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Summary: Different Enough To Please, But Still Same Old Supes!
Comment: After viewing "Superman: The Movie", it is difficult to believe that any sequel could top the story, effects, and just the overall aura of that masterful film. Well, Superman II is at least as good, and some would argue better, for two main reasons:
First, the special effects (many of them filmed at the same time as scenes from Superman I) are still incredible (at least by early 1980s standards). The action scenes, where as many as four beings are flying through the air simultaneously, are even more exciting than those from the first film. Also, the comedic and heroic tone of the first film remains intact for this effort (likely because parts of both were filmed together). Thus, Christopher Reeve is still the same old bumbling, stumbling Clark Kent but wholesomely heroic Superman, Lois Lane is just as rambunctious, and Lex Luthor is just as comically maniacal. In essence, it wasn't as if there was a big break in shooting and the actors had to rediscover their roles again...and that stability is very refreshing.
Of course, the second reason the film succeeds so well is that it introduces enough change to not become old hat. Instead of thwarting Luthor, Superman dukes it out with three Kryptonian baddies (led by the merciless General Zod). Instead of fooling Lois, Clark reveals his deepest secret to her (and, ultimately, puts the world in grave danger for doing so).
I have always felt that most sequels fail due to one of two (or maybe both!) issues: Either the film is too repetitive, or the actors can no longer fully regain the passion for the roles as they once had. However, with the combination of a fresh plot and the fact that both the first two Superman films were mostly filmed together, this film was able to avoid those traps.
So, if you were enthralled by Superman: The Movie, Superman II will not let you down in any way. The visuals are still stunning, the drama is still palpable, the humor is still funny, and I can guarantee that the closing scene will have you on your feet and cheering at your television!
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Summary: Two directors, twice the fun!
Comment: Well, except Richard Donner. Poor guy got had. But it's a lot of fun with a great cast. See it, SEE IT NAOW!
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Summary: Superman at its Best
Comment: This is one the best Superman movies ever made. There is a never-ending debate on whether this or the first movie is the best, but I just buy both of them! Personally, I do prefer the first one, given the legendary cast and writers and a lot of what is in the first movie actually was supposed to be in the second movie. Investor/studio pressures force the director to put all the goodies in first movie to ensure its success so there should really be no contest. But yes, this movie does put Superman face-to-face with more worthy villains which gives him something to fight against. My favorite parts are actually those involving Lois and Clark because they have great chemistry. Make sure you get this dvd and not the blu-ray Donner cut which is just atrocious...don't make same mistake as I did.
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Summary: The Adventure Continues!
Comment: Superman II is considered to be the best Superman film by many. I have always enjoyed it not only because of the story but for the action and adventure. The producers/director knew that they would have to give the audience some even more spectacular than what had been seen in Superman: The Movie. They succeeded!!!
Superman II is filled with fun, action, a nice love story and great specail effects. This DVD release contains some unreleased documentaries which give us a unique behind the scenes look at Superman and the film Superman II. Also, the film is presented in 5.1 Surround which adds better definition than the 2.0 Surround of the 2001 DVD release.
If you are a fan of Superman you will love this film!
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Summary: Worthy, Wonderful Sequel
Comment: You can probably count on your fingers the number of movie series (comic book or not) where the second movie holds up completely to the original. (Star Trek II, T2, Spider-man 2, X2, The Rescuers Down Under, etc.) It can be debated as to whether Superman II outshines the original, but what can't be debated is the fact that it is at least in the same league as the original, whichever one you may personally feel is above the other. That's something that can't be said of the third movie. And it's just insulting to try to compare Superman IV to any of the others at all.
Of course, even if you do feel, as many do, that this one is a better movie than Superman: The Movie, you have to acknowledge that it wouldn't be that way without the first one. It relies too heavily on the first movie, as a continuation of certain plot points introduced there. Not the least of which is the introduction and imprisonment of the Zod Squad.
In fact, both scripts were developed at the same time and the movies were being shot concurrently. In fact, after the first movie came out and Richard Donner was fired as director (long story) and they brought in Richard Lester to finish up (and reshoot a few scenes) Gene Hackman never actually worked with Richard Lester. All of his scenes were shot before Donner was booted.
Terrence Stamp is perfect as Zod. He creates a wonderfully ominous air about him. You can easily see how tiring it is to Zod to have to reassert his superiority every time these piddly little humans try to fight back. His restraint makes the character forebodingly threatening, since you never know just when he will snap and show his full power. That's refreshing to see in an age of so many over-the-top villains.
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