the original!!! Christopher was gorgeous.

[@KetwunsGamingPad]

Pain in the neck. OH YEAH

[@67nairb]

what a pun.

[@spkanava]

1979

[@jamesbowman8138]

2:12 the adversarial krypton theme music

[@Binks129]

and every scene in the battle WAS NOT cgi there was dialogue, stills, and further development

[@sdlock83]

It's crazy how both the protagonists in this scene are now dead while the rest are still very much alive as of 2019 January!

[@TheNavigateur]

The music isn't right in this version. The release version had better music at this point.

[@Eagle0watch7dv]

TOP 10 BEST SUPERMAN OF ALL TIME. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaOknH-ppatpnac Who are your top 10?

[@TheNavigateur]

***** ***** I'm talking about the musical aspect of this bit, especially at 4:05 onwards. It's much better in the release version. Listen to it.

[@spkanava]

1979

[@SOCORROSILVA-in7px]

Thank you very much, flatscan1978, for uploading this funny video of how Superman outfoxes General Zod and his henchmen so that we can see it whenever we are confined to staying at home during this quarentine as much as possible. Please have a nice day today. ©® April 21, 2021 @ 12:35 am ©®

[@flatscan1978]

You're very welcome. Glad, you liked it. Have a nice day, too.

[@spkanava]

1979

[@sabadoadrianovich]

This Luthor is Awesome. Always make me laugh

[@boredfartless4221]

He missed a trick though. Instantly shoving the crystal back in when he realised the light was switched, he could've made Clark Kent normal

[@71marsha]

sabadoadrianovich Yes!

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

Gene Hackman is the best.

[@Diiimonds4Evr]

Digitally altered video and altered speaking parts, but not bad. . . one of my all-time favorite movies

[@flatscan1978]

Not much altered. Removed some dialogue, though, to imply that Luthor already knew about the molecule chamber and it's purpose. There is another scene in my edit, where Lara tells Luthor about the crystal chamber. And Superman knew that Luthor was aware of the fortress whereabout's and it's technological properties, because he eavesdropped on Luthor telling Zod about the Fortres's location (via Superhearing, in another edited scene of mine)

[@Diiimonds4Evr]

@@flatscan1978 thank you I will check out!!

[@IronAngel1989]

First off, this video doesn't show the explosion of the Fortress, but it does happen. Secondly, assumptions are being made by some that Superman may have found a way to send Zod and his crew back to the Phantom Zone, but the movie obviously didn't feel that that was important in any way to share with the audience so we have no way of knowing that would happen and in my opinion is just wishful thinking on the part of the fans. But if you ask me, this was more of a heartless killing then what occurred in the Man of Steel movie. In Man of Steel, Zod was causing mayhem (Superman could have done more to lessen that, sure), was responsible for the deaths of thousands in Metropolis when using the World Engine, and was on the brink of slaying an entire family with his heat vision (would have been a gruesome death to watch) and Superman PLEADED with Zod not to do it because he didn't want to have to make that hard choice that he did. And afterwards, the remorse is evident on Superman's face when he screams at being put in a situation where he had to finally kill the last of his race. Here in Superman II, Superman has them completely helpless and doesn't even think twice before crushing Zod's hand and tossing the dude like garbage to be disposed of. Perhaps death and killing is made easier to swallow for the audience when the hero smiles and the music's inflection rises to one of heroic triumph.

[@knytrydr73]

Or maybe people are just overthinking the whole thing and should just sit back and enjoy the movie.

[@thedarkmaster4747]

In man of steel superman commits genocide against his own people, here he merely exicutes 3 criminals, re watch the movie & think about it. in MOS superman was a soldier of Jor el, here he was simply saving the world from zod at now cost to his own people. this zod merely wanted domination, that zod wanted to save the last of his dying people.

[@67nairb]

I saw Margot Kidder at a Superstar Mega Show in West York, New Jersey 15 years ago and got an autographed picture of her. It was a nice experience, even if I'm not a SUPERMAN fan.

[@dasnutnock6408]

11 people are poisonous snakes.

[@constitutionman9026]

Of course the issue that SHOULD be on everyone's mind if we are all paying attention is Lex Luthor saying "Gee...this panel wasn't all blown up the last time I saw it just the other day."

[@Dantinus]

In Heath Ledger Joker voice... Superman crushes a powerless man's hand and threw him into an abyss, watch a powerless man falls to his death, and let his girlfriend murder a powerless woman and nobody panic. But when Superman snaps Zod's neck when he is about to incinerate a defenseless family, AND EVERYONE LOSES THEIR MIND!!!

[@ntdonat]

1. i hated that seen because of the seen before it when zod was on his knees made me feel something towards him. i kind of think they could have made him an awesome antihero. (hmm vegeta). also before he killed him, he kind of crushed his dreams (man of steel). and besides, saying that superman killed zod in this scene is assuming that superman didn't care whether he died or not? what if he knew that zod would be safe (its not like they have to explain it to you. also, the lack of said explanation could simply be the result of the movies production problems.

[@NanashiSaru]

ntdonat We are in denial aren't we?

[@Fargoth_Ur]

In the original script and the full version of this movie, the Kryptonians are arrested after this scene. So no, even here, Superman technically doesn't kill Zod.

[@ntdonat]

***** is that the best you could come up with?

[@NanashiSaru]

ntdonat Ironic, that could apply to your comment too XD

[@justjeff386]

Man of steel 2013: Kills hundreds of people and destroys billions in property trying to avoid killing Zod Superman 1978: Murders Zod, lets Non fall to his death, and smirks watching Lois punch Ursa in oblivion