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Director Richard Lester (A Hard Day's Night) took over the franchise with this first sequel in the series, though the film doesn't look much like his usual stylish work. (Superman III is far more Lesteresque.) Still, there is a lot to like about this film, which finds Superman grappling with the conflict between his responsibilities as Earth's saviour and his own needs of the heart. Choosing the latter, he gives up his powers to be with Lois Lane (Margot Kidder), but the timing is awful: three renegades from his home planet, Krypton, are smashing up the White House, aided by the mocking Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman). The film isn't nearly as ambitious as its predecessor, but the accent on relationships over special effects (not that there aren't plenty of them) is very satisfying. --Tom Keogh
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Superman 2 overall is the best Superman film ever made. Christopher Reeve once again plays the characters of Superman and Clark Kent which he does absolutely brilliantly. The way he plays the two character's different personalities shows how talented he really is.
This film shows Superman facing his greatest battle of all against three villians from his home planet Krypton. These three have the same powers as Superman and plan to take over the planet Earth. This they do actually achieve for about three days as Superman and Lois Lane fall in love and are unaware of what disaster the world is in.
The three villians led by General Zod who is played by the talented actor Terence Stamp, are unaware that there is someone on earth that can stop them. Until Lex Luther superbly escapes from jail and informs them of Superman. General Zod realises that Superman's father Jor'el is the one that jailed them while they were residents on Krypton and decides to get revenge by challenging Superman to a battle.
This film has brilliant special effects and an excellant story line. The great story line is due to the way they join together a love story with the fairy tale action.
This one is not be missed.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Dave B
Format:DVD
This is by far the best of the superman movies, this is a total classic. this is one superman movie i can watch over and over again. If you not seen this and you love superhero movies get this or if you like superman you will love this anyway, Superman at its best, Top class
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
Its easy to understand why this movie became an enduring classic.
All the actors in Superman II played even better then in the first. It was one of the most expensive films to date. The special-effects stands up very well even today. They used different types of effect shots in the superman films because they where made long before computer animation. Some of them are glas painting and motion blurring. This movie will always be remembered as one of the biggest science fiction films ever made.
All the actors in Superman II played even better then in the first. It was one of the most expensive films to date. The special-effects stands up very well even today. They used different types of effect shots in the superman films because they where made long before computer animation. Some of them are glas painting and motion blurring. This movie will always be remembered as one of the biggest science fiction films ever made.
Buy it today!!
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3.0 out of 5 stars
its ok. but great when i was young
im sorry donner but lesters version is abit better. both same but u took away eiffel tower. even in fight scenes. at end
Published 10 months ago by tango
2.0 out of 5 stars
Why remove the Eiffel Tower scene?
It's nice to have, but I'm still going to get the theatrical version of this film, unbelievably they replaced the Eiffel Tower scene with cuts from Superman 1 showing one of the... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Iain S
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Hidden Gem
Great Blu Ray and a shame that Mr Donner never got the chance to finish what he began. The additional scenes have more heart and style than anything in the original version of... Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2011 by Mr Lee
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun packed and humanistic sequel is worthy alright.
Superman II stars Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Terence Stamp, Ned Beatty, Sarah Douglas, Margot Kidder, and Jack O'Halloran. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2011 by Spike Owen
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Bettr Version
I like this Richard Donner cut better than Dick Lester's because it runs smoother & is how the movie should have been before the Salkind's went completely bonkers & let Donner go... Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2010 by Rockin' T.C.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wish is was Richard Donner all the way!!
first of all the negitive comments are NOT real Superman fans! How could you be, it was a fan favorite to see what would have been. if the greedy Sulkids didnt have their way!! Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2010 by Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars
supermovie
superman 2 just brilliant ive seen it so many times never get bored of it. *****
Published on 13 Sep 2010 by mr mark mooney
5.0 out of 5 stars
I have bought this as a birthday gift
I feel unable to review this as I have bought it as a birthday gift and the recipient has yet to receive it, but I am sure it will be much appreciated!
Published on 10 Sep 2010 by Ms. T. M. Baker
1.0 out of 5 stars
Far from Super
This is an awful piece of work.
The quality is of a much lower standard the `REAL' Superman II, and the ending is just, if not more ridiculous than the original cut. Read more
The quality is of a much lower standard the `REAL' Superman II, and the ending is just, if not more ridiculous than the original cut. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2010 by Shard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Epic
An extraordinary epic with some pretty good stunts and special effects - in the days when there was NO CGI! Continues the story of the great caped crusader.
Published on 23 May 2010 by Miami
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