A winner from start to finish and still a joy to watch, all made before computers took over the making of movies. Having said that it's the story and actors that make this movie so good. Christopher Reeve is excellent as Clark Kent / Superman, portraying the innocence of Clark and the heroic superhero. Margot Kidder is also brilliant as Lois Lane (possibly the best ever portrayal), making her tough and innocent in equal measure. The baddies are also great, Gene Hackman just on the right side of comedic evilness, and ably assisted by Ned Beatty and Valerie Perrine.
The story is great too from the origins at Krypton with Marlon Brando as Superman's father to his arrival on Earth. Indeed the death of his Earth father Glenn Ford is very emotional and well done.
This, in my opinion, is still the best superhero film ever made and it's doubtful if it well ever be beaten, MAGICAL.
The story is great too from the origins at Krypton with Marlon Brando as Superman's father to his arrival on Earth. Indeed the death of his Earth father Glenn Ford is very emotional and well done.
This, in my opinion, is still the best superhero film ever made and it's doubtful if it well ever be beaten, MAGICAL.