SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE (1978) Review | Values, Virtues, and Vintage Fun

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

@8:50 I myself don't think Hackman was "hammy" at all. Don't agree with that characterization. But he was definitely the comic book character, excellently done. Best part of the film imo was the Gauntlet or his debut with the helicopter. @11:30 uhh, no it's not a bad ending. At all. Unless you call adapting the actual COMIC BOOKS as bad. That literally happened with Lois dying and Superman changing time, I'm sure reporting the famous source material is NOT called bad. Also it's not a super power for him, it's a rare unique ability that he could use once in awhile. It's not like heat vision or arctic breath where he can use it at will anytime. He's probably got 3 or 4 left of use. And it's so rare he's not allowed to use it to interfere, it was strictly"FORBIDDEN". So it was actually a great ending, showing the lengths he'll go to for his love of Lois via presenting the source material's nature and accurate facts. Btw what was your thoughts on Superman's CGI cameo in the Keaton Batman/flash movie?

[@clydethurman2037]

Totally agree

[@RocketPopReviews]

Thanks Paul!! Love your detailed comments! You should know that we adore Hackman. It's probably fairer to say that the character is written broadly... I mean they very idea that Otis would be working for a world-class criminal is... improbable... but you are fully justified in slapping our hands for calling Hackman's performance hammy. Fair enough. Also: I understand that the movie was faithful to the comic... but it's still a cheat. Independent of the source material, it breaks rules of screenwriting. Even my 12yo daughter, when watching it with me, started stomping around the room, she was so dissatisfied. When you bring in an unknown lever of control for the good guy in the climax, it's simply not satisfying. We want the filmmakers to create a scenario so that the hero we already know can push himself beyond what he thinks is possible... but within the already defined constraints. Anyway... As for CGI cameos... we love ANYTHING that references old films. Any reference to already created hero myths is, we think, good for new/modern audiences!

[@DaveDoran]

Greatest theme song ever to the greatest superman movie ever❤

[@RocketPopReviews]

awwwww yeah

[@RichardEKranz]

Great film. Makes me tear up every time I watch it more or less for selfish reasons.

[@RocketPopReviews]

Tell us more Richard!

[@RichardEKranz]

@@RocketPopReviews Well the loss of "Truth, Justice, and the American way. When Supes and Lois Lane fly pass the WTC and the Statue of Liberty (aka Freemason Pillars and Apollyon) reminds me how the evil in the government have manipulated all the Americans. But Superman the Movie is the only good positive superhero movie. Lots of movies out there for you guys to review through the prism of Christianity.

[@RocketPopReviews]

Totally agree... it's not only nostalgic (we were so less cynical as a society; so much more innocent), but gives us a PURELY GOOD hero! Amazing!

[@RichardEKranz]

@@RocketPopReviews Well I'm from NJ/NYC area and it was pretty bad with the blacks and hispanics back in the early 70's. So, not so innocent. Maybe before WWI, Maybe. Those at the top knew what they were doing. Still Doing. Agenda 2030 coming up. Review Amadeus, The Mission (Robert DeNero), On the Beach 1965,. Im drawing a blank at the moment.