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28 November 2006 (USA)
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Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to marry Lois, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth. full summary | add synopsis
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1 win
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It is NOT Donner's cut. It is a representation of what it WOULD have looked like.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Gene Hackman | ... | Lex Luthor (archive footage) | |
| Christopher Reeve | ... | Clark Kent / Kal-El / Superman (archive footage) | |
| Marlon Brando | ... | Jor-El (archive footage) | |
| Ned Beatty | ... | Otis (archive footage) | |
| Jackie Cooper | ... | Perry White (archive footage) | |
| Sarah Douglas | ... | Ursa (archive footage) | |
| Margot Kidder | ... | Lois Lane (archive footage) | |
| Jack O'Halloran | ... | Non (archive footage) | |
| Valerie Perrine | ... | Eve Teschmacher (archive footage) | |
| Clifton James | ... | Sheriff (archive footage) | |
| E.G. Marshall | ... | The President (archive footage) | |
| Marc McClure | ... | Jimmy Olsen (archive footage) | |
| Terence Stamp | ... | General Zod (archive footage) | |
| John Ratzenberger | ... | Controller #1 (archive footage) | |
| Shane Rimmer | ... | Controller #2 (archive footage) |
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Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (USA) (promotional title)
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Rated PG for sequences of action violence, some language and brief mild sensuality.
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USA:115 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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According to editor Michael Thau, the films contains about 200 new special effects.
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Plot holes: Superman destroys the Fortress of Solitude, and then flies around the world to reverse time - this in turn would restore the Fortress. Why not just destroy it after?
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Jor-El: I ask you now to pronounce judgment on those accused. On this... this mindless aberration, who's only means of expression are wanton violence and destruction; on the woman Ursa, whose perversions and unreasoning hatred of all mankind have threatened even the children of the planet Krypton; finally, General Zod. Chief architect of this intended revolution and author of this insidious plot to establish a new order amongst us...
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Jor-El: I ask you now to pronounce judgment on those accused. On this... this mindless aberration, who's only means of expression are wanton violence and destruction; on the woman Ursa, whose perversions and unreasoning hatred of all mankind have threatened even the children of the planet Krypton; finally, General Zod. Chief architect of this intended revolution and author of this insidious plot to establish a new order amongst us...
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Featured in Superman II: Restoring the Vision (2006) (V)
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Before you watch this DVD there is something very important that you must understand. Richard Donner never completed Superman II. And, since he never completed the film it was impossible to truly make a "Donner cut" per say. What this DVD (edited and produced by Michael Thau) shows us is what the film "may" have looked like. Once you understand that you will be able to enjoy the experience.
Why do I go through that explanation? Well...because from the complains I've heard and read it seems that people don't seem to understand that. So, that's why I felt it should be addressed.
Now, on to the review...
Donner was hired by the Salkinds in '76 or '77 to direct two Superman films at the same time. When time and money was running out the decision was made to stop production on Superman II and focus on the first one. By that point Donner had already completed about 80% of the film. When Superman became the biggest hit of 1978 the decision by the Salkinds was to fire Donner. He was replaced by Richard Lester (A Hard Day's Night) and Lester re-shot most of the film. Only about 30% of Donner's work remained.
After almost 30 years WB finally released Donner's version since most fans demanded to see it. And, on the DVD, Donner, thanks the fans which I felt was a nice touch.
The plot of the movie is the same as Lester's Superman II. General Zod and his goons escape the Phantom Zone. They arrive at Earth (or Planet Houston as they call it) and quickly take over. And, where's Superman? He made the mistake of giving up his powers to be with Lois Lane. So, will Superman recover his powers on time to save Earth from Zod? You will have to watch the film to find out.
Now, the question on everyone's mind is whether or not this version is truly better than Lester's take. The answer is yes! Why? Because Lester never really understood the material. Which is prove when you watch Superman III. Donner, on the other hand, truly understood the material. He understood that...YES...it's a comic book adaptation but it's still an art form. As silly as Superman may seem he understands that there is a wonderful story to tell. And, he understands that there is wonderful characters to develop and have an audience understand and fall in love with. When you watch this DVD that's what you'll see. A film directed by a man in love with the material. Not a film by a man who did it for the money. If you love Superman: The Movie then you'll love Richard Donner's version of Superman II. The ONLY flaw of this version is that it was never completed.