The Timeless Beauty of SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE

[@MattDraper]

Read the complete essay on Comic Book Herald! www.comicbookherald.com/superman-1978-finding-the-hero-inside-us/

[@PanchoBot29]

Excellent job, Matt! No one could’ve done better. Do you think you could do a video on the Superman: the Man of Steel 1986 miniseries? I’d appreciate it very much!

[@MattDraper]

Thanks! That's a series I've thought about covering for awhile, so I'm sure it'll happen at some point.

[@AverageJoeOnAir]

Hey Matt!! I was wondering if you could do a video on the comic series “Invincible” by Robert Kirkman and it’s critique on the superhero comic genre. Thanks for the videos and keep up the good work👍

[@mwilso2]

I think all of your content is great Matt Draper keep up the good work!! Someone has done this already I’m sure but the I can’t help but think about your essay in terms of the film history of Superman. Superman the Movie through Superman 3 really tells that Hero Inside of us story. But the beyond s@!t Superman 4 goes back to this story as Clark being the disguise. Then Superman Returns Clark seems to be once again the disguise. Up to the 2000s version where it seems like there trying to tell that Hero on all of us story again but the execution is lacking.

[@PanchoBot29]

@@MattDraper Do you think you could take a look at 2013’s Man of Steel? Unlike most fans, I enjoyed the film because of its philosophic and social themes and asks what it would be like if Superman actually existed in the real world.

[@iamnotahandle]

I think the death of Jonathan Kent is the most important part of the film ... His death from a heart attack shows Clark that no matter how strong he is, he cannot save everyone ...

[@thevfxmancolorizationvfxex4051]

The emotional moments are where the movie truly shines IMO. No scenes have touched me more in film history than Jonathan's death and Superman being able to save Lois from an earthquake.

[@Xoguran]

"All the powers I have and I couldn't save him." That moment is when the humanity of a character many label godlike is established in this great film.

[@yosefvargasx]

He died in a tornado

[@INFERNO95]

@@yosefvargasx Nobody talking that stupid movie. Get out.

[@kensstudio0806]

@@INFERNO95 MoS is not stupid.... but it could've done better with Jonathan's death or not killing him off cuz some Superman comics even the animated series didn't kill off Jonathan

[@Omar-wq9dz]

The line Jor El says, "They can be a great people Kal El, they wish to be. They only lack the light to show the way", solidifies what Superman is about

[@NobodyC13]

"You don't make [Superman] relevant. You make [Superman] inspiring. -Neil Gaiman

[@stg4theglitchog768]

Would the Kents have enough money to buy Kal-El when his ship crash in they're farm in real life?

[@NobodyC13]

@@stg4theglitchog768 Wha. . .?

[@stg4theglitchog768]

@@NobodyC13 What?

[@NobodyC13]

@@stg4theglitchog768 I don't understand your question. It also feels out of context.

[@stg4theglitchog768]

@@NobodyC13 When someone will see that the baby that the Kents have is not they'res, they will have to give him to adoption because they don't have the money to buy a child.

[@ShinbrigTV]

The amount of heart in this movie still stands the test of time! I absolutely love Superman!

[@jackfairy666]

In my humble opinion: To date, no one has portrayed a better Superman. This is something the Snyder films lack: heart ❤️ The producers can try to spruce up the current version with all the 3D CGI they can muster but the simple fact is this: you can’t polish a turd of a tale with VFX. #nuff_said Next case, your honour....

[@kaimarquez8046]

@@jackfairy666 yes, yes, and oh yeah yes

[@carsonsmith7314]

Hands down my FAVORITE Superhero film of ALL Time.

[@JoelCraike]

Superman (1978) is my all time favourite movie

[@DJNLdabest]

Superman: The Movie isn't just a great superhero movie, but a great film in general. The moments that produce emotion don't fill forced, but very natural by the acting and soundtrack.

[@galactic85]

This movie works because it remembers superman's ultimate enemy is cynicism. I rewatched it a few days ago and there was a scene I had forgotten about that hit me hard. It's right after superman first appears and saves lois and the helicopter. Clark is watching a news broadcast about the incident on the street and someone makes a comment like "a flying man huh...that'll be the day." Clark looks at him and replies "I dont know. You might be surprised." Everytime I read a superman comic or watch a movie I always find it sad that we cant seem to trust people. I find it sad that we cant even imagine a better world sometimes. I find it sad That we're constantly hoping for the best and find ourselves let down over and over again. It really breaks my heart. And yet that's why I keep coming back to superman. Christopher Reeve was right. People are attracted to the character because they are seeking a friend. Superman is the one guy you can trust. I think that's the reason man of steel angered me so much. The movie was marketed all around superman being a symbol of hope and yet that's not what it was. Snyder instead tried to Make it a "deconstruction" of the character. So when I went in expecting a movie about a nice friendly guy saving the world and doing the impossible I instead got a dark and bleak movie filled with death aand destruction and a cold and emotionless superman ultimately failing. It felt like I was punched in the gut.

[@JTR_3]

galactic85 Same I was so angry that Snyder ruined that opportunity to present the most pure character to new audiences.

[@alessandronarom6751]

You find it sad because you don't change things within yourself to make a difference to inspire others to do and feel the same.

[@JTR_3]

@@alessandronarom6751 what are you talking about?

[@galactic85]

@@alessandronarom6751 I'm trying. That's another reason I keep coming back to superman. To remind myself that I can still be surprised by the world, and maybe even myself. ;)

[@abelgutierrez1283]

I love you. Do you trust me enough to be uplifted and encouraged from the warmth and affection from a stranger? I wholeheartedly understand the sentiment about how we live in a world that we can't seem to trust people. Unfortunately, it is something we have to live with in an imperfect world. I believe that spirituality has a large part in how people treat eachother, regardless of what one's beliefs are. When we humble ourselves to the idea that there is something greater than ourselves, then we can look at each other as equals and treat each other with kindness. Using the Christ allegory from the Superman movies, Jesus himself summed it up nicely admonishing that the things we want people to do to us, we must do to them. I believe that all humans are born with the desire to do good and be good. And as we grow older I believe the majority hold onto that, but because of lack of trust and many other reasons, they withhold it, imagining that only people they know and trust deserve their love. I love people, aside from a small group of individuals that have made a conscious choice to do wrong. There's a difference between an evil doer that is prone to badness, but wants to love, and an evil doer that dismisses love and enjoys badness. My hope is that this message brings you some hope that there is a better life available. Hope is so important. Without it there is emptiness. I had an unfortunate childhood. You can imagine the issues of trust one could have when their entire childhood was stripped away from them. The one thing that helped me through is learning how to forgive. The burdens I felt gradually lifted and brought peace. Does that make sense? I don't know how I stumbled on your comment and why I decided to watch an essay about a Superman movie, but here we are. There is always hope.

[@Cotygeek]

Grant Morrison put it best when he said that Superman is the fulfillment of the ideas of Giovanni Pico della Mirandola: That mankind is a species of imitators. We look at birds and create airplanes to fly. We create submarines to go underwater. What we can imagine, we chase after and aspire to, so why not imagine a character who represents the best of everything we could become?

[@dravenpop]

I'll say this about this movie. Every single day since I was a little kid I've tried to be a little better at something and it's always been because of Superman.

[@tonebone7449]

As a kid, Superman was my moral compass. This movie had a lot to do with that.

[@felipehernandez-pedroza8288]

So true. I wish kids today would be doing the same as we did when we were kids. Today they visualize it as boring and uncool to have mortals.

[@nachovichoZX]

The Russo brothers and most of the guys from Video Essays: "Making a Superman movie is difficult because he is very boring, old-fashioned and all powerful and his enemies do not compare to him, not like Batman that he is human and cool and ...". Matt Draper: "I'm gonna destroy their men's whole careers".

[@jamminjohn]

and yet fan boys turned creators have made Batman the very thing they hate about Superman, all powerful

[@alexandrefrauches132]

Ironic the Russo brothers think that considering that their captain america came close to be Superman movies than mos, the actual Superman movie.

[@nachovichoZX]

@@alexandrefrauches132Still Superman and Captain America had their differences as well, Steve is a war soldier who his problems are related to not adapting into the future, while Superman is the everyman with problems the everyman has (kinda like Spider-Man), but both having the sincerity and heart that define them.

[@alexandrefrauches132]

@@nachovichoZX True and yet they still have strong similarites, in particular the fact they are both good, strong moral, heroic guys, who truly want to help people and do the right thing no matter what, acting as exemple of true super hero.

[@jamminjohn]

@@paulpolpiboon9535 I can't speak of the 40's but being born in the 70's and growing up in the 80's, Batman being an unstoppable force wasn't a thing until Miller's book. Which started as an imaginary novel (what if?) and now has snowballed into the fan boy's truth. The Adam West shadow still loomed large into the 70's and early 80's, his Batman being represented in the Super Friends and Super Powers cartoons (he did the voice in that one.) The Michael Keaton Batman film in '89 pretty much cemented the Miller version. Sooo...

[@OneDoomedGameCritic]

Especially in this day and age, Superman is always one of the figures that's going to have a place in a lot of people's hearts. And it's a shame no one has brought it to life quite like this film did.

[@ninjaturtlefan2003]

Let's be glad we have this film at the very least

[@SnapperChannel]

No matter how many superhero movies that have been over the years, Richard Donner’s Superman will always remain the one that started it all. Burton’s Batman, Raimi’s Spider-Man, hell the entire MCU would not be possible without this movie. It’s not perfect, but it remains one of the gold standards of the these films. Christopher Reeve was an amazing Superman and he will always be missed. Your Superman videos always gets to the core of the character and they’re always filled with heart. Great video once again and very much looking forward to Darecember. Also, I was wondering if you’ve seen the Richard Donner Cut of Superman II since you said Superman II (theatrical cut) was a mixed bag. I thought it was pretty good and an improvement on the theatrical version.

[@MattDraper]

Thanks! I've seen the Donner Cut but it's been years so I don't remember a ton of the differences. I think it's better but not perfect.

[@thevfxmancolorizationvfxex4051]

@@MattDraper The original 1978 Superman film is a classic. Christopher Reeve is the best Superman ever. The story of this film was never about superheroes and action, it's the introspective story of an alien immigrant finding himself on the planet earth. The sequels are superficial and worthless, however. Superman 2 is close to being good quality-wise, but not as good as the first. Superman 3 is nasty whilst watching Superman 4 is like living in 2020

[@BronzeAgeBryon]

@@MattDraper I wish Warner Bros. would have funded and directed the Donner cut of Superman II. The effects used are well...um...you know.

[@kensstudio0806]

Superman... the father of all superhero movies is unwatchable to millenials who loved Marvel movies...

[@thevfxmancolorizationvfxex4051]

@@kensstudio0806 I love Superman and not so much Marvel

[@clarkkent6035]

This is still the uncontested definitive version of Superman. Who are you? A Friend.

[@mcurran6505]

"You will travel far, my little Kal-El. But we will never leave you even in the face of our deaths, the richness of our lives shall be yours. All that I have, all that I've learned, everything I feel all this, and more I... I bequeath you, my son. You will carry me inside you, all the days of your life. You will make my strength your own, and see my life through your own eyes, as your life will be seen through mine. The son becomes the father, and the father, the son. This is all I... all I can send you, Kal-El." - Jor-El (Marlon Brando)

[@criticalrants]

Just like the movie itself, this video made me smile, filled me with hope, and made me shed more than a few tears. I’d say you did the film justice

[@MattDraper]

Thanks! Making this video was an emotional roller coaster for me, but a good one.

[@pickyricky6226]

Damn you, Matt. I wrote my thesis on Superman years ago with an ending that I thought was the best it could be. You just proved me wrong. Not going to lie - I teared up towards the end. Thank you for this video!

[@gokhanersan8561]

And my friends, that's why even after 42 years, Donner's Superman resonates.

[@tonebone7449]

I was lucky enough to see this on the 40th anniversary in a movie theater... I dragged my adult kids along, and they were not impressed... but I loved every minute. I had teary eyes through most of it.

[@felipehernandez-pedroza8288]

@@tonebone7449 i went too for the 40th anniversary, but I went alone. I didn't want to put my family through this because I wanted to enjoy it and not having to deal with long faces and bad attitude. Today's kids wouldn't understand or appreciate this kind of movie at all. Their attention span is too short. Something needs to happen every five seconds or they will lose interest.

[@AldenRDavis]

“Even though you have been raised as a human being, you are not one of them. You have great powers, only some of which you have as yet discovered. Live as one of them, Kal-El, to discover where your strength and your power are needed. Always hold in your heart the pride of your heritage. They can be great people, Kal-El; they wish to be. They only lack the light to show the way. For this reason above all, their capacity for good, I have sent them you... my only son.” - Jor-El

[@dakotahlayman9389]

I always love the way you treat and explore these characters. Superman is one of my favorites, and I sometimes struggle to articulate to cynical comic fans why I think he's so human, and worthy of admiration. Thank you for all that you do!

[@MattDraper]

Thank you!

[@eldo59]

I don't care how old this movie is! This is the best Superman movie made! Let alone an all-time awesome film!

[@hunterchamberlain6738]

Hey Matt. I'm going to be brutally honest and share something with you. 2020, as is for most everyone else, has sucked. Monumentally sucked. I have many people tell almost everyday that it's becoming increasingly harder to smile and be hopeful. I wake up and hear on the TV why X and Y groups are at each other's throats, how scared we should be for the future, or that another tragic event / accident / natural disaster has occured in the world. Everyday I'm so anxious, that sometimes normal task become difficult to start or even finish. The only respites I get are when I'm writing, reading or listening to music. BUT something that I routinely look forward to is your videos, especially lately. When I got finished with this video, I don't know why but I felt moved almost to tears. Whatever the case is, I had the most soothing calm wash over me for the first time in a long time. Now I didn't tell you this to depress or make you worried about me or my mental health, I'm ok. I just sincerely wanted to say thank you for continuing to make these videos. You've been keeping me and so many countless others entertained during these hard times. This video and the topic it covered are what people these days need more of. So please, keep up the great work and I hope you and your family are safe and doing well. See ya next time my dude 😜🤘🤘❤

[@MattDraper]

Thank you for sharing that and it really means a lot to hear that my videos have made a positive difference in your life! 2020 has been difficult for me, too, but making these videos have been helpful for me personally, as well. I hope you're doing well, and here's to tomorrow always being a little bit better than today.

[@AManWithaZ]

Absolutely articulate and sharp analysis of the tone of the story and why it works so well in the film, regarding The Romance of Superman section of the video. "Superman is the expression of every type of love." Incredible.

[@SPVFilmsLtd]

I've always said it and I'll keep saying it: Marvel is relatable. DC is aspirational. Marvel's cinematic universe works because its heroes, for the most part, are largely generic, interchangeable and its their personal lives and their day-to-day people troubles, despite their powers, that makes their world, their movies, their shows and their comics fun for audiences. Marvel heroes powers don't bring about the trouble they face, its their flaws as humans that is largely the center of the comic line's biggest and most successful stories. Marvel characters are characters you can relate to coz they have the same problems we do, they just have superhero jobs on top of it. It's a world where being a superhero is a job, but the soap-opera we watch is their personal lives and relationships at the workplace. It's easy to have all those people in the same universe. DC is aspirational. DC heroes are the heroes you WANT to be, the heroes you'd wish humanity to look to as examples, the heroes who deal with problems that are bigger than the world and in dealing with those problems they show us how to deal with our everyday issues. The problem DC heroes face are the RESULT of the fact that they're super-powered and the problems that challenge them - as people - are always super-powered, bigger than all of us, and put our real world problems in their place as petty squabbles. It's a world where being a superhero is a responsibility, not a job, and what they do as superheroes holds a mirror up to what we do as people in our real world. A world where the state of the world is reflected by the hero in it - Metropolis is a golden age city because of Superman, Gotham is a hellscape because of Batman etc etc. These characters don't go together because its hard to picture a world where all these massive aspirational stories come together and not clash horribly. It's for that reason the best Justice League content is always slightly tongue-in-cheek and very, very, very pulpy. It's astonishing to me that DC doesn't seem to realize this or doesn't seem to care. Superman doesn't need to don a heavy cape. He doesn't need to be unsure or unconfident or toil and be tortured or be an emotional wreck or a killer. Superman's job as an aspirational character is to see someone who experiences true joy from helping people, who cannot be fazed by the hardship he experiences, he's the guy who gives it all to save the world and - when he's broken and bloody and a wreck - still turns to the people watching and smiles - GENUINELY SMILES - because he's warmed by the knowledge that he made a difference. Superman should be charming, funny, unflappable, disarmingly warm, basically everything Chris Evans realized in his portrayal as Captain America particularly in the later films where he realized that he needed to stand for something that his name no longer did. When I watch or read Marvel, I want to know what's going to happen next in their relationships amid the next big distracting obstacle they have to overcome. You're invested in their story like you're invested in the characters of any soap opera. Iron Man is not a role-model, pretty much nobody is a role model in Marvel except some versions of Captain America and nearly all versions of Spider-Man. When I watch or read DC, I want Superman to show me how to find my own sense of happiness and purpose and to keep that smile on my face, I want Batman to show me how to turn obsession into a force for change and good, I want Green Lantern to show me that nothing is impossible as long as I can master fear, I want Dr Fate to show me that sacrificing one's own life and identity so you can make a difference for others is a noble cause etc etc etc. I don't know why DC doesn't realize this, but until they do they will continue to drown us with terrible, terrible films and misguided content that tries to appeal to the worst in our human nature rather than our best. The closest they may have come to this was SHAZAM and BIRDS OF PREY and maybe the first half of the first WONDER WOMAN movie, but that's it. The rest is just....self-pitying pornography for the apathetic and the dissolute as far as I'm concerned.

[@AldenRDavis]

“Once there was a civilization much like ours, but with greater intelligence, greater powers, and a greater capacity for good. In one tragic moment, that world was destroyed. But there was one survivor. Because of the wisdom and compassion of Jor-El, because he knew the human race had the capacity for goodness, he sent us his only son. His name is Kal-El. He will call himself ‘Clark Kent.’ But the world will know him... as SUPERMAN.”

[@rctemp34]

Thank You for the Love and respect that Superman could show the world 🌎

[@Vesperitis]

I'm glad that you talked about Superman being the Everyman. Or rather, Clark Kent is the Everyman. His parents are farmers, he had a gang of best friends as a kid, he works in the big city, he's got a regular job, he crushes on his coworker, he likes cheeseburgers and movies, and his best friend right now is a cold rich kid who warms up under his friendship.

[@shanekelley3064]

Superman has been my all time favorite movie.. since I was 5 years old. Never changed. I'm 42 now.

[@aragon8072]

World's Finest "Movie" kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmrcmpqrr8h0kMU with Christopher Reeve & Michael Keaton,,,,

[@JoelCraike]

Superman (1978) is my all time favourite movie too

[@cheddarcheese7928]

I have a Christopher Reeve autograph that I will always cherish..I know he’s wasent really Superman..But in a way he was..

[@Xehanort10]

I'd say Reeve is my favourite live action Superman and Tim Daly is my favourite Superman voice. I like George Newbern's performances as him in the animated Justice League show, the Injustice games and animated films but watching Superman the Animated Series as a kid made me associate Tim Daly with Superman.

[@dennybecton]

This movie is my all time favorite movie. It has such a magical charm that I honestly can't find in any other movie. Maybe that has to do with me growing up with it, or rediscovering my love for the film during a difficult period of my life. Rewatching this movie on my birthday with my friends and seeing them be captivated by this film really made me smile. It's honestly a perfect movie to me. Great analysis, loved every minute of it.

[@rubenbbetancourt]

I am just happy that some one took the time to explain the concept of Superman, in detail. So that main stream audiences can understand what makes the character great, long lasting, and enduring. I have tried explaining this same message to friends and Piers for years. yet they keep make their own conceptionalized version of Superman rather than what the symbolism of the character means as a whole. It is Frustrating to say the least.

[@JTR_3]

Ruben Betancourt Try having them read All Star Superman, it’s what made me like Superman in the first place

[@mathewguglielmi8451]

Brilliant video essay. You encapsulated very well why Superman The Movie is so revered and what is the quintessence of the character and what makes him so enduring.

[@drexulgeewrangle]

I watched all of your Swamp Thing videos without comment. Now that I’m starting Superman (my favorite film of all time) the time to comment has come. You’ve made videos about things that are very important to me, and listening to you talk about them (Swamp Thing in particular) has been comforting, enlightening and thoroughly enjoyable. Revisiting these stories, guided by you, has been a true joy. It was random happenstance that your channel showed up in my feed. You are very gifted. Keep sharing with all of us.

[@BizarroMario]

This movie and this video got me all teary eyed.

[@parkerpshebnisky1051]

One of the best superhero movies of all time!

[@Baronsunday]

What an absolute delight of a video for an equally delightful movie about such an (currently) underappreciated character. Keep on spreading the love !

[@StareachValcin]

This movie just understands Superman, his character, and what he stands for. It also shows that Zack Snyder doesn't understand Superman at all. It makes me feel sad that people want Zack Snyder's interpretation of Superman, instead of the true Superman. The world needs Superman, now more than ever.

[@ericccram7305]

Total appreciation for this video. In a world overstuffed with super hero films - often jaded, cynical, and sarcastic - is important to remember the one that started them all. Thank you for this in reverent & insightful tribute to a (near) timeless classic. While I'm more of a Batman guy in general, this film remains in my top ten favorite films, period.

[@mikegrady5669]

My favorite movie of all time. Great vid.

[@JoelCraike]

Superman (1978) is my all time favourite movie as well

[@billyrice5573]

The ending of the movie is actually my favorite part. Superman is confronted with the harsh reality, and cynicism that film in the 70s tried to capture; and only Superman can defy reality and Win.

[@nathanfoster8900]

Absolutely wonderful analysis of both Superman the Movie and Superman in general. It's refreshing to see someone who understands the concept and doesn't just write off the character as too good to be true or boring due to the altruism of the character. That's the appeal of Superman to me, to imagine to be the best person you could possibly be in all aspects of life. I stumbled upon this channel a few weeks ago and I've been impressed with everything I've seen. Keep up the great work, I'll keep watching.

[@outpostalpha]

So glad you made this, Matt. An excellent analysis of one of my all-time favorite films!

[@Jor-On]

Superman will always be my favorite fictional character of all time. I think this quote some’s him up pretty well. “ He could do whatever he wants. But all he wants to do is good.” Also the guy saying”wOah That’s a bad outfit!! Will always be freaking hilarious 😂. Nice video as always man. You truly understand what makes Superman a magical character. Hence why you are my favorite KZbinr.

[@Pfisiar22]

I LOVE that you opened this up with the opening to All Star Superman. Bravo sir.

[@Nono-hk3is]

Very good. Thank you so much for the reminder of how sweet and powerful this movie is

[@tankgunner9860]

This is a great video and it made me want to rewatch the film again It’s so wholesome and full of art, I think Reeve gives the ultimate heroic performance

[@thedudeabiding1582]

I love when a reviewer can take a gem of a movie like Superman, turn it just enough, and reveal a brilliant new facet I never even thought of. "Superman is the expression of every type of love." What a concept, and perfectly articulated. This movie is one of my comfort films and you gound a way to make me love it even more. Thank you so much!

[@aragon8072]

World's Finest "Movie" kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmrcmpqrr8h0kMU with Christopher Reeve & Michael Keaton...

[@antoine3505]

Tremendous work, all of your videos are impressive. Thank you for everything

[@MikaylaJLaird]

Excellent as always, Matt!

[@MattDraper]

Thanks, Mikayla!

[@ericturczynowsky3243]

This is one of those films that I had to watch if I came across it on TV. Luckily, now I can stream it whenever I want...great review

[@MAGICMONKEY52]

Beautiful video essay. I enjoyed it immensely. Keep up the great work. :)

[@troyoboyo17]

Can’t believe you made a Superman video without asking me first 😤

[@troyoboyo17]

Also I’ve already seen this obv but it showed up in recommended and wanna support the homies by commenting ily Matt proud of u

[@qemuel]

Bravo, excellent look at one of my favorite movies. It's hard to explain how much it meant to me as a child when I first saw the movie poster; "you'll believe a man can fly" sounds so simple, so understated, but I still smile and feel hopeful whenever I see the image. Christopher Reeve is and always will be Superman to me.

[@kennethlaurie7809]

As a 5 year old getting into superheroes & media Richard Donner's Superman The Movie was my first introduction to Superman & that wonderful dream I've been swept away by this film to this day, I'm happy to see a lot of KZbinrs doing their video/part in why we need Superman & that dream in todays world which I hope results in the Man of Steel 2 that need. Can't wait for the Daredevil content Matt Draper.

[@BronzeAgeBryon]

Wonderful deconstruction of the film, its hero, and supporting cast. Reeve's performance resonates today and was SO well done that I truly believed that if anyone could conquer their ailments it would be Christopher Reeve (our Superman) to rise and walk again. Sadly that was not the case. But he continued to inspire while confined to a wheelchair and still does after his passing. Hopefully DC can find a talented writer and creative team to bring our original superhero back to prominence.

[@cerebralart4691]

An absolute masterpiece of cinema 👍🙏👍

[@JoelCraike]

Superman (1978) is my all time favourite movie

[@nursesleeping]

This is an amazing video. This summarizes how i will see Superman and many understand him and you manage to put into words what we feel about him. Thank you

[@PeterTennant]

My favorite Movie of all time. 1 Superman the movie 2 Empire Strikes back 3 It's a Wonderful life 4 Shawshank Redemption 5 Jaws 6 Spider-Man into the Spiderverse 7 Apollo 13 8 Department 9 Batman Mask of the Phantasm 10 It's a Mad Mad world

[@JoelCraike]

Superman (1978) is my all time favourite movie too

[@connorbrown2746]

if the intro to a superman video is from all star superman its going to be a great superman video

[@alejandrogonzalez00]

2 words: SUPERMAN ROCKS!!

[@dzimbardi74]

You absolutely nailed it! You’ve articulated perfectly all of the nuance I’ve always loved about this film!

[@DeltaAssaultGaming]

Nice. Right up there with Oliver Harper’s retrospective

[@monitor-mindtheover-void6712]

Truly, the beauty of superman is unmatched.

[@ravidubey604]

Love this video essay! Thank you for sharing

[@younghacker09]

Hey Matt, awesome channel you got here! Really enjoying your stuff!

[@Xehanort10]

What I always found funny about the Gene Hackman Lex Luthor was him being in denial about his baldness. All other Luthors embrace their lack of hair but the Hackman version didn't and wore a wig.

[@galactic85]

Luthor wears the wig to diguse his humanity. It's a dark reflection of superman wearing glasses to protect his identity. One man considers himself superior to everyone and wants to hide any sign of percieved 'imperfection,' and the other has powers beyond any normal human being but hides them because he doesnt want to put himself on a pedestal.

[@jaimecarreno4926]

You made me cry

[@Twistedsage42]

Big fan of your work--keep it up!

[@anthonygarcia8749]

I love this and its sequel 🔥🔥 however the ideal superman 2 would be to combine what works from the Lester cut and what works in the Donner cut into one movie.

[@solar-monk]

What a beautiful analysis of one the most beautiful movies ever made. Christopher Reeve IS Superman. God bless.

[@GregBlackmanMusic]

Great stuff as always, Matt.

[@davodshah8869]

So happy to see this in my feed, thank you

[@biggiesmol]

The best thing about humanity dreaming up heroes like Superman is the fact that we have our inner heroes inside us waiting to be fulfilled.

[@CavemanBatman]

Love that All Star Superman quote you use at the beginning. 1 page origin. It’s perfect, like your videos 💜

[@andylikesstuffchannel]

Absolute Genius

[@aragon8072]

World's Finest "Movie" kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmrcmpqrr8h0kMU with Christopher Reeve & Michael Keaton////

[@arielsantos3060]

Nice ALL STAR SUPERMAN reference for the opening statement

[@tayloredwards4968]

Please do a video on The Incredibles

[@chrismize2738]

Masterfully done, Sir🙏🏻

[@caaltaes732]

Superman as you greatly explain is the hope that guide us to be our better selves and I truly believe it because my father rest in peace was a big fan of him and to me he will always be an example of what a great human being must be even though I'm still not close to be it.

[@blovett0814]

Matt Draper you should a video on The Incredibles and Incredibles 2. Both films are great analyses of superheroes and changed the genre greatly. Great video too! 🏆

[@iananderson6530]

I needed this today, thank you.

[@Superstar8-24]

Love your detailed analysis! Would love a analysis of smallville and how it balances Clark’s coming of age and the nature vs nurture between the Kents/luthors and humanity/krypton

[@noman6041]

THAT WAS AWESOME, MATT!!! This movie means a lot to me, and like you said, it is always enjoyable and it never gets old. It's timeless charm and heart will live forever, and i only hope that it can reach newer generations and teach them what it's like to be a good person inside, instead of being a rioter or a violent looter or protestor. I was raised on SuperMan and he has always been my favorite SuperHero. I feel he has been severely mistreated the last couple of decades by lazy writers that don't have a grasp on the character, [especially Snyder and Goyer] but for the people and fans that DO respect him and what he stands for, then Clark actually HAS made the world a better place.

[@NoName-jq7tj]

This picture is being screened at the Royal Albert Hall, London on 16 July 2021. The film will be screened with a live orchestra performing the films score.

[@richardlegrand4697]

I kinda disagree with the claim that superman reversing time is him accepting his human side. I think it's the opposite actually. In other words, him reversing time to impose his will on the world is him asserting his godhood. The movie comments on failure and tragedy being unavoidable: krypton blows up, clark's dad dies, and finally Lois' death. This final tragedy of losing Lois pushes clark to defy his father's limitations and reform the timeline to something that he judges to be right. This is god(meta)-level feat. Great review by the way!

[@billybeck]

Still the greatest ever superhero film. Brilliant to the point of magical.

[@aragon8072]

World's Finest "Movie" kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmrcmpqrr8h0kMU with Christopher Reeve & Michael Keaton///

[@JoelCraike]

Superman (1978) is my all time favourite movie

[@JDdr86]

THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL! :')

[@obsidian00]

Fantastic video! Too bad that this Superman no longer exists…

[@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.

[@bluespaceman7937]

Very nice analysis.

[@hyliannerd4541]

Will you do a review on Tom Mankiewicz's cancelled Batman movie? It was gonna star either Pierce Brosnan, Mel Gibson, Kurt Russell, or Bill Murray as Batman, Michael J. Fox as Robin, and David Bowie as the Joker.

[@hechizohzo607]

The Icon and the best in the superheroes movies. And the only one Superman forever. I can say, the real Superman.

[@ivanildopereira3181]

Still the best superhero movie of all time.

[@JoelCraike]

Superman (1978) is my all time favourite movie

[@JoelCraike]

Superman (1978) is my all time favourite movie

[@leonardvicari2857]

Ever since I saw Superman the movie at the age of12 in 1978 I loved the movie and Christopher Reeve having faith in humanity

[@BradAaronTaylor]

This was fantastic. I'd really like to hear your thoughts on Superman Returns, which is a quite thoughtful and beautiful movie. Not just a love letter to the character - it's a love letter to humanity. John Ottman's score, adapted from John Williams' original, is one of the most magical soundtracks ever created (seriously - search KZbin for the track _How Could You Leave Us?_ - which plays as Routh and Bosworth fly over the Metropolis nightscape). _"You wrote that the world doesn't need a savior.. but every day I hear people crying for one."_ Quentin Tarantino loves Superman Returns too. When it comes to great movies.. I trust his judgement!

[@francobenitez7220]

Great Video 😀

[@evandavid2816]

PS: I'd be very interested to see a similar video on Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2 (my own favourite comic book film) someday if that's possible, yes? (Also a video on Transformers comics as well, but I digress...).

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

Superman: The Movie always put me to sleep as a kid. Superman II is where it's at.