Cast: B+
Plot: D
Special Effects/Stunts: D+
Similarity to Comic: A
Director: Richard Lester, Richard Donner
Comic Company: DC
Stars: Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder
Rating: PG
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I was really hoping this movie would be better than the first, but sadly it wasn't. In fact it was almost exactly the same.
The Good: They kept the same cast, which was good. Gene Hackman was great again and so was Margot Kidder. Christopher Reeve impressed me again, he's a strong actor while he's in the suit but even better as Clark Kent. The three actors they got to play the Krypton criminals did alright, I wasn't super impressed but they weren't distractingly bad either. Despite the bad special effects and plots so far in these Superman movies, they have a way of getting you on his side. I've always been more of a Batman fan, and despised Superman because he has every power ever and no real weaknesses except kryptonite, whatever the hell that is. After watching these first two movies though I've definitely gained a greater appreciation for this character and that's saying a lot.
I like how they brought back the criminals that they banished in the beginning of the first movie, it made for an interesting plot, not a good one mind you, an interesting one. I'm glad Lois discovered Clark's true identity. I feel that she's too good a journalist to let that one get past her for more than a movie, and it's always bothered me anyway how a pair of glasses seemingly changes his entire appearance so I'm glad someone caught on.
The Bad: Where to begin, where to begin... Well as always I guess I'll start with the plot. Similar to the first one, it had some good things happening, then it's torn apart with scientifically impossible feats, and not the cool other worldly advanced technology kind. In the end when he hits that guy with the cellophane Superman symbol, what is that? They just come into his super-lair and he all of a sudden has a secret weapon: a giant throw-able cellophane symbol capable of entrapping evil doers? And in the end when he kisses Lois and her memory is erased? I wish I could kiss that well.
The special effects were bad, again. You'd think they would have improved at least a little bit in three years but they actually got worse. There were a few effects that were obviously just artwork in motion. There was also quite a few times you could tell that the characters were standing still and it was the backgrounds moving behind them, it looked cheap, simply cheap.
The Interesting: This whole movie was interesting. One of the most interesting things about it is it's patriotic theme. The final scene is Superman delivering a new American flag to the white house and talking to the President. It's weird though, because even though this movie is so pro-America, the American military personnel are portrayed as kind of dumb, and they surrender almost without a fight. If you really wanted to make a pro-America movie wouldn't you portray us as being strong and courageous? Just a thought.
Conclusion: If you really enjoyed the first movie you'll love this one, and if you hated the first movie, you'll hate this one, it's that simple.
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