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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
This is a hard review to write as I wouldn't want to spoil what is contained within the Richard Donner cut of the film.
His cut of the film is the one that was never really made - he was sacked after shooting most of the footage for this film, during production of the first Superman film.Richard Lester took over and re-shot scenes and changed the feel of the film, and is the one that we all saw at the cinemas.
So, what to make of the 'lost' Donner picture.Well, it is fair to say that you shouldn't expect a highly polished film.It has been patched together with archive footage, and in one particular scene, a screen test!
But that is not to take anything away from it.You certainly get the feeling that the Donner Cut is the continuation from Superman the Movie.The themes from that film are developed, whereas the Lester film seems to stand apart from it.
As other people have mentioned Marlon Brando is in this film, and this certainly belongs in this film.When you see it, i believe you will prefer his role, to the sequence in the Lester version.Donner's cut seems much more grandiose, and emotional than Lester's version.
However, that is not to criticise Lester's film.I love both films - they are both good for different reasons.Lester's is definitely better produced, and finished off - but then it would be, as he was employed to finish it!Donner's is probably the true vision, though flawed in many aspects.
What i would suggest is that you make your own mind up!The price of this pack on Amazon is brilliant and you can't go wrong.The Donner cut is only going to be really relevant if you love Superman, or are a real film buff.But, for this price i would say BUY IT!You get more value for money in this pack than most newly released dvd's, 2 very different films, and some great extras!
What more could anyone ask for?
His cut of the film is the one that was never really made - he was sacked after shooting most of the footage for this film, during production of the first Superman film.Richard Lester took over and re-shot scenes and changed the feel of the film, and is the one that we all saw at the cinemas.
So, what to make of the 'lost' Donner picture.Well, it is fair to say that you shouldn't expect a highly polished film.It has been patched together with archive footage, and in one particular scene, a screen test!
But that is not to take anything away from it.You certainly get the feeling that the Donner Cut is the continuation from Superman the Movie.The themes from that film are developed, whereas the Lester film seems to stand apart from it.
As other people have mentioned Marlon Brando is in this film, and this certainly belongs in this film.When you see it, i believe you will prefer his role, to the sequence in the Lester version.Donner's cut seems much more grandiose, and emotional than Lester's version.
However, that is not to criticise Lester's film.I love both films - they are both good for different reasons.Lester's is definitely better produced, and finished off - but then it would be, as he was employed to finish it!Donner's is probably the true vision, though flawed in many aspects.
What i would suggest is that you make your own mind up!The price of this pack on Amazon is brilliant and you can't go wrong.The Donner cut is only going to be really relevant if you love Superman, or are a real film buff.But, for this price i would say BUY IT!You get more value for money in this pack than most newly released dvd's, 2 very different films, and some great extras!
What more could anyone ask for?
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Having viewed this version of Superman 2, it is radically different. I viewed this film as a separate entity and I found in its own right if Richard Donner had completed this film back in the late 1970s the edit of scenes in the film would have been flawless, but in 2006 as Richard explains in the interview on this DVD, only his footage around 70 percent was filmed, therefore compared to the theatrical version the Donner Version on this DVD looks like huge chunks of the film are missing. Nevertheless the Marlon Brando scenes are spectacular. The fight scenes are a bit more brutal.
If you watch this 'Donner Version', watch it as an independant film, and you will enjoy it!
If you watch this 'Donner Version', watch it as an independant film, and you will enjoy it!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Once I heard about the background to the making of Superman 1 & 2, this release was always going to be of great interest. The new scenes are an excellent alternative to the theatrical release especially the Marlon Brando sequences. They make the film much more believable and add much more depth to the story. It would have been nice for Richard Donner to have been able to finish Superman 2 before he was fired but this version is a great watch, the only downside being the lazy ending which is just all too easy. All in all with the DVD containing both Theatrical (with DD5.1) and this alternative version it is great value and a must for all Superman fans.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Superman 2
Excellent film well worth watching all new footage and extended disc is superb well worth the price ideal for a present for the person who loves superman films
Published 5 months ago by Sharyn T
Worth buying
Well worth seeing if your a fan. Some interesting new scenes. Fills some story gaps that are in the original e.g. how does he get his powers back after giving them up?
Published 15 months ago by Duke Nukem
Super!!!!
Purchasing the Superman 2 The Richard Donner Cut, it was a huge anticipation waiting for the product over Christmas/ New Year period. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2010 by Mr. I. E. Dokubo
Adequate Sequel
After the luke warm reception to the original Superman movie from 1971, producers were keen to inject some life into the sequel. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2010 by Monsieur Slinky
Great, but for fans only
My strong recommendation to anyone who hasn't seen either would be to watch the Lester version first, which is an actual finished film. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2009 by Montag
SUPER, INDEED...
I was born in '73 and so Superman arrived at such a key age in my life: the discovery of films. And what a stellar 5 or 6 year period: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, STAR... Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2009 by Mr. K. P. Williams
Original "vision" for Superman II
You will learn a lot about what Donner had intended to do with Superman II. It was interesting to see how this linked in with Superman returns, and indeed it links far better if... Read more
Published on 15 May 2009 by J. King
Superman II + 2 = More Christopher Reeve
If you love Superman II you'll love this!
The original version was directed by Richard Lester and a superb film it was too. Read more
The original version was directed by Richard Lester and a superb film it was too. Read more
Published on 23 April 2009 by Jon Shipton
THE edition i always wanted to see!
This has indeed been a very long wait and being a Brando fan extremely 'worthwhile' While the early Brando scenes are purely functional, there's some real emotional power in his... Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2008 by G. J. Mc Donnell
"Let me put it this way...all the good parts of Superman II are mine."...
It's a long story, but 26 years after it was filmed, Richard Donner's version of Superman II has finally been unleashed on the world. Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2008 by Mr. M. A. Reed
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