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Superman Store - Superman - The Movie (Four-Disc Special Edition)
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List Price: $39.98
Our Price: $12.72
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Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Starring: Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman
Directed By: Richard Donner
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Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Warner Brothers
EAN: 0012569753419
Format: AC-3
Label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Number Of Items: 4
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2006-11-28
Running Time: 143
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1978-12-15
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Summary: A Pure Superhero
Comment: In today's Hollywood, the superhero movie is a changing breed. Films like "The Dark Knight" and "Hancock" are taking a reality-based approach to our heroes, portraying them as tortured souls who save lives out of anger or emotion, not because it is their sacred duty. Fortunately, the first "Superman" film passes the test of time as a testament to old-school superheroes...men and women that truly can be admired.
Now, don't get me wrong...I consider "Dark Knight" to be perhaps the most complete film I have seen so far in my lifetime. However, after watching "Superman: The Movie" for the ump-teenth time (although this time with my 10-year old sister who was viewing the movie for the first time), I was struck by the purity of the Superman character. Whether he was rescuing a bus full of children, apprehending a petty burglar, matching wits with arch-enemy Lex Luthor, or taking time to swoop down and nab a little girl's kitten stuck up in a tree, Superman always strived to do what was ethically and morally right. I actually got a chill down my spine when Supes proclaims to Lois Lane that he stands for "Truth, Justice, and the American Way".
Besides the symbolism of the Superman character, the film itself is also quite compelling. It really can be broken down into three acts:
Act one focuses on Superman's doomed home planet of Krypton. The interesting visuals and cinematography of those scenes are some of the best the film has to offer.
Act Two features a young Clark Kent as he lands on Earth, is raised by Jonathan and Martha Kent, experiments with his super abilities, and ultimately learns of his Kryptonian heritage via a trip to the Arctic.
The longest, and final, act of the film finally introduces the blue-and-red suited caped hero we all know. Key themes of this act include Superman becoming the hero of Metropolis, his burgeoning love for Lois Lane, and the penultimate battle to stop the latest diabolical scheme of Lex Luthor.
The acting is also superb through-and-through. There will likely never be another Clark/Superman as heroic as Christopher Reeve, while Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, and Marlon Brando as Lois, Lex, and Jor-El (Superman's biological father), respectively, help to make the movie even more engaging.
Finally, though many Superman fans may debate me on this, I also enjoyed the comedic touches of this film. Though admirable, the "Boy-Scout" aspect of Superman is, at times, a bit overdone, so the injection of small humorous moments is a welcome respite. Plus, children (like my sister!) will find Lex's comically inept henchman Otis (played by Ned Beatty) to be the highlight of the whole experience!
There are not too many films worthy of a permanent place in my DVD library, but "Superman: The Movie" is one that definitely will be around my home for as long as I am. I recommend this exciting, intriguing, inspiring movie to anyone...period.
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Summary: One of the greatest films of all time.
Comment: This deserved Best Picture, and Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Most of all Best Score. See it.
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Summary: You'll Believe A Man Can Fly!
Comment: There are many great Superhero films but none can stand up to this film. All other films are imitations. Many believed this film could not be done but the Salkinds, Donner & Reeve prooved them wrong! Out of all the Superman films this one remains the most loved.
Christopher Reeve does an outstanding job playing Clark Kent/Superman. It is disgraceful he was not nominated for an Academy Award for his performance. Gene Hackman too shines bright as do, Margot Kidder, Jackie Cooper, Marlon Brando, Marc McClure, etc.
The special effects still hold up and are still breath taking when seen. No wonder they won an Academy Award for Visual Effects. The best part of the DVD are the two versions of the film we are given. Disc One features the Theatrical Version while Disc Two features the 2000 Extended Edition. The same special features that were on the 2001 Disc are present as are some more.
All in all this film shines on the 4-Disc DVD set. You will believe a man can fly!!!!!
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Summary: Serious and Fun
Comment: The first, and arguablly the best, of the Christopher Reeve films. Richard Donner brings heart to what could've been, from what I've learned, a satire film. The main cast is outstanding: Reeve as the indestructible but endearing Man of Steel, Gene Hackman is funny and diabolical as Lex Luthor, Marlon Brando as the wise Jor-El and Margot Kidder is just fiesty as Lois Lane. And the supporting cast is just as memorable. What made me even consider watching the originals was after I saw the just-as-good Superman Returns. Why all superhero movies can't have an actual story, action, romance, ect. that this one does is beyond me. You actually feel sad when Superman finds Lois dead after the earthquake because not even he can be everywhere at once.
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Summary: Buy the Original 2000 DVD Version
Comment: I am a huge fan of Superman - The Movie. But I must admit, this DVD is a huge rip- off.
If you don't care about having the Original Theatrical Version (I don't), and one or two new featurettes (both of which re-iterate material from the 2000 DVD Version), then this is a rip- off (especially at $29.99).
The cartoons are good to have, but you can buy them much cheaper elsewhere if you're really interested in them.
Compare $14.99 for the original version to $29.99 for this version.
BOTTOM LINE: Get the 2000 DVD Version if you don't care about having the 1978 version and some of the cartoons.
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Editorial Reviews:
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A box-office smash, an Academy Award winner* and a fan favorite since it first flew into theatres in December 1978, Superman: The Movie assembles a cast and creative contingent as only a big movie can. At its heart (just as in three sequels) is Christopher Reeve's intelligent, affectionate portrayal of a most human Man of Steel. Watching Superman again isn't just like being a kid again. It's better. The movie's legacy soared even higher when director Richard Donner revisited this beloved adventure 22 years later and integrated eight minutes into the film. Enjoy more footage of the Krypton Council, a glimpse of stars of prior Superman incarnations, more of Jor-El underscoring his son's purpose on Earth and an extended sequence inside Lex Luthor's gauntlet of doom. Reeve, Marlon Brando (Jor-El), Gene Hackman (Luthor) and Margot Kidder (Lois Lane) give indelible performances that fuel the film's aura of legend. Looks like a swell night for flying. Why not come along?
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