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"Superman II" is still one of my all-time favorite sequels. Despite the production problems, it's structurally a better film than the original, which was pretty uneven. Sure, it lacks some of the epic visual scope of the first film, and the special effects vary in quality. But Supe II has a stronger storyline and spine than the first film, and it gives Lois and Clark more human feelings, and strives to create more real people rather than comic book characters like we saw in the first film.
General Zod is a fantastic villain, evil to the core. And the battle in Manhattan still excites me and makes me laugh. Near the end, where the three meanies meet their doom in the Fortress of Solitude, I love to cheer for Superman.
Though there are a number of plot holes and continuity problems, this movie still holds up very well today with more fun, excitement, and style than most action films made in recent years. My only complaint is that the DVD does not have many features. I would have liked to see the making of Supe II and some deleted scenes that were shown on network television. Otherwise, a great movie to watch again and again.
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It's a typical day for Clark Kent, 2nd banana reporter for the Daily Planet newspaper, when Editor-In-Chief Perry White sends him to Paris, France to cover a story of terrorism at the Eiffel Tower. It's a typical day for Superman too, when the hostage situation involves a hydrogen bomb and the woman of his dreams, ace reporter Lois Lane. Superman makes short work of the explosive device, hurling it into space where it can do no harm. Little does he know that the subsequent explosion has released three of the most dangerous criminals in the history of the planet Krypton from their imprisonment within the Phantom Zone. The cruel and merciless General Zod and his disciples, the hateful Ursa and the mindless Non, after destroying a team of astronauts on the moon, immediately set their power-hungry sights on the meek and conquerable planet of Earth. Meanwhile, Earth's most dangerous criminal mind, Lex Luthor, plots a successful escape from the maximum security prison in which he is being held, and, following Superman's usual flight pattern, makes his way due north to discover the hero's secret layer and the details of his alien past.
As the three Kryptonian criminals wreak havoc and revel in their new superhuman powers, Superman is preoccupied with Lois Lane, who has discovered that he and Clark are one in the same while investigating a story at Niagra Falls and posing as a honeymooning couple. It would appear that Superman is quite relieved to have someone to share his secrets with, especially since that someone is Lois. He quickly whisks her away to his Fortress of Solitude in the great, white north. While the Man of Steel completely opens up to his lady-love, Lex travels to the White House to converse with Earth's NEW leaders, and to give the three alien terrorists an offer they can't refuse! It seems like this would be the worst time ever for Superman to give up all his superpowers and become a regular, mortal man, but that's just what he does! Completely clueless as to what has transpired in the world outside his icy fortress, Superman declares to the soul of his deceased mother Lara that he loves the Earth woman, Lois. She reveals to him that he must forego all his superhuman abilities to be with her, and so he does. It would seem that no one can stop the three criminals from Krypton now! And, with all the information Lex Luthor is providing them, they decide their next conquest will be the son of the man who imprisoned them in the Phantom Zone in the first place, Kal-El of Krypton, also known as Superman!
After the world was wowed by the first Superman movie starring Christopher Reeve, the second one had a tall order to fill. With a change of directors after 2/3rds of the film had been shot, and various other powerful elements being lost that made the first film great, their was a fair possibility that the second outing would not go well. Luckily, the first film had set so much excellent groundwork, including lots of previously shot sequel footage by "Superman: the Movie" director Richard Donner, that a first Superman sequel would be hard to mess up. Yes, had Richard Donner stayed in the director's seat, the sequel would likely have been even better, but as it is, "Superman 2" is a highly enjoyable film with much of the magic and power of the original! The cast is fantastic, especially Christopher Reeve, with his outstanding skill at portraying both the powerful and confident Man of Steel and the meek and clumsy reporter, Clark Kent. Lois is played flawlessly by Margot Kidder, as are the 3 super-villains, Terence Stamp as Zod, Sarah Douglas as Ursa, and Jack O'Halloran as Non. Gene Hackman turns in another flawless and funny performance as Lex Luthor, criminal blowhard, and many other familiar faces return from "Superman: The Movie," mostly due to the fantastic (and clearly superior) Richard Donner footage shot during the making of the original. The story this time around is much more about being Superman rather than becoming Superman, which places more focus on action and romance than touching Americana and family bonds, and for some that may make this one less appealing. However, for those fans waiting to see a good superhuman battle-royale, this picture delivers! This DVD edition, on the other hand, doesn't. The only extras it offers are the theatrical trailer and a few filmographies. Nevertheless, until some Special Edition DVDs of the Superman sequels are released (probably to coincide with the release of next year's "Superman Returns"), this DVD is a must have! "Superman 2" is one of those sequels that is worthy of its place in a franchise beloved the world over!
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It was a good movie for its own time.
Right now you can see some movie defects but anyway is a good movie.
I just wondering that why Clark can erase Louis memory with a kiss, he's Superman not Gandalf.
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Superman II was great, despite the technical problems, somewhat choppy editing and the behind the scenes cast and crew problems it experienced. It's a story about love, as Superman gives up his superpowers to live as a mortal man with Lois Lane, only to realize he cannot give up his being the savior of mankind. Three truly evil villans from the Phantom Zone have broken loose and are out to seek their revenge on the son of Jor-El. How could Superman abandon the Earth? The truth is he can't, and he must put his love for Lois Lane aside. A great lesson for kids and adults alike about responsibility.
This is a sad story, as Superman gives up his own wants for the sake of mankind. He handles it with dignity and grace, knowing that, like the last line of Tale Of Two Cities, it's a far better thing that he does. We all should follow that example, to be selfless and giving onto mankind and not give into our own self centered wants.
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Has anyone not seen this movie? I grew up on this movie. I've always loved it and always will. And, hopefully my children will love it too since I'm sure I'll force them to watch it with me over and over again. Excellent acting (especially from Reeve... Superman and Superman II are some of his best work), great (for the time) special effects, and interesting storyline that isn't too comnplicated for children to follow. One of the few movies that I can (and have) watch again and again.
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